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Sunday, April 12, 2026 · 46 stories
A shooting at a Chick-fil-A in Union Township, New Jersey resulted in one fatality and six injuries. The incident prompted a response from local officials, with Representative Mikie Sherrill issuing a statement expressing condolences and hopes for recovery.
The city administration announced plans to establish a municipal grocery store at La Marqueta in East Harlem, implementing a previously made campaign commitment. This initiative represents a local governance decision with potential neighborhood-level impact on food access and economic development.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has introduced a plan to improve bus speeds in New York City, addressing part of his campaign promise for faster transit. The announcement coincides with his 100-day mark in office, focusing on implementing measures to enhance bus reliability and efficiency for residents.
A 41-year-old man was fatally stabbed in the chest and a 32-year-old woman suffered a slash wound to her arm inside a Richmond Hill, Queens apartment around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday. The man was pronounced dead at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, while the woman is expected to recover. NYPD investigators are looking for a male person of interest who fled the scene and are examining the relationship between the victims and the motive.
A shooting occurred at a Chick-fil-A restaurant on Route 22 in Union Township, New Jersey, resulting in one fatality and six injuries. The Union County Prosecutor's Office is investigating the incident, which took place on Saturday night.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered a 100 Days Address in Queens, highlighting progress on campaign promises including a universal childcare program for 2-year-olds set to launch in September, which city officials estimate will save working parents about $20,000 per child. He also marked his 100th day in office by cleaning up illegal dumping in the Bronx and conducting a lead inspection with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development.
Ukrainian and Russian forces have each accused the other of thousands of violations during a short Orthodox Easter ceasefire, with Ukraine reporting 2,299 Russian violations and Russia reporting 1,971 Ukrainian violations. The truce, which Russia unilaterally announced, is set to end on Monday as Russia rejected an extension proposed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Both sides also conducted a prisoner exchange of 175 individuals each on Saturday.
The Nigerian Air Force conducted air strikes on Saturday targeting terrorist locations in Borno State's Jilli axis, but has not confirmed striking a market or casualties. Conflicting reports from local sources and humanitarian agencies indicate civilian casualties, with estimates ranging from 10 to over 200 deaths, and injuries requiring hospital treatment in Yobe and Borno states. The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency has deployed assessment teams, while Amnesty International condemned the strike, citing a pattern of military operations mistakenly hitting civilians in the region.
High-level talks between the U.S. and Iran in Islamabad concluded without an agreement after 21 hours of negotiations. U.S. Vice-President JD Vance stated the core U.S. goal was securing an affirmative commitment from Iran not to pursue nuclear weapons, while Iran criticized the U.S. for "excessive demands." Both sides have indicated a willingness to continue dialogue, with Pakistan's foreign minister urging adherence to a fragile ceasefire.
Two firefighters sustained injuries while responding to a fire at an unoccupied building in Chelsea. The FDNY reported the incident, which required emergency response operations in the neighborhood.
A three-alarm fire occurred in an empty building in Chelsea, requiring firefighters to operate from tower ladders due to unsafe interior conditions. The cause remained under investigation as of Sunday evening.