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The Summer Fancy Food Show, the largest specialty food and beverage event in North America, returned to Manhattan from June 28-30, attracting over 32,000 industry professionals and 2,500 exhibitors from 57 countries. Hosted by the Specialty Food Association, the trade-only event featured product debuts, live cooking demonstrations, and global culinary showcases at the Javits Center.

A sprawling homeless encampment along Manhattan’s West Side has drawn backlash from residents and visitors, who criticize the city for insufficient action. Mayor Eric Mamdani’s revised encampment removal policy, which allows seven days for outreach before dismantling, is seen as ineffective, with reports of illegal activities and blocked sidewalks near the Intrepid Museum and Javits Center.

A massive homeless encampment along Manhattan’s West Side has drawn complaints about trash, illegal activity, and blocked sidewalks, with critics accusing the city of inaction. Mayor Eric Mamdani’s revised seven-day removal policy and focus on 'Housing First' have been criticized as ineffective, as police are restricted from enforcing cleanup.

Javits Center convention-goers expressed discomfort with a 'blighted NYC shantytown' and attributed it to 'lefty leaders.' One attendee contrasted Democratic and Republican states, noting a 'day and night difference' in conditions.

ETHConf, organized by ETHGlobal, will take place in New York City from June 8-10, 2026, bringing together over 5,000 attendees, 150+ speakers, and 100+ companies to discuss Ethereum's future and institutional finance.