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New York State declared a ‘disaster’ emergency on October 13 due to the continuing spread of a measles outbreak, which has now caused a sixth death. Health officials warned that persistently low vaccination coverage in some communities — below the herd immunity threshold — is the main driver of the outbreak, and the state government will launch emergency measures including mandatory vaccination and community screening.

New York State has declared a measles disaster emergency, the first such declaration in the US mainland since 2025. Health officials stated the outbreak spread exceeds expectations.

New York Governor Hochul has signed a disaster emergency declaration to contain a spreading measles outbreak in upstate New York, the state’s first measles-related disaster emergency since 2025. The state will mobilize additional resources for vaccination and case tracking.

According to ABC News, a powerful nor’easter will strike the US Northeast this weekend, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to New York, Boston, and other major cities. The National Weather Service has issued multiple warnings urging residents to prepare for power outages and travel disruptions.

On 23 September 2026, a New York court sentenced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein to 15 years in prison for sex crimes, ending a six-year legal saga marked by multiple appeals and retrials. The ruling is widely viewed as a symbolic milestone in how the US justice system treats powerful figures accused of sexual abuse. Multiple victims addressed the court, describing the lasting impact on their lives and sense of safety. The sentencing reverberated across Hollywood and the wider United States, becoming a defining case in the national reckoning with power, accountability and judicial remedy.

US President Trump visited New York City Hall during the UN General Assembly week and held an extended meeting with Mayor Mamdani, discussing affordable housing, the White House press ban, Netanyahu, and the midterms. Both sides sent clear signals of goodwill afterwards, the CNN reported.

The New York Times reported on September 13 that New York City health officials confirmed a positive Legionella test in a cooling tower at Yankee Stadium, with one death and five confirmed infections in the Bronx, while ten additional cooling towers citywide have been ordered cleaned. The discovery follows a 2025 cluster around Central Park and a multi-borough outbreak in July 2026, again putting the hygiene management of large public venues under the spotlight. The city health department has ordered affected facilities to complete cleaning within 48 hours, and is urging residents who recently visited Yankee Stadium or surrounding Bronx blocks and develop fever or cough to seek medical care promptly.

Core Summary New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed an executive order pausing the construction of new hyperscale data centers for up to 12 months, making New York the first US state to impose such a moratorium. The move aims to assess the impact of large data centers on energy supply, the environment, and local communities, sparking intense debate between the tech industry and environmental advocates. Details Under the executive order, New York State will halt approvals for new hyperscale data center projects for up to 12 months. Expansions of existing facilities may also be affected. The decision directly responds to surging electricity demand from the rapid proliferation of data center projects in upstate New York. ...

Core Summary Social democratic candidate Mamdani’s endorsed candidates achieved a sweeping victory in New York City’s Democratic primary. Most notably, Brad Lander unseated incumbent Democratic Representative Dan Goldman in a race that laid bare the city’s deep divisions over the Israel-Gaza conflict. Event Details According to BBC reporting, Mamdani-backed candidates won decisively across multiple New York City Democratic primaries. Brad Lander successfully challenged and defeated incumbent Congressman Dan Goldman. The central dispute in this election focused on the Israel-Gaza war issue. Goldman was viewed as a moderate Democrat with firm pro-Israel positions, while Lander gained support from social democratic and progressive factions with positions more critical of Israeli policy. ...

The US Department of Justice has filed terrorism charges against a commander of Kataib Hezbollah, an Iraqi Shia militia group, accusing him of planning attacks targeting New York City. BBC News also reported on the case, alleging that the Iraqi militant leader “directed” the terrorist activities. The charges underscore ongoing US national security concerns and the potential threat posed by Middle Eastern armed groups to the American homeland. Kataib Hezbollah is a US-designated foreign terrorist organization and has long been viewed as a key instrument of Iranian influence in Iraq. These charges could further escalate tensions between Washington and Tehran, with potential ripple effects across regional security dynamics. ...