Good evening, New York City.
As the day comes to a close, here are the key stories making news tonight and important updates on what to expect for tomorrow along with your weather outlook.
An isolated storm may develop this evening, but overall conditions are expected to be mainly clear and less humid. Drier weather is anticipated to settle in for Friday and is likely to persist throughout the weekend, with lows in the mid-70s and highs reaching into the mid-80s.
In today’s notable news:
Advocates gathered this morning on the steps of Tweed Courthouse in Manhattan, demanding the release of Mamadou Mouctar Diallo, a Brooklyn high school student who has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Diallo was apprehended on August 4 after a routine court appearance at 26 Federal Plaza, sparking community outrage.
Chants of “Free Mouctar” resonated on Chambers Street as supporters called for his prompt release.
In a significant development for New York schools, Governor Kathy Hochul has introduced a new online portal where parents and students can access specific cellphone ban policies for their schools.
The site, available at ny.gov/phonefree, features searchable information on cellphone restrictions for over 1,050 public school districts, charter schools, and BOCES programs already compliant with the new regulations set to take effect this fall.
This initiative aims to provide clarity for roughly 96% of schools impacted by the new law.
Meanwhile, the New York City Council is considering an override of Mayor Eric Adams’ veto concerning a bill intended to increase pay for app-based grocery delivery workers to over $21 an hour.
The proposal, which previously obtained a veto-proof majority in the council, is designed to uplift wages within a growing but often underpaid sector.
In political news, former New York Governor David Paterson has endorsed Mayor Eric Adams for re-election, providing a boost as Adams navigates challenging poll numbers.
This endorsement is notable as it marks a shift from Paterson’s earlier support for Andrew Cuomo in the primary.
For commuters, there are service suspensions on the 4, 5, and 6 subway lines set for the upcoming weekends.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) plans to conduct track replacement work, leading to suspensions starting at 11:30 p.m. on the evenings of August 15 and August 22. Regular subway service is expected to resume by 5 a.m. on the following Mondays.
Lastly, advocates for domestic violence shelters in New York City are pushing for increased funding to support pet-friendly accommodations.
The Urban Resource Institute operates several pet-friendly domestic violence shelters, but it is estimated that only 2% of shelters nationwide allow survivors to bring their pets with them.
A recent report by NY1’s Olivia Leach highlights the urgent need for more shelters that cater to the needs of survivors and their pets, emphasizing the importance of keeping families together during difficult times.
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