Hear directly from mayoral candidates about their plans and positions ahead of the June 24 primary election, with a discussion focused on NYCHA and family homelessness. New York City’s mayoral race is heating up, with an especially crowded field of … Continued
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Department leadership is proposing combining the two agencies responsible for enforcing drug and gun laws as part of a dramatic restructuring of the department, according to a memo reviewed by The Associated Press. The … Continued
By FARNOUSH AMIRI and LISA MASCARO, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he was pulling Rep. Elise Stefanik’s nomination to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, a stunning turnaround for his Cabinet pick after her confirmation … Continued
By FATIMA HUSSEIN and JOSH BOAK, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Weak population gains and increased government spending will result in slower overall economic growth over the next 30 years, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said Thursday. The CBO’s latest … Continued
In addition to the reporters who regularly cover the Washington Capitals and Minnesota Wild, the media scrum surrounding star goal-scorer Alex Ovechkin had an extra layer on Thursday morning at Xcel Energy Center. In the last day or two, Capitals … Continued
By JESSICA DAMIANO, Associated Press Most houseplants are tropical plants that require the warm, somewhat humid conditions of their natural habitat. In the home, many can become tired-looking, especially over winter, when even your brightest window provides lower-than-ideal light levels. … Continued