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New York has enacted a one-year moratorium on new hyperscale data centers, the first state to do so, but the decision faces opposition from Upstate United, a coalition of businesses and trade organizations warning it risks jobs.

Health officials advise against swimming at New York City beaches due to high temperatures and poor air quality caused by Canadian wildfires. The heat and smoke have made outdoor activities unappealing.

A 24-year-old man was fatally shot in the head on Randall's Island near Hell Gate Circle and East River Lane around 12:35 p.m. Medics found him unconscious with a gunshot wound to the head.

76 New York City buildings, including the Met, Guggenheim, schools, and banks, have tested positive for Legionella bacteria in their cooling towers. The city's Department of Health is conducting cleaning efforts amid an outbreak on the Upper East Side.

Three teens in Jersey City, N.J., have been arrested for an acid attack that injured six women with sulfuric acid burns. Officials stated the suspects, aged 13 to 15, are accused of throwing sulfuric acid at the victims.

Canadian wildfires in western and northwestern Ontario are expected to push smoke into the tri-state area starting late Wednesday due to shifting upper-level winds, causing visibility restrictions through Friday. The smoke's impact is anticipated to last into Friday.

Free KN95 masks are being distributed in New York City as air quality deteriorates due to elevated ozone levels and wildfire smoke from Canada. Officials warn of hazy skies and low visibility caused by the smoke, per the National Weather Service.

A Code Orange Air Quality Alert has been issued for Middlesex, Monmouth, and Mercer counties in New Jersey by the Department of Environmental Protection. The alert, indicating potentially unhealthy air pollution levels, remains in effect through Wednesday evening.

Cyclosporiasis cases in New York City have tripled compared to the previous year, with the outbreak linked to a microscopic parasite contaminating food and water sources like raspberries and lettuce. Health officials warn that symptoms of the illness can relapse.

A 47-year-old man was injured after being shoved into a moving subway train at the Fordham Road/Grand Concourse station in the Bronx on June 27. The NYPD is investigating and searching for the suspect responsible for the incident.

The New York City Council is set to debate a potential ban on horse-drawn carriages following a tourist's death after being thrown from a carriage. The proposal faces opposition from a union representing carriage operators.

An extreme heat wave with triple-digit heat indices is affecting the tri-state area, prompting public health advisories. Public beaches and pools are free and open later on Wednesday to help residents stay cool.

Tenants at 75 Lenox Avenue in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn, report years of neglected repairs, including rodents, mold, and leaking ceilings. They have threatened a rent strike due to deplorable living conditions.

Three homes in Woodhaven, Queens were destroyed by a fire, displacing several families. The FDNY responded to the blaze, which started around 3:57 p.m. and required a third alarm, according to Deputy Chief Bob Sputh.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani supports ending the horse-drawn carriage industry but criticizes a City Council proposal for not adequately protecting workers. He stated the proposal does not go far enough to address worker concerns.

A bill to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide, the Sunshine Protection Act, has advanced to the Senate after being passed by the House. The legislation would eliminate the biannual clock changes, keeping daylight saving time as the standard time year-round in states like New York.

New Jersey business owners in Verona are criticizing zoning issues, with Danielle Kermizian relocating her business 'The Ground House' to North Caldwell due to challenges in Verona. Kermizian described the zoning process as a 'nightmare' and sought a fresh start elsewhere.

Patrice Lenowitz remembers her son Max, a victim of fentanyl, using orange-winged butterflies as symbols of hope and new beginnings. The article highlights NJ parents commemorating their children lost to fentanyl.

Smoke and haze conditions may prevent New Yorkers from experiencing an intense heat wave, with wildfire smoke expected to reduce temperatures from triple digits to the low range over the next few days.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order halting approvals for new data centers until July 2027 to prevent increased utility bills and water resource depletion for New Yorkers.