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Rotisserie Baseball: Spotlighting the original fantasy sports league

Fantasy sports are seemingly everywhere today, but the original fantasy league was started right here in New York City.

Published on: May 7, 2024, 7:45 pm

City sees drops in most major crimes, but hate crimes jump

The city saw a 39% jump in hate crimes year over year, from 46 to 64, primarily driven by anti-Jewish incidents.

Published on: May 7, 2024, 4:01 pm

New York's abortion rights amendment knocked off November ballot, dealing a blow to Democrats

State Supreme Court Justice Daniel J. Doyle found that state lawmakers failed to follow procedural rules.

Published on: May 7, 2024, 3:58 pm

Multiple rounds of severe weather to impact millions this week

Severe storms will be possible from the Plains to the Midwest to the East Coast. Threats include tornadoes, damaging winds, large hail and heavy rain.

Published on: May 7, 2024, 3:39 pm

MTA looks to food and beverage tenants to crawl out of post-pandemic retail slump

The MTA is upgrading some of its empty retail to allow for coffee and pastries as it looks to fill 121 of its 195 retail locations.

Published on: May 7, 2024, 3:30 pm

Sunny, warm Tuesday before storms return

Sunny and nice before changes tonight.

Published on: May 7, 2024, 3:00 pm

Knicks take game 1 against Pacers, and Apple pursues own AI chip design

Pat Kiernan takes a look at what's in the papers on this Tuesday, May 7, 2024.

Published on: May 7, 2024, 12:59 pm

Dozens of protesters arrested on Upper East Side

The NYPD believe they were trying to interrupt the Met Gala.

Published on: May 7, 2024, 10:08 am

The Met Gala was in full bloom with Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Mindy Kaling among the standout stars

It's Met Gala time and the fashion parade of A-listers included a swirl of flora and fauna looks on a green-tinged carpet surrounded by foliage.

Published on: May 7, 2024, 3:10 am

Brunson scores 43, rallies Knicks to 121-117 win over Pacers in Game 1 of Eastern Conference semis

Donte DiVincenzo hit the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 39 seconds remaining.

Published on: May 7, 2024, 2:50 am

Queens councilmember discusses mental health in budget

She addressed mental health issues in city budget negotiations.

Published on: May 7, 2024, 2:37 am

Pro-Israel rally honors victims of the Holocaust

After weeks of Pro-Palestinian protests, Columbus University have smaller ceremonies for individual school.

Published on: May 7, 2024, 1:50 am

Hochul announces new redevelopment project on state-owned land on Long Island

This year’s state budget included a deal to push for more housing across New York, including developer incentives.

Published on: May 7, 2024, 1:37 am

City officials break ground on reconstruction of Battery Coastal Resilience

The waterfront esplanade will be raised 5 feet to protect against rising sea levels

Published on: May 7, 2024, 12:37 am

Donald Trump calls Joe Biden weak on antisemitism, ignoring his own rhetoric

Biden’s campaign called it “despicable” and an attack on law enforcement.

Published on: May 7, 2024, 12:15 am

State lawmakers argue they should analyze government response to pro-Palestinian protests on N.Y. college campuses

Lawmakers also said they would like the opportunity to question officials from the state and city-run university system.

Published on: May 6, 2024, 11:55 pm

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Sapraicone discusses abortion, guns, Trump

He is challenging Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in November.

Published on: May 6, 2024, 11:32 pm

Number of Chinese nationals crossing southern border last December was highest in years, CBP data shows

Almost 6,000 Chinese nationals had what are called land encounters with border patrol agents in December 2023, data showed.

Published on: May 6, 2024, 11:27 pm

Broadway's Palace Theatre reopens

It's curtain up for the newly refurbished historic Palace Theatre on Broadway.

Published on: May 6, 2024, 10:53 pm

Former NYC Transit head Sarah Feinberg talks ACS failures

The former interim head of New York City Transit, Sarah Feinberg, wrote an op-ed for the Daily News on Monday about the city’s child welfare crisis.

Published on: May 6, 2024, 8:49 pm

Holocaust survivor tells story on Holocaust Remembrance Day

Aron Krell, who survived Auschwitz and Mauthausen, lends his voice to the Claims Conference's new campaign #CancelHate.

Published on: May 6, 2024, 8:31 pm

'It's a slap in the face': College Point Multiplex Cinemas to shut down for good

Movie theaters across the U.S. have been on a steady decline for more than 20 years, and the COVID-19 pandemic made things worse.

Published on: May 6, 2024, 6:45 pm

Columbia cancels university-wide graduation ceremony in wake of protests

The university said it will hold ceremonies for individual schools, spanning from May 10 to May 16.

Published on: May 6, 2024, 2:49 pm

Columbia student journalists work with NY Magazine to tell 'oral history' of campus protests

Columbia University student journalists' reporting was used to document the protests in a New York Magazine feature.

Published on: May 6, 2024, 12:49 pm

New York City’s child welfare crisis, and pot industry gets a lift

Pat Kiernan takes a look at what's in the papers on this Monday, May 6, 2024.

Published on: May 6, 2024, 11:45 am

Brooklyn bakery supports NYC teams with rainbow cookies

Fortunato Brothers Bakers is putting a New York twist on an Italian classic.

Published on: May 6, 2024, 10:50 am

Ashley Windle: Bringing harmony to Washington Heights

Ashley Windle serves as the executive director of the Washington Heights Chamber Orchestra.

Published on: May 6, 2024, 10:00 am

City Council bill would bring dog waste bag dispensers to city trash bins

In 2023, there were more than 2,300 complaints to 311 over dog waste left on city streets, but only 18 tickets were written the prior year.

Published on: May 6, 2024, 10:00 am

Schumer announces $400 million in federal funds for security at places of worship

Three New York City synagogues, including Congregation Rodeph Sholom, and the Brooklyn Museum received bomb threats through email on Saturday.

Published on: May 5, 2024, 10:00 pm

Thousands of cyclists ride in 2024 TD Five Boro Bike Tour

More than 30,000 bike riders, including NY1 producers Nicholas Loud and Atlan Hassard, participated in the 2024 TD Five Boro Bike Tour on Sunday.

Published on: May 5, 2024, 9:00 pm

What a judge's gag order on Trump means in his hush money case

What does the order do, what doesn't it and where did it come from?

Published on: May 5, 2024, 7:15 pm

Health is the focus right now for Jets rookie QB Jordan Travis

The former Florida State star quarterback was taken by the New York Jets in the fifth round of the NFL draft last week.

Published on: May 5, 2024, 6:30 pm

Gov. Kathy Hochul loves Taylor Swift, and thousands think COVID-19 vaccines harmed them

Rocco Vertuccio and Shannan Ferry take a look at what's in the papers on this Sunday, May 5, 2024.

Published on: May 5, 2024, 4:00 pm

Frank Stella, artist renowned for blurring the lines between painting and sculpture, dies at 87

Stella's works are hailed as landmarks of the minimalist and post-painterly abstraction art movements.

Published on: May 5, 2024, 1:00 am

Mpox cases rising again in New York City, officials say

Since Jan. 1, 149 people in the city have tested positive for the virus, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene said.

Published on: May 5, 2024, 12:50 am

Reported rat sightings are down across the city as pilot program to tackle trash continues

In Hamilton Heights, rat sightings reported to 311 are down 55% since the city's containerization program began.

Published on: May 4, 2024, 7:40 pm

There's progress reported in Gaza truce talks, but Israel downplays chances of ending war with Hamas

Israel still vows to launch an offensive into Rafah, Gaza’s southernmost city where more than 1 million people are sheltering.

Published on: May 4, 2024, 4:00 pm

Israel has briefed U.S. on plan to evacuate Palestinian civilians ahead of potential Rafah operation

Officials said the plan did not change the U.S. administration’s view that moving forward with an operation would put too many Palestinians at risk.

Published on: May 4, 2024, 4:00 pm

Columbia University president calls for civil discourse, and U.S. soldiers dealing with brain injuries

Rocco Vertuccio and Shannan Ferry take a look at what's in the papers on this Saturday, May 4, 2024.

Published on: May 4, 2024, 11:15 am

Aaron Rodgers not expected to have any restrictions in the Jets' next phase of offseason workouts

Robert Saleh said Friday after the team’s first day of rookie minicamp practices that Rodgers has looked good as he continues to work his way back.

Published on: May 4, 2024, 10:45 am

A sellout for a WNBA exhibition game? Welcome to the league's Caitlin Clark era

Clark's 21 points tied for the game high with Dallas rookie Jaelyn Brown.

Published on: May 4, 2024, 3:15 am

GOP pressure Dem-controlled legislature to hold hearing on Columbia protests

The state Senate GOP penned a May 1 letter requesting the Higher Education and Investigations & Government Operations committees hold a joint hearing.

Published on: May 4, 2024, 1:00 am

Videos of fatal police shooting of man in distress released by N.Y. attorney general's office

New York attorney general releases police body camera video in fatal shooting of Win Rozario.

Published on: May 4, 2024, 12:46 am

New York Civil Liberties Union executive director talks about college protests

The arrests of protesters on college campuses across the city and country continue.

Published on: May 4, 2024, 12:45 am

NYPD officials defend late disclosure of police officer accidentally discharging his gun

Police disclosed the information three days after the incident at Columbia University.

Published on: May 4, 2024, 12:00 am

Parks Department to see $55 million cut in budget

City Council Parks and Recreation Committee Chair Shekar Krishnan and New Yorkers for Parks executive director Adam Ganser joined "The Rush Hour."

Published on: May 3, 2024, 9:00 pm

NYU, New School call in NYPD to clear out pro-Palestinian protest encampments

The NYPD said 13 people were arrested at NYU and 43 were arrested at The New School.

Published on: May 3, 2024, 5:15 pm

Knicks hunker down for a win, and Biden denounces college violence

Pat Kiernan takes a look at what's in the papers on this Friday, May 3, 2024.

Published on: May 3, 2024, 1:13 pm

Chaos on campus: The NYPD responds to pro-Palestinian protests

This week, the NYPD descended upon multiple city universities, arresting hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters.

Published on: May 3, 2024, 11:00 am

Picturing immigration: Conserving the past in person

A new exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York brings conservation and immigration to the forefront.

Published on: May 3, 2024, 10:50 am

Frank DiLella's theater picks: 'Sweeney Todd,' 'Scarlett Dreams' and more

Frank DiLella picks his shows to watch.

Published on: May 3, 2024, 10:00 am

Knicks advance to the Eastern Conference semis, topping 76ers 118-115 in Game 6

Brunson had 41 points and 12 assists to lead the Knicks, who are set for an Eastern Conference semifinal matchup with Indiana.

Published on: May 3, 2024, 9:45 am

Yazmin Loma-Romero: Committed to the court and her community

Loma-Romero is a point guard on the Maspeth High School girls varsity basketball team.

Published on: May 3, 2024, 2:00 am

New York officials detail mental health pilot program

A state and city pilot program, which launched last fall, pairs up MTA police officers with mental health professionals, to tour the subway system.

Published on: May 3, 2024, 1:50 am

Tensions erupt at New School, NYU as student encampments continue

Dozens of people gathered outside in support of students holding the encampment, while others across the street were against them.

Published on: May 3, 2024, 1:37 am

Columbia’s president continues to weather a firestorm of criticism

Minouche Shafik has so far survived calls for her resignation from both sides of the political spectrum.

Published on: May 3, 2024, 1:30 am

New report highlights flaws in city's housing voucher program

New Yorkers find applying for and using the vouchers to be cumbersome and confusing, the report shows.

Published on: May 3, 2024, 12:45 am

Police officer fired gun while clearing protesters from Columbia building, prosecutors say

No one was injured, according to DA spokesperson Doug Cohen.

Published on: May 3, 2024, 12:30 am

New teams look to help seriously mentally ill on subway

NY1 got an exclusive look at the new partnership.

Published on: May 3, 2024, 12:23 am

Nearly half of arrests at Columbia, CCNY protests unaffiliated with schools, City Hall says

Of the 112 arrested at Columbia, 32 were unaffiliated. Meanwhile of the 170 arrested at City College, 102 people were unaffiliated.

Published on: May 3, 2024, 12:00 am

More than 2,100 arrested in two weeks of campus Gaza protests

Hundreds of students in the U.S. have been arrested, virtually all for trespass.

Published on: May 2, 2024, 10:11 pm

Should TikTok be banned in the United States?

Rep. Ritchie Torres, and Kaisha Huguley, an actor and content creator, joined “The Rush Hour” to weigh in on the potential ban of the app.

Published on: May 2, 2024, 10:00 pm

Four city Catholic schools to close at end of academic year, officials say

Two of the schools are in Brooklyn, one is in Queens and one is in the Bronx.

Published on: May 2, 2024, 9:46 pm

Hakeem Jeffries isn't speaker, but the Democrat may be the most powerful person in Congress

The Democratic leader is flexing his power in a very public and timely way.

Published on: May 2, 2024, 7:37 pm

Race for Congress in N.Y.: Bitter rematch heating up in NY-19

Here is the latest on the bids for New York's congressional seats.

Published on: May 2, 2024, 5:00 pm

Molinaro, Riley head for bitter rematch in New York's 19th Congressional District

Molinaro beat Riley in 2022. The two are clashing over immigration and abortion rights.

Published on: May 2, 2024, 3:24 pm

Adams defends level of NYPD response to campus protests

Nearly 300 people were arrested at Columbia and City College on Tuesday night.

Published on: May 2, 2024, 2:00 pm

Fed cites inflation setback, holds rates firm, and the switch hitter is going extinct

Pat Kiernan takes a look at what's in the papers on this Thursday, May 2, 2024.

Published on: May 2, 2024, 12:46 pm

NYPD's Columbia response highlights Dem division on Capitol Hill

Police in riot gear ended a student takeover Tuesday of a building on the campus.

Published on: May 2, 2024, 11:44 am

Pugsley Pizza brings slices and surprises to the Bronx

The pizzeria is owned by Sicilian immigrant Sal Natale and his family.

Published on: May 2, 2024, 10:50 am

New York on two wheels: What to know about the Five Boro Bike Tour

May 5 marks the 46th Five Boro Bike Tour in the city.

Published on: May 2, 2024, 10:00 am

FDNY battles five-alarm fire at Brooklyn supermarket

Officials said it broke out at the corner of Bushwick Avenue and Cooper Street in Bushwick, Brooklyn.

Published on: May 2, 2024, 2:50 am

NYPD clears protest encampment at Fordham's Lincoln Center campus

Student protesters took over part of the Lowenstein Center at West 60th Street and Columbus Avenue, setting up an encampment inside the lobby.

Published on: May 2, 2024, 2:49 am

Executive director of New York City Campaign Finance Board talks about report on voter turnout

A recent report released by the New York City Campaign Finance Board examines the lackluster voter turnout last year.

Published on: May 2, 2024, 12:45 am

Reporter for The City discusses NYPD's encampment clearing at Columbia

Gwynne Hogan, a reporter for The City, joined "Inside City Hall" Wednesday.

Published on: May 2, 2024, 12:30 am

Spectrum invests $25,000 in learning lab to help residents find jobs

Various community leaders were on hand for the grand re-opening.

Published on: May 1, 2024, 11:25 pm

Nearly 300 arrested in connection with NYC college protests, officials say

NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chell said 282 people were arrested, including 173 people at City College and 109 people at Columbia.

Published on: May 1, 2024, 10:53 pm

Kenneth Cole on mental health awareness

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Kenneth Cole joined “The Rush Hour” to discuss this topic.

Published on: May 1, 2024, 9:23 pm

Trump calls judge 'crooked' after facing a warning of jail time if he violates a trial gag order

The order bars him from making public statements about witnesses, jurors and some others connected to his trial, but he can criticize the judge.

Published on: May 1, 2024, 9:17 pm

Congressman Ritchie Torres introduces bill for an antisemitism monitor at universities

Torres joined “The Rush Hour” on Wednesday to discuss this bill.

Published on: May 1, 2024, 9:15 pm

New book highlights importance of early cancer screenings to reduce deaths

“Early Detection: Catching Cancer When It’s Curable,” published by OR Books, will hit the shelves on May 7.

Published on: May 1, 2024, 8:12 pm

Rent-stabilized tenants could face hikes after latest board vote

The board is considering increases of 2% to 4.5% for one-year leases and 4% to 6.5% for two-year leases.

Published on: May 1, 2024, 8:00 pm

Hochul nominates former Assemblyman Walter Mosley to be next N.Y. secretary of state

Mosley served in the Assembly for seven years.

Published on: May 1, 2024, 6:24 pm

It's National Hurricane Preparedness Week

Now is the time to prepare for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.

Published on: May 1, 2024, 3:12 pm

Police end protests at Columbia, and new cars to get automatic brakes

Pat Kiernan takes a look at what's in the papers on this Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

Published on: May 1, 2024, 1:14 pm

Norman Siegel: A lifetime of protecting the First Amendment

The pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University and colleges across the country have highlighted the topic of free speech.

Published on: May 1, 2024, 11:00 am

Dozens arrested at Columbia University, City College amid protests, officials say

The arrests came less than a day after dozens of pro-Palestinian student protesters occupied a building on Columbia University's campus.

Published on: May 1, 2024, 5:25 am

Members of union representing security guards talks about contract negotiations

A contract covering 20,000 security officers in New York is set to expire Tuesday night.

Published on: May 1, 2024, 12:53 am

Student journalist talks about covering protest at Columbia University

Students at Columbia University continue their takeover of an academic building on campus.

Published on: May 1, 2024, 12:45 am

City officials blame 'outside agitators' after protesters occupy Columbia building

Video footage showed protesters carrying furniture and metal barricades to the building.

Published on: April 30, 2024, 11:50 pm

Bus drivers say MTA won't accommodate high-risk pregnancies

New York City Transit claims there aren't enough light-duty jobs for pregnant bus drivers forcing them to use up all their paid leave.

Published on: April 30, 2024, 11:17 pm

Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks show moves to Hudson River

The show has lit up the city’s skyline since 1976.

Published on: April 30, 2024, 10:17 pm

Tenmile Distillery discusses American Single Malt

There has been a boom in American Single Malt in recent years.

Published on: April 30, 2024, 9:35 pm

NYPD ramps up patrols in Central Park amid rise in robberies

The NYPD has ramped up patrols inside and around Central Park amid an increase in robberies and grand larcenies in the area, officials said Tuesday.

Published on: April 30, 2024, 9:16 pm

Blinken pushes for cease-fire on trip, and Knicks are a playoff nightmare

Pat Kiernan takes a look at what's in the papers on this Monday, April 30, 2024.

Published on: April 30, 2024, 3:22 pm

'Hell's Kitchen,' 'Stereophonic' lead Tony Award nominations with 13 nods each

“Hell’s Kitchen” and "Stereophonic" dominated the Tony Award nominations Tuesday, with each earning 13 nods.

Published on: April 30, 2024, 1:33 pm

Former U.S. attorney talks about Trump’s trial and history of college protests

The testimony for Donald Trump’s hush money trial will continue Tuesday.

Published on: April 30, 2024, 12:40 am

Key players in the Manhattan criminal trial of Donald Trump

Testimony is set to resume Tuesday in the Manhattan criminal hush money prosecution of former president Donald Trump.

Published on: April 30, 2024, 12:05 am

MTA expected to approve discount LIRR, Metro-North fares in city zones

The pilot program, which is expected to be voted on Tuesday, would likely last for about a year as transit leaders weigh whether to make it permanent.

Published on: April 29, 2024, 11:00 pm

Columbia starts suspending students for defying deadline to clear encampment

Columbia said student protesters who remained at the encampment past 2 p.m. on Monday would be suspended “pending further investigation.”

Published on: April 29, 2024, 10:35 pm

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