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Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · 78 stories
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that some landlords in Brooklyn have been concealing rent-stabilized units from tenants, resulting in those tenants being charged market rates instead of regulated rents. This action highlights ongoing issues related to housing regulations and tenant rights in the city.
Two NYPD officers have been terminated following disciplinary actions related to their involvement in a chat that included racist messages and an image of a patrol car defaced with a swastika and a racial slur.
The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against New York State, alleging that state officials failed to adequately oversee a vendor involved in an $11 billion home health care program, which resulted in the misappropriation of millions of dollars. The lawsuit claims that the contract for providing home health services was improperly awarded.
Commuters in Midtown Manhattan are advised to plan ahead due to traffic restrictions related to the World Cup match between France and Senegal at MetLife Stadium. From 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., West 42nd Street will be limited to FIFA vehicles and buses transporting fans, while additional street closures will occur east of Madison Square Garden. Officials have positioned 530 standby buses near Penn Station to assist with transit issues, and fans are encouraged to use NJ Transit for the fastest route to the stadium.
An acid attack in Jersey City resulted in injuries to six individuals, including three teenagers. A juvenile has been arrested in connection with the incident, and the local mayor has instructed the police to utilize all available resources to identify those responsible.
A carriage horse in Central Park died after consuming a toxic shrub, identified as yew, according to a necropsy. The Transport Workers Union stated that the incident was not due to neglect or abuse but criticized the Central Park Conservancy for failing to warn about the presence of these dangerous plants. NYC Parks regulations prohibit horses from eating vegetation in the park, highlighting a potential oversight in park management.
The retired couple tell BBC Newsnight they tried to show the warship they had changed course before the shots were fired. Britain’s Defense Ministry said it was investigating a report that a Russian vessel fired warning shots near a U.K.-registered yacht in the English Channel on Tuesday.
Young adults and teens are being recruited through apps like Telegram and paid to carry out attacks, officials say Police investigators in Toronto have said that dozens of shootings – including one at the US consulate in March – are linked to a “multilayered” gun-for-hire network that is also responsible for attacks on synagogues around Canada’s largest city. Toronto’s police chief, Myron Demkiw, told reporters on.
Country acts amid Iran war inflation pressures, but US Fed and Bank of England expected to hold rates Business live – latest updates The Bank of Japan (BoJ) has raised interest rates to a 31-year high as it tries to dampen inflationary pressures created by the Iran war. Policymakers in Tokyo raised the BoJ’s short-term policy rate by a quarter of one percentage point, to 1% from 0.75% , and warned that companies were passing on rising oil costs to each other at a “relatively.
A Florida man has been charged by the NYPD in connection with the destruction of a taxi during celebrations following the New York Knicks' victory over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals. The incident occurred as thousands of fans gathered in Manhattan, leading to damage to police vehicles and the taxi. Authorities are still seeking additional individuals involved in the incident.
The New York Knicks celebrated their Finals victory on 'The Tonight Show' by raising host Jimmy Fallon's lucky game shoe to the rafters. Fallon recalled how the shoe became a good luck charm during the Knicks' playoff run, mentioning a previous promise to bring the championship trophy to the show if the team won.
Activists are urging the Los Angeles Police Department to release body camera footage following the fatal shooting of a dog named Jameson during a New York Knicks championship celebration. The incident occurred when police responded to reports of a woman screaming in a condo building, where witnesses stated she was celebrating the Knicks' win. The activists demand accountability and transparency regarding the officers involved in the shooting.