Foul play: N.Y. Gov. Hochul blasts Spurs and Ticketmaster for blocking Knicks fans from Finals

She felt spurred to act. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul slammed Ticketmaster and the San Antonio Spurs for barring fans who live outside the San Antonio area from purchasing tickets to Game 5 of the NBA Finals. “Knicks fans finally … Read more

N.Y. to give out hundreds of free World Cup tickets to working families, first responders and military families

Hundreds of free World Cup tickets will be given to working families with kids, first responders and military families in the New York City area. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office announced Wednesday that 500 would be made available through the Alliance of New York State YMCAs and the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Tickets will be distributed … Read more

Judge in Luigi Mangione’s N.Y. case says gun, notebook can be used as evidence in state trial

A New York judge ruled that a gun and notebook that prosecutors say link Luigi Mangione to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson can be used during his state trial. A Monday morning hearing centered around the defense’s bid to suppress evidence found in a backpack during Mangione’s arrest, including a 3D-printed gun, a silencer and … Read more

Prominent N.Y. synagogue targeted in alleged terror plot, prosecutors say

An Iraqi national allegedly plotted to carry out terror attacks in the U.S., including at a Jewish institution in New York, federal prosecutors said Friday.  Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi faces a host of charges, including conspiracy to provide material support to Iranian-back terrorist organizations, including Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Kata’ib Hizballah, … Read more