Today in New York · October 8, 2026
Free NYC library cards now unlock cultural perks
☀️ Mild and dry today, with highs of 52 to 71°F, clear skies and winds up to 13 mph.
Safety & emergencies
An ICE officer shot a man inside a vehicle in Marble Hill, Manhattan, according to reports.
WABC-TV New York
News & local government
Anti-ICE protesters clashed with police outside a NYC hospital where the wounded man is recovering.
New York Post
Safety & emergencies
ICE agents shot a man in NYC while a 5-year-old boy sat in the back seat of the car.
New York Daily News
An eyewitness says the ICE agent at the NYC shooting was posing as a construction worker.
The Intercept
Events & going out
The 20th New York Comic Con runs this weekend; amNewYork has a guide to the key details.
amNewYork
Star Trek will preview Starfleet Academy Season 2 at New York Comic Con this Saturday.
TrekCore
Trick-or-Streets returns to NYC with its biggest celebration yet.
Time Out Worldwide
The New York Times lists 26 fun things to do in New York City in October.
The New York Times
Business & new openings
The Real Deal examines why NYC's new development market has swooned, calling it a head-scratcher.
The Real Deal
Madison Square Garden is expanding its event food offerings, WABC-TV reports.
WABC-TV New York
Sports
The Washington Wizards play the New York Knicks on October 8, 2026.
NBA.com
New York City FC previews its next match in a Keys to the Match feature.
New York City FC
Culture & arts
The Falsettos reunion concert adds a third New York performance, plus London dates.
BroadwayWorld
Fall for Dance returns to New York City, with a stunt the New York Times reviews.
The New York Times
Community & volunteering
Free NYC library cards unlock cultural perks, according to ABC7's money-saving guide.
ABC7 Eyewitness News
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