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Saturday, June 6, 2026 · 50 stories
New York City is expecting thunderstorms and potential flooding this weekend, with temperatures reaching the high 90s before the storms arrive late Saturday afternoon. City officials are advising residents, particularly those in basement apartments, to remain vigilant due to the risk of flooding.
New York lawmakers have passed a bill to prohibit 'surveillance pricing,' a practice that adjusts prices based on consumer data. However, the legislation allows for the continued use of digital price tags. The bill is now awaiting the governor's approval.
A 19-year-old from Long Island, Matthew Rodriguez, has been charged with attempted murder, assault, and criminal weapons possession following a shooting incident on the A train that left a 15-year-old critically injured. The shooting occurred at the 80th Street station along the A line.
Following the Knicks' Game 2 victory in the NBA Finals, approximately 6,500 fans gathered outside Madison Square Garden, leading to disorderly conduct and multiple arrests. The NYPD reported that 17 individuals were arrested for various offenses, including assault and climbing light poles, while an officer sustained injuries requiring medical treatment. Additionally, nine others received summonses for disorderly conduct, and the investigation is ongoing.
A vehicle went airborne and crashed into a McDonald's in Soundview, Bronx, on Saturday just before noon, creating a hole in the building's brick facade. The two occupants of the car fled the scene, but there were no reported injuries. The restaurant is currently closed as the investigation continues.
The New York Road Runners (NYRR) hosted the largest Mastercard New York Mini 10K in its history on Saturday, with 10,084 women finishing the race in Central Park, surpassing the 10,000 finisher mark for the first time. The event, which began in 1972 as the first women-only road race, featured a competitive field including 10 Olympians and Paralympians, with Kenya's Agnes Ngetich winning in a record time of 30:07. The race also included a wheelchair division, won by Tatyana McFadden, marking her first title in this event.
The shaky ceasefire between the US and Iran has been tested further, with American forces targeting Iranian drones and radar sites, and Iran firing missiles at US bases in the Gulf. The US military said it had shot down four Iranian "one-way attack drones" launched towards the Strait of Hormuz, which it said "posed an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic". The IRGC earlier said it had targeted US bases in the Gulf in retaliation for US strikes on an Iranian oil tanker and Qeshm Island.
A prolonged trade war is anticipated as Trump's approach to China is characterized by inconsistent protectionism and tariffs, which may complicate US trade policy and relations with allies.
That agreement stipulated Israel would not attack Hezbollah positions in the capital Beirut if the group did not attack Israel, as well as making provisions for "pilot" security zones inside southern Lebanon from which the group would be banned from operating. Lebanon was drawn into the war between the US, Israel and Iran on 2 March, when Hezbollah launched rockets into Israel in retaliation for an Israeli strike that.
The NYPD reported that an officer was assaulted and 26 individuals were arrested following a chaotic watch party for the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. The incident occurred after the Knicks won Game 2 of their playoff series, leading to rowdy celebrations among fans outside the venue.
The Knicks secured a narrow victory over the Spurs, taking a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. This win brings the team closer to an NBA championship, a long-awaited achievement for New York City fans.
The New York Knicks secured a 105-104 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, extending their playoff win streak to 13 games and taking a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson scored a crucial go-ahead free throw with 9.5 seconds remaining, while Victor Wembanyama missed a potential game-winning jumper at the end. The series now shifts to Madison Square Garden for Game 3, where ticket prices have surged as fans anticipate the team's first championship since 1973.