The Local Sunset
New York · Sunday, August 23, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 24 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AFast‑moving storms flood parts of NYC and New JerseyABC7 New York
- ADog Run at Brooklyn Park Shut After Toxic Arsenic and Mercury FoundGothamist
- AMTA to Pilot Virtual OMNY Cards After DelaysGothamist
- AMan slashed in face during argument at East River ParkamNewYork
- AMan ticketed for displaying illegal Burmese python on Coney Island boardwalkGothamist
- BHovercraft rescues family after boat grounds at Fire Island InletGothamist
- BSafety Construction Starts on JFK Boulevard in Jersey CityGothamist
- BFDNY and NYPD Face Off at First Staten Island Hot Dog Eating ContestABC7 New York
- BUnfinished Jersey City 9/11 Memorial Faces Fresh CriticismABC7 New York
- BHomeless Deaths Drop in 2025 as Population Hits RecordGothamist
Stories from this broadcast
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Fast-Moving Storms Flood Streets in NYC and New Jersey
Fast‑moving storms on Sunday morning, August 23, 2026, caused heavy rain that overwhelmed drainage systems, flooding low‑lying streets in New York City and New…
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Hovercraft Rescues Family After Boat Grounds at Fire Island Inlet
Suffolk County Police used a hovercraft on August 23 to rescue a family whose boat grounded near Fire Island Inlet, treating a 2‑year‑old for minor injuries,…
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US Open Fan Week Starts as NYC Streets Close for Summer
The US Open Fan Week begins alongside the final days of the Summer Streets program, with Manhattan streets closed for both tennis events featuring Carlos…
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Brooklyn Dog Run Closed After Arsenic and Mercury Found
Testing at Herbert Von King Park’s dog run in Brooklyn revealed arsenic and mercury contamination, leading to its closure on August 23, 2026 to protect public…
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Safety Construction Begins on JFK Boulevard in Jersey City
Safety construction began this week on JFK Boulevard in Journal Square, Jersey City, with an 18‑month timeline to address the road’s high accident rate. The…
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New Arts Commissioner Diya Vij Focuses on Affordable NYC Culture
New Arts Commissioner Diya Vij, appointed in February 2026, is prioritizing affordable cultural programming while New York City expands major venues like…
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MTA Launches Year-Long Pilot for Virtual OMNY Cards
The MTA announced a year-long pilot for a virtual OMNY fare card, moving forward after a year of delays and aiming to test digital ticketing in New York City.
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FDNY and NYPD Compete in First Staten Island Hot‑Dog Contest
On August 22, 2026, the FDNY and NYPD faced off in Staten Island's first hot‑dog‑eating contest, highlighting a friendly rivalry and inter‑agency camaraderie.
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Man Cut Across Face After Argument at East River Park
A man was stabbed in the face after an argument escalated at East River Park on August 22, 2026, prompting a police investigation into the assault.
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Unfinished Jersey City 9/11 Memorial Draws New Criticism
The Empty Sky 9/11 Memorial in Jersey City remains unfinished as the 25th anniversary of the attacks approaches, drawing fresh criticism for its incomplete…
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Man Ticketed After Displaying Illegal Burmese Python on Coney Island Boardwalk
Environmental officers ticketed a man for displaying an illegal Burmese python on the Coney Island boardwalk, seizing the snake and reinforcing New York's ban…
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Homeless Deaths Decline in 2025 Amid Record Population
In 2025, deaths among homeless New Yorkers fell, primarily linked to drug use, while the city’s homeless population remained at a record high, highlighting…
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