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Wednesday, June 24, 2026 · 75 stories
Authorities conducted searches at the homes of current and former NYPD leaders as part of a bribery investigation. This action coincided with the indictment of Frank Carone, a former chief of staff to Mayor Eric Adams, in a separate corruption case.
Frank Carone, former chief of staff to ex-Mayor Eric Adams, has been indicted on federal corruption charges related to a migrant housing bribery scheme. This indictment adds to the list of former aides to Adams facing legal issues.
Two 16-year-old boys in the Bronx were stabbed while attempting to intervene in an attack on a woman. Both teens are reported to be in stable condition following the incident, which has drawn attention to public safety concerns in the area.
Frank Carone, the chief of staff to former New York City Mayor Eric Adams, has been indicted for allegedly accepting over $100,000 in bribes to facilitate a city contract for emergency housing for migrants at a Queens hotel. The indictment includes charges of bribery, wire fraud, and money laundering against Carone, his brother Anthony Carone, hotel owner Yan Po Zhu, and hotel employee Crystal Chen.
Frank Carone, former chief of staff to ex-New York City Mayor Eric Adams, was arrested along with three others in a federal bribery case. Carone is accused of accepting $120,000 in bribes to secure a $7 million emergency migrant shelter contract for a hotel in Queens during a period of increased migrant arrivals in the city. All four defendants have pleaded not guilty and were released on bond with travel and communication restrictions.
An 18-year-old driver, Jayden Mendoza, has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly using a stolen SUV to strike multiple NYPD officers during a confrontation in the Bronx. The incident occurred when police attempted to stop the vehicle, which had been flagged as stolen, leading to a confrontation where Mendoza reportedly drove the SUV back and forth, injuring several officers. Mendoza was shot in the arm by police during the incident and is currently in custody, while a second suspect has also been arrested.
In New York's Democratic primary, progressive candidates backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani achieved a clean sweep, with Brad Lander defeating incumbent Dan Goldman in the 10th congressional district. Lander, who received support from Senator Bernie Sanders, won with 65.7% of the vote, while other Mamdani-endorsed candidates also secured victories in their respective districts. The results reflect ongoing divisions within the Democratic Party, particularly regarding the Israel-Gaza conflict.
How health workers in DR Congo are treating Ebola and staying safe Fall in official Ebola numbers appears to be good news but it's not that simple Kenya has zero Ebola cases - locals fear a US facility will change that France on Wednesday announced its first confirmed case of Ebola identified on its territory, a doctor who had returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Last week WHO said 17 of the 75 health workers who had caught Ebola in DR Congo had died.
Caracas, Venezuela, experienced two significant earthquakes, the first measuring 7.1 in magnitude, leading to extensive damage including the collapse of several buildings and impacts at the international airport. The epicenter was located west of Moron, approximately 168 kilometers from the capital, with reports of destruction particularly in the Altamira area, known for its embassies and upscale residences.
Democratic leaders in New York faced challenges as their conventional campaign strategies proved ineffective against the grassroots efforts and messaging of the left. This shift highlights a significant change in the political landscape.
Investigators says one of two teenagers who allegedly opened fire on students at high school was regular player Philippine authorities have temporarily blocked the online gaming app GoreBox days after a rare school shooting in the south-east Asian country killed three students and injured 20 others. Investigators said that one of the two teenagers accused of opening fire on students at San Jose National high school in Tacloban city had regularly played the game, which allows.