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Today's Big Stories
1. Mourners flock to St. Patrick's Cathedral to pay respects to Pope Francis
Black and purple bunting, a sign of mourning, hung on the front doors of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan today.
Like Catholics and non-Catholics across the world, parishioners at the Midtown cathedral are mourning the death of Pope Francis at age 88.
2. A look back at Pope Francis' 2015 visit to New York City
On Sept. 24, 2015, Pope Francis arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens greeted by a high school band and leaders of the Diocese of Brooklyn and Archdiocese of New York.
The pope’s visit included a prayer service at St. Patrick's Cathedral, a visit to a Catholic school in East Harlem and a Mass at Madison Square Garden.
3. A Brooklyn woman asked Pope Francis for a miracle. Here's how it changed her life
Julia Bruzzese was at a low point in her life when she was blessed by Pope Francis on the tarmac at John F. Kennedy International Airport. She had been sick and undiagnosed at the time, with an illness that left her in a wheelchair.
After her moment with the pope, she said she was diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease, and community support helped her pay the mounting medical debt. She told NY1 the power of his prayer led her to want to help people suffering in silence.
4. Feds extend congestion pricing deadline, threaten to pull funding from New York
The Trump administration has issued another warning to New York about congestion pricing, giving the state until May 21 to either put a stop to the tolling initiative or prove it doesn't violate federal law.
In a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said New York risks losing federal funding and approvals for certain projects from the Federal Highway Administration if it doesn't do one or the other.
5. Wife of former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez convicted in bribery scheme
Nadine Menendez, the wife of former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, was convicted Monday of teaming up with her husband to accept bribes of cash, gold bars and a luxury car from three New Jersey men looking for help with their business dealings or legal troubles.
The jury returned a verdict of guilty on all counts in the same federal courthouse in Manhattan where a different jury convicted Bob Menendez of many of the same charges last year. The Democrat is supposed to begin serving an 11-year prison term in June.
6. Rajkumar pledges lawsuits, says NYC needs a 'public advocate, not absentee'
With weeks to go before voting begins in the New York City primary, NY1 is sitting down with candidates running in the Democratic primary for public advocate — the citywide position next in line to the mayor if the current officeholder cannot serve out their term.
Today, Queens Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar appeared on “Mornings On 1” to make her case to voters, saying she plans to reshape the office into a “legal powerhouse.”
Follow NY1's live blog for updates ahead of the June primary.
7. Religion professor reflects on Pope Francis' legacy
The passing of Pope Francis follows months of health challenges for the pontiff, including a battle with double pneumonia that led to hospitalization.
Kevin Ahern, a professor of religious studies at Manhattan College, joined “Mornings On 1” today to discuss the reaction to the pope’s death, his connection to the city and how he will be remembered around the world.
8. Earth Week kicks off with focus on climate resiliency efforts
Earth Week has officially begun, putting climate change and local environmental projects in the spotlight.
City Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Rohit Aggarwala joined “Mornings On 1” today to discuss how the city is responding to climate threats and what’s ahead for environmental planning in New York.
In Case You Missed It
Ruth McDaniels trims hedges in Harlem. (Spectrum News NY1/Chelsea Katz)
Ruth McDaniels: Planting the seeds of community
Ruth McDaniels is the president of the Friends of Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard Malls. The lifelong Harlemite tends to the street medians between West 110th and West 155th streets as needed. Volunteers help her plant twice a year.
For planting gardens of serenity in Harlem, McDaniels is our New Yorker of the Week.
