Local·20d ago
Mamdani halts NYC's private tax lien sale process
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has ordered a six-month suspension of NYC's private tax lien sale process to review the system and implement homeowner protections.
Gothamist
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Local·20d ago
NYC $30 minimum wage proposal headed to City Council
Mayor Mamdani has proposed a $30 minimum wage increase for New York City, which would be the nation's highest. The proposal is heading to City Council for consideration amid economic uncertainty.
Gothamist
Health·20d ago
Columbia and NewYork-Presbyterian Failed to Address Sexual Assault Allegations Against Physician, Report Finds
An external report found that Columbia University and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital administrators mishandled allegations of sexual assault by physician Robert Hadden. Two doctors affiliated with the institution subsequently stepped down.
The New York Times Local
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Region·20d ago
2.3 Magnitude Earthquake Recorded in Westchester County
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake was recorded at 10:17 AM near Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown in Westchester County, approximately 20 miles north of New York City. Earthquakes of this size typically cause no damage, though some residents in nearby areas including the Bronx reported feeling the tremor.
ABC7 New York · NBC New York Local
Crime·20d ago
Suspect in NYPD Detective Diller's Fatal Shooting Indicted on Murder Charges
Guy Rivera, 34, was indicted on first-degree murder, attempted murder, and criminal possession of a weapon charges in the March 25 fatal shooting of NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller, 31, during a traffic stop in Far Rockaway, Queens. Rivera pleaded not guilty and faces up to life in prison without parole if convicted. Police say Rivera shot Diller through a car window from the passenger seat; Diller's partner shot Rivera in the back. Rivera allegedly attempted to shoot Sergeant Sasha Rosen but his gun jammed. The trial is expected to last three to four weeks.
ABC7 New York
National·20d ago
Alexander brothers convicted of sex trafficking in Manhattan federal court
Twins Oren and Alon Alexander, 38, and their brother Tal Alexander, 39, were convicted of sex trafficking following a federal trial in Manhattan. Eleven women testified that they were sexually assaulted by one or more of the brothers, with several reporting they believed they had been drugged after being given alcohol. The conviction followed a civil lawsuit filed by one of the accusers.
NBC New York Local · NPR News
World
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National·20d ago
Toronto police investigate shots fired at US consulate
Toronto police are investigating after evidence of a firearm discharge was found near the US consulate early Tuesday morning. No injuries were reported and no suspect has been identified. The incident follows a similar explosion outside the US embassy in Oslo on Sunday, and comes amid several recent shootings at Jewish synagogues and other buildings in Toronto.
BBC World · The Guardian
National·20d ago
Shots fired at US consulate in Toronto in national security incident
Two men fired multiple shots at the US consulate in Toronto early Tuesday morning in an incident police classified as a national security matter. No injuries were reported. Security was subsequently increased at US and Israeli diplomatic buildings in Toronto and Ottawa.
The Guardian
National·20d ago
Family sues OpenAI over Tumbler Ridge shooting, alleging preventable tragedy
The family of a shooting victim in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the company could have prevented the attack. OpenAI detected concerning account activity from the shooter on its platform but determined it did not constitute credible or imminent planning. The company banned the account but did not notify Canadian authorities. OpenAI's CEO has agreed to work with the provincial government on appropriate public communications regarding the incident.
The Guardian
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Sports·20d ago
Two more Iranian football team members stay in Australia
Two additional members of Iran's women's football team remained in Australia after the rest of the squad departed following their elimination from the Asian Cup. One is believed to be a player and the other a technical staff member. This follows Australia's earlier grant of humanitarian visas to five players who did not sing the national anthem before their match against South Korea.
BBC World