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More than 1,000 Columbia University students are withholding this semester’s tuition as they demand that the Ivy League school in New York City lower its cost amid financial burdens and the move to online classes prompted by the coronavirus pandemic, NBC News reports.

The artists behind the campaign call it a commentary for all those who left as the city shut down, when people were stuck in small apartments and the streets were empty, and hope it can be a source of pride for those who stayed

New York prosecutors conducted an hourslong interview Thursday of Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, asking a range of questions about Trump’s business dealings, according to three people familiar with the meeting. The interview focused in part on Trump’s relationship with Deutsche Bank, his biggest and longest standing creditor, according to the three people, who weren’t authorized...

New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing the New York City Police Department over the handling of last year’s protests against police brutality and racism. Former assistant New Jersey Attorney General Shavar Jeffries joined LX News to explain why the lawsuit is so important and how it might improve police accountability.

The 2020 presidential hopeful said Wednesday he is running for mayor of New York. “I am running for mayor because I see a crisis – and I believe I can help,” said Andrew Yang.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Wednesday the city is canceling its business contracts with the Trump Organization following the president’s role in last week’s Capitol riots

The Trump Organization is under city contract to operate the two ice rinks and a carousel in Central Park as well as a golf course in the Bronx

Martha Mae Adams is a retired postal police officer who lives in New York City. After leaving that career for health reasons, she continued to support herself with the help of some income she made working with children. But COVID-19 ended that. She talked to NBCLX about overcoming her shame to accept donations from a food pantry during the pandemic....

Dozens of people have been arrested on charges related to the riot by Trump supporters at the U.S. Capitol who protested the election of Joe Biden.

Rudy Giuliani has repeatedly made false claims about Trump’s loss to Joe Biden. He called for “trial by combat” shortly before a riot at the Capitol.

Bored out of social-distancing? A new study suggests that tweaking your routine can improve your well-being. Here’s how to safely reap the benefits during the pandemic.

“I definitely think you can live comfortably on a salary of $50,000, even in New York City,” says 23-year-old Elena Haskins, who works as a graphic designer in Manhattan. Here’s exactly how she spends her money.

Northwell Health CEO Michael Dowling talks to CNBC Make It about how he went from extreme poverty to the C-suite and other challenges.

New York City is closing the books on its bloodiest year after a long time of being known as the safest big city in America

People in the LGBTQ+ community are at a higher risk of attempting suicide than many other groups in society. Suicide attempt survivors and advocates say we need to do better to let young LGBTQ+ people know they matter and that suicide is not the answer. The is one of a series of reports from our award-winning 2017 investigation: Preventing Suicide:…

A group of gun violence victims in Brooklyn are teaching kids how to avoid going down the same path that left them wheelchair-bound. Yusuf Omar of Hashtag Our Stories introduces us to the inspiring men behind Wheelchairs Against Guns and learns why they are choosing to use their second chance at life to help others.

“We’re so appreciative of Congress listening to us, but it’s not enough,” Amanda Cohen, restaurant owner in New York City, said. “The PPP for restaurants is really shortsighted.”

In late September New York City reopened public schools with a warning of closure if the city’s COVID-19 positivity rate hit 3%. The New York Times chronicled the journey of Community School 55 in the Bronx and its fight to educate its students during a pandemic.

The $900 billion stimulus relief bill includes a business tax deduction for meals or beverages provided by a restaurant.

The Black community embrace of the famous yellow workboots in the ’80s and ’90s provoked a reckoning for Timberland and changed the brand’s identity.