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Tuesday, September 22, 2026 · 68 stories
Hannah Santero has been arraigned on felony charges following an incident on a Metro-North Railroad train that caused alarm among passengers who believed she might be armed. The event occurred last week at Grand Central Terminal, leading to significant disruption for commuters.
A 24-year-old man was shot and killed in McLaughlin Park, Downtown Brooklyn, around 2:07 p.m. on September 22, 2026. The NYPD responded to a 911 call regarding the incident.
Bally's has secured a $560 million loan to cover pre-construction costs for its casino project in the Bronx, despite facing concerns regarding its debt levels. The company maintains that the project remains a viable investment.
DoorDash has reached a settlement of $131.5 million to resolve claims of underpayment affecting 264,000 delivery workers in New York City. The agreement includes provisions for pay relief and monitoring of the company's payment practices, concluding a legal dispute with the city.
Newark Liberty International Airport is experiencing delays as airlines recover from a telecommunications outage caused by a construction crew cutting a Verizon fiber-optic cable. The disruption led to ground stops and flight cancellations across the region, with passengers facing long waits and difficulties rebooking travel. While the telecommunications lines have been repaired, it will take time for operations to return to normal, according to the U.S. transportation secretary.
Isaiah Thompson, 30, was sentenced to six years in state prison for slashing an MTA conductor on a No. 6 train in June 2025. In addition to the prison term, he received five years of supervised release and an eight-year ban from being near the victim. The attack, which left the conductor with visible scars, has raised concerns among transit workers about safety and accountability in the subway system.
Rescuers search for missing in collapsed homes after storm causes landslides, travel chaos and power outages Typhoon Dujuan has killed at least four people and injured 22 in Japan , while tens of thousands of houses near Tokyo remained without power after the storm swept through the region, authorities said on Tuesday. Local authorities in Chiba, near Tokyo, said three people were killed in a series of landslides that hit the prefecture, according to NHK. Oshima, an island about 120km south of central Tokyo, was drenched with 832mm of rain over 48 hours, more than double its average rainfall.
Sri Lanka's High Court has convicted 15 men for their involvement in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that resulted in 270 deaths and over 500 injuries. Among those found guilty is Naufer Moulavi, identified as the mastermind of the attacks. The court proceedings included extensive evidence, with more than 2,300 testimonies and pieces of evidence presented, while nine other defendants were acquitted.
A Venezuelan DoorDash delivery driver, Wilber Rafael Garcés Perez, was shot by ICE agents in Austin, Texas, and is currently in detention with a bullet still lodged in his back. The incident has sparked protests, with demonstrators demanding accountability and an investigation into the shooting. Local officials, including the mayor, have called for transparency regarding the circumstances of the shooting, which occurred amid heightened ICE operations in the area.
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is expected to be sidelined for an extended period due to a left knee injury sustained during the team's 28-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Dart was injured on the first series of the game and did not return after halftime. Wide receiver Malik Nabers also suffered a shoulder injury but was able to return to play later in the game.