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A spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General expressed support for a planned debate regarding the value and importance of the UN Charter. The spokesperson stated the Secretary-General believes discussing these values is a meaningful exercise for member states.

Staten Island Council member Frank Morano introduced a resolution calling on the New York State DMV to address a regulatory loophole. The resolution follows a WNYC investigation into the illegal tow truck industry in New York City.

Organizers of the May Day Strong events have called for participants to abstain from work, school, and shopping. The demonstrations urge the country to prioritize workers over billionaires.

Bain Capital plans to offload its majority stake in Tyger Capital, according to industry sources.

A Manhattan federal judge ruled that U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy cannot order the shutdown of the congestion pricing program in Manhattan's central business district.

WisdomTree reported total assets under management (AUM) of $152.6 billion for the first quarter of 2026.

eBay stock rose approximately 15 percent in post-market trading following reports that GameStop is preparing to make an offer for the company. The company is currently making a profit, according to reports. This follows a period where the company was loss-making and subject to volatility driven by amateur investors on Reddit. Bill Denning, Chief Investment Officer for W1M in London, described the move as audacious. Details regarding the specifics of the bid remain unclear. GameStop is offering $1.25 per share in cash and stock to acquire the e-commerce marketplace eBay. eBay shares were trading at $109.34 while GameStop shares were at $24.34 following an 8.2% decline. The acquisition would make the gaming retail chain several times larger than the online marketplace. The proposed acquisition price represents approximately four times GameStop's current company valuation.

New York City Health and Hospitals, which operates the Bellevue Programme for Survivors of Torture, expressed concern regarding federal funding conditions.

The Bellevue Programme for Survivors of Torture in New York City is scheduled to close later this month. New York City Health and Hospitals, the operator of Bellevue, expressed concerns regarding the closure due to the program's reliance on federal funding.

United Soccer League (USL) players have reached an agreement on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The deal follows a period of standoff between the league and its players.