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Retired Navy SEALS plunge into New York Harbor for patriotic swim honoring service and sacrifice

August 15, 2026

Retired Navy SEALS plunge into New York Harbor for patriotic swim honoring service and sacrifice

A retired SEAL commander who lost four friends to suicide explains how the NYC SEAL Swim builds community and purpose for struggling veterans.

New York Magazine severs ties with writer Ross Barkan, updates 67 columns following plagiarism probe

August 15, 2026

New York Magazine severs ties with writer Ross Barkan, updates 67 columns following plagiarism probe

New York Magazine announced it has severed ties with columnist Ross Barkan after plagiarism accusations surfaced, leading updates to 67 of his pieces.

Man charged with assault, hate crimes after allegedly disrupting Shabbat services at NYC synagogue

August 15, 2026

Man charged with assault, hate crimes after allegedly disrupting Shabbat services at NYC synagogue

Larry Montes is facing multiple charges after allegedly striking a congregant and headbutting a security team member during Shabbat services at Central Synagogue in New York City.

Trump leaves stage mid-speech to embrace parents of 12-year-old killed by stray bullet in the Bronx

August 14, 2026

Trump leaves stage mid-speech to embrace parents of 12-year-old killed by stray bullet in the Bronx

President Donald Trump left the stage mid-speech at the Nassau County Police Academy to embrace the parents of Jacob Freytes, a 12-year-old killed by a stray bullet.

Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in federal court to stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

August 14, 2026

Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in federal court to stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

Luigi Mangione told the federal judge he traveled to New York with intent to shoot Brian Thompson, raising questions about a double jeopardy defense.

New Yorkers take Zohran Mamdani free bus promise literally as MTA loses millions in skipped fares

August 14, 2026

New Yorkers take Zohran Mamdani free bus promise literally as MTA loses millions in skipped fares

Zohran Mamdani's free bus rhetoric created a "perfect storm" of fare evasion in New York City, transit union and MTA officials warn amid rising losses.

Luigi Mangione case in photos: From Brian Thompson’s killing to the courtroom

August 14, 2026

Luigi Mangione case in photos: From Brian Thompson’s killing to the courtroom

Photos detail the legal case against Luigi Mangione, from his suspected killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City to his moves in court.

NYPD cop found guilty of chokehold in first conviction since restraint tactic banned after George Floyd death

August 14, 2026

NYPD cop found guilty of chokehold in first conviction since restraint tactic banned after George Floyd death

A NYPD officer is the first convicted under New York City's chokehold ban enacted after George Floyd's killing, facing up to seven years in prison.

Mamdani’s luxury-home tax gets new life as appeals court lifts roadblock in homeowner fight

August 13, 2026

Mamdani’s luxury-home tax gets new life as appeals court lifts roadblock in homeowner fight

The legal battle over Zohran Mamdani's luxury home tax surcharge intensifies as the city warns of jeopardized revenue projected at $500 million.

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's 'premeditated' attack and suspect Luigi Mangione's getaway: timeline

August 13, 2026

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's 'premeditated' attack and suspect Luigi Mangione's getaway: timeline

Luigi Mangione is accused of assassinating UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan Hilton hotel on Dec. 4, 2024 in an allegedly premeditated attack.