Live News of New York April 26, 2024

Former NY Gov. Cuomo To Testify Before Congress On Nursing Home Advisory

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has agreed to testify before Congress regarding his controversial nursing home advisory from the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. The testimony is scheduled to take place on June 1Read More

Biden And Trump Agree To Fall Debate

President Joe Biden confirmed during an interview with Sirius XM radio host Howard Stern that he is open to debating his presumptive Republican opponent, Donald Trump, later this fall. This marks Biden's most definitive stRead More

R. Kelly Sentenced To 20 Years In Chicago For Child Sex Crimes

A federal appeals court in Chicago has upheld the 20-year prison sentence for singer R. Kelly on child sex convictions. The Grammy Award-winning R&B artist, born Robert Sylvester Kelly, was convicted in 2022 on charges incRead More

Search In Manorville Connected To Gilgo Beach Victims Investigation

Law enforcement sources have revealed that a search conducted in Manorville, New York, is linked to the ongoing investigation of the Gilgo Beach case. The search in Manorville, where partial remains of two of the 11...Read More

Emergency Slide Falls Off Delta Plane After Takeoff

An incident involving an emergency slide detaching from a Delta Air Lines aircraft shortly after takeoff led to the plane's safe return to New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport. The Boeing plane, bound forRead More

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New York Lawmakers Propose Antisemitism Monitor At Colleges

Bipartisan legislation was introduced by New York lawmakers on Friday, aiming to address rising antisemitism on college campuses. The proposed bill, known as the College Oversight and Legal Updates Mandating Bias InvestigaRead More

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David Pecker Changes Testimony On 'Catch And Kill' Practice

David Pecker, former CEO of American Media, Inc., and publisher of the tabloid magazine National Inquirer, altered his testimony on Friday regarding his knowledge of the term 'catch and kill.' 'Catch and kill' is a commonRead More

Trump Falsely Claims Gag Order Hinders Free Speech In Trial

Former President Donald Trump has once again raised objections to the gag order imposed by Judge Juan Merchan in his New York criminal hush money trial. Trump, who is facing charges related to the payment of...Read More

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Trump Requests Lifting Gag Order For Free Speech Rights

Former President Trump and his legal team are urging New York Judge Juan Merchan to lift the gag order that has been placed on him during the ongoing trial. Trump claims that the gag order is...Read More

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Hush Money Trial Resumes With Key Witness Testimony

The hush money trial involving former President Donald Trump resumed on Friday afternoon following a lunch break. The trial saw former American Media, Inc., CEO David Pecker facing questioning from New York prosecutor JoshRead More

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Biden And Trump Agree To Potential Debate Showdown

During a recent interview, President Biden expressed his willingness to debate former President Trump, stating that he would be 'happy' to engage in a debate with his predecessor. This statement came in response to speculaRead More

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Protests At Elite Colleges Turn Unruly With Antisemitic Behavior

Students at elite college campuses across the United States are forming 'Gaza Solidarity' encampments and participating in marches to call on their respective schools to stop supporting Israel. However, some of these proteRead More

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New York Gas Prices Increase By 0.15% In A Day

New York Gas Prices: Today vs. Yesterday New York, 26 April 2024: Today's gas prices in New York have experienced a slight increase, with regular unleaded gasoline now priced at $4.57 per gallon. This represents a...Read More

Totalenergies Considers Primary Listing In New York

TotalEnergies, a global energy company, is considering a primary listing on the New York Stock Exchange, according to the company's CEO. This potential move comes as part of the company's strategic efforts to expand its prRead More

Columbia University Negotiations With Protesters Continue Amid Encampment

Following the 48-hour deadline set by Columbia University for negotiations with anti-Israel protesters who have occupied the main lawn, talks are ongoing as the deadline has passed without a resolution. On Tuesday at 3:15Read More

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Former DOJ Official's Career Move To NYC Raises Questions

The recent career move of former Department of Justice (DOJ) official, Matthew Colangelo, from a high-ranking position in the Biden administration to a role in the New York City District Attorney's office has sparked curioRead More

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Sixers' Embiid Diagnosed With Bell's Palsy, Continues To Play

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid has revealed that he has been diagnosed with Bell's palsy, a form of facial paralysis that has been affecting him since before the play-in tournament. Embiid disclosed this inRead More

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Trump's Trial Witness Testifies On 'Catch-And-Kill' Schemes

Former tabloid publisher David Pecker took the stand as the first witness in the NY v. Trump case, where former President Donald Trump is facing 34 charges of falsifying business records. Pecker, the former CEO of...Read More

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Pro-Palestinian Blockade At Sciences Po University In Paris

Dozens of students are currently carrying out a pro-Palestinian blockade in the main campus building of major French university Sciences Po in central Paris. The students were seen chanting pro-Palestinian slogans from theRead More

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Brazilian Football Legend Marta Announces Retirement From International Competition

Brazil's legendary footballer Marta, the all-time top scorer in both men's and women's football for her country, has announced her retirement from international competition at the age of 38. Marta, who currently plays forRead More