Stories from New York · United States

The Obama administration appointed new individuals to serve as Fed governors.

The New York Mets are calling up prospect A.J. Ewing. Ewing is recognized as one of the team's best prospects, noted for his defense in center field and basestealing ability.

Two individuals were arrested in Midwood, New York City, for throwing rotten eggs at a pro-Palestine demonstration. The protest was against an illegal land sale event.

SUNY Maritime is benefiting from the merchant marine pipeline, according to retired Navy Admiral John Oaken, the college president. The US maritime industry supports over 8,000 jobs.

Microsoft is planning documents from early 2023 show the company targeted a $92 billion return from its large early investments in OpenAI. This was disclosed Monday in court. The cap limits the total amount OpenAI can spend with Microsoft.

A man has been convicted on four counts, including attempting to kill the president and shooting a secret service agent.

Cooperation with ICE has been threatened by border officials, who are considering sending more ICE agents to New York. This action is reportedly in response to undocumented individuals being referred to ICE by local police.

Meta Platforms is facing a lawsuit concerning scam advertisements on its platforms. The suit alleges that Meta failed to prevent fraudulent ads from appearing. The lawsuits seek damages for users affected by these scams. This action could lead to financial penalties for Meta.

Wall Street financial institutions are pushing back against the Federal Reserve's rate-cut outlook following resilient jobs data. The source mentioned specific interest rates for Treasury Bonds as of April 30, 2026, averaging 3.403%. Specific indices and closing values were reported. Investors remain optimistic about market performance. Bloomberg Radio reported on the market's performance from New York. The S&P 500 also saw gains. Trading activity showed some fluctuations, but the overall market trend was positive. The S&P 500 closed just barely higher, indicating a narrow market advance. US stock markets, including the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite, closed at record highs. Major US stock indices closed at record highs on Tuesday. Investor confidence appears to be strong. The surge occurred despite ongoing concerns related to Iran.

A man has pleaded not guilty to charges related to an assassination attempt on Donald Trump.