Here's a summary of some of the top news headlines in New York City right now:
Politics & Elections:
* Mayoral Race: Zohran Mamdani has officially won the Democratic nomination for NYC Mayor, defeating Andrew Cuomo in the primary election. This has sparked various reactions, including progressives cheering his victory and others, including former Governor David Paterson, calling for unity among independent candidates to defeat Mamdani in the general election. Mayor Eric Adams has also announced his re-election campaign.
* ICE Agents and Masks: NYC lawmakers are proposing a "MELT Act" that would bar ICE agents from wearing masks or other face coverings while on the job.
* Congestion Pricing: New York has won a legal victory in the ongoing congestion pricing battle with the current administration.
Crime & Public Safety:
* Subway Crime: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy continues to criticize the MTA over its handling of subway crime, urging them to "make it safe."
* Hit-and-Runs: There are ongoing searches for drivers in deadly hit-and-run incidents, including a 90-year-old man killed by a moped in Brooklyn and a woman struck in Leonia, New Jersey.
* Hammer Attack Conviction: A man convicted in a Queens hammer attack will serve 25 years to life in prison.
* Medicare Fraud: Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn have charged 11 people in a large Medicare fraud bust, involving Queens-based businesses filing bogus claims.
* Drug Market Concerns: Calls are growing louder to clean up an open-air drug market in the South Bronx.
* Child Welfare Agency: A report indicates that NYC's child welfare agency is "broken for families," particularly affecting Black children.
Transit & Infrastructure:
* MTA OMNY Issues: Some subway riders allege the MTA's OMNY system is charging for rides they didn't take, though the agency disputes these claims.
* Bike Lane Removal: A judge has approved the removal of a bike lane in Brooklyn following multiple collisions between cyclists and pedestrians.
* Gateway Tunnel: Five construction sites for the Gateway Tunnel project are working towards a 2035 completion.
* Ghost Vehicles: Despite a city crackdown, the number of "ghost vehicles" evading tolls on MTA crossings has remained consistent between 2023 and 2024.
Other Local News:
* Con Edison Rate Hikes: Proposed rate hikes by Con Edison are causing concern among Westchester County residents about affordability.
* Central Park Pool: The new Central Park pool opened with reports of "fights, hours-long lines and crowds."
* Abandoned Boats: An estimated 500 abandoned boats are clogging NYC waterways, raising environmental concerns.
* Tax Relief Checks: Eligible New York homeowners may receive $350-$1.5K in tax relief checks this summer.
* Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast: The 12-day "Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast" tradition has kicked off in Brooklyn.
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