The southernmost borough of New York City, coextensive with Richmond County
A convergence of higher housing, childcare, and living costs is influencing decisions on parenthood across major cities in the US and Australia, with many couples delaying or forgoing children as they weigh long-term financial pressures and housing access.
Japan has introduced new traffic enforcement rules to simplify police procedures for minor violations. The changes come amid debates over bicycle lane regulations and concerns about scammers targeting cyclists. Meanwhile, in New York, a police officer has accumulated hundreds of traffic tickets for speeding and red-light violations, raising questions about law enforcement accountability. Hawaii's speed camera program has begun but is issuing few tickets as it expands, aiming to reduce accidents and improve safety.
A shipyard on Staten Island’s Mariners Harbor experienced a fire followed by a blast, seriously injuring a fire marshal and a firefighter and injuring more than a dozen others, including civilians. Officials say a civilian has died and investigations are underway as responders remain at the scene.
The Knicks have won the 2026 NBA Finals, ending a 53-year title drought. Across Manhattan, fans celebrate with a parade; meanwhile, banners at City Hall incorrectly display Patrick Ewing’s retired No. 33 for Dillon Jones, who wore No. 1 in games this season. The error prompts scrutiny of roster data and ceremony planning.
Two separate incidents have left two women dead in Newark and Kern County, while a boy died after a drowning in Kern County. A suspect in the Kern County case is at large as police pursue a man linked to dogs involved in the drowning.