News without the noise · New York Edition
Sunday, May 10, 2026 · 45 stories
Investigations backed by former President Trump into New York Attorney General Letitia James have incurred costs of $1.4 million to taxpayers. These investigations are part of ongoing legal challenges faced by James, who has received support from various lobbyists and labor unions.
New York State Troopers issued nearly 1,000 tickets during a recent enforcement operation in construction zones, marking a 33% increase in speeding violations compared to the previous year. Additionally, violations of the state's Move Over Law rose by 84%.
Senator Chuck Schumer highlighted the recent hantavirus outbreak as a critical reminder of the potential risks associated with cuts to CDC staffing. He emphasized the importance of maintaining adequate public health resources to effectively respond to emerging health threats.
Kathryn Garcia, the new executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, discussed preparations for increased summer travel due to events like the World Cup and America 250 celebration. She also addressed recent security concerns at local airports during her appearance on 'Up Close' with Bill Ritter and Liz Cho.
The latest episode of "Here and Now" features New York City's new deputy mayor of community safety, Renita Francois, discussing a non-law enforcement centered public safety strategy. The episode also highlights Mental Health Awareness Month and the establishment of the Mayor's Office of Community Safety, which aims to focus on community-based safety initiatives.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the evacuation of a Frontier Airlines flight that struck and killed a pedestrian during takeoff at Denver International Airport. The incident occurred shortly after 11 p.m. on Friday, leading to the evacuation of 224 passengers and seven crew members via slides, with 12 passengers sustaining minor injuries. The NTSB is assessing whether the evacuation meets the criteria for a safety investigation, as passengers reported panic and smoke filling the cabin during the incident.
Authorities in Argentina are investigating a hantavirus outbreak linked to passengers of a ship, as they retrace the steps of those affected. This comes thirty years after the first documented case of person-to-person transmission of the virus in Patagonia, which was previously known to spread only through rodent contact. Scientists warn that global heating may increase exposure to such infectious diseases.
1St Lt Kendrick Lamont Key Jr was participating in largest military exercise among US, Nato allies and African nations A search team recovered the body of a US soldier who went missing near a cliff during a training exercise in Cap Draa, Morocco, the US Army said on Sunday. Moroccan searchers found the remains on Saturday in the water within a mile (1.6km) of where the soldier went missing on 2 May, the army said in.
In the village of Asasa, West Bank, Mohammed Asasa was forced to exhume his father's body shortly after burial due to actions by armed Israeli settlers who claimed the grave was too close to their settlement. Despite seeking permission from the Israeli military for the funeral, Mohammed and his family were confronted by settlers who began digging at the grave, leading to a confrontation where the family had to dig up the body themselves. The incident has drawn condemnation from the UN human rights office, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region following the re-establishment of the nearby Sa-Nur settlement.
More than 90 passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship, which experienced a hantavirus outbreak, are being evacuated from the Canary Islands. Spanish nationals were the first to be flown to Madrid, followed by French and British nationals to Paris and Manchester. The operation involves strict health protocols, including mandatory quarantine for evacuees, as three individuals have died from the virus, with additional flights planned for other nationalities.