Central Park Horse Carriage Fallout: A teen tourist’s death has reignited calls to pause or ban NYC horse-drawn carriage rides, with officials and leaders pushing for changes after the fatal crash. World Cup Travel Reality Check: Fans are flooding host areas, but costs and crowding are hitting hard—one report notes a typical NYC-to-East Rutherford return train fare jumping from about $12.50 to over $98 during matches. Times Square Safety Scare: Gunfire near the World Cup crowd in Times Square sparked panic, with police quickly chasing a suspect and reporting at least one person taken to hospital. Met Gala Jewelry Theft: Rhea Kapoor’s team says diamond-studded earrings worth Rs 1.35 crore were stolen from a makeup artist’s handbag during her NYC trip for the Met Gala; Mumbai police have registered a case and are reviewing the travel timeline. Bass Fishing Season Tips (NY): New York’s shore bass season is underway, with guides recommending plastic worms/spinnerbaits, two-rod setups, and varying retrieval speeds and lure colors for bank fishing. Knicks Parade Afterglow: The Knicks’ championship ticker-tape celebration drew thousands in Manhattan, but the festivities were later disrupted by gunfire away from the main route.