In a message circulating on WhatsApp, a false accusation is being made by ‘anonymous’ sources alleging that Eric Adams is skipping the “last Mayoral debate” tomorrow because of an alleged shakeup of his campaign. The truth is, Adams is skipping an unofficial unsanctioned debate to be at the side of a grieving mother currently mourning the killing of her 10 year old son in Far Rockaway. Some facts: In the mayoral race, the first Democratic primary debate was held on May 13, broadcast by Spectrum News NY1. The second debate was held on June 2, broadcast by WABC-TV. The third debate for “leading contenders” will be on June 16, hosted by WNBC-TV. All the debates are sponsored by a coalition of groups led by the TV broadcaster.

A retired NYPD officer was shot and killed during a dispute outside of a pizza shop in Brooklyn Monday evening. The incident occurred at about 7 p.m., when according to the NYPD, a 57-year-old former officer and his friend, a 53-year-old retired correction officer, saw a 33-year-old man, who was apparently intoxicated and harassing an 86-year-old man at Korner Pizza at Church Avenue and East Third Street in the Kensington neighborhood. An initial investigation revealed that the two retired officers intervened and confronted the 33-year-old man and physical fight ensued, which spilled out onto the sidewalk. The 53-year-old man pulled out a firearm and fired one round which struck both victims, NYPD Deputy Chief Joseph Gulotta said during a press conference following the incident.

A new survey – sponsored by Chevra Hatzalah and conducted in late April by Nishma Research, an independent research firm – shows vaccine acceptance amongst Orthodox Jews as generally consistent with overall vaccination rates in NYC, and suggests that more education and outreach needs to be directed toward Hasidic sects. The online survey reached the Orthodox community through seven Orthodox Jewish publication lists, and received 3,666 responses, including 2,936 Haredi Jews. Hatzalah CEO Rabbi Yehiel Kalish said, “given the transmissibility of the virus and the many community members who are elderly or otherwise at-risk, this remains a high-priority communal effort.

Students, teachers and staff in New York schools were still required to wear masks Monday, despite a conflicting letter from the governor’s health commissioner released days earlier. The state Education Department sent school district leaders guidance Sunday that said schools should keep requiring masks. That guidance was in direct contrast with a letter released by Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office Friday afternoon that sparked confusion around the state. In that letter dated Friday to the CDC, State Health Commissioner Howard Zucker said New York planned to only “strongly” encourage unvaccinated individuals to wear masks indoors, while vaccinated individuals wouldn’t need to wear masks. Schools and camps could adopt stricter rules, he said.

When New York administers at least one vaccine dose to 70% of its adults, virtually all remaining COVID restrictions will be lifted across commercial and social settings, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday. Today, the Empire State is at 68.6% of that goal, the governor said. “When we are at 70% I feel comfortable to lift restrictions,” Cuomo added, noting that’s the benchmark for getting life as back to normal “as we can.” At that point, mask rules would apply only to situations where the CDC still recommends face coverings, like schools, large venues and nursing homes.

Eric Adams has surged to the front of the pack, overtaking Andrew Yang and building a six-point lead in the Democratic primary for mayor, according to the exclusive results of a new Spectrum News NY1/Ipsos poll. The poll found Adams leading the field with 22% support from likely Democratic voters, compared with 16% for Yang. Kathryn Garcia leapfrogged up to 15%, marking a dramatic turnaround for the former sanitation commissioner, who registered just 4% in the NY1/Ipsos poll in April. That placed her last among the eight leading candidates. The findings could signal trouble for Yang, who’s been slipping in recent polls after enjoying front-runner status for the past several months. He led the race over Adams, 22% to 13%, in the April poll.

A 10-year-old boy was killed and his 29-year-old uncle was wounded in a shooting in Queens, police said. The victims were shot as they entered a home in the Far Rockaway section at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, a police spokesperson said. Ten-year-old Justin Wallace was shot in the torso, while his uncle was shot in the shoulder. Both victims were taken to hospitals, police said. The boy was pronounced dead, while the adult victim was in stable condition. Police have made no arrests. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio called Justin’s death “a profound injustice” on Twitter. “His killer will be brought to justice,” the Democratic mayor vowed. Justin Wallace should be alive right now. He’s dead because of a coward’s act. He had his entire life ahead of him. It’s a profound injustice.

Record-breaking heat across the Northeast and Midwest Saturday will continue Sunday and extend into next week. Newark, New Jersey, set a record Saturday with a high of 95 degrees. Washington, D.C., hit a record of 92 degrees and Bridgeport, Connecticut, tied its record of 86 degrees. Even parts of the Midwest hit record highs, including Minneapolis which broke its record of 99 degrees. Fargo, North Dakota, hit a record of 100 degrees and Bismarck, North Dakota, hit a record of 103 degrees. In NYC, it will turn more humid late in the day and stay muggy into next week. The heat has triggered an air quality warning through Sunday evening. Central Park's first 90° day of the year is in the books!

Chaos erupted around Washington Square Park late Saturday for a curfew showdown between police and crowds that tested the park’s new 10 p.m. closing time. Nearly two dozen people were arrested over the course of the night as hundreds of officers descended on the neighborhood to enforce the city’s decision to close one of the busiest parks two hours early on weekend nights.
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Boro Park Shomrim (BSSP) is having their annual bike etching registrations today, Sunday. If a stolen bike is recovered by Shomrim, they will be able to locate its proper owner through the numbers etched in your bike. Last year, many bicycles which had been previously registered were stolen, and police later recovered many of them – and the owners got them back. In contrast, bike owners who don’t register bikes that later get stolen almost never recover their cycles; even if the police later find a bunch of stolen bikes, it’s almost impossible to match a particular bike back up with its owner if there is no registration number, and such recovered bikes are usually auctioned off by the Police Department, along with other unclaimed recovered merchandise.