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Who is performing, what could win? – NBC New York
Flying vampires. A musical spoof of the megahit movie “Titanic.” Another spoof, this time of golden-age Broadway musicals. And a new “Death of Salesman,” one of America’s most decorated and mournful plays. It’s Tony Awards time. Twenty-four Broadway shows will hope to nab at least one win Sunday across the 26 Tony categories, which can mean the difference between keeping…
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Bolton to plead guilty to retaining national security information – NBC New York
John Bolton, a former national security adviser to President Donald Trump who later became one of his fiercest critics, has agreed to plead guilty to one count of retaining national security information, two sources familiar with the matter said. As part of the agreement reached with federal prosecutors, Bolton will be arraigned again on June 26, at which point the…
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Tom Homan ate a Delaney Hall meal and it was fine, sources say – NBC New York
Two people familiar with the visit tell NBC News U.S. Border czar Tom Homan ate a meal over the weekend at Newark’s Delaney Hall, where ongoing protests over detainees’ food and treatment have prompted fiery law enforcement clashes and a mandatory nightly curfew. Homan showed up at the facility, New Jersey’s largest ICE detention center, unannounced on Saturday, and ate…
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Kathy Hochul signs sweeping anti-ICE protections in New York – NBC New York
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a sweeping immigration package designed to shield New Yorkers from what she called aggressive federal immigration enforcement, creating some of the strongest state-level protections in the nation. The measures, included in the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, seek to limit cooperation between local agencies and ICE, strengthen constitutional protections and keep immigration enforcement away from…
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Who made the cut? Who got left off? – NBC New York
The United States men’s national team roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially been set. The 26-man squad was announced Tuesday as part of an event in New York City, with players revealed in front of a crowd at Pier 17 in the city’s South Street Seaport. Here’s a look at head coach Mauricio Pochettino’s team: Goalkeepers (3): Chris Brady (Chicago…
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Kyle Busch died of severe pneumonia, family says – NBC New York
NASCAR legend Kyle Busch died of severe pneumonia, his family revealed on Saturday. The 41-year-old driver died Thursday May 21 after his family said he was hospitalized with a “severe illness.” In a new statement, the family said that the NASCAR driver died from a pneumonia that progressed “into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications.” On Wednesday, he…
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Sinkhole at LaGuardia leads to delays, possible cancellations – NBC New York
A sinkhole opened up near a runway at LaGuardia Airport, leading to delays and possible cancellations at the New York City hub. In a statement shared on social media, the airport said Port Authority was conducting a daily inspection of the airfield around 11 a.m. when crews discovered the sinkhole near Runway 4/22. The runway was shut down, with emergency…
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Where does hantavirus lurk in the U.S.? – NBC New York
A recent suspected hantavirus case in Illinois is a stark reminder that the potentially deadly virus does exist in the U.S. There are currently no cases of hantavirus in the U.S. that are linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak. The Andes strain of hantavirus that killed three passengers hasn’t been found in North America. There is a type…
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Sinkhole on Long Island Expressway closes lanes of traffic – NBC New York
A sinkhole that partially swallowed the front of a car on the Long Island Expressway has led to the closure of multiple lanes, according to police, just as the afternoon rush was set to begin. The sinkhole developed after 1 p.m. near Exit 49N in Melville, with the entire front end of a sedan squarely in the hole, video from…
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Trump says he would support suspending the federal gas tax – NBC New York
President Donald Trump told reporters on Monday that he would support temporarily suspending the federal gas tax “until it’s appropriate.” “It’s a small percentage, but it’s still money,” he said. Suspending the federal gas tax, which currently sits at about 18 cents per gallon, would require congressional approval. Earlier Monday, Trump told CBS News in a phone interview that he…
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