Man slashed in head during fight on Manhattan subway train
NEW YORK, NY – A 38-year-old man was slashed in the head during a violent dispute aboard a southbound 6 train at the 51st Street–Lexington Avenue station on Saturday afternoon,…
Hating the rich may feel good — and win elections — but it’s self-destructive
With a triumphant Zohran Mamdani taking over as New York City mayor Jan. 1, many of my patients tell me they finally feel “seen” in their resentment toward the wealthy. The anger feels righteous and moral. But it’s rarely about tax policy, wages or housing. It’s merely emotional. It’s about envy, inadequacy and the...
The Underrated Antique Store In New York Where You Can Store Rare Treasures For...
Hidden on a Brooklyn street, Yesterday’s News Antiques and Collectibles stands as a portal to the past that most New Yorkers walk by without realizing the wonderland that awaits inside. The unassuming storefront with its red and yellow sign belies the extraordinary collection of memories, stories, and treasures that...
Woman adopts dying dog to give him a family on his final night: “Loved...
Brooklyn, New York - He was sick, confused, and had hardly any time left, but the elderly dog named Zero got an incredible surprise in his final hours when his foster mom, Isabel Klee, chose to adopt him shortly before he would be euthanized. Zero was an older dog from the shelter, suffering from illness and mental...
Flu Hotspots Uncovered In Hudson Valley, NYC, Upstate NY
The flu continues to spread at alarming rates across New York State. But some parts are dealing with it more than others.
Man slashed in the face during early-morning attack on Steinway Street
Queens, NY – A 22-year-old man was hospitalized early Sunday morning after being slashed across the face during an unprovoked attack in Astoria, police said. The incident occurred around 3:50…
Police investigating mysterious death of 4-year-old girl in the Bronx
Officers who responded Friday night to a 911 call near Barnes and Adee Avenues in Allerton found the girl unconscious.
Mamdani-Backed Candidate Rejects U.S. Holidays
Mamdani-Backed Socialist Candidate Rejects Key American Holidays
As Mamdani takes office, street homelessness emerges as one of NYC’s biggest tests
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2025. Donate today. One of the major issues awaiting Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani when he takes office on Jan. 1 will be how to approach New York City's growing street homelessness crisis. Mamdani has pledged to end homeless encampment sweeps that city...
25 Facts About The Archdiocese
The Archdiocese of New York is a significant and historic part of the Catholic Church in the United States. Founded in 1808, it has grown to become one of the largest and most influential dioceses in the country. Cardinal Timothy Dolan currently leads the Archdiocese, which covers over 4,000 square miles, including...
