NYC Morning Headlines: Felony Assaults Rise, RFK Bridge Closures, and Top Walking/Biking Rankings

Rising Felony Assaults in NYC

• 🚨 Felony assaults in New York City have increased by 45% since 2017, despite a general decline in most other major crimes.
• ⚠️ The rise is primarily driven by domestic violence and attacks on older adults, with experts uncertain about the exact causes.
• 💡 Potential contributing factors include pandemic-related stress, improved police training, and the city's growing senior population.

RFK Bridge Overnight Closures

• 🌉 The RFK Bridge's lift span over the Harlem River will experience intermittent closures overnight from midnight to 5 a.m. on Friday.
• 🛠️ These closures are for testing the span's mechanics and conducting routine maintenance, with each closure lasting approximately 20 minutes.
• 🚌 M60 bus riders traveling to and from LaGuardia Airport should anticipate delays and may consider alternative routes.

NYC Leads in Walking and Biking

• 🚶‍♀️ A new analysis by Streetlight ranks Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens among the top U.S. counties for pedestrian and cycling activity.
• 📈 In Manhattan, nearly 60% of everyday trips are made on foot or by bike, significantly higher than the national average of less than 10% in most counties.
• 🌍 Experts suggest that other cities can look to New York's policies and investments in supporting walking, cycling, and public transportation as a model for sustainability.

Weather Forecast

• ☀️ Today's forecast includes a chance of late morning and mid-afternoon showers, with partly sunny skies and a high of 92 degrees, feeling much warmer up to 98-100 degrees due to warm winds gusting up to 25 mph.
• 💨 Tomorrow, a cool-off is expected with mostly sunny skies and a high of 84 degrees, accompanied by winds gusting to 20 mph.