Court fight if federal officers sent to NYC -Mayor

NYC Mayor paints 'Black Lives Matter' outside Trump Tower

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio joined Reverend Al Sharpton and others on Thursday in painting the words "Black Lives Matter" on Fifth Avenue - and right outside of Trump Tower. Lisa Bernhard has more.

'Blended learning' in the fall for NYC public schools -mayor

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Wednesday announced that public schools will have "blended learning" in the fall that will limit classroom attendance to a maximum of three days per week in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

Has De Blasio Made New York Unlivable?

New York City is one of the most exciting and resilient cities on the world. However, the coronavirus, economic downturn, and race riots have reduced residents quality of life. New York's energy and spirit have been dimmed. And some speculate that under Bill de Blasio's "incompetent" leader it may never return. Michael Goodwin of the New York Post argues that Mayor de Blasio's leadership is so bad he will steer the city to irreversible ruin.

Biden on Trump: 'He has quit on this country'

On Tuesday while describing his child and eldercare plan, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden criticized President Donald Trump for not doing enough during the coronavirus pandemic, telling the American people "he has quit on you."

Huge crowd confronts federal cops in Portland

[NFA] Federal law enforcement in military fatigues fired tear gas to disperse protesters in the streets of Portland, Oregon, which local news described as the largest demonstration in over 50 nights of clashes. Jillian Kitchener has more.

Trailing in polls, Trump boosts campaign spending

Trump's re-election campaign in June spent almost twice as much as the month before as polls show the president falling behind Joe Biden. This report produced by Zachary Goelman.

Alvin Ailey Dance Theater Fires Artistic Director Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater on Monday fired a senior artistic director amid allegations of sexual harassment. The dance company is an iconic institution in the world of Black performing arts. The theater is also one of the most prominent dance companies in America. 51-year-old Troy Powell was dismissed from his position as director of Ailey's junior touring company. According to CNN, Powell also served as a teacher at The Ailey School in New York City.

Suspect in killing of judge's son found dead

A self-described anti-feminist lawyer, reported dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, was the sole suspect in the fatal shooting of a federal judge's son in New Jersey and the wounding of her husband, a law enforcement source said on Monday. Freddie Joyner has more