NEW YORK — Republicans have officially flipped two of New York’s Democratic-held congressional districts — and appeared on the brink of netting another two Wednesday, putting the GOP within striking distance of reclaiming a majority in the House of Rep…
Sept. 11 health program users plagued with problems using new medical providers
A change in the companies managing health care for more than 118,000 people sickened by the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks has proven a nightmare for many enrolled in the program. Obtaining medicine and getting other treatment is difficult for people like ex-…
Subway shooting suspect Frank James says he can’t get a fair trial in NYC, wants case moved to Chicago
NEW YORK — Suspected subway shooter Frank James says he can’t get a fair trial in New York City — so he’s trying to get his case moved to Chicago. James’ lawyers are arguing that the nonstop media coverage of the crime and Mayor Eric Adams’ news confer…
Elon Musk mulls paywall for all of Twitter, according to report
Elon Musk is mulling whether to place all Twitter content behind a paywall, according to a new report. While any such change does not appear to be imminent, Musk has recently been turning over the idea of a sitesubscription fee with one of his advisers…
‘Captain America’ star Chris Evans named People’s sexiest man alive
Captain America is the incredible hunk. The Marvel actor is People’s selection for the 2022 sexiest man alive, a title he’s humbly embracing. “It’s something that as I become old and saggy I can look back on and say ‘I remember then … ’” Evans told the…
Winning numbers announced for record-breaking $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot after delay
Lottery officials finally announced the winning numbers for Powerball’s record-breaking $2.04 billion jackpot Tuesday after Monday night’s draw was delayed over a security protocol issue. The winning numbers are 10-33-41-47-56 and the Powerball was 10….
McCarthy predicts Republicans will win control of the House and he’ll be the next speaker
House Republican Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., is predicting the GOP will retake Congress in the midterm elections and he’ll be the next speaker. Just hours before polls open, McCarthy vowed Republicans will win “at least enough to win the majo…
Hochul, Zeldin spar over crime, offer closing arguments in NY governor’s race on eve of Election Day
NEW YORK — Gov. Hochul accused Republican challenger Lee Zeldin of “hyperventilating” over crime Monday as the pair of gubernatorial candidates offered up closing arguments in a tighter-than-anticipated gubernatorial race. The incumbent Democrat crissc…
Giants safety Xavier McKinney to miss ‘a few weeks’ after ATV accident
Giants free safety Xavier McKinney said on Twitter Monday that he will miss “a few weeks” due to a hand injury sustained while riding ATVs in Cabo during the team’s bye week. The third-year safety is the team’s defensive play caller and a captain. It i…
Jessica Simpson fires back at critics in ‘angry’ Instagram post
Jessica Simpson said she was feeling “angry” and “defensive” in a response after her fans expressed concern about her appearance in a Pottery Barn advertisement. Over the weekend, the singer appeared in a video on Pottery Barn Kids’ Instagram page, wal…