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At least 3 NYC deputy mayors express intent to resign from Adams administration: Sources
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams met Sunday with at least three deputy mayors who have expressed their intention to resign from his administration. The meeting on Zoom – according to two sources familiar – was aimed at convincing the senior aides to slow down any final decision or public...
on Feb 17
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High winds through Monday set to bring in cold air to the tri-state
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Strong, dangerous winds will usher in below-freezing temperatures to start the workweek across the tri-state. A high wind warning is in effect through Monday for most areas west of the city with gusts possible up to 60 mph. Meanwhile in New York City, Long Island, Connecticut, the Hudson Valley...
on Feb 17
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DOGE-affiliated employee expected to seek access to IRS system with sensitive taxpayer information
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An IRS employee who is affiliated with the Department of Government Efficiency is expected to seek access to an IRS system that houses sensitive taxpayer information, an administration official told NBC News.
on Feb 17
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CDC ‘disease detectors' among hundreds fired as Trump administration ramps up agency cuts
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The Trump administration on Saturday terminated hundreds of employees at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including fellows responsible for key public health roles, according to two sources who spoke to NBC News at the agency who spoke on the condition of anonymity out of concern...
on Feb 17
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Steve Martin gives ‘SNL 50' monologue: Was he ever a cast member?
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Steve Martin led off the “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary show with a monologue, a familiar scene given all the times the legendary actor and comedian has hosted NBC’s late night show. Martin, one of the shows most prolific hosts and guests since the first season in 1975, delivered the...
on Feb 17
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‘Remove Eric Adams': Protest calls on governor to take action as mayor shrugs off controversy
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Hundreds of people braved the rain to hold what they called an emergency rally to call on Gov. Kathy Hochul to exercise her power to remove Mayor Eric Adams from his post.
on Feb 17
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In national DEI dismantle, corporate charity efforts could be next
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Companies are scaling back or abandoning DEI goals related to hiring and suppliers. Corporate charities are not safe from Trump administration attacks either.
on Feb 17
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Letters went out to dozens of probationary employees in at least one section of the Department of Transportation that said part of the reason they were being fired was for poor performance, according to a copy of the letter obtained by NBC News.
on Feb 17
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The ‘Saturday Night Live' 50th anniversary celebration is tonight. Here's how to watch
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Fifty seasons of “Saturday Night Live” sketches, songs and special guests will be celebrated Sunday as the variety show celebrates its landmark anniversary. The pop culture juggernaut has launched the careers of generations of comedians, from Bill Murray to Eddie Murphy and Tina Fey to Kristen...
on Feb 17
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As Trump moves with dizzying speeds on his agenda, there are warning signs
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In the first month, he’s forced the firing of thousands of federal employees, potentially shuttered entire agencies, imposed tariffs on U.S. allies and rolled back diversity programs.
on Feb 16
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What time is the SNL 50th anniversary?: Red carpet, primetime special
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Before the show, “SNL” alum Leslie Jones, “Sunday TODAY” host Willie Geist and comedian Matt Rogers will interview some of the program’s biggest stars as they get ready.
on Feb 16
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Trump border czar Homan calls Eric Adams quid pro quo allegation ‘ridiculous'
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The Justice Department moved to dismiss corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams on Friday, one day after Adams agreed to provide ICE access to Rikers Island jail.
on Feb 16
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‘Do not click that link': New E-ZPass scam is targeting people over texts
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New Jersey officials issued a warning about a new scam that could be buried in your pocket. Thieves are reportedly using text messages to target people on their cell phones. The messages claim the person has unpaid E-ZPass tolls, and when users click on the link provided in the alert, that’s...
on Feb 16
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In Ukraine, a potential arms-for-minerals deal inspires hope, skepticism
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Ukraine boasts vast reserves of ilmenite — a key element used to produce titanium — in the heavy mineral sands that stretch for miles along the country’s embattled east.
on Feb 16
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Man accused of killing ex, burying her in Philly, arrested in NY after chase
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A man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend and burying her body in a shallow grave inside a Northeast Philadelphia park last year was arrested in New York following a chase and crash, state police confirmed.
on Feb 16
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Eggs are so expensive, NYC bodegas have started selling loose eggs to customers
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To combat rising egg prices, one bodega in New York City is trying out a new and slightly risky to practice to help out customers.
on Feb 16
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IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season
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The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as next week.
on Feb 16
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Estranged husband of slain NYC art dealer indicted in murder-for-hire plot in Brazil
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Prosecutors in Manhattan have charged the husband of a slain New York City art dealer in a murder-for-hire plot in Brazil.
on Feb 16
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90-year-old mom, 2 kids killed in overnight house fire in Queens
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An overnight fire possibly sparked in the basement of a Queens home left a family of three dead. FDNY officials said three people were pulled from the Bayside home on 208th Street after crews rushed to the home around 2:40 a.m. Longtime neighbors said a mother and her two adult children lived in...
on Feb 16
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Paul McCartney rocks the Bowery. Inside his surprise NYC concert
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McCartney also performed the so-called last Beatles song, “ Now and Then,” a ballad penned by Lennon in the late ’70s but only released in 2023.
on Feb 16
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Trump walked back his tariff rollout. But is the damage already done?
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Markets breathed a major sigh of relief after U.S. President Trump walked back his tariff policy, with a historic rally unfolding on Wall Street.
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Meet Carlo Acutis, the Catholic Church’s new millennial saint
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Carlo Acutis will become the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint at a solemn canonization Mass on April 27 in St. Peter’s Square.
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MTA unveils first new map of NYC subways since 1979
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First, transit officials in New York City said goodbye to the Metrocard. Now the MTA is waving farewell to another transit icon: the famed subway map. “This is a lynchpin moment,” said MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber, who watched the unveiling of the system’s first major map overhaul since...
on Apr 3
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Trump told Cabinet that Elon Musk will leave administration in coming months
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President Trump told reporters this week that DOGE chief Elon Musk has done an "amazing" job, but noted that the Tesla CEO has "got a big company to run."
on Apr 2
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Judge throws out Eric Adams' criminal corruption case – permanently
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Judge Dale Ho dismissed the corruption indictment against Eric Adams with prejudice, meaning charges cannot be revived.
on Apr 2
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Woman stabs man in head at luxury Chelsea apartment building, cops say
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A 32-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a 70-year-old man in the head in chest in Chelsea in some sort of domestic incident, authorities say. Cops were called to a luxury apartment rental building on West 28th Street shortly before 1 a.m. Tuesday for a report of a stabbing....
on Apr 2
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DOJ to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione in CEO Brian Thompson murder case
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Luigi Mangione is accused of stalking UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and killing him outside a New York hotel in December.
on Apr 1
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Madison Square Garden's Ban on Lawyers Suing Them Can Remain in Place, Court Rules
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A New York appeals court has ruled that Madison Square Garden can ban lawyers who are suing them from attending events at its venues.
on Mar 31
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Trump admin warns European companies to comply with anti-DEI order
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The Trump administration has reportedly sent letters to European companies asking them to comply with a U.S. executive order banning DEI initiatives.
on Mar 29
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Microsoft is open to using natural gas to power AI data centers to keep up with demand
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Microsoft Vice President of Energy Bobby Hollis said natural gas with carbon capture is an option if the projects are commercially viable.
on Mar 29
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New video shows NJ mayor's St. Patrick's Day drunken driving arrest with kid in car, police say
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Police in New Jersey released new body camera videos showing the arrest of Lumberton Mayor Gina LaPlaca after driving drunk with her son in the car on St. Patrick's Day.
on Mar 28
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With 23andMe entering bankruptcy, here's how to delete your genetic data
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23andMe has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, which means a new company could acquire its genetic database.
on Mar 26
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MTA to stop selling MetroCards by the end of the year
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The Metropolitan Transit Authority will stop selling and refilling those formerly-ubiquitous MetroCards by the end of the year in favor of the OMNY system, MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber told Crain’s New York Business Wednesday. MetroCards have been around since 1994, but now seem destined to go...
on Mar 26
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Columbia student protester can't be detained for now as she fights deportation, judge rules
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A Columbia University student who faces potential deportation for her involvement in a pro-Palestinian protest cannot be detained by immigration officials for now as she fights the Trump administration in court, a federal judge ruled Tuesday. U.S. District Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald said in...
on Mar 25
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Schumer says he won't step down as Senate Democratic leader despite government funding uproar
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Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer says he won’t resign his post, despite pressure from some in the party after he voted to move forward with Republican spending legislation that avoided a government shutdown. “Look, I’m not stepping down,” Schumer said in an interview with NBC’s “Meet the...
on Mar 23
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MSG Doubles Down on Ban for Attorneys Suing It Amid Face Recognition Tech Scrutiny
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New York legislators are looking to get better protections for ticketholders and soon could take aim at the company’s use of facial recognition technology in enforcing their policy — even as the company refuses to back down.
on Mar 23
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Under threat from Trump, Columbia University agrees to policy changes
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Columbia University agreed to implement a suite of policy changes, including overhauling its rules for protests and conducting an immediate review of its Middle Eastern studies department.
on Mar 21
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Families of deported Venezuelans are distraught their loved ones were sent to El Salvador
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Relatives of recently deported Venezuelan immigrants said they were anguished and shocked to discover their loved ones were sent to a notorious mega-prison in El Salvador.
on Mar 21
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Judge bars Musk's DOGE team from Social Security records in scathing ruling
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The judge said DOGE launched a “fishing expedition” and failed to give any reason why it needed to access vast swaths of Americans’ personal and private data.
on Mar 21
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‘We're screwed!' Another sinkhole opens on I-80, closing NJ highway both ways
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Another day, another sinkhole on I-80. Crews were continuing to work to make repairs Thursday on the latest gap to open up on the busy New Jersey highway, which had to be shut down in both directions in Wharton a day ago. The sinkhole problem has plagued the roadway in recent months. As one...
on Mar 20
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The lawsuit alleges that William Paterson University's unpaid invoices led to around 200 marine fossils being discarded in Tennessee.
on Mar 18
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‘I'm heartbroken': Biological mother of Waterbury, Conn. victim speaks out
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The biological mother of the man who said he was held captive in a Waterbury home for 20 years speaks out exclusively to NBC Connecticut. The 52-year-old, who wishes to remain anonymous, was emotional as she spoke to NBC Connecticut on Monday, saying she’d been looking for her son for decades....
on Mar 18
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‘He put a lot of trust in us': Waterbury FD speaks out about rescuing man held captive
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NBC Connecticut spoke to the Waterbury Fire Department about a call that changed the course of one man’s life. Police say a Waterbury man intentionally set his house on fire to escape 20 years of captivity his stepmother is accused of creating. It’s a call Waterbury Fire Department Captain Jon...
on Mar 18
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Trump says he's ending Secret Service protection for Biden's adult children
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President Donald Trump said Monday he was ending “immediately” the Secret Service protection details assigned to Joe Biden’s adult children, which the former president had extended for six months shortly before leaving office in January.
on Mar 18
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Semisonic objects to White House using their song ‘Closing Time': ‘You missed the point'
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The band Semisonic is pushing back at the White House for using their hit song “Closing Time” over a social media post that shows a shackled deportee.
on Mar 17
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Trump to visit Kennedy Center as he puts mark on the arts institution after firing board
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It will be Trump's first time at the venerable institution since he began remaking it at the start of his second term in office.
on Mar 17
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Tariffs on lumber and appliances to drive up cost for new homes, remodeling jobs
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Shopping for a new home? Ready to renovate your kitchen? You’ll be paying more to do so thanks to the Trump administration’s tariffs.
on Mar 17
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'RFK'ing the french fries': Steak 'n Shake becomes a MAHA darling
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At a time when many companies might be looking to avoid politics, Steak ’n Shake is opting to publicly align itself with Kennedy and other high-profile conservatives.
on Mar 17
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Judge orders hearing over Trump admin's deportations under the Alien Enemies Act
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Trump issued a proclamation that the 1798 law was newly in effect due to what he claimed was an invasion by the Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua.
on Mar 17
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White House fires back at ‘low-level' French politician who suggested America return Lady Liberty
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A French politician has suggested the U.S. is no longer worthy of keeping the Statue of Liberty.
on Mar 17