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New York Today
July 5, 2025
A felled tree crushes a blue vehicle in front of a house.

Brief but Violent Storms in New Jersey Leave 3 Dead

Powerful gusts blew down trees in central New Jersey on Thursday, killing three people who were in their cars.

By David Waldstein

A single yellow sneaker on a dirty surface. A pipe is in the background.

Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car

A 15-year-old boy could be the latest victim of subway surfing, a dangerous practice of riding on the roofs of train cars that has lured New York City youth for decades.

By Hilary Howard

Zohran Mamdani stands at a podium with supporters behind him during a news conference.

Mamdani Once Claimed to Be Asian and African American. Should It Matter?

Zohran Mamdani’s responses on a 2009 college application were criticized by his mayoral rivals. The blowback was dismissed by his supporters as a politically motivated attack.

By Dodai Stewart

Joey Chestnut, wearing a red-white-and-blue shirt and holding a decorated belt, poses onstage in front of a crowd of people.

Joey Chestnut Returns and Regains Title at Hot Dog Eating Contest

Mr. Chestnut, who was barred last year over an endorsement deal with a vegan-meat company, and Miki Sudo easily won their respective contests but did not break records.

By Taylor Robinson

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