Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1906, Murder of Grace Brown by Chester Gillette in the United States, inspiration for Theodore Dreiser's An American Tragedy. In 1912, William F. Walsh, American captain and politician, 48th Mayor of Syracuse (died 2011) was born. In 1930, Ezra Vogel, American sociologist (died 2020) was born. In 1936, The Triborough Bridge in New York City is opened to traffic. In 1970, Sajjad Karim, English lawyer and politician was born. In 1981, Susana Barreiros, Venezuelan judge was born. In 1995, Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins; lasts until 22 July. In 1999, Helen Forrest, American singer (born 1917) passed away. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. In 2014, John Seigenthaler, American journalist and academic (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

NYC having ‘safest start to any year on record,’ Mamdani says, amid 'elevated rise of hate crimes'

Jewish News Syndicate

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July 2, 2026

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“While Jewish New Yorkers comprise only 10 of our city’s population, antisemitic hate crimes account for 55 of all confirmed hate crimes,” the mayor said.

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Wirepoints

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· Jun 24, 2026

When “Clean Slate” Becomes a Blindfold; New Concerns from Inside Illinois’ Criminal Justice System – Awake Illinois

Retired Police Chief Tom Weitzel: Illinois has developed a reputation for passing sweeping criminal justice reforms that prioritize political optics over operational reality. Public safety too often takes a backseat to messaging. The Clean Slate Act appears to follow that same pattern.

ArcaMax

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· Jul 1, 2026

Boston trending away from safest major city to crime-ridden Chicago 'garbage,' police union leader says

BOSTON — Mayor Michelle Wu has touted Boston as the “safest major city” in America for two years, but the city’s largest police union says the recent spate of violence and attack on cops has it trending more toward Chicago’s lawlessness....

Jewish News Syndicate

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· Jul 1, 2026

Some NYPD data suggests drop in hate crimes in the city in June

New York City hasn't released its monthly crime statistics yet, but a police data tool says that from June 1 to 28, there were 29 hate crimes compared to 50 in that span the prior year.

Fark

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· Jun 21, 2026

NYC to get high-tech public toi- aaaaand it's become a filth-encrusted crackatorium in the time it took you to read this [Obvious]

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· Jul 2, 2026

Illinois Clean Slate Act and the “Second Chance Gap”

In Illinois, more than 3.3 million people live with an arrest or a conviction on their record. A legal justice record of any kind can prevent an individual from accessing housing, employment and services—barriers collectively termed the “second chance gap.” The consequences are lost opportunities and 4.7 billion in lost earnings across the state, according [] The post Illinois Clean Slate Act and the “Second Chance Gap” appeared first on The Chicago Reporter.

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· Jul 5, 2026

Illinois’ 10 Most Dangerous Cities, New Data Reveals

Illinois’ 10 Most Dangerous Cities, New Data Reveals

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Related coverage for "NYC having ‘safest start to any year on record,’ Mamdani says, amid 'elevated rise of hate crimes'": Wirepoints — When “Clean Slate” Becomes a Blindfold; New Concerns from Inside Illinois’ Criminal Justice System – Awake Illinois. ArcaMax — Boston trending away from safest major city to crime-ridden Chicago 'garbage,' police union leader says. Jewish News Syndicate — Some NYPD data suggests drop in hate crimes in the city in June. Fark — NYC to get high-tech public toi- aaaaand it's become a filth-encrusted crackatorium in the time it took you to read this [Obvious]. Chicago Reporter — Illinois Clean Slate Act and the “Second Chance Gap”. KHMO – 1070 AM – Quincy — Illinois’ 10 Most Dangerous Cities, New Data Reveals