NYC NOW Morning Headlines: Federal Officer Shot in Riverside Park, NYC Proposes Basement Apartment Safety Rules, and Zohran Mamdani Visits Uganda
Jul 21, 2025
A federal border officer is recovering after being shot during a robbery attempt in Riverside Park, where he heroically returned fire. New York City is also addressing housing safety by proposing new rules for basement apartments to better protect tenants from flooding. Adding a cultural twist, Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani takes a break from campaigning to visit his roots in Uganda, highlighting the significance of heritage in his journey.
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Off-Duty Officer Stops Threat
- A federal border officer was shot during a robbery attempt in Riverside Park and returned fire, wounding a suspect.
- The suspect later showed up at a hospital and is now in custody, praised for stopping a threat.
Safety Rules for Basement Apartments
- New safety rules are proposed for basement and cellar apartments to protect tenants in flood-prone areas.
- These may require sprinkler systems and additional exits but must balance cost and enforcement.
Mamdani's Uganda Visit
- Mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani paused his campaign to visit his birthplace, Uganda, where he was born to Indian parents.
- He addressed online critics who told him to 'go back to Uganda' during a social media video about his trip.