Anger at GOP-abetting turncoat Democrats in New York spurs talk of primary challenges

At his Senate confirmation hearing, Attorney General Jeff Sessions lied under oath that he had never had contact with the... While New York is a heavily Democratic state, the GOP has run the state Senate almost nonstop for decades. Democrats actually won a nominal 32-31 majority in 2016, but the eight-member Independent Democratic Conference continues to keep the Republican leadership in power, while a ninth Democrat, Simcha Felder, outright caucuses with the GOP.

Interest in where and when Trump may attend church services

In this Jan. 20, 2017 file photo, then-President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania walk to their vehicle after attending church service at St. John's Episcopal Church across from the White House in Washington. At Washington churches, presidents have long been seated in the pews.

Trump’s Refugee Ban Sparks Protests Before White House, At Over 30 US Airports

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK, Jan 30 -- Thousands of protesters rallied in front of the White House on Sunday while demonstrations continued across more than 30 American airports after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order temporarily barring all refugees and seven Mideast and North African countries' citizens from entry into the US. According to China's Xinhua news agency hundreds of protesters gathered Sunday at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York to demonstrate against the ban.

Confusion, anger as Trump’s entry ban bites; even some cabin crew stuck

In his most sweeping decision since taking office a week ago, Trump, a Republican, put a four-month hold on allowing refugees into the United States and temporarily barred travellers from Syria and six other countries. Capping a day of confusion and chaos and protests in several airports across the country, a federal judge in Brooklyn, New York, granted a temporary reprieve.

Women’s March in NYC heads to president’s local home

Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched to President Donald Trump's Manhattan home on Saturday in protest, saying the new president may be from New York, but he doesn't represent the city. "New York is a community in itself and people care about each other and it's diverse," said Ashia Badi, 44, who brought her two daughters to the march.

Man burned during protest outside Trump hotel in D.C.

Man burned during protest outside Trump hotel in D.C. Man burned while setting fire outside Trump International Hotel, authorities said. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2k33Pae Demonstrators carry signs during a "Love Rally" in New York on Nov. 11, 2016, to protest the election of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.

NY Post: Hillary Gains Grassroots Support for Mayoral Run

New York City's Democratic activists are clamoring for Hillary Clinton to take on Mayor Bill de Blasio in a primary election this year, saying she'd represent the change the city needs, The New York Post reported Friday. "Hillary would have been the first female president," the Rev.

Stiff sentence means priest’s attacker may never leave prison

The repeat felon from West Brighton, who, authorities said, stuck a gun into the ribs of a Roman Catholic priest during a holdup and beating seven months ago in his community, may never step foot outside of prison again. Kerry Pack, 40, was sentenced Thursday in state Supreme Court, St. George, to 12 years to life behind bars stemming from the June 2 incident in West Brighton.

Trump’s pick for U.S. ambassador to Israel sparks hot debate

If President-elect Donald Trump wanted to show he planned to obliterate President Barack Obama's approach to Israel, he might have found his man to deliver that message in David Friedman, his pick for U.S. ambassador. The bankruptcy lawyer and son of an Orthodox rabbi is everything Obama is not: a fervent supporter of Israeli settlements, opponent of Palestinian statehood and unrelenting defender of Israel's government.

David Friedman, Donald Trump’s pick for ambassador to Israel, has all sides on edge

In this photo provided by Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman LLP, David Friedman, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's choice for ambassador to Israel. NEW YORK - If U.S. President-elect Donald Trump wanted to show he planned to obliterate President Barack Obama's approach to Israel, he may have found his man to deliver that message in David Friedman, his pick for ambassador.

The Fray: Schumer promises Satmar crowd to be their guardian

Sen. Charles Schumer, addressing a crowd of thousands of Satmar Hasidim gathered in Brooklyn Tuesday night, praised the American values and “Torah values” he said they embodied, and invoked the Hebrew meaning of his surname to pledge to remain their guardian and a defender of the Jewish way of life.

Platinum Partners arrests are scant consolation for alleged victims

Platinum Partners founder Mark Nordlicht, wearing a hoodie, exits federal court in Brooklyn, New York, U.S. on December 19, 2016. U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Robert Capers speaks to media to announce the unsealing of an indictment charging Mark Nordlicht, the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Platinum Partners and six other individuals with securities fraud, investment adviser fraud and conspiracy in an approximately $1 billion fraud in Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.on December 19, 2016.