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New York
New York City recorded its lowest-ever number of shootings for the first seven months of the year. Police data shows a significant decline in shooting incidents compared to prior years. No specific figures for the number of shootings were provided.
Recap: Daniel’s father is being held in the library with Jewish students by Palestinian protestors. The police were called and negotiations are going on.
Recap: Daniel and Yisroel Meir discover that Tasir was lying to them and is in cahoots with the wicked Ahmed. The police are trying to negotiate with Ahmed to get the Jewish students and professors out of the library safely. Daniel and Yisroel Meir are watching the whole situation on a screen at the police station. Daniel is deeply worried about his father, who is being held hostage there.
New York
A gunman, identified as 27-year-old Shane Tamura from Las Vegas, opened fire at 345 Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, killing four people, including NYPD officer Didarul Islam.
New York
New York City subway and bus fares will increase to $3 from $2.90, effective January 4, 2026, as announced by MTA officials during their monthly board meeting.
Recap (Journal story with Ava, 46 CE): Galla’s family won’t listen to Ava’s warning. Nazanin is about to reveal a secret to Ava.
