News without the noise · New York Edition
Thursday, May 14, 2026 · 69 stories
A fire in the "C interlocking" area of Penn Station disrupted Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and NJ Transit services, causing significant delays and chaos for commuters. Amtrak officials confirmed the incident, which affected train operations leading into the East River tunnels.
A 68-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter following a fatal altercation on the subway in the Bronx. The incident occurred at the Van Cortlandt Park–242nd Street station, leading to the death of another individual involved in the fight.
New York lawmakers are proposing a tax on cash home sales in the city, coinciding with Governor Kathy Hochul's announcement of a plan targeting pied-à-terre properties. This initiative aims to address housing affordability and the impact of non-resident ownership on the local real estate market.
Police in the Bronx have released surveillance footage of three men wanted in connection with the shooting of a 5-year-old girl who was injured while holding her mother's hand. The incident occurred on Southern Blvd. in Longwood, where the girl was grazed in the ear by gunfire that was aimed at another group. She was taken to Harlem Hospital and is in stable condition; no arrests have been made yet.
LIRR service at Penn Station remains suspended due to an electrical fire in the East River Tunnel, which has caused significant disruptions for commuters. The fire, which occurred on Thursday morning, led to the cessation of all inbound trains and may affect the Friday morning commute with potential delays and cancellations. Amtrak temporarily halted service into Penn Station but resumed operations later in the day, although delays are expected due to congestion.
A track fire at New York Penn Station has led to the cancellation and diversion of several Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) trains, with some services redirected to Grand Central Station. The fire was extinguished by 1:30 p.m., according to Amtrak.
William Majcher, a retired Canadian police officer, has been acquitted of national security charges related to allegations of acting as an agent for China. Prosecutors were unable to prove that he illegally assisted Chinese police in coercing a Vancouver-area real estate investor to return to China. The charges stemmed from claims that he breached Canada’s Security of Information Act.
A series of Russian drone and missile strikes on Kyiv resulted in at least eight fatalities, including a 12-year-old girl, and left many others injured. Rescue operations are ongoing at a partially destroyed apartment building, where at least 20 individuals are feared missing. The attacks, which
Maya Wang, the deputy Asia director for Human Rights Watch, said: “President Trump has been pretty hostile to the concept [of human rights] … it would be hard to imagine in a Trump-Xi meeting that human rights would figure meaningfully if at all in their discussions.” Xi and Trump are meeting in Beijing for a momentous summit that will pack negotiations on. Chinese president’s comments published after two-hour meeting with US president during Beijing summit China’s president, Xi Jinping, has warned of “clashes and even conflicts” with the US over Taiwan after meeting Donald Trump in Beijing.
The Rebels Aquatic Team in New Jersey has been informed by the Wayne Community Center that they can no longer use the facility, leaving over 100 youth swimmers without a pool during their season. The team believed they had a five-year commitment based on their contract, but were told they must vacate by June 24, despite their season ending on August 5. Parents have expressed frustration over the situation, and local officials have not commented on the matter.