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Friday, May 29, 2026 · 69 stories
National Grid has proposed to maintain the current gas delivery rates for customers until March 31, 2028. If the proposal is approved, the freeze on gas prices would extend from April 1, 2027, to the end of March 2028.
Abel Sencion, a 34-year-old firefighter with the FDNY, allegedly punched an NYPD officer who was guarding a hospital prisoner late Wednesday. The incident occurred without any apparent provocation, and an FDNY spokesperson confirmed that Sencion would face suspension following his medical leave.
The Justice Department is investigating two lawsuits filed by E. Jean Carroll against Donald Trump, focusing on donations from a nonprofit to cover her legal costs. The inquiry's potential charges remain unclear, and Trump's lawyers have accused Carroll of concealing this financial support, which her attorney disputes as irrelevant to the case. A judge previously ruled that evidence regarding the funding could not be introduced during the trial where Trump was found liable for sexual assault and defamation against Carroll.
An Amtrak maintenance vehicle caught fire in a Hudson River tunnel early Friday, disrupting service at Penn Station for NJ Transit and Long Island Rail Road commuters. While LIRR service resumed by 6 a.m. and NJ Transit and Amtrak service began again around 1 p.m., full service is not expected to be restored until Monday morning due to significant damage from the fire. Five workers were injured, with two sustaining serious injuries, and authorities are addressing the ongoing repairs and infrastructure challenges.
The lottery for $50 FIFA World Cup tickets in New York City will conclude on Saturday. This six-day event provides residents with an opportunity to secure affordable seats for the upcoming matches.
Louisiana's Republican lawmakers raced to eliminate one of two majority-Black congressional seats in the state after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the current map unconstitutional in a sweeping ruling.
The World Health Organization has reported that the death rate from the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo ranges from 30% to 50%. As of now, there have been 10 confirmed and 223 suspected deaths due to the virus. The WHO's director-general is currently in the country to assist with containment efforts and noted that one patient has successfully recovered and been discharged after testing negative for the virus.
The 33-year-old model and actor had been married for just five months when she was found dead in her matrimonial home in Madhya Pradesh state's Bhopal city on 12 May. Twisha Sharma's parents and siblings have alleged that she was tortured by her lawyer husband, Samarth Singh, and his mother - retired judge Giribala Singh - over dowry demands and that she was murdered, allegations they have denied. They also claim that when she became pregnant, Singh and his mother accused her of infidelity and forced her to terminate the pregnancy.
Opposition says constitutional amendment would give bill ruling party carte blanche to overturn will of voters Amid fierce criticism from opposition groups, Mexico ’s senate has passed a constitutional amendment to include “foreign interference” as grounds to annul election results in the country. “We must all agree that in Mexico, we Mexicans decide who governs us.” The bill comes as Mexico faces midterm elections next year, which could see the governing Morena party lose its stranglehold on power: it currently controls the presidency and both the upper and lower chambers of congress.
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has undergone surgery on his broken right pinky finger, and fully plans to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, sources tell ESPN.
A community in Maple Shade, New Jersey, held a prayer vigil for 12-year-old Xavier Taylor, who is in critical condition after being injured by a baseball during warmups. The incident occurred on Tuesday, and Xavier was airlifted to Cooper University Hospital. Attendees at the vigil expressed their support and hope for his recovery, while the Taylor family has received significant community assistance, including over $60,000 raised to help them during this time.
Tim Green, a former NFL player, has been living with ALS for nearly a decade, adapting to the challenges posed by the disease while continuing to inspire others. Ahead of the Muscular Dystrophy Association's Wings Over Wall Street Gala, he shared insights on finding meaning in life despite the progression of ALS. The gala, scheduled for June 4th in Lower Manhattan, aims to raise funds and awareness for ALS research, with Green receiving the Spirit Award for his advocacy efforts.