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NYPD arrests 44-year-old Robert Smith in connection with a Fourth of July shooting in Coney Island that left eight wounded—including four children—and critically injured a 21-year-old woman; authorities are investigating possible gang ties amid rising violence in the area. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai...

A street corner in East Harlem now bears the name of salsa legend Eddie Palmieri, honoring the pianist and bandleader who revolutionized the genre with his Puerto Rican roots and eight Grammy-winning artistry. His brother Charlie, a key mentor, is also commemorated at the same spot — a powerful double tribute to a musical dynasty that forever shaped New York’s rhythm. Listen in comfort: Get a disc...

New York City is electrifying its food carts—testing ten in Flushing Meadows Corona Park with silent, rechargeable batteries in a six-month pilot. If scaled to the city’s 20,000+ carts, it could slash emissions equivalent to removing 30,000 cars, making NYC quieter, cleaner, and more sustainable—one bite at a time. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/...

New York City is urgently seeking a top-tier engineer to save the crumbling triple cantilever section of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway — a vital artery carrying 130,000 cars daily — with a $250K salary and czar-level authority. After years of stalled plans, temporary fixes, and community pushback, the city is betting big on a visionary leader who can balance technical expertise with neighborhood...

A horrific shooting erupted at a Coney Island family barbecue on July 4th, leaving eight people injured—including four children—when a 44-year-old man, Robert Smith, allegedly opened fire around 10:35 PM. The NYPD has arrested Smith on multiple charges, including attempted murder, but details about the motive or connection remain under investigation. This tragic holiday night turned deadly, and th...

Governor Hochul just launched a bold “regulatory reset” using Stanford’s AI to slash outdated rules and fines, part of EXPRESS NY’s mission to streamline government and save taxpayers time and money—without weakening essential services, just making them smarter and more responsive. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@t...

Extra Space Storage is paying $1.7 million to New York City to settle allegations of deceptive pricing and poor customer treatment — a move that could reshape how self-storage companies operate in the city. The company allegedly lured customers with low initial rates, then secretly hiked prices without notice, leaving some locked out of their own units. One customer saw her rent jump from $264 to...

Someone turned trash from Taylor Swift’s wedding into a $25 collector’s item—and sold out. Meanwhile, Vegas’ Rio owner plans to revamp Brooklyn’s old Macy’s into a cultural hub, sparking thoughts on what we value: objects or stories. And the White House dropped 25 gas stations in Philly selling gas for $3.47 a gallon—yes, a nod to the 47th president. A wild, money-driven world where fame, nostalgi...

Hurricane Beryl shattered records as the earliest Category Five hurricane ever recorded, making three devastating landfalls before fading — from Grenada to Jamaica, then Mexico, and finally slamming into Texas as a Category One, leaving over 2.7 million without power and claiming 44 lives across the state, with its remnants sparking a deadly tornado outbreak stretching from Texas to New Hampshire....

Gotham FC is selling $15 tickets for their historic “Queens Classic” showdown against the Washington Spirit at Citi Field—4,000 seats, first-come, first-served, and already snapped up by 34,000 fans. This move, backed by the mayor’s vision of accessible major events, could shatter the attendance record for a women’s sporting event in NYC. It’s a rematch of last year’s championship, loaded with riv...

ICE is arresting immigration detainees inside New York City courthouses despite court orders, claiming it’s the safest way to avoid public protests and ensure officer safety — but advocates argue it’s overreach, especially when targeting people with minor or no recent criminal records, as the judge’s ruling only restricts, not bans, such arrests under specific conditions. Listen in comfort: Get a...

A sudden evacuation at a New York City Hampton Inn turned a Tuesday morning into chaos as guests were abruptly told to flee—no warning, no explanation—after structural issues in a neighboring Pfizer tower threatened the area. With 148 guests displaced and East 43rd Street shut down, travelers scrambled to grab essentials, some ending up sleeping in new hotels with nothing but the clothes on their...

Kalshi, the online prediction marketplace betting on elections and weather, is locked in a legal battle with New York State over whether it’s gambling — a federal judge recently sided with the state, but Kalshi’s appeal keeps it open for now, as the fight escalates across the country and even draws in former presidential family ties. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solip...

E. Jean Carroll is finally set to receive her $5.8 million judgment after a federal judge cleared the way — a major victory following the Supreme Court’s refusal to hear Trump’s appeal. The ruling confirms liability for sexual abuse and defamation stemming from her 1996 allegation of assault in a department store dressing room, even though Trump never appeared in court. Carroll will now collect he...

Emmys just dropped and “Hacks” is rewriting history with 24 nominations—breaking its own record from last year. “The Bear” and “The Studio” held the previous mark. HBO Max’s “The Pitt” leads the drama race with 25 nods, followed by Apple’s “Pluribus” and Netflix’s “The Diplomat.” Meanwhile, “Heated Rivalry” missed out on Primetime eligibility but dominated at Canadian Screen Awards. Rob Reiner get...

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Midtown Manhattan’s once-Pfizer HQ is in serious structural trouble, with buckled columns causing a major sag between floors 21 and 26—prompting emergency shoring up to the 23rd floor and evacuations of nearby buildings. Mayor Zohran Mamdani insists on safe, accountable conversions to tackle the housing crisis, while city crews tighten safety zones and monitor the building’s stability as reinforce...

A Fourth of July barbecue at Coney Island turned into a nightmare when a masked gunman opened fire, injuring eight—including four children. With no prior altercation, authorities suspect targeted violence, linking it to a recent homicide on the same block. Families are shattered: one mother describes her daughter’s critical condition and her toddler’s trauma. Officials are rallying for gun reform,...

NYC just handed out $140 million to nearly 20,000 drivers—taxi, livery, and rideshare—settling a 20-year legal battle over unfair suspensions based on arrests, not convictions, and denied due process. The payout covers suspensions from June 2023 to February 2020, and the city and TLC are now overhauling their policies to prevent future injustices. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow...

NYC just handed out $140 million to nearly 20,000 drivers—taxi, livery, and rideshare—settling a 20-year legal battle over unfair suspensions based on arrests, not convictions, and denied due process. The payout covers suspensions from June 2023 to February 2020, and the city and TLC are now overhauling their policies to prevent future injustices. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow...

Mayor Mamdani’s first six months have been dominated by affordability wins—childcare, transit, housing—but K-12 education, the city’s largest public system, has flown under the radar. With only a handful of press releases and one new policy, his education approach feels muted compared to his campaign promises. Critics call it the least visible interest in schools from a mayor, warning that ignorin...

Jessica Shepard dropped a historic triple-double—22 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists—helping Dallas Wings edge out New York Liberty 88-77, their eighth road win this season, already surpassing their combined total from the past two years. The game’s turning point came in the fourth when Bueckers hit a clutch three with Shepard dishing the assist, cementing Shepard as only the second WNBA player eve...

Kalshi’s bid to dodge New York’s gambling laws by betting on elections and other events hit a legal wall — a judge shut it down, and Governor Hochul and AG James hailed it as a victory for consumer protection, reinforcing that state gambling rules are here to keep people safe — and now even state employees are banned from using these platforms. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: h...

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A massive New York landfill, Seneca Meadows, is locked in a legal battle as its owners push to expand it despite a court-ordered shutdown by 2025. The site, which handles 20% of the state’s trash, emits foul odors that locals say are causing health problems, especially in children, turning a once-pristine Finger Lakes area into a stinky battleground. While the company claims the landfill provides...