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New York City faces another day of extreme heat and humidity, with heat index values near or above 100, followed by potential strong to severe storms with damaging winds and isolated flash flooding. A heat advisory is in effect through Friday afternoon, covering most of the tri-state area except parts of Long Island and mountain regions. Cooler air is expected by Monday, with drier conditions improving the weekend forecast.

A 39-year-old man wearing a San Antonio Spurs jersey was attacked by a group in Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan, shortly after the Spurs defeated the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. The suspects punched, kicked, and stripped him of his jersey before fleeing. The victim sustained facial cuts and bruises but is expected to recover.

Five people were injured in a stabbing at New York’s Penn Station on Sunday night. Henry Obadiah, one of the victims, described being attacked and slashed in the face and cheek, requiring stitches. The suspect, Hector Deleon, a 51-year-old with a criminal history in New Jersey, was arrested by Amtrak police. Officials reported no signs of terrorism.

The New York Knicks have announced enhanced security measures, including a no-bag policy and TSA-style screening, for Game 3 of the NBA Finals due to President Donald Trump's attendance. Fans are advised to arrive two hours early, and prohibited items cannot be stored at Madison Square Garden.

Five people were injured in a stabbing at New York’s Penn Station. One individual, believed to have mental health issues, was taken into custody by Amtrak police. Officials stated there are no signs of terrorism.

A photojournalist was hit and partially dragged by a car during chaotic protests outside Delaney Hall immigration facility in Newark. Protesters physically blocked vehicles exiting the facility, leading to clashes with police and ICE officers, while the federal Department of Homeland Security and GEO Group, which operates the facility, issued statements addressing the incident.

A 98-year-old man was physically attacked with a broomstick and a metal chair in the lobby of a Brooklyn residential building during an argument with a suspect distributing flyers. The suspect fled the scene, and the victim sustained minor injuries. Police have released surveillance video of the suspect and are seeking information.

A shootout in Atlantic City, New Jersey, left a suspect dead and two police officers injured. Officers attempted to execute a search warrant at a home when the suspect, Donald Gardner, opened fire, wounding one officer in the helmet and another in the leg. A third officer shot and killed Gardner, and both injured officers were hospitalized, with one later released.

A cold front will bring potentially severe storms to the tri-state area Saturday evening, with damaging straight-line winds posing the greatest threat. Storms are expected to affect New York City, the Catskills, and Hudson Valley, moving through by late night. Mayor Zohran Mamdani advised residents to prepare for travel delays.

Telemundo 47/WNJU will host a Congressional primary debate on June 17, 2026, featuring four Democratic candidates for New York’s 13th Congressional District. The debate, conducted in Spanish and moderated by Allan Villafana and Yolanda Vasquez, will stream live and air as a special broadcast on June 21.

An 11-year-old boy died in a fast-moving house fire in New Jersey on Friday. First responders airlifted two people to a burn center, while others sustained minor injuries. The fire, which occurred at a six-unit apartment building housing 25 people, is under investigation. Perth Amboy Mayor Helmin Caba expressed community grief over the loss.

Former urban explorer Steve Duncan describes navigating New York City's sewer system as dangerous and unpleasant due to cockroaches, pathogens, and hazards like hydrogen sulfide. Recent incidents of people entering sewers in Brooklyn and Queens prompted NYPD warnings about the risks, though officials say there's no public threat. The city's 7,400-mile sewer network includes historic tunnels repurposed from natural waterways.

Democrats in a Manhattan congressional district debate clashed over big tech and AI regulation, with Alex Bores facing accusations of being influenced by tech companies. Candidates Micah Lasher and Jack Schlossberg criticized Bores for accepting support from Anthropic and a crypto billionaire, while Bores accused opponents of spreading disinformation. The primary for District 12, a key Democratic seat, is scheduled for June 23.

The copilot of a United Airlines jet that struck a light pole during landing at Newark Liberty International Airport acknowledged the plane was descending too low but did not realize it in time to abort the landing, according to an NTSB report. The incident caused damage to the plane and a nearby truck on the New Jersey Turnpike, though no injuries were reported.

A rare type of Lyme disease caused by Borrelia mayonii was detected for the first time in upstate New York, specifically in Herkimer County. Previously found only in Minnesota and Wisconsin, the bacteria was identified in an adult who had not recently traveled, with local ticks testing positive but no further spread detected. The case highlights differences in symptoms compared to the more common Borrelia burgdorferi strain.

U.S. Rep. George Santos is under investigation after a prediction market, Kalshi, reported him to federal prosecutors for suspicious trades related to his attendance at President Donald Trump's State of the Union address. Santos had publicly stated he would attend the event but later bet against his own attendance, leading to accusations of insider trading. The Department of Justice and Commodity Futures Trading Commission are reviewing the case.

A 14-year-old boy, Davoris Carter III, remains missing after swimming during a school trip in Wildwood, New Jersey. The incident occurred on June 1, 2026, when several swimmers were found in distress without lifeguards on duty. Rescue efforts recovered three swimmers, but the search for Davoris continues with multiple agencies involved.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the first providers for the 2-K program, offering free full-day childcare for two-year-olds in districts 6, 10, 18, 23, and 27. Applications open Tuesday, with program options available on MySchools. The initiative, launched with Governor Kathy Hochul, includes a jingle contest featuring Cardi B and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Most U.S. states provide tax incentives for AI data centers, but recent polls indicate 70% of Americans oppose their construction in local communities. Lawmakers like New Jersey's Assemblyman Andrew Macurdy are pushing to reclaim tax credits for resident utility relief and clean energy, while industry groups defend data centers as critical to the digital economy. Protests against projects like CoreWeave's New Jersey facility highlight growing public resistance.

Newark is suing Delaney Hall's operators over health and safety concerns amid ongoing protests against detainees' conditions, leading to clashes with law enforcement and a mandatory curfew. Mayor Ras Baraka aims to lift the curfew soon, following recent escalations including protests, counter-protests, and arrests.