The city of New York is in a frenzy as a result of the recent torrential rains, which have caused flash floods that have so far claimed the lives of at least one woman or washed her away as she fled to higher ground for protection with her family.

New York Flash-Floods: Woman dies after being swept away by floodwater while evacuating

<p>The streets of New York have turned into raging waterways due to catastrophic floods, with videos on social media showing vehicles submerged in floodwaters and roads inundated.<br />
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Considering the situation, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued an "exceedingly rare" flash flood emergency for different parts of New York. The weather department issues the rare warning only when "extremely" heavy rain leads to a severe threat to human life and flash floods carry the risk of "catastrophic damage", said the NWS on its website.</p>

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<p>The heavy rain, which continued for hours, led to "life-threatening flash flooding" across New York's Hudson Valley region on Sunday. Twitter users in Rockland and Orange counties posted videos and photos of the aftermath of the severe weather.</p>

<h2><strong>State of emergency</strong></h2>

<p>Governor Kathy Hochul, along with New York State Police (NYSP), appealed to people to remain at home in the wake of the flood-like situation. A state of emergency was announced by New York Governor Hochul for Orange County on Sunday night, stating that the community saw “life-threatening flooding” in just a few hours as the electricity of 13,000 homes was knocked out by the storm.<br />
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She stated that search and rescue efforts are being conducted by the emergency responders in a few places.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">👀 Really bad flooding in Highland Falls/West Point, New York. Flash Flood Emergency declared!<br />
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— Volcaholic 🇰🇪 🇬🇧 🌋 (@volcaholic1) <a href="https://twitter.com/volcaholic1/status/1678173886775545856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 9, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p>NYSP public information officer Steven Nevel, while speaking to Newsweek in an email on Sunday, said that state police have been asking people to avoid the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Rockland County because of heavy flooding.<br />
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"There are numerous motorists stranded in Rockland County," said Nevel, while speaking to Newsweek. "State Police along with local fire departments and EMS personnel are utilising personal and equipment to assist this motorist and get them to safety as fast as possible,” he added.<br />
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Just after 5 pm local time, NYSP shared a post to Twitter and Facebook warning drivers of "heavy flooding and washouts."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Lee (Grant) housing area at ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/WestPoint_USMA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WestPoint_USMA</a>⁩. <a href="https://t.co/XFa81f80bg">pic.twitter.com/XFa81f80bg</a></p>
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<p>In New Zealand, National Institute of Water &amp; Atmospheric Research's meteorologist Ben Noll shared an image taken near West Point which showed almost full underwater on a flooded street near the academy.<br />
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"Current scene in West Point, New York / #HudsonValley The radar estimates that over 10 inches of rain fell today, nearly the amount that typically falls over an entire summer! There's more rain to come...," said Noll on Twitter just before 7 pm.</p>

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<p>Shocking photos and videos of floodwater filled in areas near West Point were shared by dozens of Twitter users. Twitter user MAJMikeLyons posted a photo of vehicles which were completely submerged in water near the military academy.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">im down in myrtle beach on vacation... grandmother in Highland falls NY Orange county sent me this... MULTIPLE landslides, flash flooding and homes have caved into Hudson <a href="https://twitter.com/NWSAlbany?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NWSAlbany</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/bn9weather?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bn9weather</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ABC7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ABC7</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NBCNews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CBSNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CBSNews</a> <a href="https://t.co/jn7LaCDLQu">pic.twitter.com/jn7LaCDLQu</a></p>
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<p>"This is Thayer road at @WestPoint_USMA. Unbelievable. Find high ground," tweeted MAJMikeLyons.</p>

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The streets of New York have turned into raging waterways due to catastrophic floods, with videos on social media showing vehicles submerged in floodwaters and roads inundated.

The streets of New York have turned into raging waterways due to catastrophic floods, with videos on social media showing vehicles submerged in floodwaters and roads inundated. Considering the situation, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued an "exceedingly rare" flash flood emergency for different parts of New York. The weather department issues the rare warning only when "extremely" heavy rain leads to a severe threat to human life and flash floods carry the risk of "catastrophic damage", said the NWS on its website. ALSO READ | China floods: Xi Jinping urges authorities to step up amid torrential rains The heavy rain, which continued for hours, led to "life-threatening flash flooding" across New York's Hudson Valley region on Sunday. Twitter users in Rockland and Orange counties posted videos and photos of the aftermath of the severe weather. State of emergency Governor Kathy Hochul, along with New York State Police (NYSP), appealed to people to remain at home in the wake of the flood-like situation. A state of emergency was announced by New York Governor Hochul for Orange County on Sunday night, stating that the community saw “life-threatening flooding” in just a few hours as the electricity of 13,000 homes was knocked out by the storm. She stated that search and rescue efforts are being conducted by the emergency responders in a few places. 👀 Really bad flooding in Highland Falls/West Point, New York. Flash Flood Emergency declared! pic.twitter.com/afO7K48SoQ — Volcaholic 🇰🇪 🇬🇧 🌋 (@volcaholic1) July 9, 2023 × NYSP public information officer Steven Nevel, while speaking to Newsweek in an email on Sunday, said that state police have been asking people to avoid the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Rockland County because of heavy flooding. "There are numerous motorists stranded in Rockland County," said Nevel, while speaking to Newsweek. "State Police along with local fire departments and EMS personnel are utilising personal and equipment to assist this motorist and get them to safety as fast as possible,” he added. Just after 5 pm local time, NYSP shared a post to Twitter and Facebook warning drivers of "heavy flooding and washouts." Lee (Grant) housing area at ⁦@WestPoint_USMA⁩. pic.twitter.com/XFa81f80bg — Mike Lyons (@MAJMikeLyons) July 9, 2023 × In New Zealand, National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research's meteorologist Ben Noll shared an image taken near West Point which showed almost full underwater on a flooded street near the academy. "Current scene in West Point, New York / #HudsonValley The radar estimates that over 10 inches of rain fell today, nearly the amount that typically falls over an entire summer! There's more rain to come...," said Noll on Twitter just before 7 pm. WATCH | Spanish city of Zaragoza submerged by heavy rainfall & flash floods Shocking photos and videos of floodwater filled in areas near West Point were shared by dozens of Twitter users. Twitter user MAJMikeLyons posted a photo of vehicles which were completely submerged in water near the military academy. im down in myrtle beach on vacation... grandmother in Highland falls NY Orange county sent me this... MULTIPLE landslides, flash flooding and homes have caved into Hudson @NWSAlbany @bn9weather @ABC7 @NBCNews @CBSNews pic.twitter.com/jn7LaCDLQu — NsfwWx ❄️ (@NsfwWx) July 9, 2023 × "This is Thayer road at @WestPoint_USMA. Unbelievable. Find high ground," tweeted MAJMikeLyons. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Heavy rainfall in New York sparked extreme flooding and triggered landslides in Hudson Valley and killed at least one. It also swamped roadways and forced road closures on Sunday night. The national weather service issued flash flood warnings across parts of south eastern New York, describing it as "life-threatening". Residents in various parts of the city were forced to evacuate and relocate.

New York: Extreme flooding prompts residents to evacuate, kills one

<p>On the evening of 4th of July, gun violence rocked New York City as a series of shootings resulted in two deaths and left 11 people injured.&nbsp;<br />
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Among the victims of Wednesday's tragic shootings were an 18-year-old man and a 19-year-old man, both fatally shot on Morris Avenue in The Bronx locality.&nbsp;<br />
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In New York City, the level-four mobilisation plan was activated after five shootings were reported from the Bronx locality alone.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the level-four mobilisation plan, one patrol car is deployed in each of the city's 77 precincts to the borough, meaning an intensified police presence.<br />
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Mayor Eric Adams arrived at the scene to support the ongoing police investigation, New York Post reported.</p>

<h2><strong>New York 4th of July shooting: Series of violence</strong></h2>

<p>The wave of violence commenced around 12:40 AM when a 34-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound to his leg in the Throggs Neck area of The Bronx. Despite his injuries, he managed to reach Westchester Square Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.</p>

<p>Approximately 20 minutes later, a 36-year-old man was shot in the leg and buttocks in the same neighbourhood. Initially, he sought medical assistance at Montefiore Medical Center but was subsequently transferred to Jacobi Medical Center, also in stable condition, New York Post reported.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In Brownsville, Brooklyn, at approximately 1:30 a.m., a 20-year-old girl sustained a gunshot wound at the intersection of Bristol Street and Livonia Avenue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She was transported to Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center, where her condition was reported as stable. The motive behind the shooting is still under investigation.</p>

<h2><strong>Have there been any arrests for the shooting spree?</strong></h2>

<p>No. There have been no arrests in the series of shootings so far.</p>

<h2><strong>New York state gun laws</strong></h2>

<p>The residents of New York do not need permits to keep rifles or shotguns in New York.&nbsp;<br />
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In general, New York residents also do not need permits to possess rifles or shotguns in New York, as long as the rifle barrel is at least 16 inches long or the shotgun barrel is at least 18 inches long, according to the gun laws in&nbsp;the state.</p>

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On the evening of 4th of July, gun violence rocked New York City as a series of shootings resulted in two deaths and left 11 people injured. Among the victims of Wednesday's tragic shootings were an 18-year-old man and a 19-year-old man, both fatally shot on Morris Avenue in The Bronx locality.

On the evening of 4th of July, gun violence rocked New York City as a series of shootings resulted in two deaths and left 11 people injured. Among the victims of Wednesday's tragic shootings were an 18-year-old man and a 19-year-old man, both fatally shot on Morris Avenue in The Bronx locality. In New York City, the level-four mobilisation plan was activated after five shootings were reported from the Bronx locality alone. Also watch | US: 4 dead at Independence Day celebrations at Louisiana; gun violence reaches new highs × In the level-four mobilisation plan, one patrol car is deployed in each of the city's 77 precincts to the borough, meaning an intensified police presence. Mayor Eric Adams arrived at the scene to support the ongoing police investigation, New York Post reported. New York 4th of July shooting: Series of violence The wave of violence commenced around 12:40 AM when a 34-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound to his leg in the Throggs Neck area of The Bronx. Despite his injuries, he managed to reach Westchester Square Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition. Approximately 20 minutes later, a 36-year-old man was shot in the leg and buttocks in the same neighbourhood. Initially, he sought medical assistance at Montefiore Medical Center but was subsequently transferred to Jacobi Medical Center, also in stable condition, New York Post reported. Also read | US: 3 dead, several wounded after domestic dispute turns into shooting episode at Maryland home In Brownsville, Brooklyn, at approximately 1:30 a.m., a 20-year-old girl sustained a gunshot wound at the intersection of Bristol Street and Livonia Avenue. She was transported to Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center, where her condition was reported as stable. The motive behind the shooting is still under investigation. Have there been any arrests for the shooting spree? No. There have been no arrests in the series of shootings so far. New York state gun laws The residents of New York do not need permits to keep rifles or shotguns in New York. In general, New York residents also do not need permits to possess rifles or shotguns in New York, as long as the rifle barrel is at least 16 inches long or the shotgun barrel is at least 18 inches long, according to the gun laws in the state. Only people with criminal convictions and those who have been certified mentally incompetent are not allowed to possess rifles or shotguns. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

New York rocked by series of shooting incidents on 4th of July; 2 killed, 11 injured

<p>In a thrilling display of competitive eating, Joey Chestnut clinched his 16th triumph at the renowned Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest held at Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York.</p>

<p>Despite formidable challenges from James Webb and Geoffrey Esper, Chestnut emerged as the victor in the men's division, astonishing the crowd by devouring a staggering 62 hot dogs within a mere 10 minutes, reported Fox news.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, Chestnut had set the existing record for the highest number of hot dogs consumed in the same time frame with a remarkable 76 hot dogs in 2021.</p>

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<p>Although his tally this year fell short of that record, his performance was nothing short of extraordinary. Chestnut established an early lead by wolfing down five hot dogs and buns within the first 30 seconds of the contest, captivating spectators with his insatiable appetite.</p>

<p>As the minutes ticked away, Chestnut's pace showed no signs of slowing down. With five minutes remaining, he had already consumed approximately 40 hot dogs and buns.</p>

<p>At one point, he was devouring nearly seven hot dogs per minute, leaving his competitors in awe. In a fierce battle for second place, Geoffrey Esper secured the runner-up position, consuming 49 hot dogs, closely followed by James Webb with 47.</p>

<p>However, the hot dog eating extravaganza was not without its share of obstacles. Storms passing through the area caused a two-hour delay, leading many to believe that the event might be cancelled.</p>

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<p>Yet, the determined competitors persevered, and as soon as the sun reappeared, they took to the stage, commencing their glizzy-filled journey.</p>

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<h2><strong>Miki Sudo secures ninth win in women's competition</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier in the day, the women's division witnessed an equally remarkable performance as Miki Sudo secured her ninth victory at the contest. Sudo, known for her exceptional eating prowess, triumphed by devouring an impressive 39.5 hot dogs and buns within the allotted 10 minutes. Her win was hard-fought, as Mayo Ebihara of Japan closely trailed behind with a notable tally of 33 hot dogs and buns.</p>

<p>Sudo's dominance in the competition is unparalleled, having participated in her first contest in 2014 and remaining undefeated ever since, with the exception of taking a break in 2021 due to pregnancy. Returning in 2022, she emerged victorious once again, toppling Michelle Lesco, and solidifying her status as the world's third-ranked competitive eater and the foremost female competitor in the sport.</p>

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<p>As the sun set on another memorable Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo reigned supreme, showcasing their unmatched talent, dedication, and voracious appetites in a display that will be remembered for years to come.</p>

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In a thrilling display of competitive eating, Joey Chestnut clinched his 16th triumph at the renowned Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest held at Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York.

In a thrilling display of competitive eating, Joey Chestnut clinched his 16th triumph at the renowned Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest held at Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York. Despite formidable challenges from James Webb and Geoffrey Esper, Chestnut emerged as the victor in the men's division, astonishing the crowd by devouring a staggering 62 hot dogs within a mere 10 minutes, reported Fox news. Notably, Chestnut had set the existing record for the highest number of hot dogs consumed in the same time frame with a remarkable 76 hot dogs in 2021. Have you made it when mentioned at a hot dog eating contest? @zachlanebryan @JasonIsbell had their names dropped at Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest today. pic.twitter.com/JWvNzs0ofZ — Justin aka Jason (@CO_Justin_L) July 4, 2023 × Although his tally this year fell short of that record, his performance was nothing short of extraordinary. Chestnut established an early lead by wolfing down five hot dogs and buns within the first 30 seconds of the contest, captivating spectators with his insatiable appetite. As the minutes ticked away, Chestnut's pace showed no signs of slowing down. With five minutes remaining, he had already consumed approximately 40 hot dogs and buns. At one point, he was devouring nearly seven hot dogs per minute, leaving his competitors in awe. In a fierce battle for second place, Geoffrey Esper secured the runner-up position, consuming 49 hot dogs, closely followed by James Webb with 47. However, the hot dog eating extravaganza was not without its share of obstacles. Storms passing through the area caused a two-hour delay, leading many to believe that the event might be cancelled. Also watch | Micro-Cheating: The new dating trend Yet, the determined competitors persevered, and as soon as the sun reappeared, they took to the stage, commencing their glizzy-filled journey. Also read | US: People stuck hanging upside down for hours after roller coaster stopped Miki Sudo secures ninth win in women's competition Earlier in the day, the women's division witnessed an equally remarkable performance as Miki Sudo secured her ninth victory at the contest. Sudo, known for her exceptional eating prowess, triumphed by devouring an impressive 39.5 hot dogs and buns within the allotted 10 minutes. Her win was hard-fought, as Mayo Ebihara of Japan closely trailed behind with a notable tally of 33 hot dogs and buns. Sudo's dominance in the competition is unparalleled, having participated in her first contest in 2014 and remaining undefeated ever since, with the exception of taking a break in 2021 due to pregnancy. Returning in 2022, she emerged victorious once again, toppling Michelle Lesco, and solidifying her status as the world's third-ranked competitive eater and the foremost female competitor in the sport. Also read | 'Floating gold' worth $5.4mn found in dead whale in Canary Islands As the sun set on another memorable Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo reigned supreme, showcasing their unmatched talent, dedication, and voracious appetites in a display that will be remembered for years to come. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

WATCH | Glorious gastronomic feat: US man devours 62 hot dogs in 10 minutes, wins famous eating contest

<p>The number of homeless people in New York City (NYC) shelters surpassed a record-high 100,000, sparking concerns on US&nbsp;local governments' handling of the homeless population, US&nbsp;media reported.<br />
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According to a New York Times (NYT) report, city officials said on Wednesday that, spurred by an influx of migrants from the US&nbsp;southern border, there are now over 100,000 people in homeless shelters for the first time in history.<br />
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The number of migrants in shelters passed 50,000 a few days earlier. And among the 50,000, more than two-thirds are families with children, the NYT cited the city's deputy mayor.<br />
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The city said it has spent over a billion dollars to house the migrants since they started arriving in large numbers in the spring of 2022, and the figure is expected to rise to over four billion dollars by next year.</p>

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However, the New York Post said that according to a comptroller's report released on Wednesday, among the 2,308 homeless people present during the NYC sweep between March 21, 2022, and November 30, 2022, only three people landed in permanent housing, and nearly 95 per cent of them didn't even go to a shelter.<br />
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The comptroller also said about a third of the homeless encampment sites popped back after being cleaned up by municipal workers.<br />
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For the homeless in Los Angeles, the situation is also gloomy.<br />
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The TV station ABC7 on Wednesday reported that a leaked email of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) said homeless people living at a West Hills encampment "will be arrested and all their belongings will be taken away by sanitation".<br />
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The LAPD has been condemned by the public, and their planned cleanup on Thursday had been postponed after the internal email leak.</p>

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The number of homeless people in New York City (NYC) shelters surpassed a record-high 100,000, sparking concerns on US local governments' handling of the homeless population, US media reported.

The number of homeless people in New York City (NYC) shelters surpassed a record-high 100,000, sparking concerns on US local governments' handling of the homeless population, US media reported. According to a New York Times (NYT) report, city officials said on Wednesday that, spurred by an influx of migrants from the US southern border, there are now over 100,000 people in homeless shelters for the first time in history. The number of migrants in shelters passed 50,000 a few days earlier. And among the 50,000, more than two-thirds are families with children, the NYT cited the city's deputy mayor. The city said it has spent over a billion dollars to house the migrants since they started arriving in large numbers in the spring of 2022, and the figure is expected to rise to over four billion dollars by next year. Also read | Canada wildfire smoke to cloud New York skies again: Governor However, the New York Post said that according to a comptroller's report released on Wednesday, among the 2,308 homeless people present during the NYC sweep between March 21, 2022, and November 30, 2022, only three people landed in permanent housing, and nearly 95 per cent of them didn't even go to a shelter. The comptroller also said about a third of the homeless encampment sites popped back after being cleaned up by municipal workers. For the homeless in Los Angeles, the situation is also gloomy. The TV station ABC7 on Wednesday reported that a leaked email of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) said homeless people living at a West Hills encampment "will be arrested and all their belongings will be taken away by sanitation". The LAPD has been condemned by the public, and their planned cleanup on Thursday had been postponed after the internal email leak. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

NYC sees record-high 100,000 homeless people: US media

<p>In the incident of a cleaner at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in&nbsp;New York, erasing decades of research by switching off the lab’s freezer, the college has initiated legal action against the cleaner’s employer, Daigle Cleaning Systems.&nbsp;Narrating the root causes of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/costly-mistake-cleaner-turns-of-freezer-accidentally-destroys-decades-of-research-in-new-york-college-609452">incident</a>, the attorney representing the college, Michael Ginsberg, spoke exclusively to WION. He highlighted the details of the incident as well as the insights into the lawsuit and the lab’s future course of action.</p>

<p>Speaking to WION, Michael said that the college is seeking a monetary amount that is necessary to recreate the research. He said that they want Daigle Cleaning Systems to compensate the institute for the cost of recreating the research, including the cost of labour and material of chemical compounds.</p>

<p>“The amount necessary is slightly below a million dollars,” Michael exclaimed while adding that the mistake cost them the research of more than 20 years.</p>

<p>However, he also told WION that they consider it to be a human error not done with any intent of causing harm or sabotage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I will say that we don’t believe that this was an intentional act. We don’t believe any bad intention or sabotage of any sort was behind this. It was a human error that resulted in the loss of the extensive amount of research which now needs to be recreated,” Michael told WION.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the attorney, this research was a combination of about 20-25 years of study. It was related to the molecular mechanisms or makeup of solar energy conversion for natural and artificial synthetic systems and synthetic reactions.<br />
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The research also looked at cell cultures in incredibly low temperatures, and it related to the viability and sustainability of solar energy and future advances in the development and use of solar energy.</p>

<p>However, when asked if it will take another 20-25 years to restore the research now, Michael said that he doesn’t believe that it is going to be another 20 years for it because they already have the data. They will not be completely reinventing it, but they will recreate the culture of that research.<br />
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In the incident of a cleaner at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in New York, erasing decades of research by switching off the lab’s freezer, the college has initiated legal action against the cleaner’s employer, Daigle Cleaning Systems.

In the incident of a cleaner at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in New York, erasing decades of research by switching off the lab’s freezer, the college has initiated legal action against the cleaner’s employer, Daigle Cleaning Systems. Narrating the root causes of the incident, the attorney representing the college, Michael Ginsberg, spoke exclusively to WION. He highlighted the details of the incident as well as the insights into the lawsuit and the lab’s future course of action. Speaking to WION, Michael said that the college is seeking a monetary amount that is necessary to recreate the research. He said that they want Daigle Cleaning Systems to compensate the institute for the cost of recreating the research, including the cost of labour and material of chemical compounds. “The amount necessary is slightly below a million dollars,” Michael exclaimed while adding that the mistake cost them the research of more than 20 years. However, he also told WION that they consider it to be a human error not done with any intent of causing harm or sabotage. “I will say that we don’t believe that this was an intentional act. We don’t believe any bad intention or sabotage of any sort was behind this. It was a human error that resulted in the loss of the extensive amount of research which now needs to be recreated,” Michael told WION. According to the attorney, this research was a combination of about 20-25 years of study. It was related to the molecular mechanisms or makeup of solar energy conversion for natural and artificial synthetic systems and synthetic reactions. The research also looked at cell cultures in incredibly low temperatures, and it related to the viability and sustainability of solar energy and future advances in the development and use of solar energy. However, when asked if it will take another 20-25 years to restore the research now, Michael said that he doesn’t believe that it is going to be another 20 years for it because they already have the data. They will not be completely reinventing it, but they will recreate the culture of that research. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>New York Governor Kathy Hochul said late Tuesday (June 27) that smoke from Canadian wildfires was forecast to cloud the air across the state on Wednesday and Thursday. Taking to Twitter, Governor Hochul said that air quality was expected to reach unhealthy levels in some areas. She added that the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) was issuing air quality health advisories for Western and Central New York, and Eastern Lake Ontario.</p>

<p>"Masks will be available throughout the state and New Yorkers should check the latest air quality information via&nbsp;<a href="https://t.co/NrN5UzOFcm" target="_blank">http://airnow.gov</a>, NYSDEC or their weather app. Our team is in contact with leaders across the state and will continue to closely monitor conditions," Hochul said in another tweet.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The governor further said that transit agencies across New York would be making public service announcements to update passengers on air quality in their region.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>NYC could experience worst air quality today</strong></h2>

<p>New York City (NYC) Mayor Eric Adams tweeted early Wednesday that NYC could experience the worst air quality during the day, adding, "We will keep New Yorkers informed on conditions outside and actions they can take to stay healthy."</p>

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<p>Mayor Adams urged people to bring a KN95 or N95 mask with them or make plans to avoid outdoor events just in case.</p>

<h2><strong>Canadian wildfires smoke engulfs Chicago</strong></h2>

<p>Another American city- Chicago is seeing a decline in its air quality due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. On Tuesday, an extreme haze caused by the wildfires engulfed the city. As per IQAir, Chicago's air quality was considered the worst anywhere in the world during the day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, on Tuesday, the European Union's (EU) Copernicus Atmospheric Monitoring Service said that Canadian wildfire emissions released a record 160 million tons of carbon, the news agency Reuters reported. And on Monday, the annual emissions from fires were the largest for Canada since satellite monitoring began in 2003, surpassing 2014 at 140 million tons.</p>

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul said late Tuesday (June 27) that smoke from Canadian wildfires was forecast to cloud the air across the state on Wednesday and Thursday.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul said late Tuesday (June 27) that smoke from Canadian wildfires was forecast to cloud the air across the state on Wednesday and Thursday. Taking to Twitter, Governor Hochul said that air quality was expected to reach unhealthy levels in some areas. She added that the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) was issuing air quality health advisories for Western and Central New York, and Eastern Lake Ontario. "Masks will be available throughout the state and New Yorkers should check the latest air quality information via http://airnow.gov, NYSDEC or their weather app. Our team is in contact with leaders across the state and will continue to closely monitor conditions," Hochul said in another tweet. Smoke from Canadian wildfires is forecasted to cloud the air across New York tomorrow and Thursday. Air quality is expected to reach unhealthy levels in some areas. @NYSDEC is issuing Air Quality Health Advisories for Western and Central New York, and Eastern Lake Ontario. — Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) June 27, 2023 × The governor further said that transit agencies across New York would be making public service announcements to update passengers on air quality in their region. NYC could experience worst air quality today New York City (NYC) Mayor Eric Adams tweeted early Wednesday that NYC could experience the worst air quality during the day, adding, "We will keep New Yorkers informed on conditions outside and actions they can take to stay healthy." Due to incoming winds tonight and ongoing Canadian wildfires, New York City could experience worse air quality tomorrow, Wednesday, June 28. We will keep New Yorkers informed on conditions outside and actions they can take to stay healthy. — Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) June 27, 2023 × Mayor Adams urged people to bring a KN95 or N95 mask with them or make plans to avoid outdoor events just in case. Canadian wildfires smoke engulfs Chicago Another American city- Chicago is seeing a decline in its air quality due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. On Tuesday, an extreme haze caused by the wildfires engulfed the city. As per IQAir, Chicago's air quality was considered the worst anywhere in the world during the day. Meanwhile, on Tuesday, the European Union's (EU) Copernicus Atmospheric Monitoring Service said that Canadian wildfire emissions released a record 160 million tons of carbon, the news agency Reuters reported. And on Monday, the annual emissions from fires were the largest for Canada since satellite monitoring began in 2003, surpassing 2014 at 140 million tons. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Some of the locals in New York City aren't happy after a recent proposal issued to cut down on coal and wood-burning pizza ovens by 75% in order to reduce emissions, New York Post reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>New rules were drafted by the New York City's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) stating that field test data must show that the Emissions Control Device has reduced the existing cook stove's total particulate matter emissions by 75%.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The main objective of the proposal was to reduce air pollution coming from coal and wood emissions. Pizzerias are now required to evaluate whether they can install emissions control devices for their kitchen stoves, but some say those devices would cost a lot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by Fox News, DEP spokesman Ted Timbers said in a statement Sunday: "All New Yorkers deserve to breathe healthy air and wood and coal-fired stoves are among the largest contributors of harmful pollutants in neighbourhoods with poor air quality."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This common-sense (sic) rule, developed with restaurant and environmental justice groups, requires a professional review of whether installing emission controls is feasible," Timbers added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What's the issue?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Some critics have said that the old and historic outlets would be impacted, and the smoky flavour of the pizzas might vanish if restaurants replace the coal/wood-fired ovens with cleaner-burning ones. Meanwhile, the officials say it will affect less than 100 of the city's countless pizza joints.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Scott LoBaido, an angry activist, was seen on the streets shouting war slogans while protesting the proposal. He even threw multiple pizzas at NYC Hall in response to the city's crackdown on coal and wood-fired ovens. He said Monday, "Well… this is the New York Pizza Party! Give us pizza or give us death!"&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The protest also caught the eye of New York Mayor Eric Adams who said at an unrelated presser, "Well, first of all, I love my vegan pizza with vegan cheese. And something about pizza, like, does anyone dislike pizza? Everyone likes pizza."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"You almost see that pie in front of you, you start to get happy. I think pizzas have saved more marriages than any other food. Sharing a pie with your boo is like, that's the ultimate," Adams added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Right now we are at the public moment where the public can weigh in. Let the public weigh in, let the public give their thoughts and then we'll make the final determination. We don't want to hurt businesses in the city, and we don't want to hurt the environment," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While responding to the incident related to LoBaido, the mayor said "the woke-a-- idiots who run this city are doing everything in their power to destroy it."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As quoted by Fox News, Brooklyn pizzeria owner Paul Giannone, known as Paulie Gee, said, "I think these regulations are typically come up with by people who don't own businesses."&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said, "Part of what makes our pizza cook the way it does is you have to cook with an open flame. When you cook it in a different kind of oven, you won't get the results that will produce a Neapolitan-style pizza. It'll be a dying breed. People just are not going to deal with this anymore."&nbsp;</p>

<p>New York has taken steps to tackle pollution as it also became the first state to ban natural gas connections in new buildings. New buildings beginning in 2026 with seven or fewer stories will have to use induction and electric devices. Meanwhile, the larger ones will make the transition in 2029.&nbsp;</p>

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Some of the locals in New York City aren't happy after a recent proposal issued to cut down on coal and wood-burning pizza ovens by 75% in order to reduce emissions, New York Post reported.

Some of the locals in New York City aren't happy after a recent proposal issued to cut down on coal and wood-burning pizza ovens by 75% in order to reduce emissions, New York Post reported. New rules were drafted by the New York City's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) stating that field test data must show that the Emissions Control Device has reduced the existing cook stove's total particulate matter emissions by 75%. The main objective of the proposal was to reduce air pollution coming from coal and wood emissions. Pizzerias are now required to evaluate whether they can install emissions control devices for their kitchen stoves, but some say those devices would cost a lot. As quoted by Fox News, DEP spokesman Ted Timbers said in a statement Sunday: "All New Yorkers deserve to breathe healthy air and wood and coal-fired stoves are among the largest contributors of harmful pollutants in neighbourhoods with poor air quality." "This common-sense (sic) rule, developed with restaurant and environmental justice groups, requires a professional review of whether installing emission controls is feasible," Timbers added. What's the issue? Some critics have said that the old and historic outlets would be impacted, and the smoky flavour of the pizzas might vanish if restaurants replace the coal/wood-fired ovens with cleaner-burning ones. Meanwhile, the officials say it will affect less than 100 of the city's countless pizza joints. Scott LoBaido, an angry activist, was seen on the streets shouting war slogans while protesting the proposal. He even threw multiple pizzas at NYC Hall in response to the city's crackdown on coal and wood-fired ovens. He said Monday, "Well… this is the New York Pizza Party! Give us pizza or give us death!" New York City Pizza Party finally started. pic.twitter.com/QYuMRVv4Ps — Being Libertarian (@beinlibertarian) June 27, 2023 × Also read: Archaeologists unearth 4,000-year-old ‘Stonehenge’ burial ground in the Netherlands The protest also caught the eye of New York Mayor Eric Adams who said at an unrelated presser, "Well, first of all, I love my vegan pizza with vegan cheese. And something about pizza, like, does anyone dislike pizza? Everyone likes pizza." "You almost see that pie in front of you, you start to get happy. I think pizzas have saved more marriages than any other food. Sharing a pie with your boo is like, that's the ultimate," Adams added. "Right now we are at the public moment where the public can weigh in. Let the public weigh in, let the public give their thoughts and then we'll make the final determination. We don't want to hurt businesses in the city, and we don't want to hurt the environment," he said. While responding to the incident related to LoBaido, the mayor said "the woke-a-- idiots who run this city are doing everything in their power to destroy it." Also read: A pizza history | Archaeologists discover painting of pizza's 'ancestor' in ruins of Pompeii Watch this report: × As quoted by Fox News, Brooklyn pizzeria owner Paul Giannone, known as Paulie Gee, said, "I think these regulations are typically come up with by people who don't own businesses." He said, "Part of what makes our pizza cook the way it does is you have to cook with an open flame. When you cook it in a different kind of oven, you won't get the results that will produce a Neapolitan-style pizza. It'll be a dying breed. People just are not going to deal with this anymore." New York has taken steps to tackle pollution as it also became the first state to ban natural gas connections in new buildings. New buildings beginning in 2026 with seven or fewer stories will have to use induction and electric devices. Meanwhile, the larger ones will make the transition in 2029. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>In a devastating incident, a cleaner at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy, New York, inadvertently erased decades of research by switching off&nbsp;a freezer in an attempt to silence what they deemed "annoying alarm" sounds.</p>

<p>The college has initiated legal action against the cleaner's employer, Daigle Cleaning Systems, claiming insufficient training, reported the Guardian.</p>

<p>As per the lawsuit recently filed in the New York Supreme Court in Rensselaer County, RPI is seeking damages exceeding $1 million, as reported by the Times Union newspaper.</p>

<p>The attorney representing RPI, Michael Ginsberg, expressed disappointment, stating, "People's behaviour and negligence caused all this. Unfortunately, they wiped out 25 years of research."</p>

<p><strong>Also watch&nbsp;|</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/watch-video-of-furniture-flying-across-cruise-amid-rainstorm-in-us-goes-viral-609349">Video of furniture flying across cruise amid rainstorm in US goes viral</a></p>

<h2><strong>What really happened?</strong></h2>

<p>The incident occurred in 2020 when the unnamed cleaner worked for several months at RPI. The lab freezer that fell victim to the mishap contained various cultures crucial to a long-term research project on photosynthesis led by Professor KV Lakshmi from the biology and chemistry department, as reported by the BBC.</p>

<p>Typically, these cultures were stored at an ultra-low temperature of -112°F (-80°C).</p>

<p>On September 14, 2020, a few days before the freezer was unplugged, an alarm alerted lab personnel of temperature fluctuations.</p>

<p>The lawsuit highlights that, at that point, the specimens remained viable. Due to COVID-19 restrictions in place at the time, repairs could not be carried out for a week.</p>

<p>To safeguard the cultures and provide an explanation for the alarm, lab officials posted signs indicating the source of the noise and instructions on how to mute it.</p>

<p>In an effort to prevent further mishaps, Lakshmi installed a lock box on the freezer's outlet and socket to prevent anyone from unplugging it.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;KPMG to cut 5% of jobs in the US</strong></p>

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<p>However, on September 17, the employee from Daigle Cleaning Systems mistakenly switched off the circuit breaker, causing the freezer's temperature to rise.</p>

<p>The following day, lab officials made the heart-wrenching discovery that the samples had become irreparably damaged.</p>

<p>The lawsuit states, "[A] majority of specimens were compromised, destroyed, and rendered unsalvageable, demolishing more than 20 years of research."</p>

<p>During an interview with university officials, the cleaner expressed that they believed they were turning the circuit breaker on in response to the alarms.</p>

<p>The lawsuit noted that even after the interview, the cleaner failed to comprehend their mistake and maintained they were only trying to assist, attributing the incident to an "error" in reading the panel.</p>

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In a devastating incident, a cleaner at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy, New York, inadvertently erased decades of research by switching off a freezer in an attempt to silence what they deemed "annoying alarm" sounds.

In a devastating incident, a cleaner at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy, New York, inadvertently erased decades of research by switching off a freezer in an attempt to silence what they deemed "annoying alarm" sounds. The college has initiated legal action against the cleaner's employer, Daigle Cleaning Systems, claiming insufficient training, reported the Guardian. As per the lawsuit recently filed in the New York Supreme Court in Rensselaer County, RPI is seeking damages exceeding $1 million, as reported by the Times Union newspaper. The attorney representing RPI, Michael Ginsberg, expressed disappointment, stating, "People's behaviour and negligence caused all this. Unfortunately, they wiped out 25 years of research." Also watch | Video of furniture flying across cruise amid rainstorm in US goes viral What really happened? The incident occurred in 2020 when the unnamed cleaner worked for several months at RPI. The lab freezer that fell victim to the mishap contained various cultures crucial to a long-term research project on photosynthesis led by Professor KV Lakshmi from the biology and chemistry department, as reported by the BBC. Typically, these cultures were stored at an ultra-low temperature of -112°F (-80°C). On September 14, 2020, a few days before the freezer was unplugged, an alarm alerted lab personnel of temperature fluctuations. The lawsuit highlights that, at that point, the specimens remained viable. Due to COVID-19 restrictions in place at the time, repairs could not be carried out for a week. To safeguard the cultures and provide an explanation for the alarm, lab officials posted signs indicating the source of the noise and instructions on how to mute it. In an effort to prevent further mishaps, Lakshmi installed a lock box on the freezer's outlet and socket to prevent anyone from unplugging it. Also watch | KPMG to cut 5% of jobs in the US However, on September 17, the employee from Daigle Cleaning Systems mistakenly switched off the circuit breaker, causing the freezer's temperature to rise. The following day, lab officials made the heart-wrenching discovery that the samples had become irreparably damaged. The lawsuit states, "[A] majority of specimens were compromised, destroyed, and rendered unsalvageable, demolishing more than 20 years of research." During an interview with university officials, the cleaner expressed that they believed they were turning the circuit breaker on in response to the alarms. The lawsuit noted that even after the interview, the cleaner failed to comprehend their mistake and maintained they were only trying to assist, attributing the incident to an "error" in reading the panel. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

'Costly mistake': Cleaner turns off freezer, accidentally destroys decades of research in New York college

It was a historic day for brand India as PM Narendra Modi led the mega Yoga day event at UN headquarters, displaying India's soft power to the world. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: India's Yoga gets global stage | PM Modi leads event at UN HQ

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a unique yoga session at the United Nations Headquarters on Wednesday, marking the 9th International Day of Yoga. Earlier at the event, PM Modi also paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at the UN Headquarters' lawns.

Indian PM Modi marks Yoga day celebrations during US visit

'Yoga is a way of mindfulness, in our thoughts and actions. It is a way to live in harmony with nature, said Indian PM Modi while addressing the the participants attending yoga session at the United Nations Headquarters, New York.

'Yoga is a way to live in harmony with nature', says Indian PM Modi at UN HQ

'Yoga is free from copyrights, patents and free from royalty payments. Yoga is adaptable to your age, gender and fitness level. Yoga is portable and is truly universal,' said Indian PM Modi while addressing the the participants attending yoga session at the United Nations Headquarters, New York.

PM Modi: Yoga is accessible to all, free from patents and copyrights

People have gathered in huge numbers for the International Day of Yoga celebration at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The event was led by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.

'Yoga is living and dynamic', says PM Modi during yoga day event at UN HQ

New York is the place where America's pride movement began & it is also where the pride month originated. Molly Gambhir brings you a special ground report on the unknown history behind this.

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<p>A man allegedly wounded three women in a series of subway slashing incidents in Manhattan late on Sunday afternoon.</p>

<p>The New York Police Department (NYPD) officials while releasing the pictures of the suspect, said they were on the lookout for the man.</p>

<p>In a press release, the NYPD said that the man, in separate incidents, slashed three women at the 86th Street-Lexington Avenue subway station between 4 and 5 pm&nbsp;on Sunday.</p>

<p>The police said that the first woman, who was the victim of the slashing, was attacked from behind in the right leg when she was getting off a train.</p>

<p>Moments later, the accused again slashed a 48-year-old woman's right leg as she was waiting for her train, as per NYPD.</p>

<p>Then the alleged assailant went on to attack another 28-year-old woman who was sitting in a southbound car.</p>

<p>Police said that the woman was immediately rushed to the hospital with a severe injury on her leg.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">🚨WANTED for ASSAULT: On 6/18/23 the suspect slashed two women on the leg, in two separate incidents. First at 4:14 PM at the 86 St/Lexington Ave subway station, then at 4:32 PM on a '4" train near Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall station. Any info? DM <a href="https://twitter.com/NYPDTips?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NYPDTips</a>, or call 800-577-TIPS. <a href="https://t.co/d9R1L0Zy1X">pic.twitter.com/d9R1L0Zy1X</a></p>
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<p>NYPD released surveillance images on Twitter after the suspect left the scene of the attack, said the police as per Fox News.</p>

<p>According to the police, the suspect was later seen fleeing through another station at Chambers Street before he disappeared.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/multiple-injuries-reported-after-shooting-incident-in-us-amid-juneteenth-celebration-reports-605772">At least one killed, 20 shot after mass shooting in US amid Juneteenth celebration</a></p>

<p>The police said that he was last seen wearing a Boston Red Sox hat and white T-shirt with an orange-and-yellow character on the front.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Three mass shootings in a day rock US</strong></h2>

<p>The United States on Saturday recorded three mass shootings in Illinois, Missouri and Washington in a day, leaving four dead, and at least 38 injured.</p>

<p>The first shooting occurred in central Pennsylvania on Saturday morning where two state troopers were shot, one fatally, in a multi-scene shootout with a man who initially fired bullets into state police vehicles outside police barracks, reported CNN on Sunday.</p>

<p>The accused, identified as 38-year-old Brandon Stine, got out of the vehicle and shot a long rifle into marked police cars, Col. Christopher Paris, the Pennsylvania State Police commissioner, said at a news conference on Sunday.</p>

<p>He then fled the scene, prompting the authorities to launch a wide manhunt that is said to have included helicopter reinforcement.</p>

<p>One of the state troopers, Lt James Wagner, located Stine early that afternoon and they exchanged gunfire. A shot from Stine’s gun struck and critically injured Wagner, Paris said.</p>

<p>“At this point in the incident, multiple citizens and witnesses arrived to provide aid to Lt. Wagner and use the radio that was in his car to summon additional troopers, (emergency medical services) and first responders to help,” Paris said. Stine fled the scene again.</p>

<p>The second shooting occurred on Saturday around 8.25 pm near Washington State during an electronic dance music festival in which two people were killed and three injured.</p>

<p>The incident occurred a few hundred yards from the Gorge Amphitheater near Georgetown after the shooter “randomly” started shooting at the crowd.</p>

<p>After firing the initial shots, the suspect started moving through the campground and “continued to shoot randomly into the crowd” until he was eventually confronted by police and taken into custody, Sheriff’s Office spokesman Kyle Foreman said.</p>

<p>At least 20 people were shot, one fatally, during an overnight shooting in the US state of Illinois southwest suburban Willowbrook, on Sunday (June 18).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Local media reported citing witnesses that over 200 teens and young adults were gathered for a Juneteenth celebration when over two dozen shots were fired into the crowd. The incident took place at the intersection of Honeysuckle Rose Lane and Route 83 (Kingery Highway) in DuPage County.</p>

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A man allegedly wounded three women in a series of subway slashing incidents in Manhattan late on Sunday afternoon. The New York Police Department (NYPD) officials while releasing the pictures of the suspect, said they were on the lookout for the man.

A man allegedly wounded three women in a series of subway slashing incidents in Manhattan late on Sunday afternoon. The New York Police Department (NYPD) officials while releasing the pictures of the suspect, said they were on the lookout for the man. In a press release, the NYPD said that the man, in separate incidents, slashed three women at the 86th Street-Lexington Avenue subway station between 4 and 5 pm on Sunday. The police said that the first woman, who was the victim of the slashing, was attacked from behind in the right leg when she was getting off a train. Moments later, the accused again slashed a 48-year-old woman's right leg as she was waiting for her train, as per NYPD. Then the alleged assailant went on to attack another 28-year-old woman who was sitting in a southbound car. Police said that the woman was immediately rushed to the hospital with a severe injury on her leg. 🚨WANTED for ASSAULT: On 6/18/23 the suspect slashed two women on the leg, in two separate incidents. First at 4:14 PM at the 86 St/Lexington Ave subway station, then at 4:32 PM on a '4" train near Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall station. Any info? DM @NYPDTips, or call 800-577-TIPS. pic.twitter.com/d9R1L0Zy1X — NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) June 19, 2023 × NYPD released surveillance images on Twitter after the suspect left the scene of the attack, said the police as per Fox News. According to the police, the suspect was later seen fleeing through another station at Chambers Street before he disappeared. Also read: At least one killed, 20 shot after mass shooting in US amid Juneteenth celebration The police said that he was last seen wearing a Boston Red Sox hat and white T-shirt with an orange-and-yellow character on the front. Three mass shootings in a day rock US The United States on Saturday recorded three mass shootings in Illinois, Missouri and Washington in a day, leaving four dead, and at least 38 injured. The first shooting occurred in central Pennsylvania on Saturday morning where two state troopers were shot, one fatally, in a multi-scene shootout with a man who initially fired bullets into state police vehicles outside police barracks, reported CNN on Sunday. The accused, identified as 38-year-old Brandon Stine, got out of the vehicle and shot a long rifle into marked police cars, Col. Christopher Paris, the Pennsylvania State Police commissioner, said at a news conference on Sunday. He then fled the scene, prompting the authorities to launch a wide manhunt that is said to have included helicopter reinforcement. One of the state troopers, Lt James Wagner, located Stine early that afternoon and they exchanged gunfire. A shot from Stine’s gun struck and critically injured Wagner, Paris said. “At this point in the incident, multiple citizens and witnesses arrived to provide aid to Lt. Wagner and use the radio that was in his car to summon additional troopers, (emergency medical services) and first responders to help,” Paris said. Stine fled the scene again. The second shooting occurred on Saturday around 8.25 pm near Washington State during an electronic dance music festival in which two people were killed and three injured. The incident occurred a few hundred yards from the Gorge Amphitheater near Georgetown after the shooter “randomly” started shooting at the crowd. After firing the initial shots, the suspect started moving through the campground and “continued to shoot randomly into the crowd” until he was eventually confronted by police and taken into custody, Sheriff’s Office spokesman Kyle Foreman said. At least 20 people were shot, one fatally, during an overnight shooting in the US state of Illinois southwest suburban Willowbrook, on Sunday (June 18). Local media reported citing witnesses that over 200 teens and young adults were gathered for a Juneteenth celebration when over two dozen shots were fired into the crowd. The incident took place at the intersection of Honeysuckle Rose Lane and Route 83 (Kingery Highway) in DuPage County. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

US: Man slashes three women's legs from behind in New York

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<p>The word&nbsp;'tossed&nbsp;pizza' has&nbsp;a particular meaning. It (usually) refers to a nicely made pizza using a technique possibly unique to the dish. The chef perfectly tosses the dough in the air. It revolves around itself, expanding its edges. It then becomes ready for toppings, sauces and whatnot before being nicely baked in an oven.</p>

<p>Any use of the word 'toss' normally assumes this meaning and forms a mental image which makes us quickly dial the pizza place out of sheer hunger. But New York City has witnessed something that'll impart new meaning to the words 'tossed pizza'.</p>

<p>An interesting&nbsp;Instagram video is being shared on Instagram. The video shows a man holding what looks like a pizza box. You may be forgiven for hazarding a guess that it's a pizza delivery guy. But instead of knocking on a door, he appears to be leaning out of a window high above the ground.</p>

<p>Facing him are two construction workers on a construction lift. The lift is attached to another building and there is a good 100 metres drop between the construction lift and the building with a window pizza guy popping his head out of.&nbsp;</p>

<p>And just when we think that there is an impasse, an insurmountable challenge that'll keep the construction workers hungry for the foreseeable future, the pizza guy hurls the box in the air.</p>

<p>For those of us (everyone!) who know the shape of a pizza box, it's not a huge leap of imagination to determine that it does not remotely resemble a football. It is therefore unlikely that it'll travel straight when tossed in the air.</p>

<p>The box veers in the air like a frisbee and almost goes in the direction of the construction platform.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Remember, the flying pizza has about 100&nbsp;metres of altitude between itself and a resounding 'splat'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>What happens next is why the video is being shared.</p>

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<p>It was to be a splat on the road below or a splat on vertical concrete. But credit to the brilliant reflexes of the construction worker (or the heightened alertness only hunger can cause), it was a clean catch.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“And the pizza was still in perfect condition. I don’t know if that means it was really good or really bad pizza,” a quip from a user in the comments was icing on the cake.</p>

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The word 'tossed pizza' has a particular meaning. It (usually) refers to a nicely made pizza using a technique possibly unique to the dish. The chef perfectly tosses the dough in the air.

The word 'tossed pizza' has a particular meaning. It (usually) refers to a nicely made pizza using a technique possibly unique to the dish. The chef perfectly tosses the dough in the air. It revolves around itself, expanding its edges. It then becomes ready for toppings, sauces and whatnot before being nicely baked in an oven. Any use of the word 'toss' normally assumes this meaning and forms a mental image which makes us quickly dial the pizza place out of sheer hunger. But New York City has witnessed something that'll impart new meaning to the words 'tossed pizza'. An interesting Instagram video is being shared on Instagram. The video shows a man holding what looks like a pizza box. You may be forgiven for hazarding a guess that it's a pizza delivery guy. But instead of knocking on a door, he appears to be leaning out of a window high above the ground. Facing him are two construction workers on a construction lift. The lift is attached to another building and there is a good 100 metres drop between the construction lift and the building with a window pizza guy popping his head out of. And just when we think that there is an impasse, an insurmountable challenge that'll keep the construction workers hungry for the foreseeable future, the pizza guy hurls the box in the air. For those of us (everyone!) who know the shape of a pizza box, it's not a huge leap of imagination to determine that it does not remotely resemble a football. It is therefore unlikely that it'll travel straight when tossed in the air. The box veers in the air like a frisbee and almost goes in the direction of the construction platform. Remember, the flying pizza has about 100 metres of altitude between itself and a resounding 'splat'. What happens next is why the video is being shared. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 (@majicallynews) × It was to be a splat on the road below or a splat on vertical concrete. But credit to the brilliant reflexes of the construction worker (or the heightened alertness only hunger can cause), it was a clean catch. “And the pizza was still in perfect condition. I don’t know if that means it was really good or really bad pizza,” a quip from a user in the comments was icing on the cake. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Watch: This NYC guy had a pizza, 'tossed and flown' 

<p>A 22-year-old woman in New York was killed in a hit-and-run by her co-worker&nbsp;who had a crush on her.</p>

<p>The incident happened on Thursday night when the duo went for drinks, and when she refused to ride with him after the party, the man killed her.</p>

<p>Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office said that the young woman, Madison Faltisco, had been drinking in the bar with the suspect. Later that night, around 10.30 pm, she refused to get into his car since he was inebriated.</p>

<p>After she decided to walk to her house, which was nearby, along Route 57 in Clay around 11 pm, Joshua Schiano, 23, came from behind her and ran her over with his blue Hyundai Elantra.</p>

<p>Within two minutes of hitting her, Schiano crashed his car into a store sign and items outside a Salvation Army thrift store, according to local news channel CNYCentral.</p>

<p>The crashing led to Schiano’s car bursting into flames, following which he was taken to the hospital in police custody under suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Schiano did not sustain injuries,&nbsp;Syracuse.com reported.</p>

<p>Onondaga County sheriff’s spokesperson Tom Newton said Schiano never confessed to having hit someone while driving Thursday night, so they didn’t look for Faltisco.</p>

<h2><strong>Body discovered a day after</strong></h2>

<p>Her body was discovered the following day around 5 am on Friday when someone called 911 to report they found an unconscious woman on the side of the road. She was declared dead at the scene.</p>

<p>Both victim and accused worked at Smokey Bones, a nearby bar and restaurant.</p>

<p>One of Faltisco’s friends and co-workers, Halana Sieber, said that she received three phone calls from Faltisco just before the hit-and-run but didn’t answer any of them.</p>

<p>Sieber further revealed that she was also invited to join them at the bar that night, but did not go. Instead, she offered to give them a ride later, but Faltisco declined.</p>

<p>Reminiscing about her, Sieber described Faltisco as a “girl's girl”. Her other friends said that she had the “biggest heart” and that “she'd do anything for anyone”.</p>

<p>The tragic incident shook the neighbourhood which laid candles and flowers near the sight of her death along Route 57 in Clay. Heart-shaped balloons reading, “We love you always Maddy” have been tied to the posts.</p>

<p>The girl’s family has started a GoFundMe&nbsp;page to raise money for her funeral, New York Post reported,</p>

<p>The page states, “Her bright light was extinguished in seconds."</p>

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A 22-year-old woman in New York was killed in a hit-and-run by her co-worker who had a crush on her. The incident happened on Thursday night when the duo went for drinks, and when she refused to ride with him after the party, the man killed her.

A 22-year-old woman in New York was killed in a hit-and-run by her co-worker who had a crush on her. The incident happened on Thursday night when the duo went for drinks, and when she refused to ride with him after the party, the man killed her. Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office said that the young woman, Madison Faltisco, had been drinking in the bar with the suspect. Later that night, around 10.30 pm, she refused to get into his car since he was inebriated. After she decided to walk to her house, which was nearby, along Route 57 in Clay around 11 pm, Joshua Schiano, 23, came from behind her and ran her over with his blue Hyundai Elantra. Within two minutes of hitting her, Schiano crashed his car into a store sign and items outside a Salvation Army thrift store, according to local news channel CNYCentral. The crashing led to Schiano’s car bursting into flames, following which he was taken to the hospital in police custody under suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Schiano did not sustain injuries, Syracuse.com reported. Onondaga County sheriff’s spokesperson Tom Newton said Schiano never confessed to having hit someone while driving Thursday night, so they didn’t look for Faltisco. Body discovered a day after Her body was discovered the following day around 5 am on Friday when someone called 911 to report they found an unconscious woman on the side of the road. She was declared dead at the scene. Both victim and accused worked at Smokey Bones, a nearby bar and restaurant. One of Faltisco’s friends and co-workers, Halana Sieber, said that she received three phone calls from Faltisco just before the hit-and-run but didn’t answer any of them. Sieber further revealed that she was also invited to join them at the bar that night, but did not go. Instead, she offered to give them a ride later, but Faltisco declined. Reminiscing about her, Sieber described Faltisco as a “girl's girl”. Her other friends said that she had the “biggest heart” and that “she'd do anything for anyone”. The tragic incident shook the neighbourhood which laid candles and flowers near the sight of her death along Route 57 in Clay. Heart-shaped balloons reading, “We love you always Maddy” have been tied to the posts. The girl’s family has started a GoFundMe page to raise money for her funeral, New York Post reported, The page states, “Her bright light was extinguished in seconds." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

22-year-old woman killed in hit-and-run for refusing to ride in jilted co-worker’s car

The New York's first woman Police Commissioner also the first woman of color to have been appointed to the post has stepped down after 18 months in the job. The mayor Eric Adams has confirmed this move but the big question of course persists why has Keechant Sewell quit? Was the move voluntary or was it caused? Watch this report to know more.

First woman NYPD Commissioner steps down after 18 months, gives no reason

<p>A tour boat capsized in upstate New York Monday morning in an underground cave along the Erie Canal. According to CNN, a 60-year-old man died in the incident after being stuck under the capsized boat. A total of 29 people were aboard the boat, including 1 staff member from the Lockport Cave and Underground Boat Ride, the company that operates the underground boat ride service.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lockport Fire Chief Luca Quagliano explained that the boat lost its balance and flipped over, tossing all people on board into the water. 16 people were rescued by the authorities whereas others navigated out of the water safely. Quagliano informed the media that 11 people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. According to reports, when rescue crews arrived at the scene, they found the boat overturned, with some individuals clinging to the vessel.</p>

<h2><strong>No occupant was wearing life jacket</strong></h2>

<p>The ill-fated boat, identified as a flat-bottom pontoon, had a designated capacity of safely accommodating up to 40 passengers. However, it was revealed that none of the occupants were wearing life jackets at the time of the incident. It remains uncertain whether the use of life jackets was mandatory during the tour.</p>

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<p>The Lockport Cave and Underground Boat Ride, situated approximately 20 miles east of Niagara Falls near the US-Canada border, offers visitors a unique experience of traversing the Erie Canal through an underground cave. Described as a "trip of wonders" on its website, the attraction has captivated tourists by offering an otherworldly ride through the dimly lit waters of the cave, enhanced by sporadically placed electric lights.</p>

<h2><strong>Lockport Mayor expresses shock</strong></h2>

<p>This particular tour was part of a free "familiarization tour" organised by Destination Niagara USA, aimed at providing hospitality employees from the county with an opportunity to familiarise themselves with local attractions. Andrea Czopp, Chief Operating Officer of the group, confirmed the tragic turn of events during this annual initiative.</p>

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<p>Authorities revealed that the cave's temperature remains a consistent 12 degrees celsius throughout the year, while the water depth ranges from approximately 5 to 6 feet. The Lockport Mayor, Michelle Roman, expressed her shock as she highlighted the incident's unprecedented nature, emphasising that the cave tour had operated without any mishaps since the mid-1970s.</p>

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A tour boat capsized in upstate New York Monday morning in an underground cave along the Erie Canal. According to CNN, a 60-year-old man died in the incident after being stuck under the capsized boat.

A tour boat capsized in upstate New York Monday morning in an underground cave along the Erie Canal. According to CNN, a 60-year-old man died in the incident after being stuck under the capsized boat. A total of 29 people were aboard the boat, including 1 staff member from the Lockport Cave and Underground Boat Ride, the company that operates the underground boat ride service. Lockport Fire Chief Luca Quagliano explained that the boat lost its balance and flipped over, tossing all people on board into the water. 16 people were rescued by the authorities whereas others navigated out of the water safely. Quagliano informed the media that 11 people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. According to reports, when rescue crews arrived at the scene, they found the boat overturned, with some individuals clinging to the vessel. No occupant was wearing life jacket The ill-fated boat, identified as a flat-bottom pontoon, had a designated capacity of safely accommodating up to 40 passengers. However, it was revealed that none of the occupants were wearing life jackets at the time of the incident. It remains uncertain whether the use of life jackets was mandatory during the tour. Watch: New York city is sinking the way India's Joshimath did × The Lockport Cave and Underground Boat Ride, situated approximately 20 miles east of Niagara Falls near the US-Canada border, offers visitors a unique experience of traversing the Erie Canal through an underground cave. Described as a "trip of wonders" on its website, the attraction has captivated tourists by offering an otherworldly ride through the dimly lit waters of the cave, enhanced by sporadically placed electric lights. Lockport Mayor expresses shock This particular tour was part of a free "familiarization tour" organised by Destination Niagara USA, aimed at providing hospitality employees from the county with an opportunity to familiarise themselves with local attractions. Andrea Czopp, Chief Operating Officer of the group, confirmed the tragic turn of events during this annual initiative. Also read: WION Explains | New York, the city that never sleeps, may soon lie in slumber under the sea Authorities revealed that the cave's temperature remains a consistent 12 degrees celsius throughout the year, while the water depth ranges from approximately 5 to 6 feet. The Lockport Mayor, Michelle Roman, expressed her shock as she highlighted the incident's unprecedented nature, emphasising that the cave tour had operated without any mishaps since the mid-1970s. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Tour boat overturns during underground cave ride along Erie Canal in New York, one dies

Food delivery partners in New York city will get a minimum wage. This move comes at a time when there has been a surge in app-based food delivery services. As per one estimate, New York's food delivery workers currently make on average about 7 dollars an hour. The new pay-rate will allow them to eventually earn nearly 20 dollars an hour.

Minimum wages for food delivery agents in New York | World Business Watch

<p>The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Thursday (June 8)said it was&nbsp; delaying flights to New York City-area and Philadelphia airports owing to decreased visibility due to smoke drifting from Canada wildfires. The agency said that flights into New York City's LaGuardia Airport were being delayed with an average of 54 minutes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Flights at nearby Newark Liberty Airport were also getting delayed due to visibility issues. The FAA has warned that it may also need to decide to delay traffic into Washington and Charlotte, North Carolina. Earlier, the FAA had temporarily halted flights to LaGuardia and Philadelphia from the US northeast, Ohio and Mid-Atlantic.</p>

<p>United Airlines announced that it was waiving change fees and fair difference for travellers wanting to reschedule trips on Thursday and Friday (June 9) for cities that are impacted by smoky conditions including New York, Buffalo, Washington, Philadelphia, Syracuse, New York,&nbsp;Hartford, Connecticut, and Columbus, Ohio.</p>

<h2><strong>Latest on wildfires</strong></h2>

<p>Authorities across Canada are facing logistical challenges as they juggle resources and call in reinforcements from abroad. These included more than 1000 firefighters from Australia, the United States, Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa, France, Spain and Portugal.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Canada wildfires: US President Joe Biden assured help as toxic smoke lingers into US</strong></p>

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<p>Wildfires are common in Canada each year but this time the situation is being described as 'unprecedented'. There are wildfires in almost every Canadian province.</p>

<p>"The distribution of fires from coast to coast this year is unusual," said Michael Norton, an official with Canada's Natural Resources ministry as quoted by AFP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"At this time of year, fires usually occur only on one side of the country at a time, most often in the West."</p>

<p>Millions of hectares of land have been scorched due to the wildfires till now and major Canadian cities are threatened leading to evacuation of thousands of residents.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/smoke-from-canadian-wildfires-detected-thousands-of-kilometres-away-in-norway-602593">Smoke from Canadian wildfires detected thousands of kilometres away in Norway</a></strong></p>

<p>Normally, Canada's 10 provinces are responsible for managing wildfires within&nbsp;their borders. They get help from Canadian Interagency Fire Centre.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Alberta, Nova Scotia and Quebec have also asked Ottawa to send in the military.</p>

<p>To tackle wildfires this time, military's firefighting capabilities are being expanded. They have an uphill battle ahead of them.</p>

<p>"When a big fire is burning, it is impossible for the firefighters to make a direct attack," explains Marc-Andre Parisien, a specialist in fire risk management. He was quoted by AFP.</p>

<p>And then "sending water bombers to douse flames 30 metres high is like spitting on a campfire, it is ineffective," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One solution is to use controlled burns to halt advancing blazes, but with big fires, "only a big rain" will extinguish them.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Thursday (June 8)said it was delaying flights to New York City-area and Philadelphia airports owing to decreased visibility due to smoke drifting from Canada wildfires.

The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Thursday (June 8)said it was delaying flights to New York City-area and Philadelphia airports owing to decreased visibility due to smoke drifting from Canada wildfires. The agency said that flights into New York City's LaGuardia Airport were being delayed with an average of 54 minutes. Flights at nearby Newark Liberty Airport were also getting delayed due to visibility issues. The FAA has warned that it may also need to decide to delay traffic into Washington and Charlotte, North Carolina. Earlier, the FAA had temporarily halted flights to LaGuardia and Philadelphia from the US northeast, Ohio and Mid-Atlantic. United Airlines announced that it was waiving change fees and fair difference for travellers wanting to reschedule trips on Thursday and Friday (June 9) for cities that are impacted by smoky conditions including New York, Buffalo, Washington, Philadelphia, Syracuse, New York, Hartford, Connecticut, and Columbus, Ohio. Latest on wildfires Authorities across Canada are facing logistical challenges as they juggle resources and call in reinforcements from abroad. These included more than 1000 firefighters from Australia, the United States, Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa, France, Spain and Portugal. Watch | Canada wildfires: US President Joe Biden assured help as toxic smoke lingers into US × Wildfires are common in Canada each year but this time the situation is being described as 'unprecedented'. There are wildfires in almost every Canadian province. "The distribution of fires from coast to coast this year is unusual," said Michael Norton, an official with Canada's Natural Resources ministry as quoted by AFP. "At this time of year, fires usually occur only on one side of the country at a time, most often in the West." Millions of hectares of land have been scorched due to the wildfires till now and major Canadian cities are threatened leading to evacuation of thousands of residents. Also Read | Smoke from Canadian wildfires detected thousands of kilometres away in Norway Normally, Canada's 10 provinces are responsible for managing wildfires within their borders. They get help from Canadian Interagency Fire Centre. Alberta, Nova Scotia and Quebec have also asked Ottawa to send in the military. To tackle wildfires this time, military's firefighting capabilities are being expanded. They have an uphill battle ahead of them. "When a big fire is burning, it is impossible for the firefighters to make a direct attack," explains Marc-Andre Parisien, a specialist in fire risk management. He was quoted by AFP. And then "sending water bombers to douse flames 30 metres high is like spitting on a campfire, it is ineffective," he said. One solution is to use controlled burns to halt advancing blazes, but with big fires, "only a big rain" will extinguish them. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

US delays flights to New York as wildfire smoke reduces visibility

Hazardous air quality levels continue to overwhelm parts of Eastern United States and this has wave of smoke from the Canadian wildfires from across the border. The situation seems to be getting worse taking charge on the severity of the situation.

Canada wildfires: US President Joe Biden assured help as toxic smoke lingers into US

Millions of people in North America have been warned about the health risks of poor air quality as toxic wildfires smoke from Canada drifts across the continent a worrying problem for many and one that may persist for several more days let's take a look at how the pollution haze generated from the wildfires creating a gas chamber in the continent.

Canadian wildfire smoke moves across continent

<p>The United States recorded its worst toxic air pollution in recent history, with New York&nbsp;particularly&nbsp;exposed to hazardous air, researchers have found, even as Canada races against time to tame the "historic"&nbsp;wildfires emanating from Quebec.</p>

<p>According to Guardian, New York experienced air pollution which was more than five times above the national air quality standard and has been dubbed&nbsp;the worst since 2006.</p>

<p>An initial analysis presented by Stanford’s Environmental Change and Human Outcomes Lab showed that an average person in the US was on Wednesday exposed to 27.5 micrograms of small particulate pollution from smoke. That’s compared to 17.5 micrograms during California’s&nbsp;epically bad wildfires&nbsp;in 2020, the Guardian reported.</p>

<p>“It’s the worst by far, I mean, Jesus, it was bad,” Marshall Burke, an environmental scientist at Stanford University who led the work, told the Guardian.</p>

<p>“It’s hard to believe to be honest, we had to quadruple-check it to see if it was right. We have not seen events like this, or even close to this, on the east coast before. This is a historic event.”</p>

<h2><strong>New York City blanketed in eerie veil of smoke from Canada wildfires</strong></h2>

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<p>This small particulate matter, also known as PM 2.5, carries tiny particles of soot, dust and other burned debris, and when inhaled, can cause a variety of health conditions.</p>

<h2><strong>Residents urged to shun outdoor activities</strong></h2>

<p>In New York, where the sky turned into an apocalyptic orange hue over the course of the&nbsp;day, the particulate matter hit around 195 micrograms, more than five times above the&nbsp;national air quality standard. Many schools even completely shut outdoor activities for children and people were seen donning masks outside not worn since the early days of the pandemic</p>

<p>“The levels yesterday were quite dangerous, particularly if you are in a vulnerable group,” said Burke, adding that this includes vast swathes of people such as the elderly, children, pregnant women and those with prior medical conditions.</p>

<p>“I expect we will see an uptick in respiratory hospitalisations, pre-term births and, sadly, mortalities.”</p>

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<p>As New York City anticipates the thick, smoky haze to last for several more days, health officials have rolled out a list of safety measures to take as widespread fires continue to scorch the land in Quebec.</p>

<p>Apart from asking residents to wear high-quality N95s or KN95s masks, health officials are urging residents to keep windows closed, use an air purifier if possible, and if an air conditioner is on, close the fresh air intake to prevent outdoor air from entering inside homes.</p>

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The United States recorded its worst toxic air pollution in recent history, with New York particularly exposed to hazardous air, researchers have found, even as Canada races against time to tame the "historic" wildfires emanating from Quebec.

The United States recorded its worst toxic air pollution in recent history, with New York particularly exposed to hazardous air, researchers have found, even as Canada races against time to tame the "historic" wildfires emanating from Quebec. According to Guardian, New York experienced air pollution which was more than five times above the national air quality standard and has been dubbed the worst since 2006. An initial analysis presented by Stanford’s Environmental Change and Human Outcomes Lab showed that an average person in the US was on Wednesday exposed to 27.5 micrograms of small particulate pollution from smoke. That’s compared to 17.5 micrograms during California’s epically bad wildfires in 2020, the Guardian reported. “It’s the worst by far, I mean, Jesus, it was bad,” Marshall Burke, an environmental scientist at Stanford University who led the work, told the Guardian. “It’s hard to believe to be honest, we had to quadruple-check it to see if it was right. We have not seen events like this, or even close to this, on the east coast before. This is a historic event.” New York City blanketed in eerie veil of smoke from Canada wildfires This small particulate matter, also known as PM 2.5, carries tiny particles of soot, dust and other burned debris, and when inhaled, can cause a variety of health conditions. Residents urged to shun outdoor activities In New York, where the sky turned into an apocalyptic orange hue over the course of the day, the particulate matter hit around 195 micrograms, more than five times above the national air quality standard. Many schools even completely shut outdoor activities for children and people were seen donning masks outside not worn since the early days of the pandemic “The levels yesterday were quite dangerous, particularly if you are in a vulnerable group,” said Burke, adding that this includes vast swathes of people such as the elderly, children, pregnant women and those with prior medical conditions. “I expect we will see an uptick in respiratory hospitalisations, pre-term births and, sadly, mortalities.” Also read | Watch | Lawmakers spar and scuffle in Japanese parliament over controversial refugee bill As New York City anticipates the thick, smoky haze to last for several more days, health officials have rolled out a list of safety measures to take as widespread fires continue to scorch the land in Quebec. Apart from asking residents to wear high-quality N95s or KN95s masks, health officials are urging residents to keep windows closed, use an air purifier if possible, and if an air conditioner is on, close the fresh air intake to prevent outdoor air from entering inside homes. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Canadian wildfires: US experiences worst air pollution in recorded history

<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuidLIkQRKPSVtSV" /><meta charset="utf-8" />Last month, Steven Schwartz, a lawyer with Levidow, Levidow &amp; Oberman in the US state of New York, made international headlines after he used ChatGPT for a legal filing wherein the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot cited several non-existent cases as part of the research brief. On Thursday, Schwartz appeared before the Manhattan federal court and profusely apologised to the judge for his unethical actions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Schwartz said he was "humiliated" and that his actions had brought personal and professional shame.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I would like to sincerely apologise to your honour, to this court, to the defendants, to my firm," said Schwartz during the hearing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I deeply regret my actions in this manner that led to this hearing today. I suffered both professionally and personally [because of] the widespread publicity this issue has generated. I am both embarrassed, humiliated and extremely remorseful," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Schwartz said he did not know the AI chatbot was capable of furnishing bogus citations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I simply had no idea that ChatGPT was capable of fabricating entire case citations or judicial opinions, especially in a manner that appeared authentic. At the time that I performed the legal research in this case, I believed that ChatGPT was a reliable search engine. I now know that was incorrect," he wrote.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the judge said he would rule on whether to issue sanctions at a later date.</p>

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<p>A man named Roberto Mata sued the airline Avianca, saying he was injured when a serving cart struck his knee on&nbsp;a flight to the Kennedy International Airport in New York. As per the lawsuit, Mata was a passenger on Aviance Flight 670 from El Salvador to New York on August 27, 2019, when an airline employee bonked him with the metal serving cart.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When Avianca asked a Manhattan federal judge to toss out the case, Mata's lawyers, which included Schwartz objected and submitted a 10-page brief in March that cited over half a dozen relevant court decisions. The brief cited Martinez v. Delta Air Lines, Zicherman v. Korean Air Lines, Varghese v. China Southern Airlines and a few other cases, according to the New York Times report which first carried the news.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-lawyer-uses-chatgpt-for-legal-filing-faces-sanctions-hearing-on-june-8-report-597508"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;US lawyer uses ChatGPT for legal filing, faces sanctions hearing on June 8: Report</strong></a></p>

<p>However, upon searching the citations mentioned, both the airline lawyers as well as the judge returned empty-handed. They could not find anything related to the case and in a May 4 order, the judge found that six of the submitted cases by Schwartz as research for the brief appeared to be bogus judicial decisions with bogus quotes and internal citations</p>

<p>"The court is presented with unprecedented circumstances. Six of the submitted cases appear to be bogus judicial decisions with bogus quotes and bogus internal citations," Judge Castel wrote last month.</p>

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Last month, Steven Schwartz, a lawyer with Levidow, Levidow & Oberman in the US state of New York, made international headlines after he used ChatGPT for a legal filing wherein the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot cited several non-existent cases as part of the research brief.

Last month, Steven Schwartz, a lawyer with Levidow, Levidow & Oberman in the US state of New York, made international headlines after he used ChatGPT for a legal filing wherein the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot cited several non-existent cases as part of the research brief. On Thursday, Schwartz appeared before the Manhattan federal court and profusely apologised to the judge for his unethical actions. Schwartz said he was "humiliated" and that his actions had brought personal and professional shame. “I would like to sincerely apologise to your honour, to this court, to the defendants, to my firm," said Schwartz during the hearing. “I deeply regret my actions in this manner that led to this hearing today. I suffered both professionally and personally [because of] the widespread publicity this issue has generated. I am both embarrassed, humiliated and extremely remorseful," he added. Schwartz said he did not know the AI chatbot was capable of furnishing bogus citations. "I simply had no idea that ChatGPT was capable of fabricating entire case citations or judicial opinions, especially in a manner that appeared authentic. At the time that I performed the legal research in this case, I believed that ChatGPT was a reliable search engine. I now know that was incorrect," he wrote. Meanwhile, the judge said he would rule on whether to issue sanctions at a later date. WATCH | Gravitas | ChatGPT Explained: How does the platform work? × What is the case about? A man named Roberto Mata sued the airline Avianca, saying he was injured when a serving cart struck his knee on a flight to the Kennedy International Airport in New York. As per the lawsuit, Mata was a passenger on Aviance Flight 670 from El Salvador to New York on August 27, 2019, when an airline employee bonked him with the metal serving cart. When Avianca asked a Manhattan federal judge to toss out the case, Mata's lawyers, which included Schwartz objected and submitted a 10-page brief in March that cited over half a dozen relevant court decisions. The brief cited Martinez v. Delta Air Lines, Zicherman v. Korean Air Lines, Varghese v. China Southern Airlines and a few other cases, according to the New York Times report which first carried the news. Also read | US lawyer uses ChatGPT for legal filing, faces sanctions hearing on June 8: Report However, upon searching the citations mentioned, both the airline lawyers as well as the judge returned empty-handed. They could not find anything related to the case and in a May 4 order, the judge found that six of the submitted cases by Schwartz as research for the brief appeared to be bogus judicial decisions with bogus quotes and internal citations "The court is presented with unprecedented circumstances. Six of the submitted cases appear to be bogus judicial decisions with bogus quotes and bogus internal citations," Judge Castel wrote last month. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

NY lawyer, who used ChatGPT to create 'bogus' court documents, apologises; seeks relief from judge

An eye-watering and cough-inducing smoky haze from Canadian wildfires is now starting to impact parts of the United States. The air quality spiked to unhealthy levels across the US as the cities there are choking on hazardous air across the Northeast.

Canada wildfires worsen air quality, 'stay indoors' alert in New York City | World DNA

<p>New York authorities on Wednesday urged millions of residents of the city to limit their time outdoors as smoke from wildfires in Canada continues to drift and has turned&nbsp;the air quality worst in the world.&nbsp;The air was acrid, skylines looked orange, and municipal officials told people to stay indoors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The air quality in New York City was the worst in the world on Wednesday, according to IQAir, a Swiss air quality technology company.&nbsp;<br />
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More than 400 wildfires are burning in Canada, including&nbsp;150 forest fires in Quebec&nbsp;with more than 110 considered out of control,&nbsp;according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fires Centre.</p>

<p>More than a dozen US states issued air-quality alerts. New York warned its residents that fine particulates in the atmosphere can make breathing difficult and may cause other health risks.</p>

<p>"This is an unprecedented event in our city and New Yorkers must take precaution," New York City Mayor Eric Adams told a news conference.</p>

<p>Air quality alerts were issued by the US National Weather Service from New England to South Carolina.&nbsp;</p>

<p>New York Gov. Kathy Hochul called it “a health and environmental crisis” and urged the residents to take it seriously.&nbsp;<br />
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“Simply stay indoors. Outdoors is dangerous in just about every part of our state. Not just vulnerable communities, but literally everyone,” Hochul said at a news conference.</p>

<p>The Federal Aviation Administration took steps to limit air traffic around New York City, temporarily grounding flights at LaGuardia Airport.</p>

<p>More than a dozen US states issued air-quality alerts. New York warned its residents that fine particulates in the atmosphere can make breathing difficult and may cause other health risks.</p>

<p>"This is an unprecedented event in our city and New Yorkers must take precaution," New York City Mayor Eric Adams told a news conference.</p>

<p>Air quality alerts were issued by the US National Weather Service from New England to South Carolina.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Canada wildfire smoke shrouds US' states, New York becomes most polluted city</strong></p>

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<p>New York City's public schools were open for class, although outdoor events and activities, including a middle school graduation, were cancelled, postponed or moved indoors.</p>

<p>Canada is currently experiencing its worst-ever wildfire season. The wildfire season started unusually early and was of greater intensity because of persistent warm and dry conditions. The smoke is now crossing the northern border of the US.</p>

<h2><strong>Big Apple in haze</strong></h2>

<p>There was a haze in the skies of North American cities and there was a smell of burning wood. The early morning sun appeared like a small glowing orange disc in many places. New York City skyscrapers were nearly invisible. On a clear day, these are visible from miles away.</p>

<p>New York had the worst air quality in the world on Wednesday, according to rankings of major global cities obtained by IQAir, a Swiss air quality technology company.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>New York's air quality reaches hazardous levels</strong></h2>

<p>According to the US&nbsp;government&nbsp;online platform&nbsp;AirNow,&nbsp;the city's Air Quality Index reached "hazardous" levels in the afternoon, and&nbsp;by 6 pm (local time), it had reached 333. At that level, the site states "everyone&nbsp;should stay indoors and reduce activity levels."</p>

<p>School officials in Yonkers and Freeport decided late Wednesday to close schools for Thursday due to the worsening air quality.</p>

<p>Rochester, New York, near the Canadian border, had the worst air quality in the country, according to IQAir, while six towns along Maryland's Eastern Shore and Delaware were ranked in the bottom 10 for air quality.</p>

<p>Wildfire smoke has been linked with higher rates of heart attacks and strokes, increases in emergency room visits for asthma and other respiratory conditions, and eye irritation, itchy skin and rashes, among other problems.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-orange-skies-smoke-unhealthy-air-plague-canada-namerica-as-160-wildfires-rage-in-ottawa-601718">Explained: Orange skies, smoke &amp; ‘unhealthy’ air plague Canada, N. America, as 160 wildfires rage in Ottawa</a></strong></p>

<p>Canadian authorities on Wednesday issued a starker air-quality warning for the residents of the country's financial capital Toronto</p>

<p>Western Canada sees wildfires regularly. But this time the fires have engulfed areas even on the eastern coast. At present, there are wildfires in almost all of 10 provinces and territories of the country. Quebec is the worst affected right now.</p>

<p>Wildfires have already burnt about 3.3 million hectares. This is some 13 times the 10-year average. More than 120,000 people have been at least temporarily forced out of their homes.<br />
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New York authorities on Wednesday urged millions of residents of the city to limit their time outdoors as smoke from wildfires in Canada continues to drift and has turned the air quality worst in the world.

New York authorities on Wednesday urged millions of residents of the city to limit their time outdoors as smoke from wildfires in Canada continues to drift and has turned the air quality worst in the world. The air was acrid, skylines looked orange, and municipal officials told people to stay indoors. The air quality in New York City was the worst in the world on Wednesday, according to IQAir, a Swiss air quality technology company. More than 400 wildfires are burning in Canada, including 150 forest fires in Quebec with more than 110 considered out of control, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fires Centre. More than a dozen US states issued air-quality alerts. New York warned its residents that fine particulates in the atmosphere can make breathing difficult and may cause other health risks. "This is an unprecedented event in our city and New Yorkers must take precaution," New York City Mayor Eric Adams told a news conference. Air quality alerts were issued by the US National Weather Service from New England to South Carolina. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul called it “a health and environmental crisis” and urged the residents to take it seriously. “Simply stay indoors. Outdoors is dangerous in just about every part of our state. Not just vulnerable communities, but literally everyone,” Hochul said at a news conference. The Federal Aviation Administration took steps to limit air traffic around New York City, temporarily grounding flights at LaGuardia Airport. More than a dozen US states issued air-quality alerts. New York warned its residents that fine particulates in the atmosphere can make breathing difficult and may cause other health risks. "This is an unprecedented event in our city and New Yorkers must take precaution," New York City Mayor Eric Adams told a news conference. Air quality alerts were issued by the US National Weather Service from New England to South Carolina. Watch | Canada wildfire smoke shrouds US' states, New York becomes most polluted city × New York City's public schools were open for class, although outdoor events and activities, including a middle school graduation, were cancelled, postponed or moved indoors. Canada is currently experiencing its worst-ever wildfire season. The wildfire season started unusually early and was of greater intensity because of persistent warm and dry conditions. The smoke is now crossing the northern border of the US. Big Apple in haze There was a haze in the skies of North American cities and there was a smell of burning wood. The early morning sun appeared like a small glowing orange disc in many places. New York City skyscrapers were nearly invisible. On a clear day, these are visible from miles away. New York had the worst air quality in the world on Wednesday, according to rankings of major global cities obtained by IQAir, a Swiss air quality technology company. New York's air quality reaches hazardous levels According to the US government online platform AirNow, the city's Air Quality Index reached "hazardous" levels in the afternoon, and by 6 pm (local time), it had reached 333. At that level, the site states "everyone should stay indoors and reduce activity levels." School officials in Yonkers and Freeport decided late Wednesday to close schools for Thursday due to the worsening air quality. Rochester, New York, near the Canadian border, had the worst air quality in the country, according to IQAir, while six towns along Maryland's Eastern Shore and Delaware were ranked in the bottom 10 for air quality. Wildfire smoke has been linked with higher rates of heart attacks and strokes, increases in emergency room visits for asthma and other respiratory conditions, and eye irritation, itchy skin and rashes, among other problems. Also Read | Explained: Orange skies, smoke & ‘unhealthy’ air plague Canada, N. America, as 160 wildfires rage in Ottawa Canadian authorities on Wednesday issued a starker air-quality warning for the residents of the country's financial capital Toronto Western Canada sees wildfires regularly. But this time the fires have engulfed areas even on the eastern coast. At present, there are wildfires in almost all of 10 provinces and territories of the country. Quebec is the worst affected right now. Wildfires have already burnt about 3.3 million hectares. This is some 13 times the 10-year average. More than 120,000 people have been at least temporarily forced out of their homes. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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