NYC NOW Midday News: Elderly Woman at Nursing Home Faces Murder Charges, No Casino in Times Square or Hudson Yards, and a Push for a Community Center in Brooklyn
Sep 17, 2025
A shocking story unfolds as a 95-year-old woman faces murder charges for allegedly killing a fellow resident at a nursing home. In other news, proposals for casinos in Times Square and Hudson Yards are rejected, leaving many to speculate on the future of gambling in the city. Meanwhile, residents in Canarsie are rallying for a new community center, emphasizing the need for quicker action from city officials to support local initiatives. This blend of topics highlights both the unusual and pressing issues facing the community.
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Elderly Resident Arrested In Nursing Home Death
- A 95-year-old resident, Galina Smirnyanov, was arrested after allegedly striking and killing fellow resident Nino Kratsov at Seagate Nursing Center.
- The facility and Smirnyanov's attorney had not responded or been identified at the time of reporting.
Casino Plans Denied In High-Profile NYC Sites
- Committees rejected casino proposals for Times Square and Hudson Yards, blocking Caesars Palace and Avenir plans from moving forward.
- The State Gaming Commission still plans to award three downstate casino licenses by year-end despite those rejections.
Grow High School Journalism Programs
- Expand journalism classes and school publications to give students real reporting experience and career exposure.
- Fund and scale programs like the City Council, CUNY, and Rebson Foundation initiative that created 30 new classes last year.