Good evening, New York City. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know about for tonight and tomorrow, as well as your weather outlook.
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There will be clear skies in the city this evening, with mild temperatures and a light breeze.
Manhattanhenge — when the setting sun lines up perfectly with the east-to-west street grid of Manhattan — is set to occur at 8:13 p.m tonight.
There's a chance for rain tomorrow afternoon and evening.
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Today's Big Stories
1. Trump trial updates: Prosecution begins closing arguments in ex-president's hush money case
Closing arguments in the New York hush money trial against Donald Trump began today, signaling that the first criminal case against a former president in U.S. history will soon be coming to an end.
Trump's children held a news conference outside the courthouse during a lunch break in the trial, with Donald Trump Jr. echoing defense lawyer Todd Blanche and calling Michael Cohen “the GOAT (greatest of all time) of liars.”
The Biden campaign, meanwhile, made a stop outside of the courtroom — starring actor Robert De Niro.
Follow Spectrum News' live blog for updates on the trial.
2. Concourse Plaza Multiplex Cinemas in the Bronx to close after 30 years
Concourse Plaza Multiplex Cinemas in the Bronx is closing its curtains for good tonight after more than three decades in business.
The Bronx will now have just one movie theater: AMC Bay Plaza Cinema 13 in Co-op City.
3. City property owners could face water bill increases
A typical single-family home in the city consumes an average of 70,000 gallons of water per year.
According to the Department of Environmental Protection, that adds up to just under $1,100 in water and sewer bills yearly. But if a proposed 8.5% increase is approved, that bill could increase by a little under $100 annually.
4. Consumer confidence up slightly in May, Conference Board says
Americans are feeling better about the economy, according to the newest U.S. Consumer Confidence Index report from the Conference Board. The index rose almost 5% in May compared with April, reversing three months of declines.
“Compared to last month, confidence improved among consumers of all age groups,” Conference Board Chief Economist Dana M. Peterson said in a statement, adding that people earning more than $100,000 and under the age of 35 saw the biggest gains in confidence.
5. Aid deliveries suspended after rough seas damage U.S.-built temporary pier in Gaza, officials say
A U.S. built temporary pier that had been used to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza was damaged by rough seas and has temporarily suspended operations, three U.S. officials told The Associated Press today.
The Joint Logistics Over The Shore, or JLOTS, pier only began operations in the past two weeks and had provided an additional way to get critically needed food to Gaza.
6. Judge in Trump classified documents case denies gag order request
The federal judge overseeing the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump has denied the prosecutor’s request for a gag order.
U.S. District Court Judge Aileen Cannon said that Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith’s request was “wholly lacking in substance and professional courtesy.”
7. Study: Eating peanuts before age 5 prevents allergy through adolescence
Eating peanuts from infancy through the age of five can prevent peanut allergies as a teenager, according to a new study from the National Institutes of Health.
A study published today builds on earlier research that found regularly eating peanut products early in life dramatically reduced the incidence of peanut allergies in kindergarteners.
In Case You Missed It
When and where to view Manhattanhenge in 2024
New York, we’ve got yet another solar extravaganza coming our way this week.
Manhattanhenge — when the setting sun lines up perfectly with the east-to-west street grid of Manhattan — is set to occur tonight at 8:13 p.m. and tomorrow at 8:12 p.m.