The Local Sunset
New York · Sunday, August 9, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 23 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AState Report Highlights Winners and Losers in NYC EconomyGothamist
- AMan killed in shooting at Brooklyn's Canarsie Pier, police sayABC7 New York
- AEast Harlem Tenants Protest Foreclosed Building, Demand New OwneramNewYork
- ARep. Rob Menendez addresses conditions at Newark's Delaney Hall after inmate deathsABC7 New York
- AMan accused of taking security deposits for Bronx apartmentABC7 New York
- BASPCA rescues over 100 cats from three NYC homesGothamist
- BBrooklyn Resident Retrieves Grandmother’s Diamond and Platinum Rings Thanks to City SanitationGothamist
- BNYC reading proficiency drops to 50% as schools revamp literacy instructionGothamist
- BQueens Judge Removed for Illegal Law PracticeTHE CITY
- BNYC Council Schedules Hearing on New Luxury Second-Home TaxTHE CITY
Stories from this broadcast
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State Report Highlights Winners and Losers in NYC Economy
New York State’s new report details which groups and sectors are gaining or losing ground in NYC’s economy, providing data that fuels ongoing policy debates…
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ASPCA Rescues Over 100 Cats From Three NYC Homes
On August 8, 2026, the ASPCA rescued over 100 cats from three suspected hoarding homes in New York City, providing veterinary care and seeking permanent…
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Bronx Public Defenders Resume Court Work After Strike Ends
Bronx public defenders and their support staff resumed duties at the Bronx County Courthouse on August 7, 2026, after a strike ended with an agreement that…
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Man Killed in Shooting at Brooklyn’s Canarsie Pier
A 30‑year‑old Brooklyn man was fatally shot at Canarsie Pier on August 9, 2026. Police are investigating the homicide, but no arrests have been made.
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Brooklyn Resident Recovers Grandmother's Rings with City Sanitation Help
A Brooklyn resident recovered a grandmother’s diamond and platinum wedding rings after contacting the NYC Department of Sanitation, which retrieved the items…
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MTA Boosts Revenue with Subway Ads Amid Rider Complaints
The MTA is earning more money by adding ads to subway stations and turnstiles in 2026, while some riders criticize the increased advertising presence.
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East Harlem Tenants Rally Over Foreclosed Building, Call for New Owner
East Harlem tenants and activists protested outside a foreclosed building on August 7, demanding a new owner who will invest in improvements, while continuing…
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NYC Reading Proficiency Falls to 50% Amid Literacy Overhaul
A state reading assessment released on Aug. 7, 2026 shows that only 50 percent of New York City public school students met proficiency, a decline occurring as…
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Rep. Menendez Calls Out Conditions at Newark’s Delaney Hall
Rep. Rob Menendez highlighted concerns over safety and management at Newark’s Delaney Hall after several recent detainee deaths, calling for increased…
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Queens Judge Ousted for Illegal Law Practice and Fund Misuse
A Queens Civil Court judge was removed on August 7, 2026, after the state judicial oversight commission found he illegally practiced law, employed a…
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Man Accused of Taking Security Deposits for Bronx Apartment
A man is accused of taking security deposits from three prospective tenants for an apartment on Marion Avenue near the Bronx Botanical Garden in May 2026,…
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NYC Council to Hold Hearing on Luxury Second-Home Tax
The NYC Council will hold an oversight hearing on the luxury second-home tax amid thousands of exemption requests, examining its implementation and revenue…
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