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Flying Solar Panel Kills NYC Woman in Nor'Easter

Authorities believe strong winds dislodged panel from parking lot canopy

(Newser) - The powerful nor'easter that hit the East Coast on Sunday dislodged a solar panel, causing the death of a Brooklyn woman, authorities say. The 76-year-old victim was hit just after 10:30 am Sunday outside an Ocean Parkway parking lot, where the wind tore a solar panel from...

When Iconic Office Towers Outlive Their Purpose

Historic skyscrapers across the US face uncertain futures, costly fixes

(Newser) - America's prized office towers are facing a tough new reality: too storied to demolish, but too expensive to revive. Take the 26-story "Superman Building" in Providence, Rhode Island, long a local icon and skyline centerpiece, now sitting empty for more than a decade after Bank of America...

Young Girls Killed While 'Subway Surfing' in NYC

Deaths spark warnings as deadly trend continues

(Newser) - Two girls were found dead atop a Brooklyn-bound subway train in New York City on Saturday morning, highlighting the ongoing risks associated with so-called "subway surfing." The incident prompted renewed warnings from transit officials about the dangers of riding outside train cars, NBC News reports. According to...

Taylor Swift's Accent Is the Subject of Some Research

Researchers track changes in her accent, vocal pitch over the years

(Newser) - A new study confirms that Taylor Swift's accent has noticeably shifted over the course of her career, mirroring changes in her music and home base. Researchers analyzed more than 100 minutes of Swift's interviews from three key periods, per Scientific American : her early days near Nashville, in...

Trump Yanks $2.1B for Chicago in a 'Very Bad Day for Public Transit'

President halts funds for city's subway projects over possible 'discriminatory' practices

(Newser) - The Trump administration has halted $2.1 billion in federal funds earmarked for Chicago subway projects, intensifying a standoff with Democratic leaders as the government shutdown drags on . The White House says the hold is necessary to prevent money from moving through contracts it claims may be based on...

Cuomo Apologizes for a COVID Action

As New York's governor, mayoral candidate had limited religious gatherings

(Newser) - Andrew Cuomo has apologized to New York City's Jewish community for his response to the COVID-19 pandemic when he was governor, a rare retreat on a signature campaign issue as he runs for mayor. In a video that circulated online Wednesday, Cuomo said he was acting to "protect...

Part of a 20-Story Building Has Collapsed in the Bronx

No injuries reported

(Newser) - Part of a high-rise apartment building in New York City collapsed Wednesday morning, leaving a corner of the building a pile of rubble. The city's fire department said it had no immediate reports of injuries. It said it was responding to a report of a gas explosion that collapsed...

ICE: Woman Shoved by Officer Could Be Deported, Too

And US officials tell CBS that the agent in question is back on the job, after a preliminary review

(Newser) - The Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who was relieved of his duties after being caught on camera shoving an Ecuadorian woman to the ground outside of a New York City immigration court is back on the job after a preliminary review of what took place, two US officials tell CBS...

Trump Says He'll Block Federal Funds if Mamdani Wins

'He is going to have problems with Washington like no Mayor in the history of our once great City'

(Newser) - President Trump took aim at New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani on Monday, vowing to block federal funds if the progressive candidate wins the Nov. 4 election.
  • "Self proclaimed New York City Communist, Zohran Mamdani, who is running for Mayor, will prove to be one of the
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Adams Quits Mayoral Race
Adams Quits Mayoral Race
Sep 28, 2025 1:06 PM CDT

Adams Quits Mayoral Race

Outgoing New York mayor rips Mamdani and Cuomo in announcement

(Newser) - New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Sunday he is ending his campaign for reelection in the face of weak polling numbers, a significant loss of public matching funds, and approval ratings at historic lows. His candidacy also suffered from scrutiny related to a now-closed criminal bribery case that...

She Fought the Rats, and the Rats (Kinda) Won

Or at least they outlasted NYC rat czar Kathleen Corradi, who's stepping down after 2 years in role

(Newser) - New York City's high-profile "rat czar," Kathleen Corradi, is stepping down after two years on the job, city officials have announced. Corradi, appointed by Mayor Eric Adams in 2023 to lead the city's ongoing fight against its estimated 3 million rats, will leave the post...

Her Alleged Scheme: Tease Sex and Drugs, Then Rob and Kill

Prosecutors say 3 men died at Tabitha Bundrick's hands after drug-fueled robberies

(Newser) - A New York City woman is facing murder charges after prosecutors say she lured men with promises of sex and drugs, then robbed them and left them to die. Tabitha Bundrick, already serving a 13-year federal sentence for narcotics offenses tied to the same deaths, appeared in New York...

France's Macron Has a Very New York Experience

French president gets stuck in traffic, even reaches out to Trump

(Newser) - French President Emmanuel Macron got what the New York Post describes as an "authentic New York experience" Monday night: His limo got stuck in the gridlock of UN traffic. Ironically, it was caused when the NYPD shut things down so President Trump's own motorcade could arrive, per USA ...

At Dawson's Creek Reunion: 'I Can't Believe I'm Not There'

James Van Der Beek speaks in prerecorded video message amid health struggles

(Newser) - He couldn't be there in person, but a noticeably gaunt James Van Der Beek still managed to make an appearance at Monday's Dawson's Creek reunion—virtually, that is. "I can't believe I'm not there. I can't believe I don't get to hug...

Mamdani Gets Lukewarm Backing From Harris

Former VP quickly deflected to other Democratic candidates during Monday interview

(Newser) - Former Vice President Kamala Harris endorsed New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani on Monday, though it's seen as only a lukewarm nod to the 33-year-old Democratic nominee struggling to gain wider support from his party. During an appearance on MSNBC's Rachel Maddow Show, Harris was asked...

Secret Service Finds Covert Telecom Network in NYC

It's found near the UN, and one leading theory is espionage

(Newser) - Secret Service agents say they uncovered a massive covert communications network in the New York City area—one that could have taken down cellular service for emergency responders and shut down phones during the busy United Nations General Assembly, reports the New York Times . The operation also could have...

Plan Falls Through for Casino Near UN Headquarters

Five proposals remain for gambling licenses in New York City area

(Newser) - There will be no casino in Manhattan after a community panel rejected a proposed Mohegan Sun resort near the United Nations headquarters. The Freedom Plaza development, which also called for hotels, retail, dining, entertainment, and housing, was denied by a state-commissioned community advisory committee on a 4-2 vote Monday, the...

Varied Causes Unite Against Profits
Varied Causes
Unite Against Profits
Sep 20, 2025 4:40 PM CDT

Varied Causes Unite Against Profits

New York City demonstration precedes UN session

(Newser) - Thousands of activists marched down Park Avenue and turned down Billionaires Row toward Trump Tower in New York City on Saturday to "Make Billionaires Pay"—in support of climate justice, democracy, free speech, gender equality, a stop to the Trump administration's immigration enforcement, and a ceasefire in...

DA: Drunken Driver Killed Teen Who Rejected Lewd Advances

Man is accused of driving into family in NYC, fatally injuring 16-year-old girl

(Newser) - A New York City man faces murder and a slate of other charges after police say he intentionally plowed his SUV into four people early Saturday, killing a 16-year-old girl outside a Queens restaurant. Prosecutors allege Edwin Cruz Gomez, 38, made sexual advances to Jhoanny Alvarez and her mother...

Polls, Trump, Bettors Agree: It's Mamdani Over Cuomo

Democrat's odds of winning New York City mayor's race are above 80%

(Newser) - Only three months ago, Nate Silver gave Zohran Mamdani a meager 17% of becoming the next mayor of New York City. Today? The Democratic candidate is the clear favorite over Andrew Cuomo, incumbent Eric Adams, and Curtis Sliwa—and by a decent margin, Silver writes at his Silver Bulletin .
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