Linda Wolff told NY1's Louis Finley she was recording a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in Inwood last Thursday when a masked federal agent sprayed her with a chemical irritant - an incident caught on video.

The end of temporary protected status for Haitian immigrants will not only uproot the lives of Haitian New Yorkers, critics say it will also make it harder for all New Yorkers to get the healthcare they need. Read more: http://specne.ws/Um47RQ 

Nurses say end of TPS for Haitians will mean shortage of healthcare workers

TPS was granted to Haitians in 2010 following an earthquake.

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Several New York Democrats are calling on the federal government to reverse the termination of Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program grants in the state. Read more: http://specne.ws/rJdvR3 

N.Y. Dems call on federal government to reverse cuts to teen program

Last month, the Trump administration canceled 53 of 67 federal grants aimed at preventing teen pregnancy.

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At least six people have been hurt, two critically, in a fire at a building in the Bronx, the FDNY says. Read more here: http://specne.ws/tQKVVL 

At least 6 hurt after fire breaks out at Bronx building, FDNY says

The FDNY said it responded to a report of an explosion just before 12:30 p.m.

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani congratulated Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed for winning the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan Wednesday.

New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act takes effect Wednesday, allowing some terminally ill adults to request life-ending medication. Read more: http://specne.ws/XLFmCv 

Medical Aid in Dying Act takes effect in New York state

Mentally capable adults with a terminal illness and a prognosis of six months or less can request medication to end their lives peacefully.

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Darryl Strawberry says he wouldn’t have become the player he was without New York City fans. On "Mornings On 1," the Mets legend reflected on embracing the boos and thriving under the pressure, saying playing in New York was “the most gifted thing” that ever happened to him.

Darryl Strawberry reflected on his journey from All-Star slugger to ordained minister during an appearance on "Mornings On 1." He shares more in his new memoir, "Another Life: Discovering the Healing Power of Purpose on My Long Journey from Player to Preacher."

Darryl Strawberry showed his support for the New York Knicks during an appearance on "Mornings On 1” Wednesday. The former Mets right fielder sported a Knicks hat and congratulated the team on their NBA championship win.

The annual event, held on the first Tuesday in August, featured block parties and gatherings in all five boroughs aimed at building relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Read More: http://specne.ws/cpypTr 

NYPD celebrates crime decline at National Night Out events

The annual event featured block parties and gatherings.

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Masked federal agents have become a familiar sight inside 26 Federal Plaza, ICE's New York City headquarters. Across the street, elected officials and immigration advocates condemned a judge's decision allowing federal agents to remain masked. Read more: http://specne.ws/8YwUKf 

Officials condemn ruling that blocks ICE mask law

The Trump administration argued that the state cannot tell federal officers how to perform their federal duties.

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani was joined by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday to announce a milestone in the rollout of his universal childcare program — even as big questions remain about the citywide buildout of the program. Read more: http://specne.ws/sQC8yL 

Mayor Mamdani announces milestone in 2-K rollout

About 2,000 families received offers for a spot in the 2-K program.

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Life after City Hall is providing new work opportunities for Eric Adams — but they're not without some headaches. A viral video shows Adams hosting a town hall meeting in Wisconsin for a data center developer — and getting heckled throughout by community opponents.

On Saturday, former Mayor Eric Adams was jeered and heckled throughout a town hall in Wisconsin Rapids he emceed on behalf of a data center developer, PNK Group. Read more: http://specne.ws/qC4CAS

Eric Adams gets 'Bronx cheer' in Wisconsin over data center

Adams was in Wisconsin Rapids on behalf of PNK Group.

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Elected officials in New York City announced a sweeping set of bills aimed at going after illegal e-bikes, including those that go 30, 40, or even 50 miles per hour. Read more: http://specne.ws/rzt8aC 

City Council unveils proposals to curb illegal e-bike use in New York City

The current legal speed limit for e-bikes is 15 miles per hour.

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Don’t move your car for alternate side parking? You may now find a large sticker on your window. The Department of Sanitation has begun placing violation stickers on vehicles that block street sweepers.

New York City is bringing back an old deterrent for delinquent parkers. Street cleaners previously only had the ability to fine cars that didn't move. Now, cars that park on the opposite side of the road now can be slapped with a neon sticker in addition to a $65 fine.

Chanel Lewis, the man convicted of killing Karina Vetrano in 2016, was given permission to appeal his conviction. Sunday marked 10 years since Vetrano was murdered while running in Spring Creek Park in Howard Beach, Queens. Read more: http://specne.ws/JvFYYU

Man convicted of killing Karina Vetrano given permission to appeal

Sunday marked 10 years since the Queens jogger was murdered.

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday that offers for families to participate in the city’s first 2-K program this fall have been sent out. The Mayor's Office said the city received more than 5,700 applications for just over 2,000 seats.

New York City is bringing back sanitation warning stickers for drivers who do not move their cars during scheduled street cleaning. Read more: http://specne.ws/9CuanL 

DSNY brings back stickers for cars blocking street sweepers after 12-year hiatus

Drivers who block street sweepers will still face a $65 ticket.

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday continued to defend the rollout of his new tax on luxury second homes, two days after his administration extended the deadline for exemption applications. Read More: http://specne.ws/UUTT88 

Mamdani defends second home tax following deadline extension

Only the approximately 17,000 owners who got a letter needed to pay or prove an exemption.

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Cleanup efforts continued Tuesday after heavy rain and strong winds toppled trees, damaged vehicles and prompted beach closures across the five boroughs. Read More: http://specne.ws/vZWinJ 

Cleanup underway after storms topple trees across New York City

Rainfall totals reached nearly 3 inches in some areas.

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Over a dozen people were injured and train service was halted after an MTA work train caught fire early Tuesday at the Astor Place station. Read More: http://specne.ws/mA6bJq 

Subway work train fire injures 14, snarls morning commute

Several trains were delayed, the MTA said.

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After a number of Democratic Socialist of America-backed candidates recently won their congressional primaries, NY1’s Errol Louis asked House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries for his thoughts on whether Democrats should have a response to possible Republican attacks tying Democrats to the DSA.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told NY1’s Errol Louis that Democrats have to “own the center and win over centrist voters” in order to take control of Congress after November’s midterm elections.

Drivers in Rosedale, Queens, navigated around heavy rains and some flooding Monday morning. A Flood Watch remains in effect across the city through 8 p.m.

Most beachgoers across the city are not being allowed in the water Monday due to potentially hazardous weather conditions, NYC Parks said. Read more: http://specne.ws/ywZLqj

Swimming banned Monday at most city beaches amid rip current threat

Heavy rain is also moving across the five boroughs.

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday continued to defend the rollout of his new tax on luxury second homes, two days after his administration extended the deadline for exemption applications. Homeowners now have until Sept. 18 to request an exemption from the so-called pied-à-terre tax.

The NYPD is searching for three suspects accused of forcing their way into a Bronx apartment, assaulting a woman and stealing more than $340,000 worth of jewelry, cash and other belongings. Read More: http://specne.ws/oXVpVe 

NYPD searches for three suspects accused of violent Bronx home invasion

Police released surveillance video of the suspects in hopes of helping identify them.

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Harry Honig is is the founder of Together Sports, a nonprofit that provides access to free sports training for young athletes. Read More: http://specne.ws/KinAcg 

Harry Honig: Game, set, match for young athletes

The 17-year-old is the founder of Together Sports, a nonprofit that provides access to free sports training for young athletes.

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