For many low-income and immigrant New Yorkers, an unregulated basement or cellar unit is all they can afford. While the city has made efforts to legalize underground apartments, like a pilot program in 2019 and another one upcoming, some basement … Continued
By MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTER, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — R&B singer Cassie said Sean “Diddy” Combs’ infidelity was a painful part of their combustible, nearly 11-year relationship, as the music mogul’s defense team began cross-examination of … Continued
By TODD RICHMOND, Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — A Wisconsin judge pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that she helped a man who is in the country illegally evade U.S. immigration authorities looking to arrest him in her courtroom. Milwaukee … Continued
The prickly comedy “Magic Farm” is a trip to rural Argentina that feels like flipping through a carousel of ironic souvenir postcards. The latest bit of mischief by filmmaker Amalia Ulman (“El Planeta”), it’s about how making the world smaller … Continued
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER and ANNE D’INNOCENZIO, Associated Press Business Writers WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumers spent slightly more at retail stores last month after ramping up their shopping in March to get ahead of tariffs. Sales at retail stores and … Continued