New York, New Jersey declare emergencies, at least 9 reported dead in record rains
The governors of New York and New Jersey declared a state of emergency as record-breaking rains from tropical storm Ida led to flooding.
Thu Sep 02 2021
New Yorkers largely back mayor's vaccine mandate to dine out
Political leaders are combating the latest surge in infections with vaccine shots and masks rather than ordering businesses to close.
Tue Aug 17 2021
Gunman kills doctor, wounds six others in Bronx hospital rampage
A doctor who had lost his job at a New York City hospital opened fire inside the building, killing another physician and wounding six other people before taking his own life.
Sat Jul 01 2017
Intentional New York blast injures 29 people
A deliberate explosion rocked an upscale and bustling neighborhood of New York on Saturday night, injuring 29 people, one seriously.
Sun Sep 18 2016
New York declares 'David Bowie Day' as final play ends
New York declared Wednesday "David Bowie Day" to honor the late music legend and longtime resident, as one of his final works -- a science-fiction play -- closed its run.
Thu Jan 21 2016
Muslim Americans welcome first NY Eid school holiday
New York marks a milestone when 1.1 million children in America's largest school district will take the day off to mark Eid al-Adha.
Wed Sep 23 2015
'Love rules': Same-sex marriage is legal... in the U.S.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (unseen) officiates the marriages as he renews the vows of Terrence McNally (L) and Thomas Kirdahy on t
Sat Jun 27 2015
NY St Patrick's Day parade includes first gay group
New York's St Patrick's Day parade on Tuesday allowed a solitary gay group to march openly for the first time in its 254-year history but faced fresh accusations of not being more inclusive.
Wed Mar 18 2015
Last US Ebola patient cured, released from hospital
The last known Ebola patient in the US, a New York doctor who contracted the virus while treating infected people in West Africa, was released from the hospital after being declared cured.
Wed Nov 12 2014
Manhattanites' response to Ebola
Ebola in New York City might have been big news elsewhere, but it hadn't set off cries of Armageddon among most Manhattanites.
Sun Oct 26 2014
Thousands rally worldwide over climate change
Celebrities, political leaders and the masses rallied in New York and across the globe Sunday demanding urgent action on climate change, with organizers saying 600,000 people hit the streets.
Mon Sep 22 2014
De Blasio sworn in as New York mayor
New York's new Mayor Bill de Blasio was sworn in Wednesday promising to restore progressive ideals and end growing economic inequality in the city.
Wed Jan 01 2014
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024