Queens Borough President and Queens District Attorney candidate Melinda Katz.
New York City
Katz claims victory in Queens DA primary
But there’s still 114 contested ballots left to contend with.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
News & Politics
article
A New York City cyclist.
New York City
What you need to know about de Blasio’s new $58.4 million bike plan
Will this finally put an end to the recent spate of cyclist deaths?
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
News & Politics
article
Puerto Rico Justice Secretary Wanda Vazquez fields questions from reporters before giving a press conference in January, 2018.
News & Politics
Why Rosselló’s resignation won’t quell Puerto Rico’s anger
The governor’s successor, Wanda Vázquez, is already facing serious resistance.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
News & Politics
article
Republican Reps. Will Hurd and Elise Stefanik talk as former Special Counsel Robert Mueller testifies.
News & Politics
Stefanik echoes fellow Republicans in Mueller questioning
The congresswoman’s questions were focused solely on the Steele dossier.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
News & Politics
article
Jon Stewart hugs 9/11 first responder John Feal while U.S. Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand look on, after the Senate's passage of the 9/11 Compensation Fund.
After holdup, Senate votes to extend 9/11 victims fund
Funding for those affected by the deadly attacks will be extended through 2092.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
Policy
policy
Former special counsel Robert Mueller testifies to the House Judiciary Committee about his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
News & Politics
Mueller tells Nadler his report did not exonerate Trump
Maybe someone should inform the president?
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
News & Politics
article
The East River and FDR just before the arrival of superstorm Sandy.
Videos of NYC’s flooded streets and subways raise concerns
Can the city withstand another Sandy?
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
Policy
policy
Demonstrators march on Las Americas highway demanding the resignation of governor Ricardo Rosselló, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
News & Politics
NY lawmakers join the call for Puerto Rico’s governor to resign
Thousands protest Ricardo Rosselló after his heinous private chats were made public.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
News & Politics
article
Former Manhattan DA Robert Morgenthau in his office, prior to stepping down.
Personality
Former Manhattan DA Robert Morgenthau remembered
The media reacts to the loss of Morgenthau, gives him a pass for the Central Park Five.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
Personality
personality
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.
New York State
Gillibrand faces backlash over Al Franken (again)
The New Yorker does a deep dive on one #MeToo allegation.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
News & Politics
article
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