Wealthiest NYC neighborhood, bounded by 96th St, East River, 59th St and Central Park.
A man has opened fire outside the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, during Yom Kippur. Police officers returned fire. The suspect has been critically wounded and one officer remains in critical but stable condition; dozens of shots struck the street, homes and vehicles. The provinces Special Investigations Unit and Belleville police have opened investigations and patrols at places of worship have increased.
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 York City authorities have identified cooling towers across multiple buildings as the likely source of a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak centered on Carnegie Hill and Yorkville. The health department reports dozens affected, hundreds tested, and ongoing disinfection of cooling systems as investigations continue.
New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani has said he believes Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu belongs before the International Criminal Court and has told the city's law department to review whether existing New York law allows detaining Netanyahu if he visits for the UN General Assembly. President Donald Trump has posted that Netanyahu will not be arrested in the United States.
New York City Health Department has confirmed Legionella bacteria in 34 cooling towers across 33 buildings. All towers are being cleaned; the source of the outbreak remains unidentified. Eight people are hospitalized, 56 have been discharged, and no new cases have emerged in 10 days. Authorities are accelerating inspections and bolstering staff after a Harlem outbreak last year.
New York City has hit peak summer activity with record crowds and spending. After Knicks’ championship and World Cup crowds, the city remains lively as visitors push commerce and events into high gear this August.
Transcripts show JPMorgan's Staley disclosed sensitive JPMorgan details to Epstein; lawmakers question if the former Barclays chief exploited access. Staley defends his actions, saying he believed he could share information when appropriate. The panel highlights ongoing scrutiny into Epstein’s elite network.
Lucia Sisic, Miss Austria 2024, has died at 22. Mission Austria has confirmed her death on social media; the cause has not been disclosed. She had publicly discussed her health battles, including multiple heart surgeries since birth. Tributes flow from the Miss Austria family and heart charity organizations.
The Health Department has identified a likely Legionnaires’ disease cluster in the South Bronx, with ten cases including one death. Ten cooling towers have been ordered drained, cleaned and disinfected, while Yankees Stadium towers have not been linked to current cases. Authorities are continuing tests to determine if the bacteria are alive.