News without the noise · New York Edition
Saturday, March 21, 2026 · 27 stories
A 49-year-old Bronx man has been arrested and charged with manslaughter and driving under the influence in connection with a fatal hit-and-run incident in Harlem. The NYPD made the arrest following the incident.
Senator Bernie Sanders will headline a rally in the Bronx to advocate for increased taxes on high-income earners, targeting Governor Kathy Hochul's administration. The event focuses on state-level fiscal policy that could affect New York City revenue and public service funding.
A new documentary titled 'Scenes from the Divide' examines the divisions within New York City's Jewish community following a recent election. The film, directed by Alison Klayman, features perspectives from local figures including reporter Alex Kane and subject Nicole Krishtul.
Long TSA lines are impacting airports across the Tri-State area, including Newark Liberty International Airport, where a 30-minute wait was reported at Terminal C. The delays, which generally remain under an hour locally but exceed two hours elsewhere, are linked to a partial government shutdown causing TSA staffing shortages due to unpaid agents calling out sick. Travel experts advise passengers to budget extra time and check airport websites for real-time delay trackers.
A real estate industry veteran with over 15 years of experience discussed New York City's housing market and real estate landscape in an interview. The conversation covered current conditions in what is described as the real estate capital of the world, where the skyline continues to evolve with ongoing construction.
A Senate bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security failed to advance, raising concerns about longer security lines at major U.S. airports. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of New York plans to propose an alternative measure to fund only the Transportation Security Administration, though it is also expected to fail. TSA employees, considered essential, continue working without pay during the funding lapse, leading to increased call-out rates and extended passenger screening times.
A partial government shutdown has left the Department of Homeland Security unfunded since mid-February, causing thousands of Transportation Security Administration employees at airports to work without pay. More than 300 TSA employees have reportedly quit, unscheduled absences have more than doubled, and long lines have formed at airports. The funding impasse involves a dispute over reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which operates under DHS but has separate funding and is not specifically trained for airport security.
A Russian drone strike in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, killed two people and injured two children, aged 11 and 15, according to local authorities. The attack occurred as Ukrainian and American negotiators prepared for talks in the US, which are set to address the US decision to ease sanctions on Russian oil and efforts to mediate the ongoing conflict.
Jacqueline, a 29-year-old teacher from Mexico City, said she would also be at Gwanghwamun Square on Saturday to catch a glimpse of her favourite stars, before she sees them next month on the world tour. Only about 22,000 people who managed to get free tickets were allowed to enter the concert venue - a smaller area in Gwanghwamun Square that has been cordoned off. Why can't we share the Gwanghwamun public space for their performance just one Saturday?" The BTS Army, as the band's millions of fans call themselves, have fought hard to get the tickets for the concert on Saturday.