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Tuesday, September 8, 2026 · 71 stories
A U.S. appeals court has overturned a significant approval from a New Jersey regulator for a natural gas pipeline project that would run through New Jersey and New York. This decision impacts the project's progress and raises questions about its future viability.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated that New Yorkers became ill due to misinformation from trusted leaders regarding air quality following the 9/11 attacks. He released 170,000 pages of records that the Mamdani administration claims show the public was misled about health risks during that time.
Several programs are available to assist New Yorkers in affording food, particularly in light of recent federal changes to food stamp benefits. These initiatives aim to provide support to residents in need, although awareness of their existence remains low.
A family in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, is mourning the loss of 18-year-old Caleb Matthews, who died after an e-bike battery he was charging exploded. The family is advocating for regulations on charging e-bikes in apartment buildings, emphasizing the need for safety measures to prevent similar incidents. Firefighters responded to the scene on August 28, where a lithium-ion battery was identified as the cause of the fire.
New York City has released approximately 170,000 pages of documents concerning air quality and health risks following the 9/11 attacks. Some notes within these documents indicate that city officials may have been aware of potential environmental dangers and legal liabilities shortly after the attacks. The city's Department of Investigation is currently looking into what officials knew and the reasons behind any withheld information.
On September 11, 2001, U.S. Secret Service agents responded to the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, executing emergency protocols to protect national leadership. Director Brian Stafford coordinated the response from the Crisis Center in Washington, D.C., while agents in New York, including Tom Armas and John Buckley, worked to evacuate civilians and secure the area. The actions taken that day highlighted the agents' commitment to ensuring the safety of protectees amidst unprecedented chaos.
Newly released documents reveal that toxic air quality was present in Manhattan shortly after the 9/11 attacks, contradicting earlier assurances from officials about safety. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated that asbestos was found in numerous locations near Ground Zero, and he criticized past administrations for misleading the public regarding health risks. The release of these documents, which includes air quality reports, follows a lawsuit by the advocacy group 9/11 Health Watch and coincides with the 25th anniversary of the attacks.
People take shelter inside a metro station during a Russian drone strike on 8 September At least two people have been killed after Russia resumed airstrikes on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv early on Tuesday, officials said. Zelensky says he expects war to continue into winter after talks with US envoys Peace talks rich in symbolism but fundamental differences between Russia and Ukraine remain Kyiv air raid alerts at record high as Russia launches. Air raid alerts warned civilians to seek shelter as Russian forces launched drone strikes on Kyiv early on Tuesday, authorities said.
Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that Canada's shift away from the US as its primary trading partner will incur costs, as the country implements retaliatory tariffs on nearly C$28 billion worth of American goods. These tariffs, which range from 15% to 50%, affect a variety of products including steel, furniture, and household items. While both US and Canadian officials express a desire to negotiate, no new talks have been scheduled since discussions broke down in late August.
Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees walks back toward the dugout after striking out swinging against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning during Game 2 of a World Series. Because time heals most injuries, here are your early links: Broadway Week begins, there's potential sewage in Clove Lakes Park, get to know the used book guy by Columbia University and more.
The Mid-American Conference has formally appealed the result of the Michigan-Western Michigan football game, requesting that the NCAA and College Football Playoff recognize Western Michigan as the winner. The game ended with Michigan winning 13-12 after a controversial Hail Mary pass, which was enabled by a decision to add one second back on the clock. MAC Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher stated that the replay protocol was not properly followed, which led to the erroneous additional play that allowed Michigan to score the winning touchdown.