The Local Sunset
New York · Wednesday, August 12, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 23 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- ANYC Audit Finds Most Special‑Education Cases Miss DeadlinesTHE CITY
- AHistoric NYC Buses to Roll Into Brooklyn Bridge Park for Free FestivalamNewYork
- ANYPD says over 3,200 guns seized in NYC this yearABC7 New York
- AAccuWeather predicts hazier, cooler day for NYC on WednesdayABC7 New York
- ANYPD rescues snake from Upper West Side construction siteamNewYork
- BNYC Councilmember to Propose Bills Targeting Illegal E‑MotosamNewYork
- BWoman shot outside Bronx home, police hunt two suspectsABC7 New York
- BStaten Island judge appears on disputed property roll he oversawamNewYork
- BNYC Condo and Co‑op Owners Say Property Taxes Too High, Demand RefundsABC7 New York
- BNYPD Detective Indicted for Beating Handcuffed PrisoneramNewYork
Stories from this broadcast
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NYC Fire Museum Reopens After Two-Year Closure
The New York City Fire Museum reopened on August 12, 2026, after a two‑year closure due to safety concerns, restoring public access to its historic…
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Planned Parenthood Staff Rally Over Stalled Brooklyn Contract Talks
More than 160 Planned Parenthood of Greater New York staff picketed the Downtown Brooklyn clinic on August 11, demanding a fair contract after months without…
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Partial Solar Eclipse Darkens NYC Midday
A partial solar eclipse will dim daylight in New York City on August 12, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., as the Moon partially covers the Sun.
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NYC Council Probes Regulation of Prediction Market Ads
The New York City Council, led by Speaker Julie Menin, launched an investigation on August 12, 2026 to determine if city law can regulate advertising by…
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Jeff Stier Leads Regulatory Law Lunch‑and‑Learn for Supreme Court Interns
Jeff Stier presented a regulatory law Lunch‑and‑Learn to New York State Supreme Court judicial interns at the Manhattan Supreme Court on May 26, 2026, offering…
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NYC Parks See Spike in Fallen Trees After Severe Storms
The NYC Parks Department reports a sharp rise in fallen and damaged trees across city parks, including Prospect Park, due to more frequent severe storms in…
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NYC Small Firms Still Feel Tariff Pain After Supreme Court Ruling
Supreme Court’s February 2026 decision nullified many Trump‑era tariffs, but New York City small businesses still face high costs despite importers claiming…
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Senior Centers Report Low Turnout on Plant‑Based Meal Tuesdays
New York City senior centers, including Encore Aging Through Arts Center, are seeing fewer attendees on Tuesdays after a city mandate required plant‑based…
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Mayor's First NYC Budget Praised for Transparency, Deficit Noted
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first New York City budget was praised for its transparency but officials warned that a spending‑revenue gap remains unresolved.
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Puppetworks Leaves Park Slope, Expands to Harlem
Puppetworks shut its Park Slope store, moving its puppets and horses to Harlem where a new passageway has opened, reflecting a citywide shift of businesses…
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Mayor seeks operator for five city grocery stores
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the city is seeking an operator for five municipal grocery stores to lower food prices, as part of a plan to provide cheaper…
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Brad Alvelo Serves Pizza From a Smart‑Car Trunk
Brad Alvelo operates Pizza Pod NYC, a micro‑pizzeria run from the trunk of his Smart car, adding a mobile slice option to the city’s extensive pizza scene.
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