Charges against Jussie Smollett dropped

We talk to celebrity insider Dyana Williams and criminal defense attorney Bob Bianchi about the Jussie Smollett case.

Coach apologizes for calling player "queen"

A college basketball coach taunts an opposing player named King by calling him "queen." Is this appropriate? Our A+ panel discusses.

NJ vote on legal recreational weed postponed

There were not enough supporters in the NJ State Senate for the legal marijuana bill so the vote was killed. What's next? Our A+ panel weighs in.

Apple TV+ to take on Netflix and Amazon

Will Apple's new streaming service give Netflix and Amazon a run for their money? We checked in with tech expert John Meyer of Transpire Ventures.

Students accused of changing grades

After students at an Elizabeth high school were accused of hacking into the computer system to change grades, Monica Guy talked to teens.

MJ mural sparks controversy

Should a mural depicting Michael Jackson be removed from a building in the East Village? Nate Rodgers talked to neighbors.

Dyana on Wendy Williams, Lee Daniels & Jay-Z

The Wendy Williams saga, Lee Daniels on Jussie Smollett and Jay-Z at Woodstock 2019. Celebrity insider Dyana Williams has the scoop.

One-third of New Yorkers say it's not affordable

A poll found a third of New Yorkers say they expect to move for financial reasons. Nate Rodgers talked to some about how they get by.

First responders get training on autism

First responders learn how to respond to people with autism during a special training program. Monica Guy was there.

Newark women empower girls with vision loss

Two determined women from Newark are opening people's eyes in a unique way with the Eyes Like Mine blind diva pageant.

Fire destroys East Side restaurant

An early morning fire destroyed Omar's, a popular restaurant on East 55th Street. Nate Rodgers talked to longtime customers.

NYC woman is a month into year without smartphone

Elana Mugdan of Queens will win $100,000 if she goes a year without using a smartphone. We checked in with her at the one-month mark.

New law requires businesses to accept cash

NJ law now requires businesses to accept cash and NYC may not be far behind. Monica Guy talks to shoppers and business owners. 

NYC elite high school admission stats questioned

With only a handful of black and Latino students being accepted into NYC's elite high schools, Nate Rodgers went to one of them to get reaction.

Mewing touted for ability to improve health, looks

Do you mew? Maybe you should. Some say it can improve your looks and your health. We talk to leading proponent Dr. Mike Mew.

Low turnout for De Blasio event raises questions

Twenty people came out for Bill De Blasio in New Hampshire. What does it mean for a possible presidential run? Our A+ panel breaks it down.

Bronx music teacher is finalist for $1M prize

Melissa Salguero's novel approach to music education has earned her an Grammy and maybe even $1 million. Nate Rodgers went to her classroom.

Group helps families achieve self-sufficiency

The group that helped Dylan Chidick secure 17 college acceptances offers families housing and other services. Monica Guy checked it out.

Comptroller: NYC schools underreport bullying

An audit shows New York City public schools are underreporting bullying, harassment and discrimination. Nate Rodgers talked to a parent.

Cameras in court, Wendy vs. Howard and more

Influence Entertainment CEO Dyana Williams gives her take on the Jussie Smollett case and the Wendy Williams-Howard Stern feud.