Author: MAYORS & CITIES
Cuomo to be questioned over sexual misconduct allegations: reports
NEW YORK — Governor Andrew Cuomo is expected to be questioned this weekend as part of the New York state attorney general’s probe of sexual misconduct allegations against him, news reports said Thursday. Cuomo is expected to…
Illinois becomes first US state to ban police lying to underage suspects
WASHINGTON — Illinois on Thursday became the first US state to ban police officers from lying when questioning minors. Democratic Governor JB Pritzker signed the law, which will come into force in 2022, to put an end…
‘Extreme’ wildfires and heavy smoke grip western US and Canada
LOS ANGELES — A brutal start to the wildfire season in the western United States and Canada worsened Thursday as a massive Oregon blaze exploded in dry, windy conditions and a new California blaze threatened communities devastated…
Mandatory indoor mask use returns to Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES — Wearing a face mask at an indoor public establishments will once again be mandatory in Los Angeles starting this weekend due to a steady increase in Covid-19 infections and hospitalizations, health authorities said Thursday.…
Hundreds flock to Washington Monument for reopening
WASHINGTON — The towering Washington Monument reopened Wednesday to hundreds of visitors as the US capital commits to bringing back tourists after months of Covid-related closures. More than 500 visitors reserved tickets for opening day, the National…
Panel probing US Capitol riot announces debut hearing
WASHINGTON — The congressional select committee investigating the US Capitol insurrection announced Wednesday it will hold its first hearing later this month to hear from police who clashed with rioters and protected the building on January 6.…
Huge fires rage in western US, Canada
LOS ANGELES — More than a million acres of the western US and Canada were in flames on Wednesday as multiple blazes raged across the region, fueled by soaring temperatures and drought, and with little sign of…
Boeing to reduce 787 production after identifying new jet issue
NEW YORK — Boeing will temporarily reduce production of the 787 Dreamliner plane after identifying a new issue with the jet during inspections, the company announced Tuesday. Boeing is “reprioritizing production resources for a few weeks” after…
US judge overturns ban on 18-year-olds buying handguns
WASHINGTON — A US federal appeals court judge on Tuesday declared unconstitutional a longstanding law banning handgun sales to people under 21 years of age, saying anyone over 18 should have that right. Judge Julius Richardson, who…
Democrats block Texas voter restrictions for now, plea with Congress
WASHINGTON — A day after dramatically fleeing their state to derail Republican-backed voting restrictions, Texas Democratic legislators gathered at the US Capitol Tuesday to make a last-ditch plea for national lawmakers to pass voting rights protections. It…
The US battle over voting rights
WASHINGTON — Americans turned out in record numbers for the 2020 election, despite the Covid-19 pandemic, but Republicans in many states are marking that achievement with new laws to make it harder to vote. Republicans claim that…
Florida building collapse: memorial discussed for site
MIAMI — A memorial honoring the victims of an apartment building collapse nearly three weeks ago in the Florida beachfront community of Surfside may be built on the site of the disaster, officials said Tuesday. The sudden…