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Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · 71 stories
New York City officials are experimenting with a green roof design on a bus shelter in Brownsville, aiming to implement rain gardens atop bus stops throughout the five boroughs.
A recent investigation by the Department of Investigation has revealed significant problems with the medical review process for NYPD officers seeking disability retirements. The findings raise concerns about the ease with which officers may be able to claim career-ending disabilities to retire early.
During a city council oversight hearing, NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Legal Matters Michael Gerber acknowledged the need for improvements in the department's civil ticket process. This comes in response to findings from oversight groups indicating that the high dismissal rate of civil tickets is partly due to officers continuing to handwrite all tickets.
A Metro-North train from New Canaan experienced delays as it approached Grand Central Terminal due to a passenger in emotional distress. The 33-year-old woman activated the emergency cord and reportedly made alarming statements to fellow passengers. MTA police responded, ensuring the safety of approximately 60 commuters who exited the train, and the woman was taken to Bellevue Hospital for evaluation and charged with making a terroristic threat.
Two people were stabbed after a fight broke out at a community college in Westchester County, according to officials, and the suspects were taken into custody. Multiple 911 calls were made just after 12:30 p.m.
A Queens couple sought assistance from 7 On Your Side after their door was damaged by first responders who mistakenly broke it down while responding to a 911 call. Despite initially being denied reimbursement for the $1,100 repair cost, they were later approved after 7 On Your Side intervened and provided the incident report, which revealed the responders were meant to assist a neighbor instead. The couple expressed gratitude for the help in resolving the issue.
A South Korean court has imposed a fine on the operator of a Michelin-starred restaurant in Seoul for serving a dessert that included ants, which are not permitted for consumption under local food safety regulations. The court considered the defendants' admission of guilt and the chief executive's lack of prior offenses in its ruling.
However, at one point it collapsed entirely, tragically crashing down on people as they slept." Locals said about 10 families had been living in the building despite warnings that it was unsafe A woman living in a tent nearby, Umm Mohammed Bakrun, said she had been talking to her son when the building collapsed suddenly in the early hours of Wednesday. About 1.2 million people in Gaza are currently living in tents or makeshift shelters An estimated 80% of all structures in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged during the war between Israel and Hamas, according to the UN.
The Federal Reserve has raised US interest rates for the first time in over three years, increasing them to a range of 3.75%-4% in a unanimous decision. This move aims to address persistent inflation, which has remained above the Fed's target of 2% for more than five years. The increase may lead to higher borrowing costs for loans and mortgages, impacting American consumers and businesses.
New York Knicks fans placed significant bets on their team, leading to substantial losses for sports betting companies. The betting activity reflects the strong support for the Knicks among their fanbase, particularly following their recent championship victory.