A tourist from Canada was stabbed in the leg outside Bryant Park in Midtown Manhattan and was hospitalized in stable condition. The attack, which appeared unprovoked, occurred near 40th Street and Sixth Avenue, and police are searching for the suspect with no current leads or video evidence. The investigation is ongoing.
A second major water main break in Midtown Atlanta at 11th Street and West Peachtree Street has caused low water pressure and road erosion, leading to a blocked intersection. This follows an earlier break in Vine City that resulted in a boil water advisory and citywide shutdown. Authorities are investigating the cause and extent of the damage.
A water main break in Midtown Manhattan on Black Friday caused many businesses to lose money or close early, impacting their sales during a busy shopping day. Some businesses were able to stay open and serve customers despite the water main break, while others experienced cancellations and lost reservations. Repairs continued after the road reopened, but water service was not interrupted for customers in the area.
A 23-year-old customer was freed after spending the night trapped inside a secured room in a Midtown building housing jewelry businesses. Firefighters worked for about 10 hours to unlock the timed lock mechanism on the vault, ultimately deciding to stop for the customer's safety. The man was physically fine and checked out by EMS after being freed.
Treat Dreams, a popular ice cream shop in Detroit's Midtown, is closing after eight years in the Cass Corridor. The owner expressed gratitude to the community and mentioned plans to sell their pints in the Midtown area through partnerships with local businesses. Treat Dreams will continue to operate at other locations in Ferndale, Madison Heights, and Grosse Pointe Woods. The ice cream company itself has been in operation since 2010.
A new entertainment venue called 24R Theater is being developed in midtown Sacramento on the site of a demolished industrial warehouse. The 2,300-seat capacity venue aims to enhance the city's music scene and support local musicians, while also providing a boost to nearby businesses. The construction timeline is still unclear, but the venue is expected to attract great music acts and create opportunities for emerging artists.
A fire broke out at Tiffany & Co.'s newly-renovated flagship store in Midtown, New York City. The fire, caused by an underground street electrical fire, was quickly extinguished with no reported injuries or casualties. The store, which recently completed a four-year renovation, is expected to open later today following inspection by the Fire Marshal.
A man died after being involved in a bicycle collision in midtown Tucson. The collision investigation is underway and there is no word on the condition of the car driver.
Atlanta police have released photos of a possible active shooter in Midtown Atlanta. The police have asked the public to help identify the suspect, who was seen carrying a rifle. The incident occurred near the intersection of Peachtree Street and 14th Street.
A driver who injured an NYPD officer while fleeing traffic stops in Midtown Manhattan may have had a fake license plate, officials said. The driver fled the scene after hitting the officer and driving through an outdoor dining structure. The officer suffered a head injury and was rushed to Bellevue Hospital. The driver abandoned the vehicle, ran away, and escaped. The investigation is ongoing.
One person was killed in an apartment in Midtown Kansas City after a stabbing incident. The police have detained one person and are asking anyone with information to come forward.