The Knicks’ first NBA championship since 1973 drew celebrations across New York, but police said violence in Manhattan left a 17-year-old shot, five buses destroyed and 63 people arrested. A parade and City Hall ceremony are scheduled for Thursday.
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New York City police are investigating at least three late-night sewer incursions in Queens and Brooklyn since May 5. Officials said no arrests, injuries, damage or public health threat have been reported, but warned that entering the sewer system is illegal and dangerous.
LaGuardia Airport in New York City was temporarily closed late Sunday night after an Air Canada Express aircraft collided with a ground vehicle on the runway, prompting emergency response and a ground stop issued by the FAA. The New York Fire Department and Police Department responded to the incident, with the ground vehicle likely belonging to the Port Authority, though no details on injuries have been released. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the collision, and the airport experienced disruptions while authorities continue to gather information.
A helicopter crash on April 10, 2025, in the Hudson River near Jersey City resulted in the tragic deaths of six individuals, including a visiting Spanish family and the pilot. The Bell 206 helicopter lost control shortly after turning at the George Washington Bridge, with witnesses reporting a loud noise before it descended into the river. The incident has prompted an investigation into the cause of the crash, while New York City officials express condolences and support to the affected families, highlighting the risks of aerial tours in urban areas.
On March 13, 2025, a protest organized by Jewish Voice for Peace took place at Trump Tower in Manhattan, demanding the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate student detained by ICE. Demonstrators, wearing red T-shirts and chanting "Free Mahmoud," staged a sit-in within the building's lobby, drawing significant attention to Khalil's situation. The protest, which resulted in several arrests by the NYPD, is part of a larger movement advocating for activists' and immigrants' rights, highlighting ongoing debates about immigration enforcement in the United States.
The NYPD and FBI are taking extra precautions to ensure the safety of New York City's New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square. The NYE Wishing Wall has been set up, giving visitors the chance to write down their hopes and dreams for the new year, which will be released as confetti when the ball drops at midnight. Fireworks will light up the sky in London, Sydney, and Auckland as the world looks ahead to 2024 with optimism and purpose.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman who worked with him in 1993, with the woman seeking at least $5 million in damages. Adams has denied any wrongdoing and City Hall has rejected the allegations, but the case is still pending in New York Supreme Court. Adams has been praised for his work to reduce gun violence and improve police-community relations since taking office in 2014.
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.