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Saturday, June 20, 2026 · 34 stories
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) in New York City are launching their largest slate of endorsements to promote policies aimed at taxing the wealthy to fund social services. This initiative is part of their broader strategy to increase their influence in Albany.
A fire has severely damaged the South Bushwick Reformed Church, which has stood for 173 years and was a significant landmark in the community. Church leaders have expressed their intention to rebuild the structure following the incident.
The Democratic Socialists of America, following the election of Zohran Mamdani as mayor of New York City, are now focusing on challenging incumbents in the House and the State Legislature.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani participated in early voting at the Metropolitan Museum of Art as New York City's primary election approaches. He has been actively campaigning for candidates he supports, including Claire Valdez, Brad Lander, and Darializa Avila Chevalier, emphasizing the importance of progressive leadership for his agenda. Early voting will continue until Sunday, with Election Day set for June 23.
A 32-year-old cyclist was killed in a hit-and-run incident in the Hamilton Heights area of Manhattan on Friday night. The cyclist was struck by a black Dodge Durango that was traveling southbound on Amsterdam Avenue and the driver fled the scene. Emergency services transported the victim to Harlem Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, and police are currently searching for the driver as the investigation continues.
Asked about clashes between Israel and Hezbollah and Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon, Vance said: "Things are actually getting better there, and things are slowing down a little bit." "It's going to be something we're just going to have to continuously manage to ensure that Israel and Lebanon are both safe and secure. On Saturday the Israeli military said it had struck "dozens" of targets from Hezbollah, after it said the Iran-backed group fired more than 50 projectiles at Israeli forces in the region. Israel's military also said an Israeli soldier was killed in battle in southern.
Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon have reportedly resulted in the deaths of around two dozen people, occurring shortly after a ceasefire was announced between Israel and Hezbollah. The Israeli military stated that the strikes targeted Hezbollah positions in response to over 50 projectiles fired at Israeli forces. Despite the ceasefire, tensions remain high, with both sides accusing each other of violations and Hezbollah asserting its right to respond to Israeli attacks.
Iran's military has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon, which they claim violate an agreement with the US aimed at ending hostilities. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that approaching the strait could jeopardize security. Meanwhile, US Central Command reported that commercial ship traffic through the strait remained unaffected, with 55 merchant ships transiting on the same day as Iran's announcement.
Mona Khalil, a Lebanese environmental activist known for her dedication to protecting endangered sea turtles along Lebanon's southern coast, died after being injured in an Israeli airstrike that hit her home. Khalil, 76, had spent over 25 years advocating for marine conservation and had established the Orange House Project, which focused on eco-tourism and environmental education. Her death occurred amid escalating violence in the region, raising concerns about the impact on local communities and conservation efforts.
The Knicks' recent championship victory has brought joy to their fans, contrasting with the disappointment felt by Nets supporters during this period.