SHAREPARIS (AP) — French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe resigns, government reshuffle expected.Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.…SHAREPARIS (AP) — French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe resigns, government reshuffle expected.Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.WW…

Open in Our AppGet the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app.SHARENEW YORK — The second impeachment of former president Donald Trump will proceed after the U.S. Senate voted on Tuesday that the trial is constitutional, dismissing Trump's defense team’s argument that it would be unconstitutional to prosecute a former president. Trump faces a charge of incitement of insurrection over his conduct leading up to the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.Rep. Carolyn Maloney, whose district covers parts of Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan, joined anchor Errol...…Open in Our AppGet the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app.SHARENEW YORK — The second impeachment of former president Donald Trump will proceed after the U.S. Senate voted on Tuesday that the trial is constitutional, dismissing Trump's defense team’s argument that it would be unconstitutional to prosecute a former president. Trump faces a charge of incitement of insurrection over his conduct leading up to the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.Rep. Carolyn Maloney, whose district covers parts of Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan, joined anchor Errol...WW…

Open in Our AppGet the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app.SHARENew York Attorney General Letitia James made a stunning announcement last month: She is suing the city of New York and its police department for excessive use of force during Black Lives Matter protests last year. In doing so, she became the first state attorney general to sue a police department. We hear from the protestors who were out on the streets and get the perspective of the NYPD. Pat Kiernan speaks with NY1 reporters Ruschell Boone and Dean Meminger about this historic...…Open in Our AppGet the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app.SHARENew York Attorney General Letitia James made a stunning announcement last month: She is suing the city of New York and its police department for excessive use of force during Black Lives Matter protests last year. In doing so, she became the first state attorney general to sue a police department. We hear from the protestors who were out on the streets and get the perspective of the NYPD. Pat Kiernan speaks with NY1 reporters Ruschell Boone and Dean Meminger about this historic...WW…

SHARETiffany Cabán, a former public defender who ran as an insurgent candidate and came within 60 votes of clinching the Democratic nomination for Queens district attorney last year, will launch her campaign for the City Council on Thursday. Cabán, 33, is running to represent the City Council's 22nd District, which includes parts of Astoria, East Elmhurst, and Rikers Island in Queens.The seat is currently held by Councilman Costa Constantinides, who will be term-limited out of office at the end of next year. The former public defender is expected to make the announcement in her home...…SHARETiffany Cabán, a former public defender who ran as an insurgent candidate and came within 60 votes of clinching the Democratic nomination for Queens district attorney last year, will launch her campaign for the City Council on Thursday. Cabán, 33, is running to represent the City Council's 22nd District, which includes parts of Astoria, East Elmhurst, and Rikers Island in Queens.The seat is currently held by Councilman Costa Constantinides, who will be term-limited out of office at the end of next year. The former public defender is expected to make the announcement in her home...WW…

Open in Our AppGet the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app.SHARE   Randi Weingarten, the president of the American Federation of Teachers, joined Errol to talk about how teachers and schools are coping with the recent coronavirus surge. As the head of a union that represents 1.7 million educators and school staff across the country, she weighed in on Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’ tenure.She also discussed what’s next for education under a Biden administration, especially with Dr. Jill Biden as first lady, and addressed rumors...…Open in Our AppGet the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app.SHARE   Randi Weingarten, the president of the American Federation of Teachers, joined Errol to talk about how teachers and schools are coping with the recent coronavirus surge. As the head of a union that represents 1.7 million educators and school staff across the country, she weighed in on Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’ tenure.She also discussed what’s next for education under a Biden administration, especially with Dr. Jill Biden as first lady, and addressed rumors...WW…

Open in Our AppGet the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app.SHARENick Moscovitz is on a mission to bring a smile to an unexpecting stranger’s face. Putting 50 years of experience as an artist to the test. “I’ve been wanting to do this for a long time with him. I’m smiling by the way, though you don’t see," Moscovitz said while walking into a pizzeria.He has been approaching strangers asking to take their picture.“I’ll make a portrait and I’ll send it to you afterwards," he explained.The pandemic slowed down his daily scavenger hunt, but...…Open in Our AppGet the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app.SHARENick Moscovitz is on a mission to bring a smile to an unexpecting stranger’s face. Putting 50 years of experience as an artist to the test. “I’ve been wanting to do this for a long time with him. I’m smiling by the way, though you don’t see," Moscovitz said while walking into a pizzeria.He has been approaching strangers asking to take their picture.“I’ll make a portrait and I’ll send it to you afterwards," he explained.The pandemic slowed down his daily scavenger hunt, but...WW…

Open in Our AppGet the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app.SHAREKhalil Howard didn’t complain when his GetFoodNYC packages disappeared, or when the city sent countless cans of tuna fish and piles of ham sandwiches his doctor warned him against eating because of allergies and his diabetes. But last week he opened his package and found bread covered in mold.“Yes, I was frustrated,” Howard said. “But beggars can’t be choosers.”Howard, 44, is not a beggar. Howard is among roughly 715,000 New York City residents who state data show lost a job...…Open in Our AppGet the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app.SHAREKhalil Howard didn’t complain when his GetFoodNYC packages disappeared, or when the city sent countless cans of tuna fish and piles of ham sandwiches his doctor warned him against eating because of allergies and his diabetes. But last week he opened his package and found bread covered in mold.“Yes, I was frustrated,” Howard said. “But beggars can’t be choosers.”Howard, 44, is not a beggar. Howard is among roughly 715,000 New York City residents who state data show lost a job...WW…

Open in Our AppGet the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app.SHARENEW YORK CITY — Kids sports leagues can resume playing in New York City parks, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Friday. The New York City Parks Department will begin in September granting permits to youth baseball, softball, soccer, cricket, non-contact lacrosse and flag football leagues, the mayor announced on WNYC's The Brian Lehrer Show.Breaking news on !Thanks for reversing your decision and agreeing to issue fall permits to our great local youth sports leagues!This is a...…Open in Our AppGet the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app.SHARENEW YORK CITY — Kids sports leagues can resume playing in New York City parks, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Friday. The New York City Parks Department will begin in September granting permits to youth baseball, softball, soccer, cricket, non-contact lacrosse and flag football leagues, the mayor announced on WNYC's The Brian Lehrer Show.Breaking news on !Thanks for reversing your decision and agreeing to issue fall permits to our great local youth sports leagues!This is a...WW…

Open in Our AppGet the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app.SHARENEW YORK - A new law will allow restaurants and bars around the city to impose a COVID-19 recovery charge to customers to help with their bottom line.That new law takes effect Friday.City establishments can add a fee of up to 10 percent if they choose to do so.The City Council passed the bill last month that gives restaurants the option.The surcharge is subject to sales tax. It is not a tip and may be imposed on indoor and outdoor only - not takeout or delivery or banquets.The...…Open in Our AppGet the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app.SHARENEW YORK - A new law will allow restaurants and bars around the city to impose a COVID-19 recovery charge to customers to help with their bottom line.That new law takes effect Friday.City establishments can add a fee of up to 10 percent if they choose to do so.The City Council passed the bill last month that gives restaurants the option.The surcharge is subject to sales tax. It is not a tip and may be imposed on indoor and outdoor only - not takeout or delivery or banquets.The...WW…

Whether it feels like summer or not, the summer solstice officially commences the start of the astronomical season on June 21 this year. But it also brings awareness to something else: our changing climate. The summer solstice marks the moment that the Earth’s axis has its greatest tilt toward the sun- and when the sun is directly overhead at the Tropic of Cancer. It is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Now is an opportune time to be reminded that summer can bring the harshest effects of a warming climate, such as heat waves, poor air quality and stronger hurricanes....…Whether it feels like summer or not, the summer solstice officially commences the start of the astronomical season on June 21 this year. But it also brings awareness to something else: our changing climate. The summer solstice marks the moment that the Earth’s axis has its greatest tilt toward the sun- and when the sun is directly overhead at the Tropic of Cancer. It is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Now is an opportune time to be reminded that summer can bring the harshest effects of a warming climate, such as heat waves, poor air quality and stronger hurricanes....WW…