A Mexican navy sailing vessel collided with the iconic Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday night, killing two crew members and injuring at least 20 others in a chaotic scene that stunned onlookers and prompted emergency rescues. The Cuauhtemoc, a 297-foot-long training ship with 277 people aboard, was on a global goodwill tour when it struck the bridge, snapping its masts and leaving sailors dangling from broken rigging.
A federal judge has removed New York City’s authority over Rikers Island, placing the troubled jail under the control of an outside official. The decision follows years of escalating violence, dysfunction, and the city's failure to implement mandated reforms.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Sunday that police are investigating a series of violent incidents tied to clashing protests between pro-Israel demonstrators and anti-Israel activists.
The New York City Council sued Mayor Eric Adams this week after he allowed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) authorities to operate from Rikers Island.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has expressed gratitude to the Trump administration for its intensified efforts against criminal illegal immigrants, attributing a significant decline in migrant arrivals to these actions.
A federal judge has paused the public corruption trial of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, declining to immediately dismiss the charges despite the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) request. U.S. District Judge Dale Ho appointed former U.S. Solicitor General Paul Clement to present arguments opposing the DOJ's motion, ensuring a thorough evaluation of the case's public significance.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is experiencing significant upheaval following Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove's directive to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. This controversial decision has prompted a series of high-profile resignations within the DOJ, raising concerns about the department's independence and the potential politicization of legal proceedings.
