News without the noise · New York Edition
Thursday, April 16, 2026 · 25 stories
New York City will allocate $4 billion from pension funds to finance affordable housing development across the metropolitan region. This municipal investment aims to accelerate construction of affordable residential projects.
A publicly backed insurance program aims to cover 100,000 homes by 2030, targeting reduced costs for property owners facing financial pressures.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani will announce a campaign to raise $20 million from private donors through a city-run nonprofit to support his child care plan, having already secured $3.5 million.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is suing the federal government for $60 million in withheld funds for the Second Avenue Subway expansion into East Harlem, with oral arguments scheduled in Washington. Despite the lawsuit, construction continues on extending the Q line from 96th Street to 125th Street, including a new stop at 106th Street, with completion expected by 2032.
A 15-year-old was killed and two others injured in a suspected gang-related shooting at Eisenhower Park in Nassau County. Police arrested two individuals found with weapons and are investigating the incident, which occurred during a gathering linked to the Bloods gang after an argument at a barbecue. The park was technically closed at the time, and officials stated they will not tolerate gang activity in the county.
A shooting at Eisenhower Park in Long Island resulted in the death of a 15-year-old boy and injuries to two others during a barbecue on Wednesday night. Police are investigating the incident, with one individual reportedly stating they were told to come to the park for a meeting.
Turkish authorities have detained 162 individuals for posting content online that praised recent school shootings, with arrests made under accusations of affecting public order and praising crime. The detentions follow two separate attacks this week: one on Tuesday that injured 16 people at a high school in southeastern Turkey, and another on Wednesday that killed nine at a school in Kahramanmaras. Justice Minister Akın Gürlek stated that 95 of those arrested were accused of sharing attack footage despite a broadcast ban, spreading fear, praising crime, and circulating misinformation, while restrictions were imposed on 1,104 social media accounts.
Julius Malema, leader of South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters, has been sentenced to five years in prison for firing a rifle in the air at a 2018 political rally. The conviction, which occurred last year, carries a sentence that would bar him from parliament if it exceeds 12 months.
A Chilean-born actor has filed a legal action seeking control of a brand name for a national spirit due to its similarity to his own name. The brand owner stated he does not regret the naming choice. This case follows a pattern of other Chilean brands facing similar legal challenges over names resembling those of public figures.