News without the noise · New York Edition
Friday, June 19, 2026 · 9 stories
Juneteenth, commemorating the day in 1865 when many Black Americans learned of their freedom, will be celebrated across all five boroughs of New York City. Events are planned at various locations, including the African Burial Ground National Monument, to honor this significant historical milestone.
Billy Porter and Wayne Brady star in a revival of the musical 'La Cage aux Folles' directed by Robert O’Hara.
Fans celebrated the Knicks' championship with a parade, filling the subways and streets as confetti fell from the sky.
Police are investigating a shooting that resulted in the deaths of two men, aged 43 and 53, in the Soundview neighborhood of the Bronx. The incident occurred on Westchester Avenue shortly after 10 p.m. on Thursday, where multiple shell casings were found. Both victims were transported to a local hospital but did not survive, and authorities believe multiple gunmen fled the scene.
The Freedman's Bank was established for formerly enslaved individuals after the Civil War, as detailed by historian Justene Hill Edwards in her work, "Savings and Trust."
A student-led group at Emory Law School has asked the Supreme Court to weigh in on the judiciary's system for policing bad behavior within its own ranks.
At least 18 people were killed in southern Lebanon due to Israeli air strikes, according to the Lebanese health ministry. The Israeli military reported that four of its soldiers were killed by Hezbollah, which has been retaliating against Israeli actions. The situation escalated despite a recent US-Iran agreement aimed at ceasing hostilities in the region, with both sides continuing to conduct strikes against each other.
US Vice-President JD Vance has canceled his planned trip to Switzerland, leading to the postponement of a new round of direct talks between the US and Iran. The White House cited logistical challenges as the reason for the delay, which comes after the US recently lifted its naval blockade of Iran following a new agreement aimed at resolving ongoing conflicts. The talks were intended to focus on implementing the agreement and addressing longer-term issues, including Iran's nuclear program.
Severe thunderstorms impacted parts of Europe and East Asia, with significant weather events recorded in Slovenia, where gusts reached 65 mph and rainfall exceeded 70 mm. The storms began on June 10, leading to widespread flooding and destruction in the region.