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Democratic presidential prospects flock to New York

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NEW YORK — The Democratic Party’s most ambitious politicians are courting African American activists in New York this week as the party’s unofficial 2028 presidential nomination contest takes shape at an annual conference led by Rev. Al Sharpton. Up first was Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, who warned that “everyone is less safe” because of President … Read more

Pakistani man charged with plotting to attack Jewish center in New York pleads guilty

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NEW YORK — A Pakistani man pleaded guilty to a terrorism charge Wednesday, saying it was a “morally reprehensible idea” to support the Islamic State group by plotting to use automatic weapons to kill Jewish people at a Brooklyn center. Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, 21, said he answered the group’s call for Muslims to kill Jewish … Read more

Passenger gives birth mid-air during flight to New York

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A Caribbean Airlines passenger traveling to New York from Jamaica went into labor and gave birth over the weekend just as the flight was landing. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In a press release, the airline said Caribbean Airlines’ Flight 005 was on its final … Read more

A former New York prison guard is found guilty of manslaughter in an inmate’s fatal beating

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UTICA, N.Y. — A former corrections officer was found guilty of manslaughter Wednesday in the fatal beating of an inmate at Mid-State Correctional Facility in upstate New York. The jury in Utica, New York, also found Jonah Levi guilty of gang assault and conspiracy in the death Messiah Nantwi on March 1, 2025, and the … Read more

Small explosive device found in suburban New York neighborhood, police say

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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — A small explosive device was found by an apartment building door in suburban New York after residents heard booms early Monday, police said. The White Plains Police Department said it was talking to two “people of interest” in the matter Monday afternoon. No injuries were reported, and no property was damaged … Read more

New York Times accuses Pentagon of flouting judge’s order blocking its press access policy

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The New York Times told a federal judge Monday that the Pentagon has flouted the court’s ruling blocking it from enforcing its policy limiting journalists’ access to the Defense Department headquarters. The Times urged the court to compel the government to comply with the order to reinstate press credentials U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman did … Read more

New York City and Dr. Phil’s son resolve dispute over NYPD reality show

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NEW YORK — New York City has ended its legal fight with producer Jordan McGraw, the son of TV’s “Dr. Phil” McGraw, reaching a settlement Friday that clears the way for the release of a reality show he’s making about the New York Police Department. Under the agreement, the city will retain editorial control over … Read more