Staten Island

Thomas Fahmy (24) left his home during a thunderstorm, walked toward his car — and then lightning struck him and he collapsed on the sidewalk, with the entire event documented by a security camera. Despite the strike, he did not lose consciousness, was released from the hospital the very next day — and the dentist even waived his cancellation fee: "The sensations throughout my body were ones I had...

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani took the stage to speak at a police support event, but was forced to leave the stage in less than a minute following boos, insults, and loud protests from thousands of participants.