New York
Explosive device found at philanthropist George Soros’ residence
A package containing what appeared to be an explosive device was found in a mail box outside the New York residence of billionaire financier George Soros on Monday, police said.
Cynthia Nixon loses New York governor primary
Cynthia Nixon, the left-leaning "Sex and the City" actress turned education activist, lost her dream of becoming New York governor Thursday, trounced in the Democratic Party…
Emirates flight quarantined at JFK after passengers fall ill
An Emirates airline flight from Dubai was quarantined at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport on Wednesday morning after passengers became ill during the flight, the…
Mediawatch
Buzzing in Times Square
Donald Trump's Twitter outburst over Google may have been fuelled by a conservative website. But is there some truth to his allegations of political bias in the website's search…
Inside The Americas
Uber vs yellow cabs: A living nightmare for New York taxi drivers
In just five years, the cost of a yellow cab taxi medallion has fallen by 75%. These metallic licenses are required for taxis to legally pick up fares in New York, but with the…
Modigliani nude sells for $157.2 million in New York
A stunning nude that is the largest painting produced by Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani sold for $157.2 million in New York on Monday, becoming the fourth most expensive work…
New York attorney general quits over assault claims
New York state's top prosecutor and public champion of the #MeToo movement resigned on Monday, just hours after being accused of physically assaulting four women by The New Yorker.
Fire at Trump Tower leaves one man dead
An elderly man died late Saturday and four firefighters were injured after a blaze erupted on the 50th floor of Trump Tower in New York, officials said.
In The World Papers
Smile! It's International Happiness Day!
IN THE WORLD PAPERS – Tuesday, March 20: We look at reactions from the US and Arab press as Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman embarks on a three-week trip. Meanwhile, a…
All 5 passengers dead in New York helicopter crash
A helicopter carrying six people crashed in New York City's East River on Sunday, killing all passengers, while the pilot escaped, police said.
Tales from Rikers, the notorious NY jail set to close
New York's notorious Rikers Island jail complex has been plagued by allegations of corruption, violence and human rights abuses, and plans are now in place to shut it down for…
Twelve killed in New York apartment block fire
A fire tore through a Bronx apartment building on Thursday, killing at least 12 people, including a toddler, and leaving four others fighting for their lives in New York's…