One person dead, 21 injured in accident near West Point training site

A #WestPoint cadet was killed Thursday in a vehicle accident near an academy training site, and 19 other cadets and two soldiers were injured, the academy said.

Lt. Gen. Darryl A. Williams, the superintendent of the US Military Academy at West Point, said at a news conference that the injuries in the rollover accident are not considered life-threatening.

Williams said he was unable to immediately provide details about the cause of the accident, citing the ongoing investigation, and that the name of the deceased cadet would not be released until their family was notified. "Today was a tragic day for the West Point community and our United States Army," Williams said.

#Weather: An ideal summer Friday (even though it is still spring), with plenty of sun and a high near 78. Expect similar conditions over the weekend.

Man arrested for planning to detonate grenades in Times Square, sources say

The man was intercepted by federal and local officials, and he posed no imminent threat. Members of the New York Joint Terrorism Task Force -- made up of FBI agents and NYPD detectives -- began tracking the man and eventually took him into custody.

He is not believed to be linked to any other people or part of a larger plot. He is expected to appear in federal court in #DowntownBrooklyn on Friday. He was detected both inquiring about obtaining grenades and discussing using them in #TimesSquare.

Members of the New York Joint Terrorism Task Force -- made up of #FBI agents and #NYPD detectives -- began tracking the man and eventually took him into custody. He is not believed to be linked to any other people or part of a larger plot.

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Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended June 9-10

#NYCASP (street cleaning) regulations are suspended on Sunday-Monday, June 9-10, 2019 for Shavuos (2 Days). All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.

Pilot in fatal helicopter crash was conducting ‘executive travel’

#Manhattan: The pilot involved in the deadly helicopter crash at a #MidtownManhattan skyscraper Monday had told air traffic controllers he was having problems as he flew through heavy fog and rain. The pilot — identified as Tim McCormack — had just dropped off his boss at the 34th Street heliport on the east side prior to the crash-landing, sources said.

Police have said they believe his chopper was headed back to an airport in Linden, #NJ, while conducting executive travel. The pilot contacted the West 30th Street heliport to say he was experiencing some kind of problem and needed to land there, sources said. Investigators believe he may have gotten lost on the way, possibly due to the fog, sources said.

A brawl among at least seven men broke out in Inwood while cops just watched

As New York struggles to undo the lies of anti-vaxers, moms step in to help

There's no question: The ongoing measles outbreak in #NY is in a league of its own. As of the outbreak's ninth month, more than 800 people in the state have become sick, and New Yorkers have infected people in four other states.

Around the United States, there have been 1,022 cases of measles in 28 states this year as of Friday, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To put New York's number in perspective, it's huge: The next largest measles outbreak in the United States in the past 20 years was less than half that size and lasted less than half as long.

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Suspect arrested after woman found chained in basement

A suspect is in custody after police in New York say a woman was found chained in a basement.

Michael Ciskiewic was arrested Monday on charges of kidnapping, burglary, rape, assault and menacing with a weapon after he was found hiding in a nearby industrial area. Police had been searching for the suspect after receiving a call about an assault early Sunday morning. They found a broken window and blood but no one was at that home.

The woman's family was unable to make contact with her and police returned with a bloodhound. The dog tracked her to another home nearby where she was rescued. The woman was treated at a hospital and released.

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#Weather: Showers are likely early, then clouds yield to mostly clear skies. Brisk winds could turn gusty. The high should be in the upper 70s.

#Weather: Mostly sunny with light wind and a high in the mid-70s. So, get outside today!

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Manhattan Man Fatally Shot By Stray Bullet While Walking Dog

The #NYPD says a man who was shot and killed while walking his dog in #Manhattan was likely an innocent bystander. Winston McKay, 40, was fatally shot around 2:20 a.m. Monday near Amsterdam Avenue and West 146th Street in #HamiltonHeights.

Police said he was out walking his dog when he came across a confrontation between two men across the street. One shot was fired, striking McKay in the leg. He was taken to the hospital with a severed artery but succumbed to his injuries. Police said he did not appear to be the intended target. No arrests have been made and there’s no word on the suspects.

#Weather: Grab an umbrella! Rain all day, easing in the afternoon. High in the low to mid-60s.

City closes another Williamsburg yeshiva that admitted unvaccinated students and staff

#Brooklyn: The city announced the closure of yet another #Williamsburg yeshiva for violating the Health Commissioner’s measles order on Tuesday.

Satmar Boys Division at 762 Wythe Ave. is the 10th school the Health Department shut for not complying with an April 9 order by Health Commissioner #OxirisBarbot, which she issued after the highly-contagious illness swept through Brooklyn’s Orthodox Jewish communities.

Her department shut down the northern Brooklyn school on June 11 for letting students and staff onto its campus despite not providing documentation that they’d been vaccinated, and the school will have to produce those records before they can reopen, according to the city agency.

FDNY confirms nine civilians injured in four-alarm Midwood blaze

A four-alarm fire blazed through at least three homes in Midwood early Thursday morning, leaving 12 people injured, according to an #FDNY spokesperson.

The FDNY received a call at 4:04 a.m. on June 13 regarding the fire at 1492 E. 17th St. and arrived at the scene at 4:20 a.m., the spokesperson said.

According to the Fire Department’s press office, 175 FDNY personal worked to get the fire under control.

FDNY confirmed that there were 12 people injured, including nine civilians and three firefighters, all of whom are being treated at #Maimonides Hospital in #Brooklyn.

#Weather: Expect a bright day, with a high near 75. Wind gusts may be as high as 15 miles per hour.

Delays continue after plane skids off runway in Newark Airport

#NJ: Flights have resumed at #Newark Liberty International Airport after a plane skidded off the runway Saturday afternoon, though delays are expected to continue.

#United Flight 627 from #Denver landed around 1 p.m. on the runway, then skidded off the left side of the pavement, the #FAA said. The plane's left main landing gear is stuck in a grassy area, the FAA said.

Video Saturday night showed a crews attempting to move the plane, apparently trying to hoist it with a crane.

According to United Airlines, the plane "experienced multiple flat tires upon landing in Newark." Transport for passengers from the aircraft to the airport terminal was arranged for passengers. Paramedics also responded.

#Weather: The high could reach 80, with a chance of rain in the afternoon. Brace yourself for more wet days ahead.

NYU Langone opens new Outpatient Oncology Center

A #SunsetPark hospital celebrated the grand opening of a high-tech cancer center on June 10, which will serve #Brooklyn as a one-stop treatment hub featuring the latest in cutting-edge medical tech, according to one executive.

“The facility has everything onsite,” said Mike Zeller, senior administrative director of #NYU Langone Hosital’s new treatment center.

The new facility, called the Perlmutter Cancer Center, gives Langone doctors the ability to provide Brooklyn cancer patients with a comprehensive variety of treatment options, and all under one roof, according to Zeller.

Previously, patients undergoing radiation therapy at the Second Avenue medical center were forced to then travel to Bay Ridge, or other hospitals outside the borough to seek chemotherapy, outpatient oncology, and other forms of treatment.

#Weather: The forecast for the last days of spring is looking dreary. Today, expect thunderstorms, heavy rain and wind gusts, with a high in the low 70s.