Manhattan's Community Advisory Committee voted against a proposed casino, Freedom Plaza, echoing rejections of other Manhattan casino proposals, due to concerns over congestion and public safety.

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.

A teen girl was shot and a man stabbed in separate, nearby incidents on Manhattan's East Side; both are stable, and investigations are ongoing with one person of interest in custody for the shooting.

NYPD seeks information on a Manhattan homicide where a male victim, stabbed at 141 Nagle Avenue, died from his injuries. Public assistance requested via Crimestoppers.

The National Weather Service forecasts a week of mixed sunny spells and rain across all New York City boroughs, with an increasing chance of showers and mild temperatures in the mid-70s.

New York City prepares for the 80th UN General Assembly with extensive security measures and traffic adjustments to manage the expected arrival of over 150 world leaders.

Attorneys for Luigi Mangione seek to dismiss the death-eligible federal indictment for the alleged murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, citing potential jury bias from public official statements and media coverage.

NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Morse faced scrutiny over the response to a Legionnaires' outbreak, discussing preventative measures and admitting to difficulty in completely eliminating risk.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld New York's firearms restrictions in places like Times Square and on public transport, affirming the state's gun control measures.

Man indicted for placing a fake bomb near the NYPD substation in Times Square, causing an evacuation and significant disruption before the device was determined to be harmless.

Mayor Eric Adams provides an analysis of seven casino bids in NYC, focusing on their economic potential and community impact, aiming for transparency and fairness in the selection process.

New York City's Mayor Adams announced the NYPD has seized over 4,000 illegal firearms in 2025 and 23,700 since 2022, leading to a decrease in gun violence.

Two Chinese chemical company executives, Qingzhou Wang and Yiyi Chen, were sentenced in the U.S. for trafficking fentanyl precursors—25 and 15 years respectively.