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Sunday, September 13, 2026 · 43 stories
The cooling tower at Yankee Stadium has tested positive for Legionella, prompting health officials in New York City to order disinfection measures. This action is part of a broader initiative that includes ten locations in the South Bronx, including Lincoln Hospital, which are also required to disinfect their cooling towers.
New York City councilmembers are advocating for increased diversity in specialized high schools following the admission of only three Black students to the current freshman class at Stuyvesant High School. This push aims to address concerns about representation and equity in the city's educational system.
An East Harlem man has died three weeks after sustaining head injuries during a violent altercation outside the Carver Houses. The incident also resulted in another individual suffering stab wounds.
City health officials have ordered the cleaning and disinfection of 10 cooling towers, including one at Yankee Stadium, following a rise in Legionnaires' disease cases in the South Bronx. Nine individuals have been diagnosed, with one fatality reported. The Health Department is conducting further testing to determine the source of the outbreak and has advised residents to seek medical attention if they experience symptoms.
An AccuWeather Alert is in effect for New York City and surrounding areas due to heavy rain that may lead to localized flooding. A flash flood warning has been issued for parts of northern New Jersey and Connecticut, with a flood watch remaining until noon. Conditions are expected to improve later in the day, with temperatures reaching 81 degrees before a cold front brings cooler and less humid weather for the following days.
An urgent search is ongoing for Dominick Bianchi, a 35-year-old diabetic man who went missing from his home in East Greenbush, New York. He was last seen on Tuesday morning without his phone, wallet, or vehicle, prompting police to deploy drones and canines in the search efforts. His wife, Julianna Zyra, expressed concern for his well-being, noting that he may not have his necessary medication and has been struggling mentally.
A ferry named Virgo Transport 8 capsized in the Java Sea, resulting in the deaths of six individuals and leaving 130 others missing. The vessel, which was carrying 243 people, encountered severe weather conditions during its journey from Surabaya to Banjarmasin. Search and rescue operations are underway, involving ships and helicopters, with 107 survivors having been rescued so far.
Early results from Sweden's general election indicate a very close race, with the left-wing bloc led by Magdalena Andersson projected to hold a one-seat majority over the conservative coalition led by Ulf Kristersson. As of now, the two blocs are separated by only 20,000 votes, and both leaders have urged their supporters to await the final count. The election has been marked by discussions on national security, gang crime, and welfare spending.
Indonesian rescue teams are searching for 140 individuals from a passenger ship that went missing in the Java Sea after losing contact during severe weather. The Virgo Transport 8 was carrying over 240 people, and 103 others have been evacuated, with one confirmed fatality, according to the country's search and rescue agency.