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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks after taking her ceremonial oath of office at the New York State Capitol on August 24, 2021 in Albany, New York. Gov. Hochul was sworn in as New York State's 57th Governor, making her New York's first female governor. Hochul took over after Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced he would resign following the release of a report by the NYS Attorney General Letitia James, that concluded Cuomo had sexually harassed nearly a dozen women. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

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Politics

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is ready to 'fight back hard' against Trump's demands

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says Democratic governors must be a "firewall" against Trump and GOP, but notes there are "not a lot of great options" to resist.

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul discusses President Trump's interventions in state politics

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Wednesday

New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks during the annual Interfaith Breakfast at the New York Public Library in New York City on Jan. 30.

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Politics

Judge deliberates after DOJ pushes to end corruption case against NYC Mayor Adams

During a hearing on Wednesday, Judge Dale Ho questioned federal prosecutors over their decision to suspend criminal charges against Mayor Eric Adams. Judge Ho's ruling is expected soon.

Saturday

Manhattan skyline view from the 7 subway line in Jackson Height, New York City, on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.

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National

Are immigrants still welcome in Mayor Eric Adams' New York City? We asked New Yorkers

New York City's mayor has embraced a more conservative, less immigrant friendly stance. What does that mean for a city that's built it's identity on immigration?

Are immigrants still welcome in Mayor Eric Adams' New York City? We asked New Yorkers

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Friday

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Friday

President-elect Donald Trump looks on during Turning Point USA's AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center in December 2024 in Phoenix, Ariz.

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Law

Trump is sentenced in hush money case -- but gets no penalty or fine

President-elect Donald Trump received an unconditional discharge for his criminal conviction, meaning he will get a criminal record but no other penalties.

Trump set for sentencing Friday in his New York felony conviction

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Donald Trump sits in a Manhattan criminal courtroom with members of his legal team for the continuation of his hush money trial on April 25, 2024 in New York City.

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Law

Manhattan prosecutors ask for additional pause in Trump hush-money criminal case

Manhattan prosecutors are asking for a further pause in the criminal trial against President-elect Donald Trump in order to give both sides time to weigh the unprecedented nature of the situation.

New York Trump immunity

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Sunday

This 72-year-old retreat 'feels like another home' for Ukrainian Americans

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This 72-year-old retreat 'feels like another home' for Ukrainian Americans

The Soyuzivka Ukrainian Heritage Center, a resort that sits about two and a half hours northwest of New York City, in Kerhonkson, N.Y., provides a place that "feels like another home" for thousands of Ukrainian Americans every year.

Sunday

Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden on Sunday in New York City.

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Politics

Off-color jokes, vitriol take over Trump Madison Square Garden rally

Donald Trump put on a splashy rally at New York's hallmark Madison Square Garden, but repeated insults and at times racist and misogynistic remarks from speakers threatened to grab the most attention.

Thursday

Friday

Former President Donald Trump speaks at a news conference on May 31, 2024, after he was found guilty in his hush-money trial, making him the first former president to be convicted of crimes.

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Law

Trump gets criminal sentencing delayed till after presidential election

A New York judge agreed to delay the sentencing of former President Donald Trump in a criminal hush money case.

Judge delays sentencing timeline in Trump hush money case

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The history of the Bronx with writer Ian Frazier

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The history of the Bronx with writer Ian Frazier

Ian Frazier, is a writer who, for lack of a better term, does the thing. If there is a place that fascinates him he goes to that place, immerses himself in it, and writes about it. And that's exactly what he did for his new book about the Bronx called Paradise Bronx. He joins us to talk about the history of the New York borough and even tells us how he mapped out the radius in which residents can smell cookies from a local bakery. Plus, he shares what items he brings with him when he goes out to explore a city.

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Monday

These ants quietly took over Manhattan — and they're not stopping there

The central European bicolored ant, L. emarginatus, wanders around a rock in New York City. Researchers hope that people will continue uploading sightings of the so-called ManhattAnt to sites like iNaturalist so they can track the ants' movement and learn more about their behaviors. Julian F./iNaturalist hide caption

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These ants quietly took over Manhattan — and they're not stopping there

New York: The city that never sleeps, the concrete jungle where dreams are made of and more recently ... home to a mysterious ant spreading across the city — before continuing across metropolitan and even state lines. NPR science correspondent Nell Greenfieldboyce joins host Regina G. Barber to trace the MahattAnts' takeover, explain why they're an interesting invasive species case study. Plus, how everyday people can get involved in research efforts to learn more about these critters.

These ants quietly took over Manhattan — and they're not stopping there

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