Good evening, New York City. Here are the crucial updates as we close out the day, plus a look at the weather for the weekend ahead.
**Weather Outlook**
Tonight, New York City will experience clear skies, with temperatures dipping into the low 60s.
As we move into the weekend, expect a continuation of the sunshine, with ideal weather conditions persisting through Sunday morning.
The forecast calls for lows in the low 60s and highs reaching the low 80s.
**Today’s Major Stories**
1. A devastating accident has taken place on the New York State Thruway, where a tour bus carrying 52 people from Niagara Falls to New York City rolled over.
Authorities have confirmed multiple fatalities and several individuals remain trapped in the wreckage.
While specific numbers regarding casualties have yet to be disclosed, it has been reported that there were children on board.
2. In an unfortunate incident in Queens, an NYPD detective was injured due to friendly fire while responding to a carjacking.
The detective, who has served in the department for 12 years, was shot once in the hand and once in the leg during the confrontation with a suspect attempting to steal an Uber driver’s vehicle.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch and Mayor Eric Adams addressed the media regarding this incident and the ongoing investigation.
3. As Hurricane Erin moves offshore, New York City’s beaches are experiencing rough surf and dangerous rip currents.
Officials have prohibited swimming while still permitting beach access.
Despite this, surfers at Rockaway Beach have taken advantage of the ideal conditions for surfing, ignoring the warnings about the hazardous waters.
4. In local political news, Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic mayoral nominee, criticized the current administration led by Mayor Eric Adams during a recent interview on “Mornings On 1.”
Mamdani focused on corruption issues within City Hall and laid out his own policy priorities in light of increased scrutiny.
This statement came a day after the indictment of Ingrid Lewis-Martin, a long-time advisor to Adams, for allegedly accepting over $75,000 in bribes during her tenure.
5. In technology news, Waymo has obtained a permit to begin testing its self-driving cars in New York City.
The autonomous vehicle company, which is a subsidiary of Alphabet, plans to operate up to eight of its vehicles in select areas of Manhattan and downtown Brooklyn until late September, with the possibility of extending their testing phase.
6. From the cultural scene, Kareem Rahma, known for his viral “Subway Takes” video series, is making his debut in indie film with a project titled “Or Something.”
This romance film, inspired by Richard Linklater’s classic “Before Sunrise,” depicts two strangers exploring New York City over the course of a single day as they engage in conversations about life and love.
Rahma and co-star Mary Neely shared insights into their film in a recent interview ahead of its premiere at the Quad Cinema tonight.
7. Lastly, NYC H2O has initiated an eco-interns program that involves 16 paid interns working to conserve the Ridgewood Reservoir, which is now a freshwater pond.
The interns dedicate part of their time to removing invasive species and exploring eco-friendly facilities, including the city’s recycling plant in Brooklyn and a Native Plant Nursery located on Staten Island.
Stay tuned for more updates as these stories develop, and enjoy your evening, New York City.
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