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Today’s Big Stories
1. Independent mayoral candidate Jim Walden dropping out of race
Independent candidate Jim Walden is dropping out of the race for mayor, effective Wednesday, his campaign announced.
Walden entered the race as an attorney with experience as a federal prosecutor and a white-collar defense lawyer. He focused on policies such as increasing the police force and constructing affordable housing.
2. Major crime drops again in August, NYPD says
New York City saw another drop in major crimes in the month of August, the NYPD said today.
Newly released statistics from the NYPD show that overall index crime decreased by 6.7% in August 2025 compared to August 2024. Overall crime has dropped for seven consecutive quarters, according to the NYPD.
3. Long Island junior tennis star prepares for U.S. Open
Jack Kennedy is a rising star on the tennis scene from Huntington, Long Island. The 17-year-old is one of the top junior players in the world.
Kennedy, who has already played in two U.S. Open pro qualifiers, is competing in the Juniors Competition at the U.S. Open, just 30 miles from his hometown. He spoke with NY1’s Roger Clark about the experience.
4. All strung up: Grand Central’s racket stringer hidden among the rush
For 46 years, Woody Schneider has been stringing New Yorkers’ rackets in Grand Central Terminal. His shop, a nook that measures about 50 square feet, is located inside the 45th Street passage.
Between his Grand Central shop and his 35th Street location, demand surges at this time of year as fans from around the world descend on Queens for the U.S. Open. NY1’s Stef Manisero caught up with him at the station.
5. Pentagon authorizes up to 600 military lawyers to serve as temporary immigration judges
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has approved sending up to 600 military lawyers to the Justice Department to serve as temporary immigration judges, according to a memo reviewed by The Associated Press.
The military will begin sending groups of 150 attorneys — both military and civilians — to the Justice Department “as soon as practicable” and the military services should have the first round of people identified by next week, according to the memo, dated Aug. 27.
6. Wall Street tumbles as U.S. stocks fall toward their worst day in a month
Wall Street is tumbling today as rising pressure from the bond market pulls U.S. stocks further from their records.
The S&P 500 sank 1.4% and was on track for its worst day in a month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 516 points, or 1.1%, as of 12:30 p.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 1.7% lower. All three are still relatively close to their recently set all-time highs.
7. 5 new cast members join ‘Saturday Night Live’ after high-profile departures
Five new cast members will join the upcoming season of “Saturday Night Live,” NBC announced today on the heels of several high-profile departures.
The additions follow a string of cast departures in the past month as the storied program prepares for its 51st season.
Danny Zausner, Chief Operating Officer of USTA speaks at a news conference announcing the redevelopment of Arthur Ashe Stadium and the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Monday, May 19, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
U.S. Open shines spotlight on Arthur Ashe Stadium’s $800M makeover
As the world’s attention turns to Queens for the U.S. Open, fans and players are also seeing the first steps of a massive $800 million renovation planned for Arthur Ashe Stadium.
The project, first announced in May by the United States Tennis Association, will add 2,000 new courtside seats, two new luxury suite levels, more bathrooms and escalators and a 40% larger promenade level with expanded food options.
NY1’s Rocco Vertuccio took a look at the upgrade.