Representative Mike Lawler, a Republican locked in a tight race for re-election, dressed as the pop star for Halloween as a college student in 2006.

The lawmaker apologized for the photo and said he intended the costume to be "the sincerest form of flattery."

A controversy erupted over a photo of New York Republican Rep. Mike Lawler, who was seen in blackface wearing a Michael Jackson costume while a college student. Lawler says he was a big fan of Jackson and that the “my costume was intended as the sincerest form of flattery.

The indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams on federal bribery charges has sparked debates among Black leaders and community advocates.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is set to return to court in a case where he is accused of taking bribes and illegal campaign contributions

Additional charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams are “possible” and it’s “likely” there will be additional defendants charged as part of the alleged scheme in the federal corruption case, a prosecutor said Wednesday at a court hearing.

Analyzing Friday’s New York Liberty at Las Vegas Aces odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty now come West for their WNBA semifinal series with the Aces hosting the Liberty in Game 3 at Michelob Ultra Arena on Friday, Oct. 4. New York currently holds a 2-0 series lead after winning both games at home to start the set.

See out who is active and who is inactive for today’s New York Liberty vs. Las Vegas Aces WNBA playoff game with the latest injury news and status updates.