NEW YORK CITY — New York City was filled with runners, spectators and celebrations Sunday as thousands of athletes crossed all five boroughs during the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon.

Sweden’s Andreas Almgren won the men’s race in his marathon debut, while Kenya’s Sheila Chepkirui captured the women’s title for the second time.

Almgren, a successful half-marathon runner, had never before competed at the 26.2-mile distance. He broke away from Italy’s Yemaneberhan Crippa during the final mile and finished in 2 hours, 6 minutes and 1 second. Crippa was 13 seconds back, while Lesotho’s Kamohelo Mofolo took third after narrowly beating defending champion Benson Kipruto.

Almgren’s winning time ranked as the third-fastest in the course’s 50-year history. The top seven finishers all posted times that rank among the event’s 10 fastest ever. He was also the first runner to win the marathon on his New York City debut since Ethiopia’s Gebre Gebremariam in 2010.

American Zouhair Talbi placed sixth and recorded the fastest time ever by a U.S. runner in the race.

Chepkirui, who also won in 2024, surged away from fellow Kenyan Hellen Obiri over the final 150 meters to finish in 2:24:36. American Jessica McClain passed Obiri, a two-time champion, in the closing strides to take second. McClain finished six seconds behind Chepkirui, becoming the first U.S. woman to reach the top three since 2018.

Sunday’s race marked the 50th time the marathon has traveled through all five boroughs. In 1976, the event’s seventh running drew just over 2,000 competitors, including only 88 women. This year, about 60,000 runners started the race, with women making up nearly half the field.

“I think the marathon is one of the best days in New York City, you see the humanity, everyone accomplishing these amazing goals and dreams,” said Jesse Hammerman of Staten Island.

Runners representing more than 140 countries competed Sunday, including defending men’s champion Benson Kipruto. He won last year’s race in dramatic fashion, finishing just three-hundredths of a second ahead of Alexander Mutiso.

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WABC anchors Liz Cho and Mike Marza were among the participants. They ran to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association in honor of Bill Ritter, who left the anchor desk in June after disclosing his Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis.

The pair paid tribute to their colleague throughout the race before sharing an emotional reunion with him after finishing in Central Park.

“I feel overwhelmed, it was the most spectacular experience,” Cho said.

“Thank you for this,” Ritter said.

This year’s New York City Marathon generated more than $100 million for various charities.

“I’m just so happy I love you and we were able to do this and raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association,” Cho said.

The New York City Marathon was first held in 1970, with its opening six editions taking place entirely inside Central Park as runners completed multiple loops. The course moved beyond the park in 1976 to mark the U.S. bicentennial and help lift a city facing difficult times. The event went on to become one of New York’s signature sporting occasions.

Eight-time winner
Marcel Hug captured the men’s wheelchair race for the eighth time, holding off Daniel Romanchuk by just over a second. Romanchuk seized the lead during the final mile as the athletes entered Central Park for the last time, but Hug overtook him in the final 100 meters to secure the victory.

Forget the usual fixer-upper with a dated kitchen, peeling paint and a leaky roof.

For as little as $280,000, buyers can instead own a genuine slice of the American frontier, from abandoned mining equipment and weathered storefronts to a former sheriff’s office featuring authentic jail cells.

Five distinctive properties across the American West are now on the market, offering a rare chance to buy into the region’s frontier past. Asking prices climb as high as $1 million.

Among them is a 1912 gold mill in Colorado that has earned a place on the National Register of Historic Places.

In Arizona, a former mining-town store dating to 1895 includes a blacksmith’s shop.

Another listing is a vast Oklahoma settlement that appears ready-made for a Western film set, though it would need a buyer willing to take on its restoration.

The properties could be transformed into vacation rentals, heritage attractions or private retreats. Some, however, are best suited to buyers with substantial resources, renovation experience and an appetite for remote, off-grid living.

Whether any of them comes with a resident ghost is impossible to say. But with so much history attached to each property, there is certainly no shortage of material for a spooky campfire tale.

Colorado gold mill with an off-grid cabin for $325,000

Set across 30.99 acres near Silverton, Colorado, this property looks as though it could still attract prospectors searching the mountains for their next gold strike.

The centerpiece is the Frisco-Bagley Mill, a historic mining structure constructed in 1912. It stands near Animas Forks, a former mining community along the Alpine Loop, the scenic route winding through Colorado’s rugged San Juan Mountains.

The National Register-listed property also includes a 300-square-foot cabin built in 1999.

Modern conveniences are limited. Rather than smart-home technology and high-end appliances, the off-grid property relies on a propane catalytic heater, a kerosene space heater, spring-fed plumbing and solar-powered equipment for cooking and refrigeration.

The listing, represented by Michelle Furi of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Colorado Properties, notes that the property may qualify for grants and tax incentives tied to historic preservation, mining reclamation and economic development. Prospective buyers would need to verify whether they qualify and determine which restrictions apply.

Listed at $325,000, the site could suit anyone looking for a secluded mountain retreat with a direct connection to Colorado’s mining heritage—assuming they are prepared for the demands of preserving a historic property at high altitude.

Arizona mining-town inn with three separate buildings for $454,000

For buyers who would prefer welcoming guests to spending weekends repairing antique mining equipment, the Dos Cabezas Inn near Willcox, Arizona, presents a ready-made hospitality venture.

Priced at $454,000, the three-acre property sits in a historic former mining area and is already operating as a short-term rental.

The furnished retreat includes three separate structures: a one-bedroom main house, a two-bedroom pioneer-style house with a kitchenette, and a bunkhouse that can accommodate up to three guests.

The main house can sleep up to four people with the addition of a queen sleeper sofa, while separate entrances give each building a degree of privacy.

Mountain scenery and nearby Willcox wine country add to the appeal, potentially making the property suitable for group getaways, family holidays or a business aimed at visitors exploring southeastern Arizona.

Unlike a deserted mining camp that needs to be brought back from the brink, this property already has a hospitality use – though any prospective buyer should check its operating figures, permits and local short-term rental rules before counting on future income. Josh Meacham of HomeSmart Pros is the listing agent.

Historic Arizona store and blacksmith shop for $1 million

Those with a million dollars to spare can take a step further into the Old West with the Old Pearce Mercantile in Pearce, Arizona.

Built in 1895, the former store is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is recognized as the tallest adobe building in Cochise County.

The landmark underwent a restoration in 2019, with the aim of returning it to its former appearance while incorporating modern updates.

Inside, there is a one-bedroom living area with period-appropriate fixtures, while outside an enclosed courtyard is surrounded by historic outbuildings, including a working blacksmith shop, buggy garages, storage areas and a ramada.

The property is being sold furnished, and its combination of residential space and historic structures could lend itself to tourism, accommodation or an event venue, subject to the necessary permissions.

At $1 million, this is not exactly an impulse purchase for anyone dreaming of a ghost-town escape, but it does offer something that is increasingly difficult to find: a restored piece of the American frontier with potential uses beyond simply living in it.

The listing is currently held with Alexander Plot of Engel & Völkers Tucson. 

Oklahoma Wild West town with its own jail for $280,000

For a buyer who has always wanted to be sheriff of their own little town, this 15-acre property near Jay, Oklahoma, could be the most unusual option on the list.

Originally marketed at a much higher price, the property was subsequently offered for $300,000 before a further reduction brought its asking price to $280,000 in late October 2026.

The collection of Western-themed buildings includes a former restaurant, church, general store, bathhouse and sheriff’s office complete with jail cells.

There are also around five apartment-style units, multiple shops and storage buildings, alongside a two-story residence with five bedrooms, two living areas and two kitchens.

That gives the property scope for an ambitious redevelopment project, whether as a themed visitor attraction, a private retreat or another venture that makes use of its collection of buildings.

But there is a significant catch: two structures have sustained fire damage, and the property does not qualify for VA, FHA or USDA financing under the listing details.

Owner financing is advertised as an alternative, although buyers would need to establish the precise terms and budget carefully for inspections, repairs, insurance and any necessary permits.

At $280,000, it is the cheapest of these five properties, but the price tag is only the beginning of the financial commitment.

5. Secluded Colorado mining enclave spanning 140 acres for $525,000

Anyone who prefers their history served with a generous helping of wilderness might be drawn to this 140-acre property near White Pine, Colorado.

The White Pine Mining Enclave is a collection of mining claims surrounded by national forest, with mountain views, pine and aspen woodland, creeks and an extensive network of roads.

The gated recreational property is being offered for the first time in more than 80 years, according to the listing.

One of its most distinctive features is an original air-compressor shed that has been converted into a two-bedroom cabin, complete with a concrete floor and steel window coverings.

The setting could appeal to hunters, outdoor enthusiasts or buyers seeking a remote place for family gatherings, although the precise ownership rights, access arrangements and permitted uses of the mining claims would need careful investigation.

At $525,000, the property offers substantially more land than the other listings, but it should not be mistaken for a conventional country home with all the usual conveniences.

Mining claims, access through forest land, utilities and building permissions can involve complications that are worth resolving before signing on the dotted line.

For anyone willing to do their homework, however, it represents a chance to own a sizeable piece of Colorado’s mining landscape – without having to travel back in time to the gold rush.

Retiring Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) said Sunday that significant Republican losses in Tuesday’s midterm elections would spark an internal debate over the MAGA movement—an argument he believes the party needs to have.

“I do think there will be a debate in the party, and I think we need it,” Bacon said during an appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union.”

Host Jake Tapper had asked whether major Republican defeats in the House or Senate could signal “the beginning of the end” for MAGA.

Bacon, a retired Air Force general who has represented a competitive Omaha-area district since 2017, identified President Trump’s unpopular tariff policy as a significant liability for the movement.

He said Trump is “underwater quite a bit” in the Midwest’s politically competitive areas, attributing much of that weakness to tariffs, which he described as “a tax on consumers.”

According to Bacon, the tariff debate has put Republicans “in a weird spot.” He said the party should return to the free-trade tradition associated with the “Milton Friedman” and “Eisenhower-Reagan” eras.

The Nebraska Republican has long ranked among the most outspoken members of his party in opposing Trump’s import taxes.

In February, he was one of six House Republicans who voted to repeal the president’s tariffs on Canada. Soon afterward, the Supreme Court ruled that Trump had exceeded his executive authority by imposing his sweeping “Liberation Day” levies.

Bacon, a five-term congressman, announced in June that he would not seek reelection. Democrat Denise Powell is now favored to win the seat.

He has also been mentioned as a potential contender for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination.

Asked about a 2028 campaign during Sunday’s interview, Bacon said he did not want the discussion to be “about me.” He also noted that James Garfield was the last House member to move directly to the White House.

Tapper characterized the response as evasive. “I don’t think you said yes or no on that,” the host said.

In September, however, Bacon said on the Our Republican Legacy podcast that he “would love to” run for president.

Haley Stevens struggled to justify her abrupt endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers during a tense CNN interview with Anderson Cooper on Sunday night.

Stevens, who was defeated by Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Democratic primary in August, maintained that her decision was “rock solid” even though she had told fellow Democrats only hours earlier that she would not back Rogers.

The dramatic reversal has triggered outrage throughout the Democratic Party. Senior lawmakers have denounced Stevens, several members of her staff have resigned, and President Donald Trump has applauded her decision.

Yet when Cooper repeatedly asked what had changed, Stevens pointed largely to complaints about El-Sayed’s conduct without naming a clear event that prompted her overnight shift.

“Well, look, this is just a weight off my shoulders, okay?” Stevens said. “Abdul has been getting angrier and angrier. I was trying to help and I endorsed him.”

Cooper reminded her that Michigan Democrat Debbie Dingell had spoken with Stevens the night before and came away believing she had no plans to endorse Rogers.

“What changed between then and this morning?” he asked.

Stevens said she had spent time reflecting on the race before reaching her decision.

“I woke up this morning clear-eyed, fresh and focused on what was in my heart, and that’s that,” she said.

“Did you talk to anybody? Did you have a long night of the soul? Were you up all night? Did you have a dream? What happened?” Cooper pressed.

Stevens said she had been alone with her thoughts and had written down her feelings. She again accused El-Sayed of growing increasingly angry.

Cooper countered that El-Sayed had not suddenly become angrier between Saturday night and Sunday morning.

“So, I mean, something changed your mind,” he said.

The unusual exchange followed Stevens’ surprise appearance with Rogers at Detroit’s Perfecting Church. She had abandoned plans to campaign alongside El-Sayed and prominent Democrats, including Congressman Jim Clyburn.

Stevens had been disinvited from the Democratic event after a bitter dispute over an outside group’s advertisement that connected American support for Israel with the rising cost of living.

El-Sayed publicly distanced himself from the advertisement on Saturday, a response Stevens initially welcomed.

Yet by Sunday morning she was backing his Republican opponent.

Cooper returned repeatedly to whether being excluded from the church event was the real reason behind her reversal, but Stevens refused to identify it as the decisive factor.

‘Anderson, my mind is made up. I’m rock solid. I’m an independent woman. I made my decision,’ she declared.

The CNN anchor then confronted her with an August social media post in which she warned Rogers would be another supporter of Trump’s agenda.

‘We can’t afford to give MAGA another Senate seat in November,’ Stevens had written.

‘Why can you afford now to give MAGA another Senate seat in November?’ Cooper demanded.

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Stevens instead questioned El-Sayed’s conduct and accused him of injecting anger into the Democratic Party.

As Cooper continued seeking a direct answer, the congresswoman appeared to grow frustrated.

‘It sounds like you’re upset with me too, Anderson,’ she remarked.

‘No, I’m not,’ he replied. ‘You’re not really answering any of my questions, so it’s somewhat frustrating.’

The interview grew even more awkward when Cooper again questioned the timing of her decision and Stevens responded: ‘Was that a question, Anderson?’

‘No. I wanted to see if you wanted to fill in the silence, but you don’t,’ Cooper shot back.

Stevens also criticized El-Sayed’s appearances with controversial streamer Hasan Piker and questioned some of his political associations, while maintaining she remained a proud Democrat.

But Cooper pointed out that such controversies had existed before she suddenly withdrew her support and flipped.

The political fallout was instant with Stevens’ longtime chief of staff resigning following her endorsement of Rogers, and other aides reportedly following.

‘We are shocked and heartbroken,’ her chief of staff said in a statement.

Asked about the departures, Stevens insisted her congressional office was already winding down and that staff members were entitled to their own opinions.

Dingell, appearing on CNN immediately after Stevens, described the exchange as ‘one of the most painful interviews I have watched’ and revealed she had been worried about her fellow congresswoman all last week.

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, who backed Stevens during the primary, blasted the endorsement as ‘a despicable betrayal.’

Michigan Democratic Party chairman Curtis Hertel accused Stevens of abandoning everything she claimed to believe in and declared she would no longer have a place in the party.

El-Sayed, meanwhile, brushed aside the controversy while campaigning with fellow Democrats.

‘At the end of the day I actually don’t think about Haley Stevens,’ he told reporters. ‘None of this matters.’

Republicans were delighted by the sudden defection with President Trump praising Stevens on Truth Social as a ‘Highly Respected Democrat’ and hailing her decision as an act of ‘bravery.’

Rogers, who appeared alongside Stevens at church with his wife Kristi, said he was ‘honored’ to receive her endorsement.

Nonetheless, Stevens insisted she was still supporting Democrats in other races and had no intention of abandoning her party altogether.

‘I’m not turning my back on Democrats,’ she told reporters on Sunday.

‘It is this one vote.’

A University of Michigan student was arrested after an altercation on the Ann Arbor campus in which she allegedly shoved conservative influencer Lizzy Benichou to the ground. As police took her into custody, the student reportedly said she should have “killed” Benichou.

Video circulating online shows the unidentified student confronting two men seated at a table Sunday beneath a sign that read, “Is Islam Compatible with the West?” During the heated exchange, she clapped inches from one man’s face, prompting him to recoil.

“This is f–king stupid, bro,” the student shouted before demanding to see the group’s “f–king permit.” Bystanders filmed the confrontation as tensions escalated.

The man told a campus officer, who was apparently off camera, that the student had struck him. She strongly denied the accusation, even as people nearby said they had recorded what happened.

“I have several f–king eyewitnesses, I didn’t do f–king shit,” she yelled. She then accused the man of “victimizing himself as a fully-grown man.”

“The f–king anti-Muslim people here who want to say I put a f–king hand on him,” she continued.

The confrontation soon shifted toward a woman standing nearby, later identified as conservative influencer Lizzy Benichou. Benichou questioned whether the woman’s clothing would be permitted in Iran, prompting the student to move toward her.

“Am I wrong? If you walked around like this in Iran, what would happen to her?” Benichou asked another person nearby as the student approached her.

The student then appeared to catch Benichou off guard, shoving her to the ground before moving toward her again.

A male bystander intervened and grabbed the student before she could continue the confrontation.

“Don’t f–king talk to me like that!” she shouted while being pulled away. “You wanna f–king get over here, bitch?!”

She broke away, removed her backpack and lunged toward Benichou a second time. A police officer and another man quickly stepped in to stop her.

The officer brought the student to the ground and attempted to place her in handcuffs as she resisted.

“Don’t resist,” the officer instructed.

“What the f–k are you going to do to me? Because I hit a dumb ass bitch in the face?” the student replied.

After she eventually stopped struggling, a second officer arrived in a patrol car. Together, the officers secured her in handcuffs.

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As the student was placed in the back of the police vehicle, she said she felt no remorse for what had happened.

“I’d do it again every f–king time, you stupid f–king c–t!” she shouted.

She then added, “I should’ve f–king killed you when I had the f–king chance,” prompting audible gasps from people watching nearby.

“Are you kidding me?” one person could be heard asking off camera.

“No, I’m not f–king kidding you,” she doubled down.

“You’re sick, you’re sick. Go to a mental hospital, bitch,” another onlooker yelled at the student, who was now in the backseat of the cop car.

“I’ve already been to a mental hospital,” the student shouted back. “And I’ll go again if it means killing you.”

Benichou later reassured her followers on X that she was “OK” after being “physically assaulted simply for showing up and exercising my First Amendment rights.”

“Political violence has NO place in the United States of America,” the influencer wrote. “I am incredibly grateful to the law enforcement officers who acted immediately to protect me. I am now in a safe location receiving care and I am going to be OK.”

Benichou added that the assault happened during a “Liberty Under Fire USA tour stop” and claimed her attacker had been “identified as a supporter of Abdul El-Sayed” — the Democratic candidate for US Senate in Michigan.

The attack came just days before Michigan voters head to the polls Tuesday to choose between El-Sayed and former Republican Rep. Mike Rogers in the US Senate race.

On Sunday, Rogers received the backing of Rep. Haley Stevens — the Democratic congresswoman who was narrowly defeated by El-Sayed in a hotly-contested primary.

University of Michigan police were responding to an unpermitted event on campus just before 5 p.m. when one of their officers witnessed the attack, the department told the Daily Mail.

“As the group was packing up to leave, officers witnessed a University of Michigan student assault a woman not affiliated with the university,” police said.

“The student was taken into custody, processed and released pending warrant authorization. No injuries were reported.”

The Post has reached out to campus police for further comment.