The Latest Breaking News from Manhattan

New York woman dies after stepping out of car into open manhole

Family seeks answers after incident at uncovered maintenance hole near Cartier building late at night

The Guardian - US · May 19

Woman dies after falling into open manhole in Manhattan

The woman was found unconscious at the scene after plummeting around 10 feet near a Cartier store

The Independent UK · May 19

New York federal judge bans ICE arrests at Manhattan immigration courts

Ruling blocks detentions at three federal courthouses except in rare cases amid protests over tactics

The Guardian - US · May 19

LIRR Strike Prompts Shuttle Bus Service: See the Route Map and Cheat Sheet for Monday's Commute

With Long Island Rail Road service fully suspended due to the strike, the MTA is running limited shuttle buses and pointing riders to buses, subways and low‑cost options to reach New York City. Here's a quick guide for Monday's commute.

Latin Times · May 17

No Talks Scheduled As LIRR Strike Drags On, Riders Told To Brace For Monday New York City Commute

With the Long Island Rail Road still shut down and no new bargaining sessions on the calendar, Gov. Kathy Hochul and top MTA officials are warning that Monday's rush hour could turn into a "crushing catastrophe" for hundreds of thousands of commuters

Latin Times · May 17

Harvey Weinstein Has Now Faced Three New York Trials Over Jessica Mann's Rape Allegation and Still Has No Verdict

A Manhattan judge has declared a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein's third rape trial after the jury deadlocked, leaving the high-profile #MeToo case unresolved for a sixth year.

International Business Times UK · May 17

LIRR Strike Begins: America's Busiest Commuter Rail Shuts Down for First Time in 32 Years Over a 2% Wage Gap

Three hundred thousand commuters woke up Saturday to find no trains running. A 2-percentage-point difference in wages was all that separated a deal from a shutdown — and now the real chaos begins Monday morning.

International Business Times · May 16

New York rail strike leaves 2,50,000 commuters scrambling for alternatives

Long Island Rail Road workers are on strike. This has halted New York's busiest commuter rail system. About half of the system's 7,000 workers are involved. Negotiations for a new contract failed. Commuters face significant disruption. Many will seek alternative transport. Some may work from home. The dispute centers on…

The Economic Times · May 16

Iraqi National Accused of Planning Terrorist Attacks in New York, Europe and Canada

The Department of Justice announced on Friday that Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, 32, was charged with six terrorism-related offenses.

International Business Times · May 15

Harvey Weinstein Rape Retrial Ends in Mistrial After Jury Deadlocks

Harvey Weinstein's latest New York rape retrial ended Friday in a mistrial after jurors said they could not reach a unanimous verdict on whether the former Hollywood producer raped Jessica Mann in 2013.

International Business Times · May 15