A fire in a Brooklyn warehouse has severely impacted artists and small businesses, with many losing work and inventory, but community support offers hope for recovery.

The 56th Annual African American Day Parade celebrated Black American culture in Harlem with education as its theme, featuring marching bands and honoring community leaders. Over 900,000 attended, and scholarships were awarded to students.

Thousands rally on Brooklyn Bridge for increased funding for NYC's charter schools, emphasizing educational contributions and seeking financial equity with public schools.

Roosevelt High School senior, Alvaro Velasquez, was detained by ICE and opted to return to Guatemala before graduation. His superintendent plans to deliver his diploma in Guatemala.

Rytoberfest in Union Square united hundreds named Ryan, aiming to set a world record and raising funds for pediatric cancer, with strict entry rules excluding non-Ryans.

The 99th Feast of San Gennaro, a celebration of Italian culture, is underway in Little Italy, Manhattan, with food, music, and a procession led by Joe Piscopo.

A Columbia University student was detained by individuals claiming to be federal agents; details are unclear. Separately, student activist Mohsen Mahdawi resumed studies after facing immigration issues.

FDNY will add 39 names to the 9/11 Memorial Wall, reflecting the ongoing toll of related illnesses, now surpassing those killed on 9/11. Volunteer firefighters also face lasting health impacts from their service during the attacks.

NYPD increased security around NYC's sensitive sites following Israeli airstrikes in Qatar, amid heightened Middle East tensions. No specific threat to the city reported.

NYC's beaches and outdoor pools are closing for the season after Sunday, with forecasts predicting thunderstorms and hazardous rip currents for the final weekend.

NewFest offers free virtual screenings to Arizonans in solidarity after the cancellation of Phoenix's Desperado LGBTQ+ Film Festival due to Trump's executive orders.

Starting Sunday, 11 NYC libraries will add Sunday hours, joining over 30 branches citywide in a push for greater community access.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams and CUNY announce a $12.3 million initiative for Hostos Community College to create a life sciences facility expected to serve 5,000 students annually.