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Saturday, September 12, 2026 · 49 stories
A flood watch has been issued for New York City and New Jersey, anticipating heavy rain on Saturday night and into Sunday morning. Residents are advised to prepare for potentially soggy conditions, with clearer weather expected to return by Monday.
New York State is opposing changes to the Endangered Species Act proposed by the Trump administration, arguing that these modifications could lead to further endangerment of species. The state officials are concerned about the potential negative impacts on wildlife conservation efforts.
A lieutenant in the NYPD has filed a lawsuit alleging that overtime pay was distributed based on racial lines. The officer, who is Black, has spent a significant portion of his career in the department's Strategic Response Group, which has faced scrutiny in the past.
New York City Emergency Management has issued a Flood Watch effective from 4 a.m. to noon on Sunday, September 13, due to expected heavy rain and potential flash flooding. Residents are advised to prepare for 1.5 to 3 inches of rain, with the highest risk of flooding occurring between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m. The city will open 51 safe overnight locations for those in need, particularly residents in basement apartments.
Two men were shot and killed at Howard Playground in Brownsville, Brooklyn, on Friday night. Police found a 33-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the neck and a 35-year-old man with gunshot wounds to the chest and ankle. Both were pronounced dead at local hospitals, and no arrests have been made as the investigation continues.
A 45-year-old man was shot in the left side of his torso while standing on the sidewalk in Concourse Village, Bronx, around 10:44 p.m. on Friday. He was taken to Lincoln Hospital in stable condition and is expected to recover. Police are searching for two male suspects who fled the scene on Citi Bikes, and the investigation is ongoing with no arrests made yet.
The Philippine Coast Guard has reported that the death toll from a ferry fire near Coron has risen to 76, with 13 individuals still unaccounted for. The MV June Aster was carrying over 130 people when the fire broke out in the cargo hold, leading to a rapid spread of flames. Recovery efforts have been complicated by toxic fumes, and authorities are working to identify victims through personal items and DNA testing.
The train derailed near Cléon, just south of Rouen, shortly before 20:00 (18:00 GMT), and some 140 firefighters and other emergency teams were. Authorities have yet to comment on media reports that sabotage may have caused the derailment Officials in northern France are investigating whether the derailment of a passenger train on Friday evening was the result of a malicious act.
The death toll from a ferry fire in the Philippines has risen to 35, with officials indicating that the number may increase. The fire, which started in the cargo hold of the M/V June Aster, rapidly spread through the vessel, leading to the tragic incident near Coron, Palawan. Bodies of the victims have begun arriving at a local port as recovery efforts continue.
Six Nigerian nationals, allegedly part of the Black Axe criminal network, were extradited from South Africa to the United States for their involvement in an online romance scam that defrauded American women of over $6 million. The extradition was confirmed by South African police and reported by local news outlets.