New York City August 29, 2023 4:18 pm New BA.2.86 COVID variant detected in NYC wastewater The new variant has been detected in New York City’s wastewater. Local 2:35 Police chase ends with slashing on George Washington Bridge 2:19 Shocking claims of mistreatment from workers at NYC homeless shelter 2:28 Rare geomagnetic storm gives tri-state chance to see the northern lights 2:34 Mother and son robbed inside Bronx bodega, video shows 3:43 Death toll rises as power outages continue for second day after Hurricane Milton