In New York’s 16th Congressional District, Westchester County Executive George Latimer, a longtime local elected Democrat, is trying to unseat two-term progressive Rep. Jamaal Bowman. specne.ws/sswBQm

In life, New Yorkers followed Flaco, the Eurasian eagle-owl’s adventures on social media. In death, they flocked to a makeshift memorial in Central Park.
Now, in Flaco's memory, some are getting him inked on their skin.
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Schools Chancellor David Banks has been called to testify before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Jody Kelman, the former head of Lyft Autonomous, and Adalgisa Payero, an Uber/Lyft driver and a leader with Justice for App Workers, joined Annika Pergament on “The Rush Hour” to weigh in on how “New York is Talking” about self-driving cars. specne.ws/dMwZ4Q

The City Council on Thursday approved the second phase of the Willets Point redevelopment project, which includes a plan to construct a new professional soccer stadium in the Queens neighborhood. specne.ws/SwAZNv

Skies are cloudy in #NYC . ☁️

John Davitt says to keep that umbrella handy, because there will be on-and-off light showers this evening. ☔

O.J. Simpson, the decorated football superstar and Hollywood actor who was acquitted of charges he killed his former wife and her friend but later found liable in a separate civil trial, has died. He was 76.
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Gray, cloudy skies will dominate the day today in #NYC . ☁️

Guy Brown says to expect spotty showers to arrive during the evening hours, and watch for some periods of downpour into tomorrow morning. 🌧️

After criticizing police strategy aimed at combating subway crime, Harry Siegel found himself a target of criticism from the NYPD online. He joined Errol Louis (@errol.louis on Threads) on #NY1YouDecide to discuss the exchanges that have taken place since the op-ed appeared. specne.ws/g53EtK

World Championship Sumo starts on Saturday and will feature 12 wrestlers from around the world. That includes Oosuna “Sandstorm” Arashi, who hails from Egypt and lives in New Jersey. specne.ws/KsZp3Z

New York towns and villages that have post-Prohibition bans on alcohol sales would be forced to lift such restrictions under a bill moving through the state Legislature. specne.ws/D9PFSp

New Jersey Transit's board of directors has unanimously approved a 15% fare increase for bus and train riders, the first time its rates will rise in nearly 10 years. The increase approved earlier today will take effect July 1. specne.ws/otaxAZ

Democrats from Queens rallied earlier today around a recently introduced bill that would codify the definition of a squatter. specne.ws/Rom4De

The May bribery trial of U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez should be postponed until July or August after it was learned that the New Jersey Democrat's wife, a co-defendant, has a serious medical issue, prosecutors said earlier today. specne.ws/1gd6T9

The new “LockerNYC” program will include seven lockers, each of which can hold 25 packages at a time, Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said in a news release. specne.ws/7EpT9V

For the third straight day, a New York appeals court has rejected an attempt by Donald Trump’s lawyers to delay the former president’s hush money criminal trial. specne.ws/JhiDUg

It will be a dry and cool evening in #NYC , with temperatures in the mid-50s. 🌃

John Davitt says to expect scattered storms tomorrow. 🌧️

At least two people have been shot at an Eid event in Philadelphia, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. specne.ws/gkbCPT

A reputed Queens gang member has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to fatally shooting 14-year-old Aamir Griffin in 2019, prosecutors say. specne.ws/V6VkK6

Should NYC allow self-driving cars? 🚗 Share your thoughts about autonomous vehicles on the streets of NYC. ⬇️ Responses could be part of the #NewYorkIsTalking conversation tomorrow on The Rush Hour on Spectrum News NY1