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espn.co.ukHistoric military planes conducted flyovers above New York on July 4th. A B-29 bomber and a P-51 Mustang passed over Liberty State Park as part of the observance.
jns.orgFormer New York City comptroller Brad Lander won the Democratic primary for New York's 10th Congressional District on June 24. Haaretz reported the victory margin reached 31 percentage points over incumbent Representative Dan Goldman.
kpbs.orgA flotilla of more than 100 tall ships and navy vessels from around the world arrived in New York Harbor on Saturday. Organizers described the event as the largest international maritime gathering in modern U.S. history.
Federal prosecutors charged a New York woman with transferring $30,000 in cryptocurrency to the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. The case marks one of the first public actions against an individual accused of financing the group through digital assets.
A Russian couple scaled the Empire State Building spire on Wednesday, unfurled a peace banner, and one proposed before police arrested them. The incident ended with both in custody.
propublica.orgFederal authorities are examining potential fraudulent activity at some Medicaid-funded social adult daycare centers in New York state. A data analysis showed billings in Flushing, Queens, rose sharply while the eligible senior population grew modestly.
news.google.comA CBS News analysis found 64 Medicaid-funded adult daycare centers within one mile in Flushing, Queens. Statewide spending on the centers rose nearly fourfold from 2018 to 2024, prompting federal and state investigations into possible fraud.
uctoday.comAngela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus reached the top of the 1,454-foot building on July 1. They displayed a peace message and completed a marriage proposal before descending and facing arrest.
The IndependentTwo masked people reached the antenna of the 1,454-foot Empire State Building on July 1 and displayed a banner reading "When the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace." One appeared to propose before the pair descended, embraced and were taken into custody.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained an Ecuadorian man, a Dominican man, and a Guatemalan man at Manhattan immigration courts over the past week. The arrests followed a May 18 federal court order limiting such actions.
Street closures around the arena are scheduled from July 2 to July 4. Reports describe a rehearsal dinner and larger celebration planned at the venue.
cnbc.comCandidates endorsed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the Democratic Socialists of America defeated several incumbents in competitive congressional primaries across the city. The results follow similar challenger victories reported earlier in Colorado.
cnbc.comA newly elected Democratic candidate stated she will consult residents before deciding whether to support the current House minority leader for speaker if Democrats regain the majority. The comment came during a television appearance the day after her primary victory.
abcnews.go.comA westbound coach bus struck another vehicle on the Long Island Expressway in Queens late Monday night, setting off a chain-reaction collision that involved five vehicles total. Two people died at the scene and 20 others were injured. The National Transportation Safety Board open…
jta.orgDarializa Avila Chevalier, the Democratic nominee in New York's 13th Congressional District, is under scrutiny after CNN reported on posts from a deleted account that expressed support for communism and quoted Karl Marx. The account operated until June 2022.
cnet.comA ratified agreement between the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council and hundreds of New York hotels sets new wage scales starting July 1. Wages for covered workers will exceed $40 an hour this summer under the eight-year deal.
The New YorkerVoters in four New York congressional districts selected new Democratic nominees on primary day. The outcomes reflected divisions over U.S.-Israel policy and local political alignments.
sbs.com.auA National Republican Campaign Committee analysis says Republican candidates are positioned to gain House seats in New York this November. Democratic Party officials called the projection unrealistic and pointed to President Trump's low favorability ratings in the state.
cnet.comRepublican candidate Saritha Komatireddy cited annual reports showing a drop from $168 million in 2019. She pledged to add prosecutors if elected attorney general.
thesouthafrican.comNew York and New Jersey launched competing transit plans before the World Cup. New York's $20 subsidized shuttles have sold out after matches while New Jersey's $98 roundtrip train tickets have not. New Jersey Transit now expects millions in losses from lower-than-expected riders…
ibtimes.co.ukAll three candidates endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani won their Democratic primaries Tuesday night. The winners defeated more moderate opponents in the contests.
The HillAn 81-year-old New York resident says her SNAP allotment dropped sharply after a spring income recalculation. Program changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act have reduced participation by nearly 5 million people since last year.
archdaily.comA New York coffee shop posted a security photo and message on Instagram criticizing a customer who used its restroom. The post referenced political views and stated the shop does not serve certain groups. A federal civil rights official announced an investigation into the post.
NewsweekCait Conley won the Democratic primary for New York's 17th Congressional District on Tuesday. She will face Republican Representative Mike Lawler in November.
thesouthafrican.comPeridance Contemporary Dance Company will present five works in Haifa, Herzliya, and Jerusalem. The visit marks one of the first returns by an international contemporary ensemble since the start of the war.
rte.ieA Utah father learned his four children along with their mother and grandmother were found dead in a New York apartment days before a scheduled visit. Police cited evidence of poisoning and sharp-force injuries with a note pointing to the grandmother.
Nbc NewsA Democratic candidate who is a combat veteran won a primary election and will face the Republican incumbent in November. The race is among several contests that could affect House control.
Fox NewsBrad Lander, Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier each won Democratic primaries on June 23 after receiving endorsements from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Attendees at a Trump rally the next day on the National Mall voiced opposition to socialism.
Washington ExaminerVoters in three New York congressional districts chose socialist-backed candidates over establishment Democrats in Tuesday's primaries. The results come as party leaders face questions about direction ahead of the 2026 midterms.
foxnews.comThree candidates endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani won Democratic primary races Tuesday night. All candidates backed by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries lost their contests.
jta.orgNew York Republican gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman said Thursday that comparing Democratic candidate Brad Lander to a concentration camp guard went too far. He maintained that Lander acted as a collaborator with extremists opposed to Israel.
thesouthafrican.comNew York City and state officials announced $495,000 in new funding to broaden the referral network of the NYC Abortion Access Hub. The announcement coincided with the fourth anniversary of the 2022 Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade.
thegatewaypundit.comJaneese Lewis George won the Democratic primary for mayor of Washington D.C. on a platform of affordable housing and universal child care. Three other candidates backed by Zohran Mamdani won House primaries in New York the same week.
Al JazeeraOn June 23, 2026, three candidates won Democratic congressional nominations in New York City districts. Brad Lander, Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez defeated their opponents by margins ranging from 3.5 to 32.2 percentage points.
crooksandliars.comCandidates backed by Zohran Mamdani won multiple Democratic primaries for Congress on June 23. The Associated Press and NY1 projected victories for former city Comptroller Brad Lander and state Assemblywoman Claire Valdez over their opponents.
fortune.comNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated that progressive messaging is contributing to Democratic primary victories in his state. House Speaker Mike Johnson offered a reaction on Capitol Hill.
Washington ExaminerBrad Lander won the Democratic primary for New York’s 10th Congressional District on Tuesday. He received 67 percent of the vote with 42 percent counted.
thehindu.comCait Conley secured the Democratic nomination to challenge U.S. Representative Mike Lawler in New York's midterm elections. Media projections called the race for Conley on the current date.
usmagazine.comFederal and city investigators searched multiple sites Wednesday morning as part of an inquiry into alleged corruption inside the New York Police Department. The probe focuses on current and former police executives and includes review of promotions and assignments.
thehindu.comCandidates endorsed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the Democratic Socialists of America defeated several incumbents in Tuesday's primaries. The results included victories in competitive city races and the unseating of Rep. Dan Goldman.
ABC NewsVoters in New York went to the polls Tuesday in congressional primaries that pitted Democratic incumbents against candidates backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The contests tested the reach of the mayor's progressive slate in a state with strong Democratic majorities.
Fox NewsThe Department of Homeland Security called on New York state and city officials to honor an immigration detainer for a Mexican national sentenced to five years for sexually assaulting a corpse on the subway. Officials said the man entered the United States illegally five times be…
winnipegfreepress.comVoters in New York, Maryland and Utah go to the polls Tuesday for House primaries that include several Democratic contests between incumbents and challengers. Outside spending from cryptocurrency, AI and pro-Israel groups has reached millions of dollars in at least two New York r…
New York PostGov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday an exploratory committee to assess a New York bid for the 2042 Winter Olympics. Events would be split between Lake Placid and New York City in a model similar to the Milano Cortina 2026 Games.
New York PostPaul Kueker, 51, died after plunging from the elevated Chase Bridge during a Goose concert. He was celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary with his wife at the time.
New York PostThe U.S. Supreme Court on Monday reinstated Pedro Hernandez's conviction for the kidnapping and murder of 6-year-old Etan Patz. The 6-3 ruling reverses a July appeals court decision that had ordered a new trial. Hernandez, 64, had been serving 25 years to life.
Washington ExaminerVoters in New York will decide Democratic nominees for multiple congressional districts on June 23. Several races involve open seats and challenges to incumbents in New York City and the Hudson Valley.
ABC NewsCandidates in several House races made closing appeals Monday ahead of the June 23 primaries. Mayor Zohran Mamdani promoted three endorsed contenders while a Manhattan contest drew attention for its field of challengers.
nypost.comBettors on Polymarket have placed wagers on four New York congressional primaries scheduled for Tuesday, including three races featuring candidates backed by socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
upi.comPaul Kueker fell from an elevated position inside the arena around 9:51 p.m. on Saturday. He was pronounced dead at Bellevue Hospital. Police said no criminality is suspected in the incident during the band's second night at the venue.
Los Angeles TimesNew York enacted a law last month directing experts to develop standards for software that would scan designs and block those resembling firearm parts. A similar bill is under consideration in California. Both measures would require the technology in consumer and business 3-D pri…
New York PostThe Justice Department filed a lawsuit last week alleging bid-rigging in a state program that pays home-care aides. The suit targets a 2024 plan to consolidate payroll services for roughly 240,000 workers under an $11 billion Medicaid-funded program.
Washington ExaminerDarializa Avila Chevalier’s campaign is giving free ice cream tokens to anyone who shows an “I Voted” sticker after early voting in New York’s 13th Congressional District.
catholicnewsagency.comThe department said Thursday it will intervene in a federal case filed by the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne against a 2024 state law on gender-identity accommodations in nursing homes. The nuns operate Rosary Hill Home, a 125-year-old facility providing free end-of-life care.
The IndependentShots rang out in Times Square on June 18, prompting crowds to scatter, though police quickly detained a suspect and no injuries were reported.
Early voting has started for several Democratic congressional primary contests in New York. One state assembly member is directing attention toward federal policy questions rather than running for Congress.
Abc NewsRomanch Mahajan, 18, died after jumping from a carriage to help his mother. City leaders and the Central Park Conservancy renewed calls to end the industry.
The GuardianA New York judge imposed a life sentence without parole on the man who pleaded guilty to seven murders and admitted an eighth. Family members of the victims addressed the court during the sentencing in Riverhead.
cnet.comA New York law effective Wednesday provides survivors of domestic violence, elder abuse and human trafficking a direct path to challenge coerced debt with creditors. The measure makes New York the eighth state with such protections. It follows similar laws in California, Texas an…
thehindu.comThe court declined to review a 2021 New York statute that permits lawsuits against gun makers for harm caused by third parties. The decision leaves the law in effect.