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Today’s Big Stories
1. City sees another drop in overall crime in July, with murders down nearly 50%: NYPD
The city saw a drop in five of its seven major crime categories in July, including a double-digit decline in homicides, NYPD statistics released today show.
Overall crime was down by 5.6% in the five boroughs, and murder fell by 49%, with 25 homicides recorded compared to 49 last July, the department said.
2. Brooklyn subway station remains closed after awning collapse, officials say
A Brooklyn Heights subway station will remain closed for the time being after a concrete awning collapsed outside its entrance early Sunday, transit officials said.
The 15-by-20-foot concrete marquee fell from the Hotel St. George building around 7 a.m., crashing onto the sidewalk in front of the Henry Street entrance to the Clark Street station, according to authorities.
3. Hochul says N.Y. Democrats exploring redistricting options after GOP push in Texas
Flanked by a number of Texas state house Democrats who left the state to prevent a vote on a mid-decade redistricting measure, Gov. Kathy Hochul this morning said that she and top Democratic legislative leaders are looking into all options to redraw the state’s congressional district lines.
Six Texas Democrats joined Hochul and state Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie in Albany, something Hochul called “a strong stand against a blatant power grab” by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and President Donald Trump.
4. Sunday service expanding to 11 more public libraries in September
Eleven public libraries across New York City will begin offering Sunday service next month, officials announced today.
The expansion, which starts Sept. 7, will bring the total number of branches open on Sundays to more than 30.
5. New York Post will launch California Post next year
The New York Post announced today it will launch the California Post early next year in the Golden State.
The tabloid made the announcement in a story, saying it plans to deliver “its brand of fearless, common-sense journalism and legendary headlines at a critical juncture” for California.
6. Skyline sounds: Pier 17 to expand with year-round concerts
Now in its seventh season, The Rooftop at Pier 17 has become a popular live music destination at the South Street Seaport, known for its skyline views and eclectic bookings.
NY1’s Roger Clark took a look at this summer’s lineup, which includes Bad Religion, the Dropkick Murphys, Maren Morris, Ziggy Marley, Rob Thomas, The Fray, Yacht Rock Revue, and The Mountain Goats — who will share the bill with Guster.
Marj Kleinman is the founder of “Stoop Stories.” (Spectrum News NY1/ Chelsea Katz)
Marj Kleinman: Reviving New York’s front-stoop tradition
Marj Kleinman started documenting people’s “Stoop Stories” during the pandemic. Her goal is to fight loneliness and encourage compassion.
Nowadays, her team shares stories and runs storytelling workshops. For using stoop culture to bring people together, Kleinman is NY1’s New Yorker of the Week.