Report: Jumaane Williams Exploring Run for Governor Against Kathy Hochul
NEW YORK (77WABC) — Public Advocate Jumaane Williams is forming an exploratory committee to challenge Kathy Hochul near year in the Democratic primary for governor’s race. According to the New York Post, Williams has been calling donors
Teen Accidentally Shot and Killed by Friend in Brooklyn Gunfight
NEW YORK (77WABC) — Police say a 16-year-old boy was killed in Brooklyn Tuesday when he was accidentally shot in the head by his friend, who was allegedly aiming at another gunman. The gunfight happened near Pitkin
Top US Generals testify before Congress on Afghanistan withdrawal
WASHINGTON (AP/77WABC) – In his first congressional testimony on the chaotic US withdrawal from Afghanistan, Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, refused to say exactly what he said to President Joe Biden regarding
RNC Challenges Vermont legislation giving voting rights to non-citizens
WASHINGTON DC (77WABC) – The Republican National Committee (RNC) and the Vermont GOP (VTGOP) are today suing the cities of Montpelier and Winooski, Vermont over their new town charters that allow noncitizens to vote in their municipal elections. This radical scheme passed by Vermont Democrats,
Covid-19 vaccine mandate now in effect for all NY State healthcare workers
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Some hospitals and nursing homes in New York began removing workers Monday for failing to meet a state-mandated deadline to get a COVID-19 vaccine as Gov. Kathy Hochul pleaded with holdouts to get
Republicans Block a Bill to Keep Federal Government Funded; New Vote Ahead
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican senators have blocked a bill to keep the U.S. government funded and allow borrowing. But Democrats determined to avoid a federal shutdown say they will try again this week. All this as Democrats
President Biden receives Pfizer-BioNTech booster shot just days after CDC approval for those 65 and older
President Joe Biden received his booster shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine on Monday during a televised event. Said Biden: “Like I did my first and second COVID-19 vaccination booster shot, I’m about to get my booster
R. Kelly found guilty on all charges of racketeering in sex trafficking case
R. Kelly was convicted by a federal jury on Monday of racketeering in his sex trafficking trial. Kelly was found guilty of charges including sexual exploitation of a child, bribery, racketeering and sex trafficking involving five victims.
Jacksonville Jaguars trade cornerback C.J. Henderson for Carolina Panthers tight end Dan Arnold
The Jacksonville Jaguars and the Carolina Panthers announced the trade of Panthers tight end Dan Arnold, and Jaguars cornerback C.J. Henderson. The Jaguars will also send a third-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft to the Panthers
Groundbreaking Today on the Obama Presidential Center
CHICAGO (AP) — Barack and Michelle Obama are expected to attend a celebratory groundbreaking on Chicago’s South Side for the Obama Presidential Center. Today’s event follows years of legal battles, concerns about gentrification and a federal review.
