Knicks Fans Pack Radio City for a Finals Celebration
Knicks fans gathered at Radio City Music Hall to celebrate clinching a spot in the NBA Finals, turning the venue into a citywide party after safety concerns prompted a venue change from MSG.
Tag
New York
All articles tagged with #new york
Staten Island shipyard blast injures 16; 3 in serious condition
A major explosion at a Staten Island shipyard left at least 16 people injured, including three seriously hurt (two firefighters and one non-firefighter). Firefighters were responding to workers trapped in a confined space when the blast occurred; victims were transported to local hospitals, and the cause is under investigation.
Estranged Husband Convicted in Brazil Killing of NYC Art Dealer
Daniel Sikkema, a 55-year-old estranged husband and U.S./Cuban citizen living in New York, was convicted in Manhattan federal court of murder-for-hire conspiracy for hiring a hitman to kill his husband, Brent Sikkema, a prominent New York City art dealer, in Rio de Janeiro in January 2024. The hitman was arrested in Brazil and remains jailed. Sikkema faces a mandatory life sentence, and his lawyers plan to appeal. Brent Sikkema had built a multimillion-dollar art gallery business in Manhattan.
Trump stitches tax cuts to culture-war themes in New York rally
President Trump used a Suffern, N.Y., rally to tout new SALT tax deductions aimed at suburban voters while also leaning into culture-war themes, illustrating a mix of economic appeal for swing-district Republicans and potential liabilities for moderates in battlegrounds like New York’s 17th District.
New Jersey pushes to front its name on MetLife World Cup signage
New Jersey is pressing to rearrange MetLife Stadium signage to put New Jersey ahead of New York in World Cup branding for the 2026 tournament, part of a joint host-city plan that originally labeled the venue 'New York New Jersey.' The move accompanies ongoing cost tensions, with NJ Transit projecting up to $48 million in World Cup-related transit expenses and Gov. Sherrill arguing FIFA should cover transport costs while highlighting New Jersey investments. The dispute also touches ticket allocations for residents and how benefits will be distributed between the two states as the region hosts eight matches, including the final.
Three generations charged in Long Island case after 7-year-old's fatal abuse
Three generations of women were arrested in Bayport, Long Island, after seven-year-old Jor’Dynn Duncan died from a massive untreated infection tied to months of abuse documented on Kelly’s devices. Prosecutors say she suffered extreme restraint, injuries and neglect; Emily Kelly (50), her mother Barbara Renner (75), and Renner’s daughter Elyssa Seymore (24) were indicted on murder and related charges, with bail set at $5 million cash/$10 million bond for Kelly, $50,000 cash/$500,000 bond for Renner, and $25,000 cash/$250,000 bond for Seymore. All are due back in court June 23.
Manhattan woman dies after stepping into open manhole on Fifth Avenue
A 56-year-old woman, Donike Gocaj, died after stepping out of her car on West 52nd Street at Fifth Avenue and falling into an open maintenance hole; steam released during the fall, leading to cardiac arrest. Con Edison is investigating why the hole was uncovered, with reports the cover may have been dislodged by a passing truck; the cover was found about 15 feet from the opening. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about missing covers, as NYC agencies report numerous related service requests this year, though such accidents remain rare.
Monroe County school elections reshape boards, budgets pass and fail countywide
Monroe County voters delivered a mix of outcomes in local school elections: East Irondequoit approved shrinking its board from nine to seven seats by 2027; Spencerport’s budget was defeated, with next steps potentially a contingency budget or a revote; in Greece, newcomer Jenne LaPlaca defeated incumbent William Maloney; Penfield saw two incumbents lose and board president Aaliyah El-Amin-Turner suspend her re-election bid amid hostile rhetoric; across the county many districts passed budgets, bus purchases, and capital projects as unofficial results rolled in.
Judge curbs federal arrests at Manhattan immigration courts
A federal judge in Manhattan blocked routine arrests by federal agents inside or around three immigration courthouses, ruling that such detentions require exceptional circumstances and should not disrupt court proceedings, effectively ending a Trump-era practice. Arrests may still occur off-site or at courthouses only in cases of serious public-safety threats; the ruling covers 26 Federal Plaza, 201 Varick Street, and 290 Broadway and was praised by immigrant-rights groups.
LIRR strike ends as tentative deal clears the way for phased service restart
The Long Island Rail Road strike ended after the MTA and five unions reached a tentative agreement, with Governor Hochul announcing phased service would resume starting tomorrow at noon. Negotiations, mediated by the National Mediation Board, had shut down service since Saturday, forcing riders to rely on shuttle buses as crews prepare to restore trains in phases over the coming days.
Judge Allows Gun and Notebook as Evidence in Mangione State Murder Case
A New York judge ruled that a gun and notebook recovered from Luigi Mangione’s backpack can be used as evidence in his state murder case over UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s death, while other backpack items like a 3D-printed gun and silencer are suppressed due to an improper warrantless search. The state trial is now scheduled for Sept. 8, with Mangione facing both state and federal charges; prosecutors say the searches were lawful, while the defense argued they were not. The notebook and gun are viewed as key evidence and potential motive.
LIRR strike drags into second day, crippling NYC commute
The Long Island Rail Road’s first strike in 30 years extended into a second day, shutting down service for about 250,000 weekday riders as unions press demands over pay and healthcare premiums; the MTA says it has offered substantial concessions and Gov. Hochul urged renewed bargaining. The agency will run limited shuttle buses, offer Citi Field parking, and encourage remote work as disruptions threaten weekend sports and daily commutes. Former President Trump weighed in on Truth Social, blaming Hochul for the stoppage, while mediation efforts had stalled prior to the walkout.
Mamdani's Nakba Day post stirs debate over Zionist-era art
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked Nakba Day with a post that included a video interview of a Palestinian resident and images of a 1936 Zionist-era poster, prompting pushback from Israeli activist Hen Mazzig who said the post weaponizes trauma and erases another narrative, highlighting Mamdani’s long-standing pro-Palestinian stance and DSA ties amid ongoing Israel-Palestine debates.
New York Mulls Tax on Cash-Only Million-Dollar Home Purchases
New York is reportedly considering a tax targeting all-cash purchases of homes valued at around a million dollars, part of budget or real-estate policy moves. The proposal could raise upfront costs for cash buyers and generate more revenue, potentially impacting the luxury housing market; details on thresholds and how it would be implemented were not fully disclosed in the excerpt.
CDC Gap Leaves NY in the Dark About Hantavirus-Exposed Cruise Passenger
A Manhattan resident who was on the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius disembarked and traveled further without NY health authorities being warned by the CDC, even as other states were alerted; the case highlights communication gaps in tracing exposures as the infected cruise passengers continued globe-trotting, raising concerns about potential reintroduction upon return and the importance of quarantining those exposed.