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Amtrak workers continue ongoing infrastructure renewal work on the tracks beneath Penn Station, Sunday, July 9, 2017, in New York. A massive two-month repair project will launch Monday at the country's busiest train station. The summer's accelerated repair work, prompted by two derailments this spring, will close some of the station's 21 tracks and require a roughly 20 percent reduction in the number of commuter trains coming in from New Jersey and Long Island. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Penn Station track repairs begin; fewer trains at peak time

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Amtrak workers continue ongoing infrastructure renewal work on the tracks beneath Penn Station, Sunday, July 9, 2017, in New York. A massive two-month repair project will launch Monday at the country's busiest train station. The summer's accelerated repair work, prompted by two derailments this spring, will close some of the station's 21 tracks and require a roughly 20 percent reduction in the number of commuter trains coming in from New Jersey and Long Island. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

The Latest: First day of repair project has a routine feel

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In this image made from a video by News12 Westchester (News12WC), firefighters extinguish a blaze in the carousel at the Playland amusement park in Rye, N.Y., Sunday afternoon, July 9, 2017. Images posted on Twitter by News12WC showed the fire under control about an hour after it broke out. It wasn't clear if the inside was damaged or if it was just the roof. (News12WC via AP)

Carousel roof catches fire at amusement park; no injuries

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FILE - In this July 15, 2014, file photo, passengers board a Long Island Rail Road train, in New York's Penn Station. Some frustrated Long Island Rail Road riders are suing the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the LIRR's parent organization, claiming breach of contract, negligence and &quot;intentional infliction of emotional distress,&quot; over chronic shutdowns, delays and packed trains. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Things to know: Will Penn Station warnings live up to hype?

By DAVID PORTER - Associated Press

New York Yankees' Aaron Judge hits a single to right field on a pitch from Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Brent Suter during the sixth inning of an interleague baseball game, Saturday, July 8, 2017, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Out goes Frazier! Rookie hits HR in 9th to lift Yankees

By JAKE SEINER - Associated Press

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, July 7, 2017, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Bruce, Reyes homer as deGrom, Mets beat Cardinals 6-5

By JOE HARRIS - Associated Press

In this Friday, June 30, 2017 photo, commuters walk by a board with train information for the Long Island Rail Road at New York's Penn Station. A massive two-month repair project will launch Monday, July 10 at the country’s busiest train station, temporarily exacerbating the daily commuting struggle during what New York’s governor has predicted will be a “summer of hell.” (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Expectations low, NYC commuters brace for a ‘summer of hell’

By DAVID PORTER - Associated Press

Sheila Michaels, who popularized ‘Ms.’ for women, dies at 78

By MARK KENNEDY - Associated Press

In this March 6, 2017, file photo, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson makes a statement on issues related to visas and travel at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection office in Washington. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Rex Tillerson in focus as Exxon investigation intensifies

By STEVE PEOPLES - Associated Press

Democratic activists looking for new blood said it shouldn't be seen as a slap at their elders but instead as a recognition of political realities. (Associated Press/File)

Democrats look to next generation for president

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

A security guard stands at attention as New York Police Department officer Miosotis Familia is memorialized before the start of a baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays in New York, Wednesday, July 5, 2017. Familia was killed in an &quot;unprovoked attack,&quot; in the Bronx borough of New York, according to the NYPD Commissioner. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Police look into what prompted deadly ambush of officer

By COLLEEN LONG and KAREN MATTHEWS - Associated Press

An NYPD vehicle with a cracked window sits on the scene where a police officer was fatally shot in the Bronx section of New York, Wednesday, July 5, 2017. Police said Officer Miosotis Familia died at a hospital early Wednesday. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Miosotis Familia, New York City cop, fatally shot while sitting in patrol car

By Colleen Young - Associated Press

The scoreboard indicates that the baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the New York Mets has been postponed due to inclement weather, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nationals, Mets postponed in Washington due to rain

By Brian McNally - Associated Press

New York’s breeding eagle population hits new high

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Current women's champion Miki Sudo, left, of Las Vegas, and challenger Michelle Lesco, of Tuscon, Ariz., feed each other a hot dog Monday, July 3, 2017, during the weigh-in for the 2017 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, in Brooklyn Borough Hall, in New York. Ms. Suto weighed-in at 126 pounds, while Ms. Lesco tipped the scales at 104.5 pounds.(AP Photo/Richard Drew)

The Latest: Activists protesting hot dog contest released

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Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (11) lays the ball in as Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz (7) defends during the second half of an NBA summer league basketball game Monday, July 3, 2017, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Tatum hits go-ahead shot as Celtics edge Fultz, 76ers

By TERRANCE HARRIS - Associated Press

New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in New York, Monday, July 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Tanaka pitches Yankees to 6-3 win over slumping Blue Jays

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

A model displays a creation for Proenza Schouler during their Spring Summer 2018 fashion collection presented in Paris, Sunday, July 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

American brands move to Paris to kick off couture week

By THOMAS ADAMSON - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Alex Bregman (2), Jake Marisnick (6), Carlos Correa (1) and Norichika Aoki (3) celebrate after a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Sunday, July 2, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Gurriel, Astros win 8-1, Yanks’ 14th loss in 19 games

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Wife: Police didn’t act fast enough to save husband

By COLLEEN LONG and MARY ESCH - Associated Press