Good evening, New York City. As the day comes to a close, we bring you the most significant stories that will shape your night and the coming days along with a look at the weather.
Your Weather Planner shows an evening filled with cloudy skies, accompanied by a light mist that will persist into tomorrow.
We can expect below-average temperatures to continue throughout the day. Highs will reach the upper 60s while lows will fall to the low 60s.
In today’s top stories, we turn our attention to the mayoral race. Democratic candidates Zohran Mamdani and Michael Blake held a joint endorsement event in the Bronx this morning.
This cross-endorsement marks a strategic move, as Mamdani has made headlines with a similar partnership earlier this week with City Comptroller Brad Lander. They are both advocating for voters to employ ranked-choice voting effectively to diminish the chances of former Governor Andrew Cuomo’s return to the political scene.
Meanwhile, in a much-loved annual tradition, hot dog eating champion Joey Chestnut has announced he will return to the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest in Brooklyn.
The prestigious competition is set for Friday, July 4, outside the Nathan’s flagship restaurant located in Coney Island.
In other news, the NYPD is expanding its recently created Quality of Life Division to every precinct across the city, as announced by Mayor Eric Adams.
This initiative, which initially launched in five precincts and a police service area back in April, focuses on addressing non-emergency issues including noise complaints, illegal vending, outdoor drug use, and abandoned vehicles.
On the transportation front, drivers should be prepared for lane closures on the Queens-bound section of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
The city’s Department of Transportation will begin nighttime milling work this week, reducing traffic to a single lane between Atlantic Avenue and the Brooklyn Bridge, according to Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez.
In legal matters, the case of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil continues to progress. His attorneys have filed a request for his immediate release on bail or a transfer to New Jersey, following a judge’s decision to block his release from a Louisiana jail.
Khalil has been in detention since March, with authorities claiming his presence poses a threat to U.S. foreign policy.
Additionally, in the ongoing sex trafficking trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs, a juror has been dismissed by the judge for being less than truthful about his residency.
Judge Arun Subramanian made the decision in light of the juror’s inconsistent answers, suggesting there might be ulterior motives for his continued participation on the jury.
Combs’ defense team argued that replacing the juror could disrupt the jury’s diversity by substituting a Black man with a white juror.
Lastly, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden is hosting a celebration commemorating the 100th anniversary of its esteemed Bonsai collection.
Bonsai, recognized as the art of cultivating miniature trees in containers, has a special tribute exhibit honoring Frank Okamura, who was the garden’s first exclusive Bonsai curator.
As the evening unfolds, keep an eye on these stories and expect further developments tomorrow.
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