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1063 storiesnewest firstlatest September 13, 2026page 30 of 54
A three‑alarm fire at a Staten Island auto body junkyard on September 11 prompted a coordinated response from FDNY, city officials and hazardous‑materials experts, with the cause still under investigation.
Two men were shot and killed at Howard Playground in the Howard Houses NYCHA development in Brownsville, Brooklyn on September 12, 2026. The incident resulted in two fatalities and is under police investigation.
A southbound 4 train struck and killed a man and a woman on the tracks at Spring Street station in Manhattan at about 3:14 a.m. Police and transit officials have launched an investigation into the incident.
Waymo’s robotaxi controversy in New York City heightened after a flawed safety report was retracted in July 2026, sparking renewed debate over autonomous ride‑hailing regulation.
A three‑month‑old white kitten was stolen from a Park Slope bodega on September 11, prompting residents to protest and call for the animal's return while police investigate the unidentified couple captured on surveillance.
A cooling tower at Yankee Stadium tested positive for Legionella, joining nine other South Bronx towers ordered for cleaning. The city is expanding testing and remediation efforts after previous outbreaks.
New York City has published previously unreleased air‑quality data from Lower Manhattan after the 9/11 attacks, fulfilling a 25‑year request from survivors and advocacy groups. The release aims to clarify environmental conditions that persisted during the post‑attack recovery.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani led a walk‑and‑run across the Brooklyn Bridge on September 13, 2026, honoring military personnel who protected New York City after 9/11. Thousands joined the event, which followed a Friday ceremony for World Trade Center victims, extending the city’s remembrance activities.
New York City public schools began their first full year under Mayor Zohran Mamdani on September 10, 2026, as his administration launched a free childcare program for about 2,000 two‑year‑olds, marking the first phase of a universal childcare plan.
The U.S. federal government has launched a study to assess long‑term health effects of the 9/11 attacks on children, teens, young adults and those unborn at the time, addressing a gap left by earlier research that focused on first responders.
Two new judges, Steven Park and George Gardner III, were appointed on September 10, 2026, to the Bronx and Manhattan Housing Courts as part of efforts to strengthen New York City’s high‑volume Civil Court housing docket.
New York City marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with moments of silence and heightened security in Lower Manhattan, honoring the nearly 3,000 victims and reflecting on the attacks' lasting impact.
A fatal crash at Canal Street and Bowery in Chinatown killed one and injured two, leading Safe Streets advocates and community members to demand a redesign of the intersection and a lower speed limit on the nearby Manhattan Bridge. City officials are reviewing safety improvements in response to the incident.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the release of 25‑year‑old air‑quality data from Lower Manhattan, addressing long‑standing concerns of 9/11 survivors and advocates about post‑attack environmental conditions.
Two men were killed in a shooting at Howard Playground in Brooklyn on September 12, 2026, prompting an NYPD investigation. The park, previously linked to gun‑related incidents, is under renewed scrutiny as authorities seek more information.
The MTA announced a purchase of 650 natural‑gas buses on September 10, 2026, reversing its earlier electric‑bus plan to stay on track for a zero‑emission fleet by 2040. The shift follows performance shortfalls with electric buses and aims to fill service gaps while the agency continues to pursue long‑term electrification.
A man was stabbed in the neck in the basement of the First United Methodist Church in Amityville on September 11, 2026. Police are investigating the unidentified attacker and have not released further details.
A Legionnaires’ disease cluster in the South Bronx caused one death after several buildings failed required cooling‑tower testing, echoing earlier Manhattan outbreaks.
The City Reporter’s inaugural New York Story Fest will debut on November 20, 2026, gathering award‑winning journalists, comedians, filmmakers and dancers to celebrate storytelling against the city’s industrial, migratory and hopeful backdrop.
The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee has launched a 2026 poster contest for high school students, offering billboard display of winning artwork to boost traffic‑safety awareness across New York State.
