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Andrew Cuomo files suit against New York ethics board over book profits

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo filed a lawsuit against the state's ethics commission, the latest move in an ongoing dispute over his earnings from a book about his efforts during Covid pandemic.

Amazon workers in New York warehouse vote to form a union

Employees at the fulfillment center, known as JFK8, who supported the Amazon Labor Union secured a majority by hundreds of votes for the win

US will give airlines a break on takeoff rights in New York, Washington

Federal officials are extending pandemic relief that helps big airlines keep coveted takeoff and landing rights for international flights this summer at busy airports in New York City and Washington

1989 Tiananmen Square protester killed in his New York law office

A dissident legal scholar who was jailed for 2 years in China after participating in 1989 Tiananmen Square movement was killed Monday in law firm's office in NY, where he settled after seeking asylum

Ex-New York Guv Cuomo rips 'cancel culture', hints at political comeback

Just six months after he resigned from office in disgrace over sexual harassment allegations, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has appeared to be hinting at a political comeback. The Democrat made a campaign-like stop at a Brooklyn church Sunday, delivering a speech in which he condemned cancel culture." The public appearance, his first since leaving office, came a week after Cuomo's campaign launched a digital and television advertising campaign pushing a similar message: He was driven from office unfairly. Cuomo quoted the Bible several times as he described his travails then went on the offensive to attack the political sharks in Albany who, he said, smelled blood and exploited the situation for political gain. The actions against me were prosecutorial misconduct, Cuomo said, repeating a theme he has pushed from the outset. They used cancel culture to effectively overturn an election. Democratic State Attorney General Letitia James, who released the report last summer that

Pfizer Covid vaccine less effective kids aged 5-11 against Omicron: Study

The study examined Pfizer vaccine effectiveness from December 13, 2021 to January 30, 2022, among 852,384 fully-vaccinated children 12-17 years and 365,502 children 5-11 years

New York orders sanctions against Russia, welcomes Ukraine refugees

New York's sanctions follow those issued by President Joe Biden last week targeting Russia's financial system.

Trump must testify in NY probe of his business practices, judge rules

Judge Arthur Engoron ordered Trump and his two eldest children, Ivanka and Donald Trump Jr., to comply with subpoenas issued in December by New York Attorney General Letitia James.

New York Stock Exchange files trademark application for NFT marketplace

The New York Stock Exchange has filed an application to register the term 'NYSE' for a marketplace for non-fungible tokens (NFTs)

India reaches out to US mayors, guvs to build people-to-people relationship

With a view to enhancing localised ties and people-to-people relationships, Indian Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu has stepped interactions with local city mayors, governors across US.

US expresses concern over defacement of Gandhi statue in New York

Gandhi's statues across the US have come under attack in recent years.

Indian Americans condemn vandalism of Gandhi statue in New York

A life-sized bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi was vandalised in a New York City neighbourhood on Saturday, an act strongly condemned as 'despicable' by the Consulate General of India.

New New York Mayor takes his first salary in cryptocurrency

Mayor of New York City Eric Adams received his first paycheck in cryptocurrency -- specifically, in a combination of Bitcoin and Ethereum coins

New York Attorney General seeks to compel Trumps to testify in civil case

New York State Attorney General Letitia James has filed a motion to compel former President Donald Trump, Donald Trump, Jr., and Ivanka Trump to testify in an investigation

Former New York Post editor alleges harassment and retaliation

The Post said any suggestion of wrongdoing related to Editor-in-Chief Keith Poole's announcement of Michelle Gotthelf's exit was meritless

19, including 9 children, dead in an apartment fire in New York City

Nineteen people, including 9 children, have been killed in an apartment fire in New York City, in what the city's fire commissioner called one of the worst blazes in recent memory. A fire official who was not authorised to speak publicly confirmed the death toll on Sunday, while a city official who was not authorised to speak publicly confirmed the number of children dead. Dozens of people were injured in the Bronx fire, and at least 32 people were hospitalised. According to the FDNY, approximately 200 firefighters responded to the scene on Sunday at the Twin Park apartments, a 19-story building on East 181st Street. Sunday's fire comes just days after a house fire in Philadelphia left 12 people, including eight children, dead.

US says 'deeply disturbed' over attack on Sikh cab driver in New York

The US said it is "deeply disturbed" over the reports of an attack on a Sikh cab driver at New York airport and stressed that the country has the responsibility to hold perpetrators accountable

Court date for Andrew Cuomo after DA asks judge to dismiss charge

Andrew Cuomo was set to make a virtual appearance before an Albany judge Friday as prosecutors moved to dismiss the only criminal charge filed against him

Eric Adams sworn in as New York City mayor in a Times Square ceremony

Eric Adams is New York City's new mayor, with the Democrat being sworn into office in a Times Square ceremony shortly after the nation's largest city rang in the new year Saturday.

New York logs 74,207 new Covid-19 cases, breaks all single-day record

In the past 24 hours, New York State reported 74,207 new Covid-19 cases, breaking its single-day record for a second straight day