New York City

Top NYC news: Installation blasts audio of detained kids; teacher becomes police chief for a day

AI Assisted Icon
Published on June 13, 2019
Top NYC news: Installation blasts audio of detained kids; teacher becomes police chief for a dayPhoto: Dorian Mongel/Unsplash

Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in New York City.

Art installations blast audio of sobbing, detained children across New York City

Two dozen installations appeared in New York City in a vividly disturbing representation of migrant children detained at the southern U.S. border.

Read the full story on Washington Post.

New York City-to-Berkshires Amtrak pilot could start in 2020, thanks to funding

The Pittsfield senator backing a pilot program for such a seasonal route says he’s "confident" weekend service will start next June. Could it lead to a regular full-time link?

Read the full story on Curbed Boston.

New York City to unveil largest rainbow pride flag in city’s history

New York is coming out in a larger-than-life way this Pride Month, unveiling the biggest pride flag in the city’s history on Friday. But it won’t be a traditional cloth flag.

Read the full story on New York Post.

7 On Your Side Investigates: Are gas leaks under-reported, un-repaired in New York City?

The New York City Council held hearings Wednesday on whether to require the city to look for gas leaks and require Con Ed to fix them.

Read the full story on ABC New York, WABC.

Bronx teenager becomes New York City Police Commissioner for a day

Beyonce may be the queen of the music world, but it's a hometown girl, Beyonce Dennis from the Bronx, who ruled over the NYPD — at least for a day.

Read the full story on ABC New York, WABC.


This story was created automatically using data about news stories on social media from CrowdTangle, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.