New York Times - N/Y Region

In legal filings, the parents of Romanch Mahajan, who died during a carriage ride, say stray electrical current was a factor in a horse’s getting spooked and running off.The events in Central Park have given new life to animal-rights activists’ push to ban carriage horses.

President Trump tried to boost the chances of Bruce Blakeman, the Republican candidate, calling Gov. Kathy Hochul’s ICE restrictions dangerous.President Trump’s appearance comes roughly a week before a New York State law that forbids localities from partnering with ICE goes into effect.

The mayor’s attempt to create a business advisory council has been hampered by some concern that joining the council may be perceived as an endorsement of Mr. Mamdani.Mayor Zohran Mamdani has angered some business executives with his frequent statements criticizing Israel’s actions against Palestinians.

Two teens were accused of killing a man in a Connecticut deli in 1999. Their lawyers said the police hid evidence and intimidated witnesses.Vernon Horn, who spent 17 years in prison for a murder he did not commit, now plans to open a hair salon.

As the murder of Brian Thompson shocked most Americans, some people, many on social media, began showing Mr. Mangione sympathy and channeled their own frustration with the health care industry.A small group of people took to social media to show Luigi Mangione support in the days after the murder of Brian Thompson. That support has taken many faces, with some glamorizing his app...