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Today's Big Stories
1. Ruschell Boone, 1975-2023: Beloved, award-winning NY1 anchor
Ruschell Boone, an Emmy award-winning journalist and our beloved colleague here at NY1, passed away Sunday due to complications related to pancreatic cancer. She was 48.
For 21 years, Ruschell was a member of our staff, as well as a friend and mentor to many. Mayor Eric Adams paid tribute to Boone today, calling her a friend and saying she was “the heart and soul of the greatest city on the globe.”
Viewers who want to remember Ruschell can email notes to RememberingRuschell@charter.com.
2. City launches campaign to combat subway surfing
The city has launched a public information campaign to combat subway surfing among teenagers before the start of the new school year.
The NYPD said five teenagers died while subway surfing within the past 12 months, compared with five total fatalities between 2018 and 2022.
3. New York makes COVID-19 tests, masks available to schools as new year begins
New York state is making COVID-19 rapid test kits and masks available to school districts and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services by request as the academic year begins, Gov. Kathy Hochul's office announced today.
This comes amid reports of the new BA.2.86 variant and following a rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations over the summer.
4. Roger Federer reflects on life after tennis
"Mornings On 1" was live from the U.S. Open this morning. NY1 anchor Pat Kiernan spoke with Roger Federer, one of the most accomplished tennis players ever, about his new journey to develop young people through tennis, art and culture.
Kiernan also caught up with Jessica Pegula, a Buffalo native, and the duo talked about her tennis career, her family and her advice for young tennis players.
5. United Airlines ground stop lifted after experiencing 'systemwide technology issue'
United Airlines briefly experienced a "systemwide technology issue" forcing it to temporarily ground its flights on Tuesday afternoon.
The ground stop lasted less than 15 minutes. The issue that forced the flights to be grounded is unclear.
6. Doctor: No evidence of stroke, seizure after McConnell's second freeze
Congress returns to session this week with lengthy debates about, among other issues, government funding ahead of a late September shutdown deadline.
However, questions remain about Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, who appeared to freeze while speaking to reporters last week, the second such incident in as many months.
In Case You Missed It
Melba Wilson opened Melba's Restaurant at West 114th Street and Frederick Douglass Boulevard in Harlem in 2005. (NY1/Roger Clark)
Harlem eatery serves up soul food at the U.S. Open
On a visit to Melba's Restaurant in Harlem, there's a good chance you will find owner Melba Wilson holding court with diners. Or she may be in the kitchen with her staff, making sure everything that comes out of there looks and tastes delicious.
Wilson opened the restaurant in 2005, using money she had saved under her mattress. And for the first time this year, U.S. Open attendees in Queens will be getting a taste of Melba's at the tournament.