Northeast

Maine 2 hours ago

HHS' Civil Rights Office finds Maine in violation of Title IX for allowing biological males in women's sports

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Civil Rights found three Maine entities in violation of Title IX for allowing biological males in women's sports.

Police and Law Enforcement 6 hours ago

Roof collapses at St. Patrick's Day party near University of Pittsburgh, dozens injured

Dozens were injured after a partial roof collapse on Friday during a St. Patrick's Day celebration near the University of Pittsburgh.

Politics 7 hours ago

Five years after COVID lockdowns: The 5 most bizarre ‘Stop-the-Spread’ moments

Lockdown orders across the country varied in their severity, reasoning and ensuing protests, from "No beer without food" orders in the Northeast and sandy skate parks in the west.

Sports 8 hours ago

New York parents demand rival district schools be left off sports schedules due to alleged race issues: report

Parents from Elmont High School in Long Island are demanding that schools within the rival Bellmore-Merrick School District be off sports schedules due to alleged race issues.

Opinion 10 hours ago

NY climate lawsuit is about grabbing green, not going green

NY climate lawsuit is one of many designed to let states abuse the courts to do what they have failed to do otherwise -- massively restrict energy production. They should fail.

Missing Persons 16 hours ago

Friends of Joshua Riibe, witness in case of missing American student, say the community 'stands behind' him

A key witness in the case of missing American student Sudiksha Konanki has the support of his community, according to friends of his family.

Missing Persons 23 hours ago

Missing Connecticut girl found alive 25 years after kidnapping with help from DNA testing

Police in New Haven, Connecticut, have identified and located a missing girl after her mother abducted her 25 years ago and brought her to Mexico in 1999.

VIDEO 23 hours ago

NYPD searching for suspect who lit man on fire in Times Square

A man is recovering Sunday after being set on fire near Times Square as police search for a suspect. (WNYW)

Congress 1 day ago

Longtime Rep. Nita Lowey dead at 87

Former Democratic New York Rep. Nita Lowey died on Saturday after a yearslong battle with breast cancer, according to a statement from the longtime lawmaker's family.

Crime 1 day ago

Rhode Island Democrat lawmaker arrested for DUI ordered to install car breathalyzer

Rhode Island Democratic lawmaker Enrique Sanchez, who once filed a bill to allow illegal immigrants to vote, is facing a charge of driving while intoxicated.