… Asbestos was found “nearly everywhere” tested near Ground Zero, where the World Trade Center towers collapsed in 2001, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said. …
… All three people were taken to hospital, where the female victim and the suspect were later pronounced dead, Mayor Zohran Mamdani told a news conference. …
… But he is still taking lessons from party colleagues who are democratic socialists, especially New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, whose social media prowess and focus on affordability helped propel him to victory last year. …
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he planned to attend the UN General Assembly in New York City this autumn, despite the city’s mayor, Zohran Mamdani, making threats to arrest him. …
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who previously pledged to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu if he visited the city, now says he does not have the “authority” to do so. …
… On Thursday, New York City hit 100F (38C) degrees, its hottest day since 2012, and the heat index remains at triple digits again on Friday. “These are extremely dangerous conditions,” said New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. …
… The 4 July holiday is traditionally characterised by lots of outdoors activities – barbecues in yards and on rooftops, community parades and fireworks at night. “These are extremely dangerous conditions,” said New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. …
… Ahead of the decisive game, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that the city had partnered with the Knicks to host public watch parties outside Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall and Wollman Rink. …
Newly released files show toxic air quality was recorded in Manhattan soon after the 9/11 attacks even as officials downplayed health risks to the public, with asbestos found "nearly everywhere" tested near Ground Zero. According to US health officials, illnesses related to the dust and smoke from the towers' collapse have claimed more lives than the nearly 3,000 who died in the attacks.
Newly released files show toxic air quality was recorded in Manhattan soon after the 9/11 attacks even as officials downplayed health risks to the public, with asbestos found "nearly everywhere" tested near Ground Zero. According to US health officials, illnesses related to the dust and smoke from the towers' collapse have claimed more lives than the nearly 3,000 who died in the attacks.
A woman was killed and a man injured in an unprovoked stabbing attack in Times Square, New York on Monday; the suspect, a woman armed with two knives, was shot dead by police.
Two Michigan Democrats are in a tight battle for the party's Senate nomination in a seat the party views as pivotal to retaking the upper chamber in November's midterms. Left-wing insurgent Abdul El-Sayed is slightly ahead of establishment-backed congresswoman Haley Stevens with more than 90% of votes counted, with the primary underscoring party divisions over ties to Israel and grassroots frustration with Washington.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he planned to attend the UN General Assembly in New York City this autumn despite NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's threat to arrest him based on an ICC warrant. Netanyahu told Fox News he was "not concerned" about the threat and accused Mamdani of "fomenting hate," while the mayor has since walked back the arrest threat, acknowledging he lacked the legal power to do so.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who had pledged to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu if he visited, now says he lacks the legal authority to do so. He has instead called on the US federal government to join the ICC and enforce its arrest warrant for the Israeli Prime Minister over alleged war crimes.
Extreme heat forced the temporary closure of the Great American State Fair on Washington, DC's National Mall as more than 165 million people experienced record temperatures along the US East Coast and Midwest on Friday. The event organiser prioritised guest safety and said the fair would reopen at 17:00 local time when conditions improve.
A dangerous heatwave affecting 25 million people across central and eastern US is bringing record temperatures to cities including New York, Philadelphia, and Washington DC, with some areas experiencing their highest heat in decades as the Fourth of July holiday weekend begins.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani says the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada generates "more than enough" income that could make the tournament affordable without high ticket and transport prices for supporters. Fifa stands to earn nearly $9bn from the tournament, more than the Paris 2024 Olympics, yet first-round game tickets range from $350 to $5,000 and transport costs to matches remain elevated despite some fare reductions.
Manuel Koranteng writes that Ghana's workplaces only excuse absences for total immobility, citing an incident where an MP publicly berated an MCE for attending his wife's emergency surgery instead of a parliamentary hearing, despite the MCE having delegated his responsibilities.
The Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94–90 in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals, ending a championship drought spanning more than five decades. The victory sparked celebrations across New York City, though isolated violent incidents involving fans were reported.
The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in the fifth game of the best-of-seven NBA Finals series to clinch the championship for the first time in over 50 years, sparking celebrations across New York City.
FIFA reversed its decision to bar refillable water bottles from World Cup stadiums in the US and Canada following criticism from fan organisations and politicians. Under the new policy, spectators can bring one factory-sealed disposable plastic bottle up to 20 ounces into matches, though hard-sided reusable containers remain prohibited.
Five people were injured in a stabbing at Penn Station in New York City around 19:00 EST, with one suffering serious injury and two moderate injuries. Law enforcement described the attack as a random act of violence; the suspect was arrested by Amtrak police.
Five people were injured in a stabbing at New York City's Penn Station around 19:00 EST, with one suffering serious injury and two moderate injuries. Law enforcement described the incident as a random act of violence; the suspect was apprehended by Amtrak police.