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Voting booths at a polling center inside PS 103 Hector Fontanez in the Wakefield neighborhood of the Bronx borough of New York, US, on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Progressive “Squad” member Jamaal Bowman is embroiled in an acrimonious battle against challenger George Latimer for the 16th Congressional district, encompassing some parts of the Bronx and Westchester Counties, which has become one of the most expensive House primary contests in US history.

politics 1 hour ago

What to know about Proposal 2-6 on the back of NYC voters' ballots

Much has been made of Proposal 1, a proposed amendment to New York’s constitution — but did you know there are five additional proposals up for vote as well? New York City voters have an a...

Decision 2024 31 mins ago

Some Queens poll sites faced ballot scanner issues. Here's how to report a problem at a poll site
Rudy Giuliani 3 hours ago

Giuliani ordered to court in Georgia case after clearing NYC apartment of valuables

Decision 2024 56 mins ago

LIST: Most important swing states by electoral votes

These are the critical swing states in the presidential election and their electoral votes. See a map as votes come in.
Decision 2024 7 hours ago

Is there mail on Election Day? See what's open and closed today in NY, NJ, CT

Election Day is here. The final votes in the 2024 presidential election will be cast over the next several hours. It is not a federal holiday, however. Only five states, including New York, recognize ...
New Jersey 7 hours ago

Curtis Bashaw, Andy Kim face off in NJ Senate race opened up by Menendez scandal

New Jersey voters are deciding between Democratic Rep. Andy Kim and Republican hotel developer Curtis Bashaw in the state’s Senate race, open because of Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez’s federal bribery ...
Decision 2024 6 hours ago

What do I need to bring to vote? Election Day dos and don'ts

Election Day has finally arrived. After nine days of early voting and months (and months) of campaigning, the final day to vote on this year’s candidates and measures is this Tuesday. Voting fee...

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree 20 hours ago

See who's hosting the 2024 Rockefeller Center tree lighting ceremony: ‘A Christmas legend'

After Kelly Clarkson hosted the Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting ceremony in 2023, she’s officially returning for round two.
Decision 2024 58 mins ago

Who is winning the presidential election? When we might know results

Election Day in the United States is now often considered Election Week, as each state follows its own rules and practices for counting ballots — not to mention the legal challenges — that can delay the results. But the truth is, nobody knows how long it will take for the winner to be announced this time. While it is not…
Decision 2024 7 hours ago

What's open and closed on Election Day?

Election Day is upon us. The final votes in the 2024 presidential election will be cast over the next several hours. It is not a federal holiday, however. Only five states, including New York, recognize Election Day as a public state holiday and mandate employers allow employees paid time off to vote. Another nine states, including New Jersey,...
politics 8 hours ago

Control of Congress may come down to a handful of House races in New York

New Yorkers could play an outsized role Tuesday in determining control of the U.S. House as Republicans cling to suburban seats they won two years ago by seizing on fears of crime, and Democrats try to claw them back by warning that a right-wing Congress might ban abortion. If everything goes their way, Democrats hope to pick off a handful of Repub...
politics 53 mins ago

What is Prop 1? NY votes on controversial constitutional amendment today

On Election Day, voters in New York should be sure to check both sides of their ballot, as there are six measures to weigh in on. The first of which is Proposal 1, a a proposed constitutional amendment that has been dubbed the “Equal Rights Amendment.” Here’s what Proposition 1 states and why some people are fighting against it....
Decision 2024 4 hours ago

Find your polling place: What time do polls close in NY, NJ and CT?

It’s Election Day, and the polls are open in the tri-state area. Millions voted early, a record turnout, and there are only a few hours left to cast your vote for this year’s hotly-contested elections. The outcome of Tuesday’s election will shape the country’s future, determining whether the new White House has allies or skeptics ...
Yankees 18 hours ago

Gerrit Cole gives up opt-out right, stays with Yankees rather than become free agent

Gerrit Cole gave up his opt-out right and will remain with the New York Yankees under a contract that runs through 2028 rather than become a free agent. New York’s ace initially exercised his right to terminate the $324 million, nine-year contract, which has $144 million and four years remaining. That decision triggered a two-day window for New Yor...
Suffolk County 23 hours ago

Human remains found in sump on Long Island

Suffolk County police are investigating after human remains were found in a sump on Long Island. Officers responded Monday at 10:55 a.m. to reports of remains in a sump in Brentwood, police said. The remains were found at Fifth Avenue and Bancroft Road. It was determined the remains were human and they were transported to the medical examiner&#8217...
Decision 2024 23 hours ago

Setting records: Here's how many people early voted in the tri-state

Nearly 150,000 voters cast their ballots on Sunday, setting a record for the single-highest day of early voting in New York City history, the Board of Elections announced. A total of 1,089,328 residents voted early in the 2024 election, just below the 2020 numbers of 1,119,056. Here is the 2024 breakdown: 📢2024 General Election Early Voting Complet...
Jersey shore 9 hours ago

Butchered remains of dolphin found on Jersey Shore beach. Feds investigate

Federal authorities are investigating the butchered remains of a dolphin that were found on a New Jersey beach. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center says the remains of a common dolphin were found on the beach in Allenhurst on Wednesday. The dolphin appeared to have been butchered. It is not known if it was the same dolphin that was seen struggling.....
Decision 2024 23 hours ago

Working on Election Day? Here's what to know about getting time off to vote in NY

New York voters who don’t have “sufficient time to vote” can get time off to exercise their right to vote on Tuesday’s general election, according to a section of the New York State Election Law. Section 3-110 establishes that New York employees are eligible for up to two hours of paid time off when they have less than four...
New York State Police 19 hours ago

NY State trooper suspended amid investigation into Long Island shooting circumstances

Authorities have launched an internal investigation in the case of a New York State trooper who said he was shot by a suspect on Long Island’s Southern State Parkway at the end of October, authorities said Monday. Sources familiar with the investigation say they are looking into whether trooper Thomas Mascia shot himself in the leg, as oppose...
Long Island 18 hours ago

NY street racers scatter from cops, crashing in fiery fashion amid escape

Illegal street racers stepped on the gas when police came to shut down their event on Long Island, but authorities said several of the drivers had to run on foot after crashing their rides. Two police officers were also involved in crashes, with each striking a pole during their response. Firefighters from Islip were dispatched around 2 a.m. Sunday...