Good evening, New York City. We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know about for tonight and tomorrow, as well as your weather outlook.
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Tonight will be partly cloudy, with lows in the mid-70s.
The weekend stays mostly dry, though a stray shower is possible.
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Today’s Big Stories
1. Firefighters contain three-alarm blaze on Upper East Side, FDNY says
Smoke poured into the sky over the Upper East Side this morning as firefighters worked to contain a three-alarm blaze atop a residential building, the FDNY said.
The call came in around 10 a.m. for a fire at 305 E. 95th St., between Second and First avenues, the department said.
2. Adams defends involuntary drug treatment proposal
Mayor Eric Adams defended his proposal to allow involuntary drug treatment for New Yorkers struggling with substance abuse in an interview with “Mornings On 1” today, saying the measure is necessary to help people who are a danger to themselves or others.
The Compassionate Interventions Act would give medical professionals the authority to hold someone at a hospital if they believe the person is at risk because of substance use. If the individual refuses treatment, a judge could mandate it.
3. Fourth person dies after Legionnaires’ outbreak sickens dozens in New York City
A fourth person has died in connection with a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in the city, health officials disclosed Thursday as they revealed that some cooling towers that tested positive for the bacteria are in city-run buildings.
Since the outbreak in Central Harlem, which includes ZIP codes 10027, 10030, 10035, 10037, and 10039, was identified on July 25, 92 people have been diagnosed with the disease. Three people had died earlier, and 17 were hospitalized as of Thursday, according to the Health Department.
4. Ukrainian Americans hold rally for peace ahead of Trump-Putin summit
Ukrainian American New Yorkers held a rally for peace today in front of St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church, a cornerstone of the Ukrainian community in New York City for the past century.
While many were cautiously optimistic about a summit between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin set to take place today, others were hesitant to use the word “hope.”
5. Harlem campers grow music skills alongside vegetables
For Harlem Grown’s summer campers, the season ended with music and memories. This was the first year campers learned to play instruments. The youngest kids were taught the djembe, an African drum, while older participants picked up the guitar.
Harlem Grown is a nonprofit organization that has nurtured the community through an urban farms program since 2011. This summer, along with growing vegetables, 75 boys and girls saw their musical skills sprout as they became a part of Harlem’s history.
6. Frank DiLella’s theater picks: ‘The Day I Accidentally Went to War,’ ‘Rolling Thunder’ and more
With the many entertainment choices New York City has to offer, it can be difficult to make a choice.
“On Stage” host Frank DiLella has curated a list of “must-see” shows this week, directing you to the best of Broadway, off-Broadway and beyond, including “The Day I Accidentally Went to War,” “Rolling Thunder” and “Gene and Gilda.”
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Things to do in New York City: Aug. 16-17
New York City is a multicultural hub with dozens of museums, hundreds of parks and millions of people.
The number of potential things to see and do can feel overwhelming, but NY1 has you covered with some of the highlights taking place this weekend across the five boroughs, including a sandsculpting competition, a free circus festival in Bryant Park and the “Battle of the Badges” at Citi Field.