News without the noise · New York Edition
Monday, June 15, 2026 · 51 stories
A redesign of Adams Street in downtown Brooklyn has introduced a dedicated bike lane while also addressing the issue of illegally parked cars. This area, known for its congestion due to double-parked vehicles, is expected to see improved traffic flow and safety for cyclists as a result of these changes.
Under new regulations enacted by Governor Hochul, protesters in New York are experiencing stricter treatment during demonstrations, particularly at the Capitol. Activists have reported facing increased challenges in their efforts to organize and express dissent during the recent legislative session.
New York officials have decided not to reschedule state Regents exams despite the timing conflict with the Knicks championship parade, which is set to begin at 10 a.m. on Thursday, coinciding with the start of the tests.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified a recall of Alfredo sauce as a Class I event due to potential Salmonella contamination from a dry milk powder ingredient. The recall affects 913 cases of the sauce, which was distributed across 41 states, including New York. The FDA has not reported any illnesses linked to the product, but symptoms of Salmonella infection can develop within 12 to 72 hours after exposure.
Luigi Mangione's legal team is scheduled for a pretrial hearing in New York City this week as he faces accusations of stalking and killing an insurance CEO.
President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday by announcing an initial agreement aimed at ending the war in Iran and hosting a cage-fighting event on the South Lawn of the White House.
At least 11 people have been killed in a wave of Russian strikes on Ukraine that set a major religious landmark in Kyiv on fire, President Volodymyr Zelensky says. Drone and missile strikes set fire to buildings and cars and left more than 140,000 people in Kyiv without electricity, its Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. Zelensky said a total of 53 people had been injured across Ukraine.
Oil prices have decreased by 4.7% to $83.24 a barrel following an announced framework deal between the US and Iran to end the ongoing conflict, which includes plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The deal, confirmed by Iran's deputy foreign minister, is set to be officially signed in Switzerland on June 19. However, experts warn that the return to normal oil flow through the strait may take weeks due to the need for mine clearance and a backlog of tankers.
Maarohanye is said to have confronted the driver in Edenvale, a town roughly 25 km (16m) from Johannesburg, accusing him of forming a relationship with his girlfriend. South African TV presenter and rapper Molemo Maarohanye, also known as Jub Jub, has been arrested for allegedly kidnapping a taxi driver and shooting a gun in his direction. Maarohanye allegedly forced the unnamed man into his vehicle on Sunday and fired his gun towards him.
During a celebration of the New York Knicks' NBA championship in Los Angeles, police officers shot and killed a family dog named Jameson after responding to a call about a screaming woman. The police stated that the dog rushed at them when they arrived at the scene. The incident, which occurred shortly after 8 p.m., is currently under review as the circumstances leading to the shooting are investigated.
The last ticker-tape parade New York City held along the Canyon of Heroes was for the New York Liberty's WNBA championship in 2024. The Knicks toppled the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the NBA Finals this year, clinching the championship and securing a day full of confetti, floats, and full-on celebration for New Yorkers and Knicks fans across the U.S. near Battery Park and moves north along Broadway through the Canyon of Heroes to City Hall, where Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he will present the Knicks with Keys to the City.
The starting five of the New York Knicks, including Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby, discussed their team rule that has contributed to their on-court chemistry during their championship run. Anunoby emphasized the importance of focusing on the next game immediately after their victory in Game 5, highlighting the need to maintain a competitive mindset.