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Today’s Big Stories
1. Judge blocks Trump cuts, restores $34M in anti-terror funds for NYC transit system
A federal judge has permanently blocked the Trump administration from withholding nearly $34 million in funding earmarked to protect New York’s transit system from terrorist attacks.
Judge Lewis A. Kaplan said in a ruling today that the Republican administration’s decision, based on the Big Apple’s “sanctuary city” protections for immigrants in the United States illegally, was “arbitrary, capricious, and a blatant violation of the law.”
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump said he plans to revoke federal funding for the $16 billion Hudson River Tunnel project, a move that could halt one of the nation’s most critical infrastructure efforts.
2. NYPD launches new domestic violence unit to streamline cases, support survivors
The NYPD is launching a new unit dedicated to investigating domestic violence incidents in the city.
The Domestic Violence Unit, set to be the largest of its kind in the nation, will change how the department handles cases and supports survivors, Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said at a news conference.
3. Hochul won’t investigate MGM’s decision to drop Yonkers casino bid
Gov. Kathy Hochul said she will not investigate MGM’s sudden decision to withdraw its bid for a casino license in Yonkers, despite calls from local officials to scrutinize the move.
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano, who told “Mornings On 1” that he was “stunned” by MGM’s move, called on the governor to launch an investigation into their decision-making process.
4. How a ‘Talknology’ class helps students hone their social skills
With a cellphone ban now in place, many schools are focusing on helping students better interact without the use of screens.
At Staten Island Tech, they’ve been doing that for years — with a class called “Talknology,” focused on developing social and interpersonal skills. During a recent lesson, students were learning about the importance of a first impression — down to the finer points of a good handshake.
5. Owners of troubled Brooklyn concert venue file for demolition
The owners of a popular East Williamsburg concert venue, the Brooklyn Mirage, have filed for a permit to tear down part of the outdoor stage.
It comes after the Mirage’s reopening was canceled last minute after the city Department of Buildings ruled it unsafe back in May.
6. Campaign strategist weighs in on tonight’s mayoral debate
Tonight, Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa will duke it out in the first mayoral debate of the general election. James Freedland, a communications strategist with nearly 20 years of experience in local, state and federal campaigns, joined NY1 to discuss what voters can expect.
You can catch the first debate on NBC tonight at 7 p.m. The next and final debate will be hosted by NY1 on Wednesday, Oct. 22. It will be available live on Spectrum News NY1 or on NY1.com.
(Spectrum News NY1/Roger Clark)
Data-driven love letter to the subway lights up Fulton Center
“A Data Love Letter to the Subway” is a new video installation at the Fulton Transit Center in Lower Manhattan.
It runs at the top of the hour on 52 screens around the transit hub through Jan. 5, 2026, visualizing train data like their lengths, their paths, their ages, where they stop and if they wait for each other.