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Watch Now: Cuomo vs. Molinaro New York Gubernatorial Debate

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Tonight's debate between Republican Marc Molinaro and Democrat Andrew Cuomo was taped earlier this afternoon, and excluded three other candidates who will be on the Nov. 6 ballot.

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Watch Live: NJ 7th Congressional Debate

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

In a suburban district that narrowly went for Hillary Clinton in 2016, Republican incumbent Leonard Lance is going up against Democratic challenger Tom Malinowski.

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Hudson County Votes to End ICE Detentions by 2020

Friday, October 12, 2018

Hudson County freeholders approved a resolution to end the contract with Immigration and Customs Enforcement by 2020. 

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Watch Live: NJ 11th Congressional Debate

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

The first and only televised debate in the race for New Jersey's 11th congressional seat is a critical moment for the candidates in a swing district that's drawing national attention.

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New York's Not as Transit Friendly as You Think

Tuesday, October 09, 2018

A recent United Nations report has many New Yorkers reevaluating how this region can do more to prevent climate change—starting with transportation.

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From Weinstein to Kavanaugh: One Year of #MeToo

Friday, October 05, 2018

Women are often accused of being too emotional, tearful and angry. Now they're beginning to put their rage to work.

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NYT: Trump Evaded Tax Bills on Millions Inherited From Father

Wednesday, October 03, 2018

A New York Times investigation finds that President Trump received at least $413 million from his father, much of that through dubious tax dodges, including outright fraud.

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NYPD Video Used to Develop Software to ID People by Skin Color

Thursday, September 13, 2018

A partnership between the NYPD and technology giant IBM is raising legal and ethical concerns.

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What the Julia Salazar Controversy Means for the Democratic Socialists of America

Monday, September 10, 2018

For first-time candidates like Salazar, their biography is often a huge part of their appeal. Did the DSA simply fail to vet its second major candidate to earn national news coverage?  

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New York, New Jersey Launch Investigations into Catholic Dioceses

Thursday, September 06, 2018

Both states are looking into cover ups and sexual abuse, just weeks after a bombshell Pennsylvania grand jury report.

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Plane Quarantined at JFK Airport

Wednesday, September 05, 2018

A commercial airliner landed at JFK this morning with several passengers feeling ill. 

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Watch or Listen Live: Confirmation Hearing for SCOTUS Nominee Brett Kavanaugh

Tuesday, September 04, 2018

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Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearings begin today with opening remarks from the 21 members of the Senate Judiciary Committee. 

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Surprises, Serena and Summer Heat at the 2018 U.S. Open

Monday, September 03, 2018

The 2018 U.S. Open is underway in Queens.

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What's Next for Plum Island

Thursday, August 23, 2018

The idyllic stretch of land off the coast of Long Island is home to a lab that studies the world's deadliest animal diseases. Now, the federal government wants to sell it.

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In One Day, Two Key Trump Associates Became Felons

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

What the convictions of Michael Cohen and Paul Manafort mean.

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Newark Police Turn Over Undocumented Immigrant to ICE

Sunday, August 12, 2018

Despite its status as a sanctuary city, Newark police are believed to have cooperated with ICE to detain Daniel Castro, an undocumented immigrant with no criminal record.

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As City Forecloses on Co-ops, Owners Could Become Renters Again

Tuesday, July 31, 2018

In the 1970s, tenants of buildings in disrepair were sold their units for as little as $250. But after falling behind on taxes and maintenance fees, they could be foreclosed on.

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Amazon's Facial Recognition Software Falsely Matched House Members With Arrest Mugshots

Monday, July 30, 2018

The ACLU is calling for a moratorium on law enforcement's use of Amazon's Rekognition program after 28 members of congress, many of whom are people of color, were misidentified.

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What to Know as Paul Manafort's Fraud Trial Gets Underway

Monday, July 30, 2018

President Trump's former campaign manager is facing 18 counts of tax and bank fraud, much of which relates to allegations of laundering money through New York real estate. 

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The Mystery of President Trump's Relationship With Putin

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

The president's one-on-one meeting with the Russian leader has prompted a fresh round of questions about Donald Trump's business ties to the former Soviet Union.

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