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Gothamist
Published September 16Chaos erupts at Grand Central as woman tells riders 'this will be your last day on earth'
Police said the woman was undergoing a mental crisis when she made the threat. [ more › ]
Bronx Times
Published September 16Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in NYC 2026
Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Celebrate with family-friendly events honoring the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities across New York City! Click on your region to jump to events near you! Manhattan Bronx…
Gothamist
Published September 16NJ AG promises legal action if ICE is illegally detaining people at Roxbury warehouse
A video recorded by an immigration activist in New Jersey purports to show ICE agents detaining an unnamed person in Dover. New Jersey’s attorney general’s office told a federal judge Tuesday night it is reviewing claims that the Trump administration is violating a court order. […
Gothamist
Published September 16Knicks fans bet big on their team. The sports betting giants lost.
Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks celebrates with the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. A new report analyzes the state of…
Gothamist
Published September 16Broken valves caused a data center to spill 5K gallons of diesel in NJ's Meadowlands
Equinix, the data center operator, said it regrets the mechanical failure. [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published September 16Early Addition: Is it too easy for NYPD officers to fake a career-ending disability and retire early?
An NYPD patrol car. Because a new Department of Investigation probe found major issues with the medical review process, here are your early links: No YouTube on public school devices, new wrinkle in the flooded Paramus half marathon saga, "Annie" returning to Broadway and more. […
Gothamist
Published September 16Man charged with murder for killing his wife in their Bay Ridge home, NYPD says
Fifty-nine year old Maria Ines Granda was found dead with head trauma on Monday. [ more › ]
THE CITY
Published September 16NYC Schools Restrict YouTube Use by Students Amid Screen Time Crackdown
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. New York City is ratcheting up restrictions on students’ access to YouTube on school-issued devices, education officials told City Council members on Tuesday. The disclosure…
Gothamist
Published September 16NYC officials want to put rain gardens on top of bus stops
The city is testing out a green roof on a bus shelter in Brownsville, with the hope that the design can be expanded across the five boroughs. [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published September 16Education chancellor weighs plans for 30K students in small NYC schools
Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels has said addressing schools with low enrollment is a top priority this school year. The schools chancellor has said repeatedly that tackling the rise in small schools will be a top priority this year. [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published September 15Park Slope rejoices after catnappers return stolen kitten to bodega
The happy reunion. Bodega owner Imad Innab with Jabal. The accused catnapper was arrested by the NYPD. [ more › ]
Queens Ledger
Published September 15MVP Roller Hockey League Celebrates Opening Day
MIDDLE VILLAGE – The Middle Village Players Roller Hockey League officially opened its eighth season of action this weekend, delivering a full day of competitive hockey, dramatic comebacks, first career goals, outstanding goaltending and plenty of fun for players and families.…