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New York City is contending with a major heat wave this week. Officials activated cooling centers and deployed 15 cooling outreach vans, and urged residents to take precautions. A separate executive order expands heat protections for about 1.4 million outdoor workers, including street vendors, delivery workers and construction crews.
ABC7 New YorkOn housing and money matters, the Rent Guidelines Board voted a one-year freeze on rents in rent-stabilized apartments, affecting hundreds of thousands of homes. The mayor and City Council reached a handshake budget deal at the deadline, a $126 billion plan that expands housing vouchers and discounted transit fares.
City & State New YorkIn accountability news, federal prosecutors charged Frank Carone, a chief of staff to a former mayor, and three others over an alleged bribery scheme tied to a Queens hotel shelter contract.
The Epoch TimesOn transport and services, the DOT began construction on permanent upgrades to Manhattan's Avenue B Open Street, and the Council advanced consumer protection, child care and immigration-related signage measures. Coverage here leans toward heat, budgets and housing, with other areas thin.
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The New York Liberty swept the Minnesota Lynx 87-71 in Game 2 of their WNBA playoff series. Jonquel Jones and Breanna Stewart each scored 21 points, marking a historic sweep for the No. 8 seed against the top-seeded team.
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The New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox with a 9-0 victory in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series. Cam Schlittler pitched well, and Ben Rice contributed with a late grand slam. The series continues with Game 2 scheduled for Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium.
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The New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox 9-0 in Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium. Ben Rice was key, hitting for four, including a game-sealing Grand Slam. Cam Schlittler also pitched well, recording 10 strikeouts.
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The Yankees and Red Sox are set to face off in a best-of-three Wild Card Series. The matchup has generated significant local interest, with players recalling past intense rivalries. New York will host all three games due to its better finish in the standings.
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Gabriel Moreno was crowned the National League batting champion with a .311 average, surpassing Luis Arráez. This marks him as the first Latin American catcher to win an MLB batting title. He is now among several Venezuelan players to achieve this feat.
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LeBron James revealed he once imagined ending his career with the New York Knicks. He stated this idea became unfeasible after the Knicks won the NBA title, fearing a negative reaction from the media. Despite this, James expressed respect for the team.
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Queens high school students helped raise more than $50,000 to renovate Playground 90 basketball court in Jackson Heights. The court was unveiled at a ribbon-cutting with local elected officials and community partners.
Queens high school students cut the ribbon on a renovated basketball court in Jackson Heights on June 12. The student-led project raised more than $50,000 and involved local elected officials and community partners.
Students from Voyages Preparatory High School helped unveil the renovated Playground 90 basketball court in Jackson Heights on June 12. The project was completed with more than $50,000 in funding raised by teens.
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