Two people have died and 72 others have been infected in an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, according to the New York City Health Department. Health officials report a sustained decline in new cases, suggesting the source of the bacteria—typically found in warm, stagnant water—has likely been identified and mitigated. The … Read more
New York’s congressional primaries on Tuesday will test Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s ability to reshape the city’s delegation, as his endorsed progressive candidates clash with establishment Democrats in three key races. With just one day of campaigning left, Mamdani’s slate—including Claire Valdez, Brad Lander, and Darializa Avila Chevalier—faces longshot odds against incumbents and well-funded opponents, while … Read more
A Brooklyn woman has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for the 2022 drowning deaths of her three young children. Erin Merdy, 34, received the sentence on Wednesday after pleading guilty earlier this year to first-degree murder charges. The 2022 Coney Island Tragedy The case dates back to the early hours of … Read more
The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), the busiest commuter rail system in North America, is facing a potential shutdown. A deadline to reach a contract agreement with unionized workers is set for 12:01 a.m. Saturday. The dispute involves five labor unions representing approximately half of the system’s 7,000-person workforce. This group includes machinists, signalmen, locomotive … Read more