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Saturday, May 9, 2026 · 47 stories
A state audit has revealed deficiencies in the oversight of technology and student data within New York City's public schools. The audit highlights issues with tracking the technology used in schools and delays in reporting data breaches.
Bartenders at Attaboy, a renowned cocktail bar in the Lower East Side, have voted to establish a union.
Some middle school educators say the number of whole books students read in a school year is way down. Lists of the books included in curricula show middle school students are expected to read four to seven books in a school year.
A 32-year-old man, Rhamell Burke, has been charged with murder after allegedly pushing 76-year-old Ross Falzone down the stairs at a Chelsea subway station. Burke had been released from a psychiatric hold just hours before the incident, following an evaluation at Bellevue Hospital. The attack, which appears unprovoked, is under investigation as a homicide, prompting Mayor Zohran Mamdani to call for a review of the psychiatric evaluation and discharge protocols at the hospital.
A 16-year-old was stabbed in the back at Travers Park in Jackson Heights, Queens, following a dispute with two other teens who are currently at large. The victim was taken to the hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. No arrests have been made in connection with the incident.
LIRR union workers held a rally at the Massapequa station as contract negotiations with the MTA are set to resume. The unions are advocating for a 5% wage increase, while the MTA warns that meeting these demands could lead to an 8% fare hike. If a strike occurs on May 16, the MTA plans to implement a contingency plan with shuttle buses from select stations to subway connections.
The Lebanese health ministry reported that 39 people were killed in recent Israeli airstrikes, with significant casualties in the southern town of Saksakiyeh, where at least seven individuals, including a child, died. The Israeli military stated that its operations targeted Hezbollah, acknowledging the risk to civilians and claiming to have taken precautions. In retaliation, Hezbollah launched a drone attack on northern Israel, injuring three soldiers.
Africa is leading a change in news consumption habits – and transforming the lives of current affairs enthusiasts Last year Amahle-Imvelo Jaxa posted a TikTok video about South African peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. She explained an argument that had erupted between the South African and Rwandan presidents, then listed roles different South African groups would play in a war with Rwanda: the.
One Nation gains its first seat in the lower house, in a by-election seen as a key test for the populist party.
Bobby Cox, the Hall of Fame manager of the Atlanta Braves, passed away at the age of 84. He led the team to significant success during the 1990s, including their only championship in 1995, and retired after the 2010 season. The Braves confirmed his death on Saturday.