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Letitia James’ Times Square shooting probe draws GOP criticism over New York’s mental health crisis

September 6, 2026

Letitia James’ Times Square shooting probe draws GOP criticism over New York’s mental health crisis

Saritha Komatireddy proposes a new Office of Civil Commitment after the Times Square fatal stabbing, saying New York fails mentally ill people.

Staten Island deli owner goes viral for rewarding cash, snacks to kids with good grades

September 5, 2026

Staten Island deli owner goes viral for rewarding cash, snacks to kids with good grades

Wail Alselwi's Grades for Grabs at Staten Island's Zack's Finest Deli offers students up to $100 in cash, but his goal stretches nationwide.

Charter school network files First Amendment lawsuit after state blocks AP scores from US News

September 4, 2026

Charter school network files First Amendment lawsuit after state blocks AP scores from US News

Success Academy filed a First Amendment lawsuit after Betty Rosa blocked AP exam data from U.S. News rankings, tanking its rank from 11th to 196th.

Tennis star Aryna Sabalenka stops US Open match because of overwhelming marijuana stench

September 4, 2026

Tennis star Aryna Sabalenka stops US Open match because of overwhelming marijuana stench

Aryna Sabalenka stopped her US Open match to complain about weed smoke, telling the umpire the smell was "so strong" during her third-round win.

Mamdani faces growing 9/11 backlash as old post resurfaces ahead of Ground Zero ceremony: 'Is this real?'

September 4, 2026

Mamdani faces growing 9/11 backlash as old post resurfaces ahead of Ground Zero ceremony: 'Is this real?'

Zohran Mamdani faces backlash over a resurfaced 2023 post about 9/11 as critics and 9/11 families urge him not to attend Ground Zero's commemoration.

Vance jokes about rubbing elbows with former president at Ground Zero: ‘Intense intellectual conversations’

September 3, 2026

Vance jokes about rubbing elbows with former president at Ground Zero: ‘Intense intellectual conversations’

JD Vance says he's "looking forward" to seeing Joe Biden at the World Trade Center 9/11 ceremony alongside former presidents and Rudy Giuliani.

Mamdani gives influencers special access as Signal use raises records-law questions

September 3, 2026

Mamdani gives influencers special access as Signal use raises records-law questions

Zohran Mamdani's City Hall uses a Signal group chat to feed talking points to 200-plus social media influencers, raising record-keeping concerns.

Israeli medics train US synagogues how to respond to attacks, as high holidays approach

September 3, 2026

Israeli medics train US synagogues how to respond to attacks, as high holidays approach

Magen David Adom and Community Security Service train synagogue volunteers in mass casualty response as antisemitism fears grow before Rosh Hashanah.

NYPD searches for suspect who threw furniture at 90-year-old woman on sidewalk

September 3, 2026

NYPD searches for suspect who threw furniture at 90-year-old woman on sidewalk

Surveillance video captured a man hurling a piece of furniture at a 90-year-old woman on a Brooklyn sidewalk before calmly fleeing the area.

America’s quiet socialist takeover is spreading from town halls to classrooms

September 3, 2026

America’s quiet socialist takeover is spreading from town halls to classrooms

Low-turnout school board elections in 2026 could let DSA chapters reshape curriculum and budgets before communities realize the lasting consequences.