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Thursday, June 18, 2026 · 67 stories
A teenager died in a horse carriage accident in Central Park, marking the first fatality from such an incident in over a century, according to the Central Park Conservancy. In response, lawmakers are advocating for a ban on the horse carriage industry in New York City.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani honored the Knicks at City Hall following their championship parade along Broadway, emphasizing the joy and unity felt throughout the city. He remarked on the memorable experience of a city coming together in celebration.
Luigi Mangione has withdrawn his mental health defense in the murder case concerning the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The decision was made after just one day of proceedings in Manhattan Supreme Court.
An 18-year-old tourist was killed in Central Park when a carriage horse got loose and threw him from the carriage. The driver was reportedly not in the carriage at the time, having stepped away to take a photo of passengers. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon, and the horse had been in the park for only six weeks.
Following the death of an 18-year-old tourist who was thrown from a runaway horse-drawn carriage in Central Park, the union representing carriage drivers has suspended all operations. The incident has reignited discussions about banning horse-drawn carriages in the park, with city leaders, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani, expressing support for ending the industry while ensuring a transition that protects workers. The city council plans to hold a hearing on proposed legislation aimed at improving safety measures for horse-drawn carriage operations.
A large fight in Times Square resulted in one person being slashed and shots being fired, prompting chaos as bystanders sought safety. A 17-year-old was taken into custody by police and is alleged to have fired the shots. The injured individual was transported to Bellevue Hospital and is reported to be in stable condition.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is allocating $107 million in emergency funding to address the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. As of now, there are nearly 1,000 confirmed cases across 31 health zones in DRC, with 31 cases reported in Kampala, Uganda.
In a retrial in Belgrade, the parents of a boy who fatally shot nine people at a Serbian elementary school in May 2023 have received prison sentences. The boy, who was 13 at the time of the shooting, was placed in a psychiatric institution due to his age, while his father was sentenced to 14 years and six months for serious offenses related to public safety, and his mother received a sentence of two years and 11 months for neglect. Both parents plan to appeal the verdicts.
A gunman attack at Diori Hamani international airport in Niamey, Niger, resulted in 35 fatalities, including 22 attackers, 11 soldiers, and 2 civilians. The assault occurred shortly after morning prayers, and the Al-Qaeda affiliate Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin claimed responsibility. Security forces have since launched a manhunt for any remaining attackers and arrested 20 suspects, seizing a large cache of weapons in the process.
Subway service in Lower Manhattan resumed following a lockdown during the New York Knicks Championship parade. The event celebrated the team's victory in the 2026 NBA Finals, drawing large crowds and necessitating the temporary suspension of transit services in the area.
The New York Knicks held a parade through the Canyon of Heroes to celebrate their first NBA championship in 53 years, drawing large crowds of fans. The event culminated at City Hall, where players received keys to the city amidst cheers from supporters.
Approximately 2 million fans gathered in Lower Manhattan to celebrate the New York Knicks' victory in the 2026 NBA Finals during a ticker tape parade. The NYPD reported that the majority of attendees were peaceful, with only a few scattered arrests.