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Tuesday, April 14, 2026 · 71 stories
Emergency federal housing vouchers for thousands of New York City tenants are set to expire in May, with the city's housing authority encouraging recipients to apply for available public housing units. This development affects a significant portion of residents relying on temporary assistance amid ongoing housing challenges.
Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a new tax targeting second homes in New York City valued at $5 million or more. The measure, described as a 'pied-à-terre' luxury tax, is designed to primarily affect ultrawealthy individuals who reside outside the city.
A second defendant has entered a not guilty plea to murder charges in the fatal shooting of a 7-month-old girl in Brooklyn. The infant was reportedly not the intended target in the East Williamsburg incident, according to officials.
More than 34,000 residential building workers in New York City, including doormen, porters, and superintendents, are set to vote Wednesday on authorizing a strike that could begin as early as next Tuesday if no agreement is reached. The labor dispute involves 32BJ union members across approximately 3,500 buildings in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island, with key negotiation points including wages, pensions, healthcare coverage, and a proposed Tier II structure. The Realty Advisory Board argues the current healthcare model is unsustainable, noting that while the average doorman earns about $62,000 annually, total employment costs exceed $112,000 per worker.
Two suspects, Amuri Greene and Matthew Rodriguez, are being arraigned on second-degree murder charges for the fatal shooting of 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Rodriguez, who was arraigned Tuesday, repeatedly proclaimed his innocence, while prosecutors allege he assisted by driving the scooter from which Greene allegedly fired. The suspects are also charged in connection with the non-fatal shooting of the victim's 2-year-old brother.
New York City is experiencing record-breaking heat, with Wednesday forecast to reach 88 degrees, surpassing the previous record of 87 degrees set in 1941. This marks the longest consecutive run of 80-degree days since early October, bringing potential afternoon and evening thunderstorms. A cooldown is expected over the weekend, with temperatures returning to the 60s and 70s, followed by below-average temperatures early next week.
China has criticized a U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports as irresponsible and dangerous, warning it undermines a fragile ceasefire and jeopardizes shipping safety in the Strait of Hormuz. The blockade, which began Monday after U.S.-Iran peace talks broke down, aims to pressure Iran over its nuclear program and could disrupt oil supplies, with China being a major buyer of Iranian oil. China's foreign ministry urged all parties to focus on dialogue and peace talks to restore normal traffic in the strait.
Greek police have recruited migrants to forcibly return other migrants across the land border with Turkey, according to evidence including internal police documents and witness accounts. The practice, involving alleged brutality and violations of international law, has been reported since at least 2020, with Greek authorities denying awareness of the allegations.
Hui Ka Yan, founder of China Evergrande Group, has pleaded guilty to charges including fundraising fraud in a Hong Kong court. The property developer, once the world's most indebted, collapsed in 2021, triggering a crisis in China's real estate sector that has had global economic repercussions.
Local TV giant Nexstar's $6.2 billion deal to acquire rival Tegna won speedy approval from Trump administration regulators. But it faces a tough challenge from a pair of antitrust lawsuits.
A boat carrying Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals capsized in the Andaman Sea, leaving approximately 250 people missing. The vessel departed from Bangladesh and reportedly sank due to heavy winds, rough seas, and overcrowding, according to UN refugee and migration agencies.