The company that owns the shuttered nuclear plant that once provided the bulk of New York City’s zero-carbon electricity is suing the state over a law passed last year specifically to block the Indian Point power station from carrying out routine releases of treated wastewater into the Hudson River, HuffPost has learned. Virtually every nuclear … Read more
Former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at Manhattan criminal court with his legal team ahead of the start of jury selection in New York, NY, U.S on Monday, April 15, 2024. Jabin Botsford | Via Reuters Lawyers in the New York hush money trial of Donald Trump are set to question dozens of prospective jurors … Read more
Trying new restaurants in New York City is part of the fun of being there: in 2023, there were 71 Michelin-starred eateries across the five boroughs, more than any other city in the United States. Each year, several more are nominated for (and often win) a James Beard award—a.k.a “the foodie Oscars.” And those are … Read more
Nine Google workers were arrested on trespassing charges Tuesday night after staging a sit-in at the company’s offices in New York and Sunnyvale, California, including a protest in Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian’s office. The arrests, which were livestreamed on Twitch by participants, follow rallies outside Google offices in New York, Sunnyvale and Seattle, which … Read more
Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media on the first day of his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments at Manhattan Criminal Court on April 15, 2024 in New York City. Jefferson Siegel | Getty Images Donald Trump complained Wednesday that his lawyers were not given “unlimited” chances to reject prospective … Read more
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U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-AK) speaks during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on worldwide threats to American security, on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., March 11, 2024. Julia Nikhinson | Reuters Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., on Tuesday doubled down on earlier comments encouraging people stuck in traffic caused by cease-fire protests to “take matters into … Read more
Former US President Donald Trump attends the second day of his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments linked to extramarital affairs, at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City on April 16, 2024. Mary Altaffer | AFP | Getty Images This story is developing. Check back for updates. Jury selection in the New … Read more
Damian Williams, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, speaks during a press conference in New York City, Sept. 22, 2023. Barry Williams | New York Daily News | Getty Images A New York tax preparer was arrested Monday on charges related to causing “substantially” more than $100 million in tax losses through … Read more
Photo Of Robot Examining Invoice With Magnifying Glass. Andreypopov | Istock | Getty Images Even as the IRS makes headlines for cracking down on the wealthy, state tax collectors have become even more aggressive with audits of high earners, according to tax attorneys and accountants. In New York, the tax department reported 771,000 audits in … Read more
