Good evening, New York City.
As we approach the end of the day, we have compiled the most pressing news stories to inform you about what’s happening in the city tonight and what to look out for tomorrow.
### Weather Outlook
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a steady rise in temperatures expected through the day tomorrow.
**Highs:** Near 90
**Lows:** Upper 60s
### Today’s Key Stories
1. **Homemade Bombs in Manhattan**
A man accused of creating and hiding homemade explosives in various Manhattan locations has been indicted by federal prosecutors.
Michael Gann, who is 55 years old, allegedly constructed at least seven improvised explosive devices last month using chemicals purchased online earlier in May.
The indictment, presented by a grand jury, details the extent of Gann’s alleged plot to activate these devices at multiple sites across the city.
2. **Change in Political Aspirations for Mike Lawler**
Republican U.S. Representative Mike Lawler has announced that he will not be running for governor of New York, a decision he shared today.
After considering the potential bid for the state’s chief executive role over the past few months, Lawler has opted to instead seek reelection to his current congressional seat in the upcoming election.
3. **Claims of Poor Conditions for ICE Detainees**
The New York Immigration Coalition has faced scrutiny as it released videos purporting to show the deplorable conditions in which immigrants are being held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
These videos allegedly depict detainees sleeping on the floor of 26 Federal Plaza without access to essential care, such as medication or clean clothing.
The coalition emphasizes that many have endured these harsh conditions for several weeks.
4. **Judicial Decision on Epstein Grand Jury Records**
In a significant ruling, a federal judge has rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to unseal grand jury records related to investigations of Jeffrey Epstein conducted in Florida.
U.S. District Judge Robin Rosenberg stated that the request to release the documents from the years 2005 and 2007 did not fulfill any of the federal law’s extraordinary exceptions that would justify making them public.
5. **Legal Protection for Abrego Garcia**
A federal judge in Maryland issued an order today that prevents ICE from immediately detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia upon his release from a Tennessee jail.
The ruling mandates that the U.S. government must provide a notice at least three business days in advance if it intends to initiate deportation proceedings against Garcia, who is currently awaiting trial on human smuggling charges.
6. **9/11 Documentary Discusses Ongoing Health Crisis**
With the upcoming 24th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, a renewed focus is being placed on the health implications faced by first responders.
A documentary titled “Dust: The Lingering Legacy of 9/11” sheds light on the health crisis many have encountered in the years following the attacks, as numerous responders have succumbed to 9/11-related illnesses.
Filmmaker Bridget Gormley, who was inspired by her firefighter father, joined “News All Day” to discuss the ongoing struggles and efforts aimed at providing aid to those still grappling with illness as a result of the tragedy.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.
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