ALBANY, N.Y. — New York celebrated Juneteenth and paid tribute to the late civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis on Monday by enacting sweeping new voter protections. The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of New York, signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul, wi…
Caitlyn Jenner shares support for transgender swimming ban: ‘What’s fair is fair!’
Former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner voiced her support for the international swimming federation’s decision that transgender athletes cannot compete in women’s events if they didn’t transition before 12 years old. Jenner, who is transgender, has been outspo…
Victim arrested for opening fire during fatal shootout outside Queens catering hall involving apparent assault rifle
NEW YORK — One of three men shot by a gunman firing what appeared to be an assault rifle outside a Queens catering hall has been arrested for opening fire first, sparking the shootout that left one victim dead, police said Monday. Dwayne Whyte, 28, is …
Nine people shot, 1 fatally at Harlem barbecue
NEW YORK — Nine people were shot in Harlem early Monday, one fatally, police said. The victims, seven men and two women, appear to have been gathered at a barbecue when shots rang out about 12:40 a.m., police said. ‘’The emboldened individuals responsi…
Andrew Giuliani claims he’s being discriminated against by TV channel because he’s not vaccinated
NEW YORK — Republican gubernatorial candidate Andrew Giuliani claims he’s being picked on by New York’s local news station NY1, which barred him from its studios for the next candidates’ debate because he is unvaccinated. The son of former New York Cit…
3 men shot outside Queens catering hall
NEW YORK — Three men were shot, one fatally, by a gunman who appeared to be firing an assault weapon outside a Queens catering hall early Sunday morning, police sources said. The violence started as an argument in a parking lot outside a banquet hall o…
Right-wingers harass Rep. Dan Crenshaw at Texas Republican convention: ‘Eyepatch McCain’
They were itching for a ballroom brawl. Right-wing internet personalities attempted to confront Rep. Dan Crenshaw at Texas’ Republican Party convention Saturday, calling him “eyepatch McCain” and saying he should be “hung for treason.” Videos posted by…
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett charged with DUI after leaving Bonnaroo Music Festival
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett was arrested for driving under the influence Friday night after attending the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. He was booked into the Coffee County Jail shortly after midnight on Saturday and released a few hou…
Spreading the news about Juneteenth, America’s newest holiday
NEW YORK — Some organizers of Juneteenth celebrations around the city admit they’ve been learning about the origins of the commemoration, but are eager to bring New Yorkers up to speed on the nation’s newest federal holiday. President Joe Biden signed …
Taijuan Walker gem, Francisco Lindor homer lead Mets past Marlins, 3-2
NEW YORK — Taijuan Walker has never been better. The right-hander retired 18 consecutive batters in the Mets’ 3-2 win over the Marlins on Saturday at Citi Field. After a first-inning infield single to leadoff hitter Jon Berti, no one reached base again…