Ottawa City Council Considers Renaming Trump Avenue Amid Trade Tensions Ottawa City Council took a first step toward renaming Trump Avenue, a residential street in the Central Park neighborhood, following a unanimous vote on Wednesday. The street, which has borne the name of former U.S. President Donald Trump for about 25 years, is one of several references to New York City in the area, including Staten Way, Madison Park, and Gotham Private. The council’s decision comes amid escalating trade tensions between Canada and the United States, as well as ongoing friction over Trump’s public criticisms of Canada. The vote occurred just a day before Trump signed an executive order directing the U.S. government to refer to Lake Ontario as “Lake America,” a move that mirrors his earlier renaming of the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America.” Ottawa City Councilor Tim Tierney told CNN that the Trump Avenue name is seen as an embarrassment by some residents and does not reflect the city’s relationship with the U.S. He noted that the street’s name has become a symbol of the strained ties between the two nations, particularly given Trump’s frequent attacks on Canada during his presidency. Proposed alternatives for the street’s new name include options such as “Obama Avenue,” “Ontario Avenue,” “Canada Avenue,” “Beaver Avenue,” “Gulf of Mexico Avenue,” “Canada Goose Avenue,” “Pelosi Avenue,” and “Taco Avenue.” Tierney mentioned that “Taco Avenue” was suggested as a reference to the acronym “Trump Always Chickens Out,” a phrase used by critics to mock Trump’s decision-making. Another suggestion was “Rosie O’Donnell Avenue,” a nod to comedian Rosie O’Donnell, a long-time Trump critic who moved to Ireland after his 2020 re-election.#united_states #donald_trump #canada #central_park #ottawa_city_council
NYC Lawyer Placed on Leave After Viral Canoodling Incident in Central Park A prominent New York City lawyer, Nathaniel Cullerton, a 45-year-old partner at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, has been placed on administrative leave following a viral incident in which he was captured on camera kissing his 29-year-old colleague, Kelsey Borenzweig, in Central Park. The incident, which was shared on TikTok by user @jayguap3, prompted an internal investigation at the law firm. According to a report by the Financial Times, Cullerton’s placement on leave comes amid an ongoing probe into the matter. The video shows Cullerton and Borenzweig engaged in a public embrace in the park. The clip includes a caption by the TikToker, who urges the pair to “get a room” and notes the presence of children nearby. The lawyers are depicted looking embarrassed and attempting to shield themselves from the camera as the TikTok user approaches them. Cullerton is shown standing with a smile, trying to shoo the filmer away, while Borenzweig calmly tells him to “put the phone down.” The TikTokker, who has a history of posting antagonizing content, reportedly snaps, “Don’t touch me, don’t touch — if you touch me I’ll have to touch you.” Cullerton, who is married to Moira Penza, a 42-year-old partner at another Manhattan law firm, has been in a long-term relationship with Penza since 2016. The couple shares a $2.3 million Upper East Side co-op apartment, according to the Daily Mail. Borenzweig was recently in a relationship with a fellow lawyer but has since split from the partner, as reported by the Mail. The incident has also raised questions about Cullerton’s professional trajectory.#tiktok #central_park #nathaniel_cullerton #kelsey_borenzweig #wachtell_lipton_rosen_katz
Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak on NYC’s Upper East Side Surpasses 14 Cases New York City health officials confirmed Sunday that a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on the Upper East Side has reached 14 cases, prompting urgent public health alerts. The outbreak is linked to ZIP codes 10028, 10128, and 10075, which span parts of the Upper East Side, including Yorkville and Carnegie Hill. At least one individual among the affected patients lives, works, or recently visited the 10075 area, according to health authorities. Officials are also advising residents and visitors who spent time along the east side of Central Park between East 76th Street and East 97th Street to monitor for flu-like symptoms such as fever, cough, chills, and muscle aches. Dr. Alister F. Martin, New York City Health Commissioner, acknowledged the efforts of epidemiologists, water ecologists, and community health workers in keeping the public informed. “I want to acknowledge the NYC Health Department’s staff... who spent the last few days working to keep New Yorkers on the Upper East Side informed and safe,” he stated in a public statement. Legionnaires’ disease, a severe form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria, poses significant risks without prompt treatment. The illness spreads through inhalation of contaminated water droplets, often originating from cooling towers, hot tubs, or plumbing systems. The source of the outbreak remains under investigation, with officials focusing on cooling towers in the affected area. These structures, commonly found on rooftops, can release mist containing Legionella bacteria. Health department teams are conducting tests on all cooling towers in the region to identify potential contamination.#new_york_city #central_park #upper_east_side #legionnaires_disease #dr_alister_f_martin
Get the SocialGraphs app from the Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.socialgraphs.app&hl=en_IN Family of Teen Killed in Central Park Carriage Accident Remembers Tragic Loss The Mahajan family, who were celebrating their son Romanch’s high school graduation and university admission in India, faced unimaginable grief after the 18-year-old died following a fatal accident in Central Park on June 19, 2026. Deepak Mahajan, Romanch’s father, described the tragedy as the “last day of his life,” recounting how the family had planned a 10-day vacation in New York to mark the occasion. The incident occurred during a guided carriage ride through the iconic park, which was intended to last 45 minutes with stops for family photos. Romanch, along with his parents, Deepak and Priya, and his 11-year-old brother Maanik, boarded the horse-drawn carriage. According to Deepak, the ride was meant to allow the family to capture memories of their trip. However, as the tour neared its end, the conductor stepped away from the carriage to take a photograph, a move that triggered the horse to bolt. Romanch fell from the carriage, striking his head on the pavement. Despite emergency efforts, he was pronounced dead at a hospital hours later. His family reported that Romanch had attempted to rescue his mother after she fell, though she sustained minor injuries. The tragedy has led to the immediate suspension of all carriage rides in Central Park. The Transport Workers Union, which represents the drivers, announced that its members have “closed the stables and ceased operations” while engaging in “in-depth discussions” about safety protocols.#central_park #mahajan_family #romanch_mahajan #transport_workers_union #central_park_conservancy https://www.telemundo.com/noticias/noticias-telemundo/estados-unidos/carruaje-central-park-romanch-mahajan-rcna350929
87-Year-Old Paroled Twice Sentenced to Life for Dismembering Woman Harvey Marcelin, an 87-year-old man with a history of violent crimes, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the 2022 murder and dismemberment of Susan Leyden. The sentencing, announced by Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez on June 10, followed a jury trial in Brooklyn Supreme Court where Marcelin was convicted of first-degree murder, tampering with physical evidence, and concealment of a human corpse. The case marks the third time Marcelin has been convicted of killing a woman, despite having been paroled twice in the past for similar offenses. Leyden, 68, was last seen entering Marcelin’s apartment building in East New York on February 27, 2022. Her remains were discovered days later, with her torso found in a wheeled shopping bag on a street corner by an e-bike rider. Her leg was later found in a black plastic bag inside a nearby garbage can. Prosecutors presented evidence showing Marcelin had been seen on CCTV footage at a Brooklyn dollar store on a motorized scooter, with a black plastic bag visible on the seat. When police executed a search warrant at his apartment, they uncovered Leyden’s severed head, thigh, and limbs in the bathroom. The nature of Marcelin’s relationship with Leyden remains unclear. They had shared a homeless shelter in the Bronx, and Marcelin allegedly created multiple Facebook accounts in her name. Prosecutors highlighted his decades-long history of violence, which led to his initial conviction in 1963 for the murder of his estranged girlfriend, Jacqueline Bonds. At the time, he was being prosecuted for rape, and Bonds was the key witness in the case. Marcelin served 21 years in prison before being paroled in 1984.#harvey_marcelin #susan_leyden #brooklyn_district_attorney #east_new_york #central_park
