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Friday, June 12, 2026 · 67 stories
Advocates for students who are hard of hearing are calling for New York City schools to reinstate auditory screenings, which have been exempted since a 2009 carve-out from state requirements. Parents of affected students emphasize the need for equal support for all hearing-impaired students in the education system.
A recent crash on the Queensboro Bridge bike path resulted in the deaths of two men, highlighting concerns over the prevalence of illegal e-scooters in New York City. This incident has raised questions about safety measures and regulations for e-scooter usage in the city.
Hector Deleon, 51, has been charged with stabbing six individuals and attempting to stab a seventh at Penn Station on June 7. Prosecutors allege that the attacks were premeditated, and evidence from the scene included blood and medical items.
A woman was arrested at JFK Airport after allegedly claiming to have a bomb in her bag, prompting a precautionary evacuation of Terminal 4. The incident occurred shortly before 8 a.m. when she made the threat to an airline employee, leading to a swift response from law enforcement.
A young man was fatally stabbed during a brawl involving a large group of teenagers and young adults at Little Bay Park in Bayside, Queens, on Thursday night. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m., and the victim was transported to New York-Presbyterian Queens Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Local residents have expressed concerns about safety in the park and have been advocating for increased police patrols.
Early voting for New York City's primary election begins on Saturday and will continue until June 21. Voters in the city are assigned to a specific early voting site, unlike other counties where they can visit any assigned center. The general election early voting is scheduled from October 24 to November 1, 2026.
Authorities in Canada are investigating the death of a Toronto police officer, Constable Marc Pinizzotto, who was killed while executing search warrants related to a shooting at the US consulate. The police chief indicated that the investigation may connect this incident to a series of global terror attacks, including previous shootings targeting the consulate.
Flag bans, travel headaches and a religious regime video among bumps in road, as team prepares to be first to play in country with which it is at war I ran will present a major challenge to Fifa’s “football unites the world” slogan on Monday by becoming the first country in World Cup history to compete on the soil of a host nation with which it is at war. A major salvo in what looked like a battle for the team’s soul came this week in the form of an officially sanctioned World Cup video posted on social media , depicting the players as representatives of the regime’s Shia Islamist ideology.
The greatest risk of severe storms over the coming days, however, lies further north-east: scattered storms capable of strong gusts and isolated large hail are possible across the north-eastern US and south-eastern Canada , placing Friday’s Canada v Bosnia and Herzegovina match in Toronto and Saturday’s Boston and New York fixtures at slight risk. With matches in 16 cities across the US, Mexico and Canada, players and fans face an array of weather-related challenges With the 2026 World Cup now under way, all 48 teams face a common opposition: summer weather across North America.
A 17-year-old was briefly placed in a coma following an assault in Midtown after a Knicks victory celebration. The incident occurred outside a bar where fans had gathered to cheer the team's win, according to police reports.
Madison Square Garden has declined to hold a watch party for Game 5 of the Knicks due to restrictions that would limit attendance to 1,000 ticketed fans, leaving many others unable to participate. This decision follows recent chaos outside Bryant Park and Madison Square Garden, where over 80 individuals were taken into custody amid fan disturbances. The city had previously issued a permit for a watch party for Game 4, which was not utilized.
Fans in New York City celebrated the Knicks' victory in game two of the 2026 NBA Finals, showcasing their excitement through various videos capturing the moments of joy and enthusiasm.