Masked Robbers Snatch 1.5M in Jewels From Indian Square Store
Masked robbers broke into a jewelry store in the heart of India Square in broad daylight last weekend and stole more than $1.5 million of gold valuables with staff and customers inside, according to the owner and a councilman representing the area. “They should catch these people,” said the owner...
Ben Crump petition alleges NYPD was responsible for death of Bronx teen in custody
The medical examiner ruled the teen’s death to be a suicide.
NYCHA to begin prioritizing tenants fleeing domestic violence, after years of backlogs
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2025. Donate today. New York City’s public housing authority has updated its rules that decide who gets first access to open apartments to give those escaping domestic violence a higher place in line. Still, advocates say more could be done.
New lawsuit claims New York rent law forces landlords to keep units empty
New York’s rent stabilization laws have come under intense scrutiny as a new lawsuit claims these regulations are forcing landlords to leave apartments vacant. This legal challenge highlights the tension between property owners and the city’s efforts to maintain affordable housing. The lawsuit argues that the current...
Man wanted for slashing 14-year-old boy aboard 4 train in University Heights
Officers were called to the 183rd Street Station at around 3:30 p.m. Sunday.
East Coast Thanksgiving Weather Alert: Nov 23-29 Travel Could See Rain, Snow Possible Next...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. New York, NY – A complex and highly variable weather pattern may unfold along the East Coast during the Thanksgiving travel window, with new federal outlooks showing elevated snow chances in the northern...
New York Officials Urge NYPD Commissioner to Proceed with Trial Against Officer for 2016...
Elected officials are urging NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch to proceed with a disciplinary trial for Officer Wayne Isaacs over the 2016 fatal shooting of Delrawn Small. On Thursday, a rally was held outside police headquarters, accompanied by a letter signed by 33 politicians, including Comptroller Brad Lander,...
Council pushing bill to give NYPD watchdogs real-time access to bodycam footage
A City Council bill would give police watchdogs real-time access to body-worn police cameras. Council Speaker Adrienne Adams introduced the bill in the waning days of her time in office and it will get a hearing Wednesday. [ more › ]
New York Wildlife Rescuer Runs Into Traffic When A Small Figure Freezes In Fear
Karenlynn Stracher is an experienced wildlife rescuer who never hesitates to intervene when an animal’s life is at risk, no matter how perilous the situation may be. Alongside her work in animal rescue, Stracher has a long career as a paramedic in New York City, saving countless human lives. With her extensive...
Family of Bronx teenager says NYPD is responsible for her suicide in custody
Attorney Ben Crump (center right) joins Thomasina Cheatham (center left), family members and community activists at the NYPD’s 41st Precinct to demand answers about Saniyah Cheatham's death. The family filed legal papers Friday asking for a court order to compel the NYPD to preserve and turn over all records related...
