Epstein files rife with uncensored nudes and victims' names, despite redaction efforts
NEW YORK (AP) -- Nude photos. The names and faces of sexual abuse victims. Bank account and Social Security numbers in full view.
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Epstein files rife with uncensored nudes and victims names, despite redaction efforts
NEW YORK (AP) -- Nude photos. The names and faces of sexual abuse victims. Bank account and social security numbers in full view.
From Elon Musk to the former Prince Andrew, a who's who of powerful men are named in Epstein files
NEW YORK (AP) -- From tech titans to Wall Street power brokers and British royalty, a who's who of powerful men make appearances in the huge trove of documents released Friday by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations of Jeffrey Epstein.
Bruce Blakeman to launch New York governor bid, setting up a Trump ally showdown
NEW YORK (AP) -- Bruce Blakeman, a Republican county official in New York City's Long Island suburbs, is expected to launch a campaign for New York governor on Tuesday, according to a person with knowledge of his plans.
From Bollywood to bodegas, Mamdani's mayoral campaign found visual inspiration in unlikely corners
NEW YORK (AP) -- The vivid blue campaign signs with bold orange lettering were impossible to miss as Zohran Mamdani made his historic and improbable run for New York City mayor this summer.
Zohran Mamdani's rise: From Queens lawmaker to New York City mayor
NEW YORK (AP) -- When he announced his run for mayor last October, Zohran Mamdani was a state lawmaker unknown to most New York City residents.
Early voting begins in New York City mayor's race and contest to pick New Jersey's next governor
NEW YORK (AP) -- Polling places open Saturday for the start of in-person voting for two of the year's most closely watched elections: The New York City mayor's race and the contest to pick New Jersey's next governor.
Trump commutes sentence of former US Rep. George Santos in federal fraud case
NEW YORK (AP) -- President Donald Trump said Friday he had commuted the sentence of former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who is serving more than seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to fraud and identity theft charges.
New York Attorney General Letitia James, facing fraud charges, strikes defiant tone at Mamdani rally
NEW YORK (AP) -- New York Attorney General Letitia James struck a defiant tone Monday during her first public appearance since being indicted on federal fraud charges related to her purchase of a home in Virginia.
Assata Shakur, a fugitive Black militant sought by the US since 1979, dies in Cuba
Assata Shakur, a Black liberation activist who was given political asylum in Cuba after her 1979 escape from a U.S. prison where she had been serving a life sentence for killing a police officer, has died, her daughter and the Cuban government said.
Trump dismisses cat-loving NYC Republican candidate for mayor as 'not exactly prime time'
NEW YORK (AP) -- President Donald Trump on Friday dismissed Curtis Sliwa -- his own party's New York City mayoral candidate -- as "not exactly prime time" and even disparaged his affinity for cats, as pressure mounts for Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani 's rivals to drop out of the race.
Americans mark the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with emotional ceremonies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Nearly a quarter century has passed since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, but for many, the emotions of the day remain raw as ever.
US marks 24th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks
NEW YORK (AP) -- Americans are marking 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with solemn ceremonies, volunteer work and other tributes honoring the victims.
Trump seeking ways to take over 9/11 memorial in NYC
NEW YORK (AP) -- President Donald Trump's administration said Friday that it is exploring whether the federal government can take control of the 9/11 memorial and museum in New York City.
Disgraced former US Rep. George Santos reports to NJ federal prison to serve 7-year fraud sentence
NEW YORK (AP) -- Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos reported to a federal prison in New Jersey on Friday to begin serving a seven-year sentence for the fraud charges that got him ousted from Congress.
Disgraced former US Rep. George Santos to begin serving his 7-year fraud sentence
NEW YORK (AP) -- Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos is expected to begin serving a seven-year prison sentence on Friday for the fraud charges that got him ousted from Congress.
NYC, San Francisco and other US cities cap LGBTQ+ Pride month with a mix of party and protest
NEW YORK (AP) -- The monthlong celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride reached its rainbow-laden crescendo Sunday as huge crowds took part in jubilant, daylong street parties from New York to San Francisco.
NYC, San Francisco and other US cities capping LGBTQ+ Pride month with a mix of party and protest
NEW YORK (AP) -- The monthlong celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride reaches its rainbow-laden crescendo as New York and other major cities around the world host major parades and marches on Sunday.
Who is Zohran Mamdani? State lawmaker seeks to become NYC's first Muslim and Indian American mayor
NEW YORK (AP) -- Zohran Mamdani was a state lawmaker unknown even to most New York City residents when he announced his run for mayor back in October.
New York City closes arrival center for migrants in once grand Manhattan hotel
NEW YORK (AP) -- New York City on Tuesday closed the arrival center for migrants it had established at the Roosevelt Hotel, a once-grand Manhattan hotel that had become an emblem of the city's fraught efforts to manage the flood of new migrants when it opened two years ago.
Detained Columbia graduate claims 'irreparable harm' to career and family as he pleads for release
NEW YORK (AP) -- A Columbia graduate facing deportation over his pro-Palestinian activism on campus has outlined the "irreparable harm" caused by his continued detention as a federal judge weighs his release.
New York won't rescind Native American mascot ban despite Trump's threat of cutting federal funds
NEW YORK (AP) -- New York education officials won't rescind the state's ban on Native American mascots and team names, despite threats from the Trump administration that it risks losing federal funding.
New York won't rescind Native American mascot ban, despite Trump's threat of cutting federal funds
NEW YORK (AP) -- New York education officials won't rescind the state's ban on Native American mascots and team names, despite threats from the Trump administration that it risks losing federal funding.
Trump's education secretary threatens to pull funding from NY over its Native American mascot ban
MASSAPEQUA, N.Y. (AP) -- New York is discriminating against a school district that refuses to get rid of its Native American chief mascot and could face a Justice Department investigation or risk losing federal funding, President Donald Trump's top education official said Friday.
Trump's education secretary says NY discriminating against school with Native American chief mascot
MASSAPEQUA, N.Y. (AP) -- New York is discriminating against a school district that is refusing a state order to get rid of its Native American chief mascot, President Donald Trump's top education official said Friday.
George Santos' former treasurer sentenced to probation over bogus campaign finance reports
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) -- George Santos ? former campaign treasurer was sentenced Wednesday to three years' probation for her role in fabricating campaign finance reports for the disgraced ex-congressman from New York.
Judge temporarily blocks Trump from retaliating against New York over congestion toll
NEW YORK (AP) -- A federal judge in New York has temporarily prevented President Donald Trump from retaliating against the state over its Manhattan congestion toll.
A town refuses to give up the school's Native American mascot - and gets Trump's support
MASSAPEQUA, N.Y. (AP) -- As a high school hockey player, Adam Drexler wore his Massapequa Chiefs jersey with pride.
Ex-US Rep. George Santos sentenced to over 7 years in prison for fraud and identity theft
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) -- Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who lied about his life story and defrauded donors, was sentenced Friday to over seven years in prison, sobbing as he heard his punishment.
Ex-US Rep. George Santos faces sentencing for fraud after duping donors and voters
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) -- Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who lied about his life story and defrauded donors, faces sentencing in federal court on Friday.
NYC mayor and Trump border czar tout charges against 27 people in Tren de Aragua case
NEW YORK (AP) -- President Donald Trump's border czar joined New York City's mayor on Tuesday to tout new federal charges against 27 people accused of being Tren de Aragua gang members and associates.
George Santos defends social media tirade to federal judge set to sentence him for fraud
NEW YORK (AP) -- George Santos is defending his recent social media tirade to a federal judge who will be sentencing the disgraced former New York congressman later this week on fraud charges.
George Santos defends social media tirade to federal judge set to sentence prison him for fraud
NEW YORK (AP) -- George Santos is defending his recent social media tirade to a federal judge who will be sentencing the disgraced former New York congressman later this week on fraud charges.
Anti-Trump protesters rally in New York, Washington and elsewhere across the country
NEW YORK (AP) -- Opponents of President Donald Trump's administration took to the streets of communities large and small across the U.S. on Saturday, decrying what they see as threats to the nation's democratic ideals.
Anti-Trump protesters turn out to rallies in New York, Washington and other cities across country
NEW YORK (AP) -- Opponents of President Donald Trump's administration took to the streets of communities large and small across the U.S. on Saturday, decrying what they see as threats to the nation's democratic ideals.
George Santos is 'unrepentant' as he faces years in prison for fraud, prosecutors say
NEW YORK (AP) -- Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos "remains unrepentant" as he faces years in federal prison for fraud and identity theft, federal prosecutors say, citing a tirade of his social media posts in recent days.
Prosecutors seek 7 years in prison for disgraced ex-US Rep. George Santos in federal fraud case
NEW YORK (AP) -- Prosecutors are seeking more than seven years in prison for disgraced former congressman George Santos after he pleaded guilty to federal fraud and identity theft charges.
New York rapper who joined Trump in campaign rally pleads guilty to attempted murder
NEW YORK (AP) -- A New York City rapper who joined President Donald Trump during a campaign rally last year has pleaded guilty to attempted murder and conspiracy charges after prosecutors say he used earnings from his music career to fuel gang violence in Brooklyn.
Researchers in limbo as Columbia bows to Trump's demands in bid to restore $400M federal funding
NEW YORK (AP) -- When President Donald Trump canceled $400 million in funding to Columbia University over its handling of student protests against Israel's war in Gaza, much of the financial pain fell on researchers a train ride away from the school's campus, working on things like curing cancer and studying COVID-19's impact on children.
Researchers in limbo as Columbia bows to Trump's demands in bid to restore $400M federal funding cut
NEW YORK (AP) -- When President Donald Trump canceled $400 million in funding to Columbia University over its handling of student protests against Israel's war in Gaza, much of the financial pain fell on researchers a train ride away from the school's campus, working on things like curing cancer and studying COVID-19's impact on children.
Trump extends deadline for New York to end congestion toll for Manhattan drivers
NEW YORK (AP) -- The Trump administration has pushed back a Friday deadline for New York officials to end its new $9 congestion toll on most drivers entering Manhattan.
Ex-US Rep. Nita Lowey, a New York Democrat who chaired powerful House Appropriations Committee, dies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Former U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey, a long serving New York Democrat who was the first woman to chair the powerful House Appropriations Committee, has died. She was 87.
George Santos' ex-fundraiser is sentenced to a year in prison for wire fraud
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) -- A former campaign fundraiser for ex- U.S. Rep. George Santos was sentenced Friday to one year and one day in prison for impersonating a high-ranking congressional aide while raising campaign cash for the disgraced New York Republican.
Drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero to be arraigned in NY after being transferred from Mexico
NEW YORK (AP) -- Cartel leaders Rafael Caro Quintero and Vicente Carrillo Fuentes are set to be arraigned in a U.S. federal court in New York City on Friday, following their surprise transfer from Mexico.
Trump administration sets March 21 deadline for New York to end traffic congestion pricing
NEW YORK (AP) -- President Donald Trump's administration has given New York until next month to comply with its order to halt Manhattan's new congestion pricing system, but state officials on Wednesday vowed to continue the tolling program, which is meant to thin traffic and pump new revenue into the nation's busiest transit system.
A former aide to New York governors and her husband face new charges in foreign agent of China case
NEW YORK (AP) -- A former aide to two New York governors and her husband are facing additional charges in a case accusing her of acting as an agent of the Chinese government.
What to know about the Trump administration moving to drop corruption charges against NYC mayor
NEW YORK (AP) -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams was thrown a lifeline when the Trump administration moved to drop federal corruption charges against the embattled leader of America's largest city.
Democrats sue GOP county executive over armed volunteer unit they say amounts to an illegal militia
NEW YORK (AP) -- Democrats in suburban New York are suing a Republican county executive over his creation of an armed unit of volunteer residents, saying it amounts to an "illegal, taxpayer-funded civilian militia."
New York county agrees to redraw voting lines that lawsuit said disenfranchised residents of color
EAST MEADOW, N.Y. (AP) -- A New York county has agreed to redraw its voting map after a lawsuit claimed its political boundaries disenfranchised residents of color.
NYC mayor defends private meeting with incoming President Trump
NEW YORK (AP) -- New York City's Democratic mayor, who faces federal bribery charges, is defending his private meeting with President-elect Donald Trump as the Republican prepares to retake the White House on Monday.
New York City shutters sprawling migrant tent camp on remote former airfield
NEW YORK (AP) -- New York City has shuttered a sprawling tent complex that housed hundreds of migrant families on a remote former airport in Brooklyn, as it shrinks the emergency shelter system built up in response to a surge from the southern border that has been steadily receding in recent months.
Disgraced former US Rep. George Santos granted 3-month delay in sentencing for fraud and ID theft
NEW YORK (AP) -- Disgraced former congressman George Santos, facing a federal prison sentence, has won a few months' freedom to come up with more than half a million dollars in court fines -- including revenue from his new podcast.
Disgraced former US Rep. George Santos seeks to delay fraud sentencing to make more podcast episodes
NEW YORK (AP) -- Disgraced former congressman George Santos has asked a New York judge to delay his sentencing on federal fraud charges until the summer so he can pay off more than half a million dollars in fines by making more episodes of his recently launched podcast "Pants on Fire."
NYC politicians call on Whoopi Goldberg to apologize for saying bakery denied order over politics
NEW YORK (AP) -- New York City politicians are calling on Whoopi Goldberg to apologize for suggesting on air that a local bakery had declined to make "The View" co-host a batch of desserts for her birthday because of her political beliefs.
Rudy Giuliani has turned over his luxury watches and Mercedes in defamation case, lawyer says
NEW YORK (AP) -- Rudy Giuliani has relinquished dozens of watches and a Mercedes once owned by movie star Lauren Bacall to two former Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation judgment, according to his lawyer Friday.
Rudy Giuliani has turned over his luxury watches in defamation case, rep says
NEW YORK (AP) -- A representative for Rudy Giuliani says the former New York City mayor is relinquishing his cherished watches ahead of a Friday deadline to turn over his assets to two former Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation judgment against him.
Ex-NYC COVID adviser is fired after video reveals he attended parties during pandemic
NEW YORK (AP) -- A former New York City official who helped coordinate the city's response to the pandemic was fired from his private-sector job after a recording showed him talking about attending a sex party and other private gatherings when the city was urging people to practice social distancing.
False reports of explosives found in a car near a Trump rally spread online
NEW YORK (AP) -- Law enforcement officials on Long Island worked quickly on Wednesday to publicly knock down social media posts falsely reporting that explosives had been found in a car near former President Donald Trump's planned rally in New York.
Former US Rep George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft in his federal case
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) -- Former U.S. Rep. George Santos pleaded guilty Monday to committing wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in connection with the federal fraud case that led to his expulsion from Congress.
George Santos arrives at court, expected to plead guilty in fraud case, AP source says
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) -- Former U.S. Rep. George Santos arrived Monday afternoon at a New York courthouse, and a person familiar with the matter has said the Republican is expected to plead guilty to multiple counts in his federal fraud case.