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Assembly member Catalina Cruz disclosed that she was raped during an interview discussing funding cuts to Rape Crisis Centers. She warned that the Hochul administration shifting federal grant money away from certified centers will leave survivors of sexual assault without 24/7 support. Advocates are urging Governor Hochul to restore millions in funding to maintain these critical services.

Amtrak reopened an East River tunnel that was heavily damaged during Superstorm Sandy after 15 months of reconstruction using $1.3 billion in federal funds. Although celebrating the phase one completion, MTA chairman Janno Lieber raised concerns about the timeline and suggested Amtrak could have improved its process. Despite the criticism, Amtrak emphasized that their complete rebuild was a necessary investment.

Weatherman Al Roker tried a Japanese walking workout, which is an interval training method alternating between harder and steady walks to help increase distance. This routine involves warm-ups followed by repeating 3-minute fast intervals and 3-minute easy intervals for a total of 35 minutes. Experts note that this type of challenging walk improves VO2 max, builds bone density, and benefits cardiovascular health.

The ACLU has filed 54 claims against the federal government alleging misconduct by ICE agents, including a New Jersey nurse's account of being assaulted outside a detention facility. The claims span 17 states and involve allegations of racial profiling, unlawful detention, and violence. The Department of Homeland Security is reviewing the claims, with potential legal action if liability is disputed.

Residents in a New Jersey community are demanding expanded toxic chemical testing near an old landfill site after reporting over 400 cancer cases, including dozens on one street. The state's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) acknowledges contamination but claims no evidence of chemical exposure to residents, prompting local calls for independent testing.

New York City faces another day of extreme heat and humidity, with heat index values near or above 100, followed by potential strong to severe storms with damaging winds and isolated flash flooding. A heat advisory is in effect through Friday afternoon, covering most of the tri-state area except parts of Long Island and mountain regions. Cooler air is expected by Monday, with drier conditions improving the weekend forecast.

A 39-year-old man wearing a San Antonio Spurs jersey was attacked by a group in Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan, shortly after the Spurs defeated the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. The suspects punched, kicked, and stripped him of his jersey before fleeing. The victim sustained facial cuts and bruises but is expected to recover.

Five people were injured in a stabbing at New York’s Penn Station on Sunday night. Henry Obadiah, one of the victims, described being attacked and slashed in the face and cheek, requiring stitches. The suspect, Hector Deleon, a 51-year-old with a criminal history in New Jersey, was arrested by Amtrak police. Officials reported no signs of terrorism.

The New York Knicks have announced enhanced security measures, including a no-bag policy and TSA-style screening, for Game 3 of the NBA Finals due to President Donald Trump's attendance. Fans are advised to arrive two hours early, and prohibited items cannot be stored at Madison Square Garden.

Five people were injured in a stabbing at New York’s Penn Station. One individual, believed to have mental health issues, was taken into custody by Amtrak police. Officials stated there are no signs of terrorism.

A photojournalist was hit and partially dragged by a car during chaotic protests outside Delaney Hall immigration facility in Newark. Protesters physically blocked vehicles exiting the facility, leading to clashes with police and ICE officers, while the federal Department of Homeland Security and GEO Group, which operates the facility, issued statements addressing the incident.

A 98-year-old man was physically attacked with a broomstick and a metal chair in the lobby of a Brooklyn residential building during an argument with a suspect distributing flyers. The suspect fled the scene, and the victim sustained minor injuries. Police have released surveillance video of the suspect and are seeking information.

A shootout in Atlantic City, New Jersey, left a suspect dead and two police officers injured. Officers attempted to execute a search warrant at a home when the suspect, Donald Gardner, opened fire, wounding one officer in the helmet and another in the leg. A third officer shot and killed Gardner, and both injured officers were hospitalized, with one later released.

A cold front will bring potentially severe storms to the tri-state area Saturday evening, with damaging straight-line winds posing the greatest threat. Storms are expected to affect New York City, the Catskills, and Hudson Valley, moving through by late night. Mayor Zohran Mamdani advised residents to prepare for travel delays.

Telemundo 47/WNJU will host a Congressional primary debate on June 17, 2026, featuring four Democratic candidates for New York’s 13th Congressional District. The debate, conducted in Spanish and moderated by Allan Villafana and Yolanda Vasquez, will stream live and air as a special broadcast on June 21.

An 11-year-old boy died in a fast-moving house fire in New Jersey on Friday. First responders airlifted two people to a burn center, while others sustained minor injuries. The fire, which occurred at a six-unit apartment building housing 25 people, is under investigation. Perth Amboy Mayor Helmin Caba expressed community grief over the loss.

Former urban explorer Steve Duncan describes navigating New York City's sewer system as dangerous and unpleasant due to cockroaches, pathogens, and hazards like hydrogen sulfide. Recent incidents of people entering sewers in Brooklyn and Queens prompted NYPD warnings about the risks, though officials say there's no public threat. The city's 7,400-mile sewer network includes historic tunnels repurposed from natural waterways.

Democrats in a Manhattan congressional district debate clashed over big tech and AI regulation, with Alex Bores facing accusations of being influenced by tech companies. Candidates Micah Lasher and Jack Schlossberg criticized Bores for accepting support from Anthropic and a crypto billionaire, while Bores accused opponents of spreading disinformation. The primary for District 12, a key Democratic seat, is scheduled for June 23.

The copilot of a United Airlines jet that struck a light pole during landing at Newark Liberty International Airport acknowledged the plane was descending too low but did not realize it in time to abort the landing, according to an NTSB report. The incident caused damage to the plane and a nearby truck on the New Jersey Turnpike, though no injuries were reported.

A rare type of Lyme disease caused by Borrelia mayonii was detected for the first time in upstate New York, specifically in Herkimer County. Previously found only in Minnesota and Wisconsin, the bacteria was identified in an adult who had not recently traveled, with local ticks testing positive but no further spread detected. The case highlights differences in symptoms compared to the more common Borrelia burgdorferi strain.