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- 1Nor'easter storm bears down on New York City●And presumably, # ProspectPark # Brooklyn will be hard hit, again https://www. nytimes.com/live/2026/09/26/ny region/nor
A nor'easter is moving through the New York region, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to New York City and Boston. Commenters worry that Prospect Park in Brooklyn, which has already lost large numbers of trees in recent storms, will suffer damage again. The New York Times is running live coverage of the storm's impact across the area.
- 2Campaign urges Boston Dynamics to cut ICE robot contract●Tell # Boston Dynamics to kill the # ICE contract. Do not sell Spot to an agency that cannot be trusted with people, let
A petition campaign is calling on Boston Dynamics to terminate a contract with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, arguing the agency should not be sold Spot, the company's four-legged robot. The campaign says ICE cannot be trusted with people, let alone robots, and is urging supporters to pressure the robotics firm directly. Critics of robotic policing have long warned about surveillance and enforcement uses of such machines.
- 3Man fatally shot inside Hyde Park business, police investigating●Investigation underway after man fatally shot inside business in Hyde Park - Boston News, Weather, Sports
A man was fatally shot inside a business in Boston's Hyde Park neighborhood, and police have launched an investigation into the killing. Details about the victim, the circumstances of the shooting, and whether any suspects have been identified have not yet been released as detectives work the scene and appeal for information.
- 4Airlines Waive Change Fees as Nor'easter Slams Northeast●Airlines Waive Change Fees As nor'easter Hits Northeast
Airlines are waiving change fees for travelers across the US Northeast as a nor'easter brings disruptive winter weather to the region. The waivers let passengers rebook flights without penalty, a standard move carriers make when storms threaten major hubs in New York, Boston and Philadelphia. Travelers with upcoming trips are being urged to check their airline's advisories before heading to airports.