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Monday, September 14, 2026 · 68 stories
The NYPD is actively searching for the driver involved in a hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of a woman near Washington Heights. The police responded to reports of a pedestrian being struck under the High Bridge on Sunday evening.
New York officials have initiated separate lawsuits against a new federal rule that targets green card and visa applicants, aiming to challenge its implications for immigrants.
Mayor Mamdani is still awaiting federal security clearance, eight months into his tenure. He indicated in January that he was in the process of applying for this clearance, which former officials, including ex-Mayor de Blasio, have emphasized is crucial for his role.
A loaded gun was found in the backpack of an 18-year-old student at Curtis High School in Staten Island during a fight with another student. School safety agents intervened, ensuring no injuries occurred, and the NYPD was notified immediately. The student was taken into custody, and charges are anticipated.
Health officials in the Bronx are responding to a cluster of Legionnaires' disease, with ten confirmed cases, including one fatality. Cooling towers at several locations, including Yankee Stadium, Boricua College, and Cookies Department Store, tested positive for Legionella bacteria, prompting a cleanup order. Mayor Zohran Mamdani assured the public that the city is taking aggressive measures to contain the outbreak, while the Yankees stated that their cooling tower was cleaned and has been regularly tested since its installation in 2024.
Beginning in January of their kindergarten year, all public school students in New York City, along with select charter school students, will have access to a NYC Scholarship Account. This initiative aims to assist families in saving for higher education expenses.
Indonesian police are investigating the deaths of a 57-year-old Australian man and his two children, aged seven and four, in Bali. Authorities suspect that the children died due to violence, and the man is believed to have taken his own life. The incident is being treated as a suspected murder-suicide.
Flávio Bolsonaro, a far-right senator and son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, is campaigning in Minas Gerais, a key state in Brazil's upcoming elections. He emphasized the need for leadership in Brazil, declaring himself as the candidate who can fulfill that role as polls show a close race with incumbent Lula.
The body of Elizabeth Moselakgomo, a jogger who went missing last week, has been found in Kempton Park, South Africa. Her death is part of a disturbing trend, as four other women's bodies have also been discovered in the area, raising concerns about safety for women. Police have established a task force to investigate the cases, while community members express fear and frustration over the ongoing issue of gender-based violence in the country.
Ten towers in New York City, including one at the MLB stadium, have been ordered to undergo cleaning due to a rise in Legionnaires' disease cases.
Colin Kaepernick, known for his 2016 protest against police brutality by kneeling during the national anthem, continues to advocate for social justice and expresses a desire to return to professional football in his work, The Perilous Fight.