NYPD says D.C. National Guard shooting has no known connection to NYC
The NYPD said on Wednesday that the Washington, D.C., shooting of two National Guard soldiers a few blocks away from the White House has no known connection with New York…
There’s a better way to make mashed potatoes, and this is it
By Chris Hewitt, The Minnesota Star Tribune I was as surprised as anyone to find myself on a Saturday afternoon in October doing a mashed potato science experiment. The journey…
‘Seeking Sister Wife’ star Garrick Merrifield arrested for domestic violence
Garrick Merrifield, who appears on TLC’s show “Seeking Sister Wife,” was arrested in Colorado for domestic violence, just days after he and his wife announced the birth of their baby…
More than 500 frozen turkeys meant for families in need stolen in California
An estimated 500 frozen turkeys — intended to feed those in need as part of a Thanksgiving giveaway — were swiped in California. The turkeys, all of which had been…
Two New Yorkers found dead in Atlantic City Borgata hotel room
Atlantic City Police are investigating the deaths of two New Yorkers who were found dead in a casino hotel room Sunday afternoon. Police were called to the Borgata Hotel Casino…
Bronx car service driver found critically hurt stabbed behind wheel of iding SUV
A livery cab driver was found unconscious with multiple stab wounds behind the wheel of his idling SUV early Wednesday, police said. As victim Osei Kusi recovers in the hospital,…
Digging into Gov. Greg Abbott’s latest property tax proposal
Gov. Greg Abbott’s new property tax proposals are a masterstroke of political strategy — not necessarily because he can push them through the 2027 Texas Legislature. He may not. But…
Letters to the Editor | Nov. 26, 2025
Stand with our ally Why is Donald Trump deserting Ukraine? Ukraine has demonstrated superior battlefield and technical skills over Russia and taken back territory that Russia has captured. Ukraine has…
Powerful health care union 1199SEIU backs Crystal Hudson for NYC Council speaker as race heats up
New York’s largest health care union, 1199SEIU, is throwing its weight behind Brooklyn Councilwoman Crystal Hudson’s bid to become the City Council’s next speaker, becoming the first major organized labor…
Former transit union leader sues to see details of ousted president’s severance package
Ten months after the head of New York City’s largest transit-worker union was ousted over allegations of sexual misconduct, another ousted union leader is suing for the details of the…