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A deadly shooting erupted Friday night in Harlem during a basketball tournament, leaving one man dead and two others injured. The 35-year-old victim was shot in the head and died despite emergency efforts; the 28-year-old man and 22-year-old woman, wounded in the leg and arm, are in stable condition. Police are hunting the still-at-large shooter and urge witnesses to come forward. This tragic even...

Jazz Chisholm Jr. crushed a two-run homer in the ninth to seal a 5-3 Yankees win over the Nationals in a fireworks-filled slugfest, as both teams showcased their league-leading power. Ben Rice, Jasson Domínguez, and Austin Wells joined Chisholm with homers, while Keibert Ruiz and James Wood answered for Washington. The Nationals briefly led 3-2 after back-to-back blasts in the seventh, but Matt Kr...

City’s new crackdown on sneaky “junk fees” and one-click cancellations is here to make shopping fairer—full prices upfront, no hidden charges, and ditching subscription headaches—all kicking in this October with a $525 penalty per violation. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level...

A major court ruling clears the way for a long-delayed public housing redevelopment in New York City, allowing lease signings and relocations to resume as construction prepares to begin. The project aims to replace aging apartments at Fulton and Elliot-Chelsea with modern, permanently affordable homes — but not without tension. Some residents welcome the upgrade, while longtime tenants fear displa...

Democratic Socialists are demanding a clean break from Morris Katz and his firm, Fight Agency, accusing him of enabling toxic candidates like Graham Platner—whose Nazi tattoo and assault allegations sparked outrage. They argue Katz’s strategy exploits public desire for authenticity while promoting misogyny, undermining the progressive movement’s credibility and ethics. The call to sever ties isn’t...

AI is no longer science fiction—it’s reshaping politics, business, and daily life at lightning speed. This week, ChatGPT got government approval, Anthropic gears up for expansion, and a gubernatorial candidate’s AI campaign ads are sparking debate. As AI’s influence grows, so does the urgency to understand its impact—both transformative and troubling. The race to lead this revolution is on, and th...

An East 42nd Street evacuation due to structural issues in an office-to-apartment conversion has sparked debate, but experts say it won’t halt the trend—over 150 such projects have been approved in five years. While bent columns raised alarms, engineers clarify this is an isolated incident, not a flaw in the conversion process. City officials and construction leaders stress these projects are comp...

Two eight-year-olds, Hannah and Wilder, crushed a world record by visiting 41 playgrounds in one day across Manhattan — all while biking, tracking their progress, and proving that epic adventures are just a park away. Inspired by an Australian challenge, the best friends turned summer break into a mission to stay active, with parents cheering them on every step of the way. Though Wilder’s family i...

NYC’s buzzing this weekend with epic events: catch the final Manhattanhenge sunset at LeFrak Theater with a science deep dive, or join an urban wildlife fantasy soccer draft in Staten Island. Queens gets a free tech playground at MoMI LAB, while the American Folk Art Museum celebrates self-taught artists. World Cup fever hits with fan zones, a free FIFA Arena in Central Park, and historical gems a...

Mayor Mamdani is updating a controversial NYC immigrant neighborhood map after backlash over excluding Little Italy — and other historic enclaves like Brooklyn’s Jewish neighborhoods and Staten Island’s Sri Lankan communities. Originally part of a tourism guide highlighting 30 areas like Koreatown and Little Bangladesh, the map sparked outrage from locals and visitors who see these districts as vi...

Tenants at 1187 Anderson Avenue in the Bronx are fighting a nightmare: decades of crumbling infrastructure, a landlord bankruptcy, and now a full-blown bed bug epidemic spreading across floors. Despite past rent strikes and ongoing violations, new management hasn’t fixed anything — and won’t even respond to complaints. Families are stuck in a toxic, pest-ridden home with nowhere to turn, as advoca...

Legionnaires’ disease is spreading in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, with 46 people sickened and 22 hospitalized — though no deaths yet. Thirty-one buildings, including iconic spots like the Guggenheim and Whole Foods, are under investigation after preliminary tests found Legionella bacteria in their cooling towers. Officials stress these are early results — live bacteria hasn’t been confirmed — and...

New York’s seeing a spike in cyclosporiasis cases—470 since May—with most concentrated in NYC (273). While officials say this is typical for summer and no single outbreak source has been confirmed, experts urge caution: wash produce, scrub firm veggies, cut away damaged parts, and cook to 158°F. Symptoms include watery diarrhea, fatigue, and stomach cramps—usually not life-threatening for healthy...

A Fourth of July barbecue in Coney Island turned deadly when Robert Smith, 44, allegedly opened fire, injuring eight people—including four children. Charged with attempted murder and other serious offenses, Smith is being held without bail after being identified in surveillance footage. Though victims are expected to survive, one young woman remains in critical condition. Authorities are investiga...

Two adorable dogs, Zuna and Tigris, are ready to steal your heart and find their forever homes—thanks to a special ASPCA collaboration. Zuna, a seven-year-old sweetheart, loves people and pups alike and knows her sit command. Tigris, a five-year-old with a mix of playful energy and calm maturity, already masters commands like “leave it.” Both are eager to bring joy and loyalty to their next family...

New York’s rolling out a bold experiment: ten Queens food carts are swapping diesel generators for electric batteries in a six-month pilot, aiming to silence streets and clean up the air for the city’s 20,000+ food vendors — and it’s just the beginning. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated...

Stuyvesant’s latest freshman class reveals a glaring racial imbalance: just three Black students among 777 admits, echoing a decades-long pattern across NYC’s elite specialized schools. While critics blame the SHSAT for entrenching segregation, supporters defend it as a merit-based measure. Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a Bronx Science alum, now stands by the test—though he’s pivoted from his campaign pro...

New York airports are in chaos with over 500 flights canceled and 4,000+ delayed—blame bad weather and FAA staffing woes. Major hubs like JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, and Philly are hit hard, with Newark under a ground stop due to thunderstorms. Ground stops mean planes stay put until conditions improve; delays let flights take off later to avoid airspace congestion. Travelers, check FlightAware or the...

Heavy rain from recent storms flooded storm drains, sending sewage and wildlife waste into the ocean and forcing closures at popular Jersey Shore beaches in Highlands, Sea Girt, and Belmar. While enterococcus bacteria — a sign of contamination — isn’t always directly harmful, swimming in polluted water can cause stomach issues or skin infections. Some beachgoers skipped the sand for water parks, w...

The Mets are stuck at second base, with Marcus Semien struggling mightily this season—hitting poorly, dealing with a hip injury tied to a past foot issue, and now facing a likely exit after two years. Brett Baty’s recent hot streak isn’t enough to mask his overall mediocrity, while internal options like Bo Bichette and A.J. Ewing are better suited elsewhere. Fans are frustrated as the team’s presi...

NYPD Inspector Jeremy Scheublin, former commander of the 46th Precinct in the Bronx, has pleaded not guilty to eight counts including attempted rape and sexual abuse after prosecutors allege he assaulted a subordinate and threatened her in his office. Suspended without pay, his defense claims the accuser is unreliable. This case emerges just after female officers sued his replacement, Juan O. Mora...

Step into a time machine in Queens at the Bowne House, one of NYC’s oldest homes built in 1661, complete with original beams, ancient floors, and a beehive oven. Once part of a 300-acre farm, it now stands as a colonial time capsule, showcasing historic materials like mud and horsehair. It played a pivotal role in the Underground Railroad, where Quaker Bowne family members hid enslaved people in t...

Thirty-one cooling towers on the Upper East Side have tested positive for Legionella, sparking a citywide investigation into a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak that’s already sickened 46 people—22 hospitalized—with no deaths reported. Health officials trace the source to mist from infected towers and are racing to clean all 31, with 19 already remediated and the rest expected done by Saturday. Sympt...

NYPD hunting for suspect after brutal subway stabbing in Brooklyn—victim, 44, stabbed in back while descending stairs, now stable; cops released suspect’s photo, urging public to come forward with any info; this violent attack on public transit is a stark reminder to stay alert, and community help is critical to stopping this dangerous individual before he strikes again. Listen in comfort: Get a d...

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, along with kids Archie and Lillibet, quietly reunited with King Charles at Highgrove House after a turbulent week marked by security battles, legal setbacks, and strained royal ties. Harry’s UK trip, initially tied to the Invictus Games, took a turn when British authorities denied taxpayer-funded police protection for his family — forcing him to come solo. With his...