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Monday, June 22, 2026 · 61 stories
Early voting turnout for the upcoming NYC primary is reported to be low, despite efforts by Mayor Mamdani, who organized a rally at Kings Theater to encourage participation. The primary election is approaching, and the city is monitoring voter engagement closely.
The Trump administration's changes to the funding structure of the nation's largest homeless prevention program have put 2,800 New Yorkers at risk of losing their housing. This overhaul is part of a broader push for 'self-sufficiency' in housing policy.
Amtrak has proposed a partnership with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to collaborate on the redevelopment of Penn Station, a project that Amtrak previously led. This initiative aims to enhance the station's infrastructure and improve transit services for New Yorkers.
Twelve individuals were injured during a violent altercation involving teens and officers at the Horizon Juvenile Center in the Bronx. The incident, which included injuries such as stab wounds, prompted a police response shortly before 5 p.m. on Sunday. The facility, operated by the city's Administration for Children's Services, is designed to be secure and prohibits weapons, raising concerns about how such violence could occur within its walls.
New York's primary election is set for Tuesday, providing congressional candidates with their final opportunity to campaign. The election is seen as a test of the influence of progressive movements within the Democratic Party, particularly in relation to Mayor Zohran Mamdani's political impact.
FORDHAM, Bronx (WABC) -- Charges are expected to be announced Monday against an 18-year-old driver accused of striking multiple NYPD officers, including a sergeant, while driving a stolen vehicle in the Bronx. READ MORE: Multiple NYPD officers struck by stolen vehicle, driver shot by police, officials say Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Instead, the driver allegedly moved the vehicle back and forth, striking a sergeant who was standing outside the SUV and hitting several other officers during the encounter.
The city's main liquified natural gas (LNG) processing site suffered a "technical accident" in the Ras Laffan industrial zone.
Trump-admiring Abelardo de la Espriella has vowed to ‘disembowel’ the left and kill criminals like ‘rats and cockroaches’ When more than 20 women accused a Colombian evangelical pastor in 2012 of sexually abusing them, the defendant’s lawyer sought to discredit the allegations by telling the court that they were “ trepadoras ” – a pejorative term meaning social climbers. He ultimately secured his client’s acquittal.
Unions condemn ‘insensitive’ internal cybersecurity test sent to healthcare workers in Newfoundland and Labrador For years, healthcare staff in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador have felt overworked and underappreciated. Turnover, burnout and thinning resources were pushing workers in the sector to a breaking point.
Following the New York Knicks' recent NBA Finals victory, the NYC subway system experienced a significant increase in late-night ridership, surpassing the numbers seen on New Year's Eve. This surge highlights the importance of 24/7 subway service for the city, as noted by NYC Transit President Demetrius Crichlow.
Travel restrictions for the FIFA World Cup match at MetLife Stadium were lifted, but severe weather remains a concern for commuters. NJ Transit service was restricted for World Cup ticket holders during rush hour, causing regular commuters to seek alternative transportation. City officials issued a Gridlock Alert Day due to expected heavy traffic and potential storms.