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Today’s Big Stories
1. Man charged with making anti-Muslim threats against Zohran Mamdani
A man has been charged with leaving Zohran Mamdani a spate of threatening, anti-Muslim messages, including ones wishing death on the New York City Democratic mayoral nominee and his family, prosecutors said.
Jeremy Fistel, 44, was arraigned today on charges including making a terroristic threat as a hate crime and aggravated harassment as a hate crime, the Queens district attorney’s office said.
2. New York releases COVID-19 vaccine guidance, urges all residents to get vaccinated
Gov. Kathy Hochul today announced New York state’s 2025–2026 COVID-19 vaccine guidance, recommending that New Yorkers of nearly all ages, including children, adults and high-risk individuals, get vaccinated.
The guidance aims to ensure New Yorkers continue to have access to vaccines, even as federal vaccine recommendations face growing uncertainty.
3. New York City braces for gridlock as U.N. General Assembly convenes
As world leaders descend on New York City next week for the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, city officials pledged Thursday that security will be tight and disruptions for everyday New Yorkers may be unavoidable.
Mayor Eric Adams, joined by Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch and other federal and city officials on the East Side of Manhattan, framed the gathering as both a logistical challenge and a moment of civic pride.
4. Immigration judge orders Mahmoud Khalil deported to Syria or Algeria
An immigration judge in Louisiana has ordered Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil deported to Syria or Algeria for allegedly failing to disclose information on his green card application, according to documents filed Wednesday by his lawyers in federal court.
The decision, issued Sept. 12, denied Khalil a waiver of removability, which could lead to a final order of removal, his legal team said.
5. NYC homeowners could get cash back for their trash bins
New York City homeowners could soon receive a check to cover the cost of one of the city’s official trash bins, Mayor Eric Adams said today.
New Yorkers who own one- or two-family homes and get the Basic or Enhanced School Tax Relief (STAR or E-STAR) credit or exemption qualify for a rebate check for $59.30 to cover the cost of an NYC Bin, Adams said in a news release.
6. Public schools will standardize literacy interventions as part of NYC Reads
The city has seen big gains on state exams since the launch of its NYC Reads initiative, which requires schools to use a standardized curriculum to teach literacy.
But some students still struggle to learn to read — and they need help from their teachers in smaller group settings. Now, Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos says the city is moving to set more universal standards for how to help them.
7. ‘Life After Cars’ explores the hidden costs of car culture
In “Life After Cars,” authors Doug Gordon and Sarah Goodyear examine the costs of America’s dependence on automobiles.
In an interview on “Mornings On 1” today, Gordon and Goodyear, also the hosts of the podcast “The War on Cars,” shared more about their vision for reshaping urban life.