American public administrator and police commissioner
Florida’s state education board has voted to bar access to 28 state colleges and adult education programs for those not legally present in the U.S. The move follows prior steps to end in‑state tuition for some immigrant students. Opponents call it unconstitutional; supporters say it protects state resources.
Two men, one Jewish and one Asian, have been stabbed on Manhattan’s Upper West Side in daylight attacks. The suspect, Raul Morales, is in custody. Authorities are evaluating a possible hate-crime motive as residents react with concern; both victims are in stable condition.
Democratic state official Francesca Hong has seen a shift in her gubernatorial bid as old social media posts are scrutinized. While she emphasizes focusing on policy and delivering for Wisconsinites, Republicans and some Democrats worry about electability in a close general election. The race is drawing national attention as endorsements and opposition converge ahead of the August primary.
A 22-foot charter boat carrying 14 people capsized near the Statue of Liberty, killing Sara Sanchez and her five-month-old daughter Antonella Garcia. Manuel Hernandez faces federal charges after authorities say he operated without required licenses or life jackets for children. Twelve others were rescued and are in stable condition. The vessel was overcrowded and capsized after a U-turn into a swell.
Mangione has pleaded guilty in a federal case accusing him of stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024. A state murder trial is set for September 8, while the federal case could lead to a life sentence. Prosecutors say a large trove of evidence supports the guilt, including surveillance video and a 3D-printed pistol.
The NYPD says two hate-crime incidents at Orthodox synagogues are under investigation after bags of motor oil were thrown at two Brooklyn/Queens temples. Authorities are ramping up security as antisemitic incidents rise; a Bronx suspect has been linked to a separate deli shooting and a wider spree is under review.
Josh Kushner has issued his first public statement on the collapsed FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal, saying he still supports its aims but would not have invested had he known how the process would unfold. UEFA has filed US court papers seeking document production and depositions from Kushner and Thrive as it prepares possible criminal mismanagement claims against FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
A 32-year-old Bank of America executive, Erin Piacenti, has died after a stabbing in Times Square while a 68-year-old man was hospitalized. A female suspect was shot dead by police after the attack, which occurred near a major police precinct and Times Square. Police described the incident as random and unprovoked.
Two stabbings occur in Times Square; 32-year-old Erin Piacenti, a Bank of America executive and Fordham Law graduate, dies from injuries. A 68-year-old man is hospitalized. The attacker, Pamela Cisneros, is shot dead by police after brandishing knives. Investigations continue.
Police say a man armed with a knife or blade moved toward responders during a rescue attempt on the bridge. An officer discharged their weapon; the man later died at a hospital. The incident closed the bridge and disrupted morning traffic. Investigations are ongoing.
President Donald Trump has promised a $5,000 payment to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans retain control of both houses in November’s midterms. The White House has provided only a short fact sheet; Republicans, legal experts and budget analysts have questioned the plan’s legality, cost (about $1.2–1.4 trillion) and how it would be funded.
Mourners and officials gather in Lower Manhattan to mark the 9/11 anniversary. Trump will not attend in New York, paying respects at the Pentagon. Former presidents, Vice President JD Vance, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani attend a ceremony where names are read aloud and a bell tolls to honor victims. Al-Qaeda has released a video, and a drone show lights up New York Harbor.
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, President Trump has led a Pentagon ceremony while other leaders marked the day at Ground Zero. He has linked the war on terror to current U.S. tensions with Iran, saying there can only be victory. Attendees include JD Vance, four living presidents, and the former first families.