Over 200 protesters descended on Grand Central Terminal in New York City on Friday evening, calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. The demonstration, organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, saw protesters wearing black t-shirts with slogans and chanting slogans demanding a cease-fire. The NYPD said the protesters were taken briefly into custody, issued summonses and released, with no injuries reported.
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A powerful storm hit New York City on Friday, causing flooding and damage to property. Subway systems were shut down, flights were delayed, and streets and highways were flooded. Governor Hochul warned of the storm's "dangerous and life-threatening" nature and urged residents to take precautions. The storm is expected to continue for another 20 hours, with the full extent of the damage yet to be seen.
NY1, a New York City-based television station, has announced the death of Ruschell Boone, an award-winning reporter and anchor who had been battling pancreatic cancer for the past year. Boone joined the station in 2002 and was known for her coverage of the city’s diverse immigrant communities, and her passion for telling stories and connecting with people. Her death has been met with an outpouring of grief and support from her colleagues and viewers, and NY1 said they will “continue to honor her memory and her commitment to journalism.”
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will not meet with President Joe Biden when he visits the state this weekend to survey the damage from Hurricane Idalia. Sparky Abrandt, 78, is one of the lucky few whose home has survived the storm, and the Governor's office has said that they are committed to ensuring that the affected communities receive the resources they need to recover. It is unclear whether DeSantis will join the President on the trip.
Two boys from New York, Alfa Barrie and Garrett Warren, were reported missing last week and found dead in different rivers around Manhattan. The NYPD is investigating their mysterious deaths, and their loved ones are desperate for answers. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS.
Marine veteran Daniel Penny has been charged with manslaughter in the second degree in connection with the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway train. Video footage shows Penny restraining Neely in a chokehold for close to 15 minutes, and Penny is currently being held without bail. The case has sparked outrage among many New Yorkers and is being closely watched by the public.
A 24-year-old Marine veteran is expected to be charged with second-degree manslaughter on Friday in connection with the death of a homeless man on a New York City subway train. Witnesses said the man was acting erratically but did not attack anyone, and the incident has sparked outrage among many New Yorkers. The district attorney's office is continuing to investigate the incident and is asking anyone with information to contact them.
J.R. Moehringer recently revealed in a New Yorker essay his experience ghostwriting Prince Harry's memoir "Spare," including a heated Zoom call between the two. Despite the unexpected intensity of the situation, Moehringer was able to appreciate Harry's passion and commitment to the project and form a personal connection with him. The essay provides an inside look into the collaboration between the two and insight into the intense process of ghostwriting a memoir.