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Kishida reminds Congress of global commitments
Kishida highlighted the value of the US commitment to global security and offered reassurances that Japan is a strong partner. Kishida is in Washington this week visiting President Biden as the White House completes hosting each leader of the Quad — an informal partnership between the US, Japan, Australia, and India that is seen as important to countering China’s growing military strength in the region. WASHINGTON — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida addressed US lawmakers at the Capitol on Thursday, urging them to consider the importance of global commitments at...
Melania Trump making Donald Trump "quite worried"—former aide
Former First Lady Melania Trump is making former President Donald Trump "quite worried" ahead of his hush money payment, scheduled to begin next week, said former White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg last year charged Trump on a 34-count indictment for allegedly making the payment to adult film actor Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 election. His office has accused Trump of paying Daniels to prevent her from making public comments about her allegations of an affair with the former president, which he has denied....
Why picking a jury in Trump’s hush-money trial is high-stakes — and a big challenge
Three months ago, Donald Trump took the stand before a jury of nine in a New York courtroom without his typical bombast or ranting. The former president’s complaints about the case and his sparring with the judge took place out of the jury’s sight in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case, and he gave quick, scripted testimony lasting about three minutes. The following day, however, Trump found a way to protest the trial with the jury’s eyes on him, storming out during the closing argument delivered by Carroll’s lawyer. “The...
NYC pol takes aim at food delivery apps he claims are cheating workers out of tips ‘in retaliation’ for minimum pay boost
New Yorkers might have to start keeping a close eye on their tipping options. A City Council member is taking aim at food delivery apps he claims are cheating workers out of their tips since being forced to cough up a nearly $20 minimum hourly wage. Councilmember Shaun Abreu (D-Manhattan) is introducing legislation Thursday to make 10% the displayed tipping option during checkout. “All we’re asking for in this legislation is for the tipping option to return to what it use to be. More people are inclined to tip if...
Adams’s Effort to Control Migrant Buses Faces Instant Obstacles
A chartered bus from Texas filled with migrants pulled onto a street near the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan at 10:03 p.m. Thursday.
It was about 24 hours after Mayor Eric Adams had signed an emergency executive order meant to limit the arrival of such buses to several hours in the morning in a bid to slow the surge of tens of thousands of migrants the governor of Texas has sent to New York City.
Ruptured steam line, possible asbestos leak closes midtown Manhattan streets for hours
A section of midtown Manhattan was closed Wednesday to pedestrians and traffic while emergency crews responded to the a ruptured steam line and a possible asbestos leak. The FDNY said it received a call about a ruptured steam line at East 53rd Street and Second Avenue at 5:32 a.m. A Con Edison crew was working at East 52nd and Second when excessive steam began to leak, according to the NYPD. New York City Department of Environmental Protection personnel and Con Edison crews shut down a portion of a steam main...
Steam leak shuts down roadways for morning commute in Manhattan
NEW YORK -- A steam leak has a couple blocks closed for the morning commute in Manhattan.
The leak was reported around 5:30 a.m. Wednesday on East 53rd Street.
Police say 50th, 51st and 52nd streets are shut down at 2nd and 3rd avenues.
No injuries have been reported, but first responders are working to evacuate the surrounding area.
Con Edison says at least seven customers are impacted.
Stick with CBS New York for the latest updates on this developing story.
Poor Air Quality Prompts Another Wood-Burning Ban In Manhattan Beach
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA — Chestnuts roasting on an open fire are still a no-go in the Southland after authorities once again extended a ban on wood burning due to poor air quality. A residential wood-burning man has been extended several times since it was first issued Christmas Eve. The latest ban, which covers almost all of Los Angeles County, is in effect through at least Wednesday, but may be extended further by the South Coast Air Quality Management District.
11-year-old boy found dead at Manhattan migrant shelter, officials say
An 11-year-old boy was found dead Monday at an Upper West Side hotel that’s currently being used as a migrant shelter, police said. The child — whose identity has not been released — was found “unconscious and unresponsive” shortly after 5 p.m. in the lobby of the Stratford Arms Hotel at 117 West 70th St. in Manhattan, according to police. He was transported to the Mount Sinai West Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. An official cause of death has not been released and the authorities said an investigation is...