NYC Synagogue Hate-Crime Case: Larry Montes, 46, was ordered held on $30,000 bond after prosecutors say he attacked congregants at Central Synagogue, calling worshippers “fake Jews,” shouting “God,” and using an anti-Black slur; he’s charged with hate-crime assaults and criminal mischief. NYPD Patrols Inwood: Police and city officials staged a heavy presence after warnings about a possible teen “takeover,” laying barricades in a neighborhood shaken by last weekend’s violence. Albany Budget Crunch: Albany faces a projected $22.18M deficit in 2026 and $33.3M in 2027, with officials citing overtime, revenue gaps, debt costs, and rising health insurance. AI in Media: The New York Post is rolling out an AI “Hamilton” assistant that watermarks bot-written text and offers personalized news summaries. Sports—Yankees, Mets, Giants: The Yankees avoided a sweep with Ben Rice’s 10th-inning homer; the Mets completed a Nationals sweep behind Luis Torrens’ go-ahead shot; and Giants fans are blaming Tyrone Tracy Jr. after Jaxson Dart’s concussion hit in preseason. Local Crime: A 33-year-old woman died after being struck by a stray bullet during a Crown Heights street brawl. Business/Markets: MediaCo’s quarterly results show revenue up but net loss widening, while NYSE compliance issues hit MVPD Optimum.