A Manhattan neighborhood with a Latinx heritage and a complex urban past
A Manhattan judge has handed a life sentence to Isaac Argro, who murdered Azsia Johnson in 2022 as she pushed her infant in a stroller. Prosecutors say Argro abused Johnson, and the jury found him guilty after a two-hour trial. Johnson’s family described the impact as devastating while urging a severe punishment.
New Yorkers will see five city-owned grocery stores offering a 30% discount on a core basket of goods, funded by a $70 million capital budget and run by private operators. Officials say no ID will be required to shop, but questions about logistics, subsidies, and price stability have sparked a wave of scrutiny from critics.
Arlene Smith, who formed the Chantels and led the group to early fame with the hit “Maybe,” has died aged 84. Her work helped popularize girl groups in 1950s rock ’n’ roll, and she later taught music in New York City after leaving the group.
New York City is weighing the Delivery Protection Act, mandating direct employment of last‑mile delivery workers. The measure, backed by Mayor Mamdani, would disrupt Amazon’s delivery service partner model by banning subcontracting at last‑mile facilities, potentially raising costs for households and reshaping the city’s delivery ecosystem.
The Multicultural Business Coalition has filed two lawsuits in New York state court challenging Mayor Mamdani’s plan to open five city‑run grocery stores by 2029, arguing it will harm small, minority‑owned stores and that the city failed to conduct proper studies. The suits seek to halt rollout and demand rigorous analysis.
A Clark County jury has found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of first‑degree murder with a deadly weapon in the 1996 Las Vegas killing of Tupac Shakur. Davis, 63, has said he will appeal. Sentencing is set for October 13.
Two mayors confront a contentious 9/11 anniversary as Giuliani’s public opposition to Mamdani’s attendance collides with the mayor’s decision to attend. Family members of victims urge caution as a petition effort highlights the political tensions around Ground Zero ceremonies.