NYC NOW Midday News: Power Outage Disrupts Subway Lines, Gunman Apparently Targeted NFL Offices, and Mamdani’s Mayoral Bid Draws Mixed Reactions from South Asians
Jul 29, 2025
A power outage at West 4th Street disrupts subway services on multiple lines, leaving riders frustrated. In a chilling turn of events, a gunman attacked an NFL office in a Midtown skyscraper, resulting in four deaths. Meanwhile, mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is rallying immigrant voters even as criticism brews within his own South Asian community. Tensions are rising after a controversial gathering highlighted divides between religious groups. The political landscape remains tense as concerns about representation and inclusivity take center stage.
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Heat Strains Subway Infrastructure
- The MTA blames the power outage on the subway's outdated electrical infrastructure.
- Extreme heat puts additional strain on transit systems causing failures like a tripped breaker at West 4th Street station.
Midtown Shooting Victims Named
- Four people died in a Midtown skyscraper shooting including an off-duty police officer and a security officer.
- The gunman targeted NFL offices allegedly over a grievance related to chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
South Asian Religious Tensions in NYC
- Religious tensions between Hindus and Muslims in India are mirrored in New York's South Asian communities.
- Anti-Muslim rhetoric and hate speeches are occurring locally, increasing community divisions.