Federal government takes control of Penn Station renovation

The federal government is now in charge of the long-awaited Penn Station renovation. U.S. Transportation officials say Amtrak and the Department of Transportation will oversee the $7 billion project, replacing the MTA.

Jury selection begins in Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial

Jury selection began Tuesday in Harvey Weinstein's retrial in New York. The last time a New York jury sat in judgment of Weinstein, the ex-movie studio boss was convicted of rape and sentenced to 23 years in prison. But New York’s highest court overturned that conviction.

NYC Council sues Mayor Adams over ICE’s return to Rikers Island

The New York City Council is suing Mayor Eric Adams over his executive order allowing federal immigration officials to return to Rikers Island. The lawsuit, filed Thursday, accuses the mayor of abusing his power and participating in a "corrupt bargain" with the Trump administration.