The Local Sunset
New York · Friday, August 21, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 24 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- ANYPD to Counter Unauthorized Drones at US OpenGothamist
- ASeven Arrested, 8 Pounds of Fentanyl Seized in Bronx ApartmentamNewYork
- ATribeca renters sue Compass over $5,000 rents in federal complaintGothamist
- ADeputy Speaker Williams Leads Downtown Jamaica Safety WalkthroughamNewYork
- ASingle Homeowners Lead Manhattan Ownership, Report FindsamNewYork
- BMTA projects $6.9 B cost for Q line extension to 125th StGothamist
- BTornado Destroys Over 30 Beach Cabanas in Atlantic BeachABC7 New York
- BSUV Plunges Into Backyard Pool in Nassau CountyABC7 New York
- BLandlord Settles to Aid Formerly Homeless Tenants Before EvictionsGothamist
- BNew Medicaid Work Rules Target Over 1.3 Million NYC ResidentsTHE CITY
Stories from this broadcast
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NYPD to Disable Unauthorized Drones Over US Open
The NYPD will use newly granted powers to disable unauthorized drones over the US Open, marking the first use of such authority by a state or local agency to…
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MTA Estimates $6.9 B for Q Line Extension to 125th St
The MTA estimates a $6.9 billion cost, or $7.7 billion per federal estimates, to extend the Q line to 125th Street and Lexington Avenue, targeting completion…
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Heavy Thunderstorms Expected During NYC Evening Commute
Heavy thunderstorms are forecast for New York City this evening, prompting a flood watch and warning commuters of increased flooding risk between 5 p.m. and 8…
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Seven Arrested, 8 Pounds of Fentanyl Seized in Bronx Apartment
Police raided a Bronx apartment on August 18, arresting seven people and seizing about eight pounds of fentanyl worth over $1 million. The bust is part of…
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Tornado Destroys Over 30 Beach Cabanas in Atlantic Beach
On August 21, 2026 a tornado tore through Atlantic Beach, destroying more than 30 beach cabanas and prompting Nassau County to declare a state of emergency.
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NYC Sets Goal of 700,000 New Homes by 2036
The Mamdani administration announced a target of 700,000 new housing units for New York City between 2026 and 2036, outlined in the first housing report…
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Tribeca Renters Sue Compass Over $5,000 Rents
Two Tribeca renters filed a federal complaint accusing Compass of monopolizing Manhattan rental listings and driving $5,000 monthly rents, arguing the…
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SUV Crashes Into Backyard Pool in Nassau County
An SUV entered a backyard pool in Hewlett, Nassau County on August 21, prompting emergency responders and a police investigation. Authorities are examining the…
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Deputy Speaker Leads Downtown Jamaica Safety Walkthrough
Deputy Speaker Dr. Nantasha Williams led a city‑wide walkthrough of Downtown Jamaica on Aug. 19, meeting with officials and community leaders to discuss…
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Landlord Reaches Settlement to Aid Supportive‑Housing Tenants
A NYC landlord, CAMBA, and Legal Aid reached a settlement to provide assistance to supportive‑housing tenants at Bedford Gardens before any evictions proceed,…
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Single Homeowners Top Manhattan Property Owners, Report Shows
A Property Shark study released on August 19, 2026, finds that single and nonfamily owners are the largest group of Manhattan homeowners, while married…
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New Medicaid Work Rules Impact Over 1.3 Million NYC Residents
Federal Medicaid work requirements set to affect over 1.3 million residents in three New York City congressional districts, part of a national policy that…
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