Category: New York City News
The long shadow of Chinese foreign influence looms over California
Eileen Wang, the mayor of Arcadia until last week, was forced to resign, pleading guilty to federal charges of acting as an unregistered agent of…
Jon Favreau Says Baby Yoda Becoming a Macy’s Parade Balloon Made Grogu’s Success Feel “Another Level”
Even Favreau wasn’t ready for Grogu mania. https://decider.com/2026/05/17/jon-favreau-baby-yoda-macys-parade-balloon-grogu-success/
California wildfire risks prompt officials to cut power for thousands
A huge swath of Northern California is bracing for potential widespread blackouts this weekend as a Red Flag Warning fuels fears of fast-moving wildfires. https://nypost.com/2026/05/17/us-news/california-wildfire-risks-prompt-officials-to-cut-power-for-thousands/
What Time Is ‘Tracker’ On Tonight? ‘Tracker’ Season 3, Episode 21 Cast, Premiere Time, And More
At long last, Jensen Ackles is back on Tracker. https://decider.com/2026/05/17/is-tracker-on-tonight-cbs-what-time-tracker-season-3-episode-21-cast-jensen-ackles/
Texas-bound flight diverted to Tahiti after alleged drunk passenger bites cabin crew
Wild footage has captured a mid-air drama erupting on an international Qantas flight, with a man being booted off the plane after he allegedly bit…
Will Ferrell Returns to ‘SNL’ as Jeffrey Epstein’s Ghost in Wild Trump ‘Christmas Carol’ Cold Open
An Oval Office haunting for the ages. https://decider.com/2026/05/17/will-ferrell-snl-jeffrey-epstein-ghost-trump-christmas-carol-cold-open/
Bruce Blakeman calls on Hochul to suspend congestion pricing toll during LIRR strike — and backs new legislation
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman called for suspending the $9 congestion pricing toll for motorists crossing into core Manhattan during the Long Island Rail Road…
It’s the gas tax, stupid
President Donald Trump is asking Congress to suspend the federal gas tax until the Iran war is over. https://nypost.com/2026/05/17/opinion/newsom-has-resisted-calls-to-suspend-the-states-gas-taxes/
Scientists found the sweet spot for sleep — get less or more and you’re aging yourself faster
Scientists have found that the amount of sleep you get each night doesn’t just result in brain fog and under-eye circles, but speeds up your…
Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins second straight NBA MVP award
The 27-year-old is the 14th different player in NBA history to win consecutive MVP awards. https://nypost.com/2026/05/17/sports/shai-gilgeous-alexander-wins-second-straight-nba-mvp-award/