News & Politics

NY Cracksdown on Driving and Cellphone Use

4.22.13 at 7:05am by Associated Press

Troopers will be stepping up patrols on the New York Thruway to nab motorists using cellphones while driving.

UPDATE: New York to Boston Trains Will Slowly Resume Service

4.19.13 at 4:51pm by Connor Ryan

After suspending train service between New York and Boston for most of the day, Amtrak announced that limited service would resume Friday night.

"The Amtrak Northeast Corridor will resume limited service tonight between New York and Boston," a press release from Amtrak said. "We expect regular service on Saturday."

Amtrak service between Washington, DC, Philadelphia and New York is operating normally. The Springfield Shuttle between New Haven, Conn. and Springfield, Mass. is also running normally.

Charity Hoaxes After the Boston Explosions

4.19.13 at 2:57pm by Kris Venezia, Associated Press

Many people have been eager to donate blood and money to help victims of the Boston bombings, but one group that verifies the authenticity of charities says people should be careful.

New Jersey Governor Christie on Gun Control and Video Games

4.19.13 at 10:34am by Associated Press

New Jersey Governor Christie is expected to have more to say about a report that calls for tighter controls on guns and video games.

Christie has scheduled a news conference in Trenton today.

The NJ SAFE task force that Christie created after the Connecticut school shootings released its report last week. Christie has said he would be willing to consider more gun laws but only if they addressed mental health issues and violence in the media.

A Look Inside New York's Oldest Latin Music Store

4.19.13 at 6:00am by Chris Williams

While most of the clubs and dance halls in the Bronx have disappeared, there's one piece of music history that's still standing.

Christie Says Tax Refunds Would Cost $183M

4.18.13 at 5:18pm by Associated Press

Gov. Chris Christie says his plan to reduce the tax liability for homeowners would cost $183 million in the first year.

Westchester launches "Bee-Aware" Bus Campaign

4.18.13 at 4:24pm by Claudia Morell

Westchester County is refashioning the New York City "See Something, Say Something" ad campaign for its bus line.

Similar to the MTA version, the initiative asks riders to “bee aware” of any suspicious activity when traveling on the county's Bee Bus Line, the second largest bus line in the state.

County Executive Rob Astorino said you can never have too many eyes.

"It is important that people do not let down their guard,” said Astorino, “especially here in New York where we are always a target."