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Friday, May 22, 2026 · 74 stories
An explosion at a Staten Island shipyard resulted in the death of one civilian and injuries to 31 firefighters. The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. when reports of workers trapped were received, followed by a major explosion at approximately 4:20 p.m. Witnesses noted a significant emergency response from local fire and police units.
New York City has introduced new policies aimed at strengthening its sanctuary laws for immigrants. These measures are designed to enhance protections for undocumented individuals within the city, reflecting ongoing efforts to support immigrant communities amid federal immigration enforcement actions.
Residents of upscale apartment buildings in Downtown Brooklyn are forming tenant associations to advocate for their rights and ensure they receive value for their high rental costs. This trend reflects a growing movement among luxury renters in New York City to organize collectively.
Three additional teenagers have been arrested and charged in connection with the shooting death of 15-year-old Jaden Pierre at Roy Wilkins Park in St. Albans, Queens. The three suspects, all aged 15, face charges of gang assault, while 18-year-old Zahir David is charged with murder. The incident reportedly stemmed from prior conflicts between David and Pierre during a water and gel gun fight organized by Pierre.
Police are investigating an attempted luring incident involving a 10-year-old boy in Astoria, Queens. The boy was approached by a woman on a bicycle who followed him when he declined to enter her vehicle. He managed to escape unharmed, and the woman is described as having a medium build and complexion, last seen wearing a burgundy T-shirt, black pants, and black sneakers.
LaGuardia Airport's runway, which was closed due to a sinkhole, will remain shut until at least Saturday morning as inspections and repairs are ongoing. Port Authority officials are conducting thorough inspections and have identified areas of concern, aiming to complete all necessary work by 6 a.m. Saturday. Travelers are advised to check with airlines for updates on flight statuses due to the ongoing impact of the closure.
The US firm recently issued a recall of thousands of robotaxis following an incident on 20 April in San Antonio, Texas when an empty Waymo vehicle entered a flooded road and was swept into a creek. In response, Waymo issued a voluntary recall of nearly 3,800 of its robotaxis that use the company's fifth and sixth-generation automated driving systems, and said it was working on "additional software safeguards". Waymo is owned by Google's parent company Alphabet, and says it provides more than 500,000 trips per week across multiple US cities including San Francisco, Austin and Miami.
The India-Africa Forum Summit, scheduled for May 28-31 in Delhi, has been postponed due to concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The World Health Organization recently declared the outbreak a public health emergency, with 600 suspected cases and 139 suspected deaths reported. Although no cases have been confirmed in India, health advisories have been issued for travelers from affected regions.
US secretary of state says president would like a negotiated agreement with Havana but likelihood ‘is not high’ The US president, Donald Trump , and the secretary of state, Marco Rubio, on Thursday again raised the spectre of military intervention in Cuba, a renewed threat that takes on greater weight a day after the administration announced criminal charges against Raúl Castro, the island’s former leader. So I would be happy to do it.” Rubio told reporters separately that Cuba had been a national security threat for years because of its ties to US adversaries and that Trump was intent on.
Workers harvest turf for the 2026 FIFA World Cup games in Philadelphia at Tuckahoe Turf Farms in Hammonton. The grass grown in Hammonton, New Jersey, will soon become some of the most viewed grass on the planet.
Turf harvested from Tuckahoe Turf Farms in Hammonton, New Jersey, will be used for the 2026 FIFA World Cup games in Philadelphia. This grass is expected to be prominently featured during the tournament, gaining significant visibility worldwide.