NYC deploys robotoilets. The public bathrooms have a strict 10-minute time limit.
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today. A suite of high-tech public restrooms has started to land in New York City as part of a push by the mayor’s office to make it easier for people to find a place to go while they’re on the go.
This Spectacular New York State Park Deserves A Spot On Every Bucket List In...
There are places in this world that stop you cold, and Hudson Highlands State Park in Cold Spring, New York is absolutely one of them. Mountain ridges, a hidden waterfall, river views that go on forever, and a genuine ruined castle on an island in the Hudson River, all within reach of the city, all waiting for you righ
New York Pizzeria Named Second Best In The World By Italy
A New York pizza maker just got a pretty impressive stamp of approval from Italy.
School bus crashes into building in Brooklyn
A school bus crashed into a residential building in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, Thursday morning.
Energy Affordability Program may help millions of New Yorkers save on utility bills
Gov. Kathy Hochul raised awareness about the Energy Affordability Program (EAP) when she made a stop in Flatbush, Brooklyn, on Wednesday.
This New York Grocery Store Is A Treasure Trove Of Authentic Italian Imports
Teitel Brothers on Arthur Avenue is the kind of store people remember long after they leave. This Bronx Italian grocery is packed with imported foods, fresh cheeses, cured meats, olives, oils, sauces, and old-school service. It matters because shops like this keep food traditions alive in a city that is...
Swimming the Hudson River: It’s a thing, but avoid the dead rats, other water...
Keith Kirkpatrick, the Manhattan skyline behind him, participates in a recent URBANSWIM event, a nearly 29-mile swim around the island of Manhattan. Improving water quality has more swimmers looking to take the plunge. [ more › ]
Two Boys Stabbed During Street Fight on Fulton Street in Brooklyn
The NYPD is searching for a man accused of stabbing two 15-year-old boys during a...
Woman found dead inside trash can in Brooklyn, sources say
Police found a woman unconscious and unresponsive after responding to a call in Sheepshead Bay.
N.Y.C. Train Passengers Flee Out Windows as Woman Threatens ‘Last Day on Earth’
Hannah Jane Santero, 33, is charged with making a terroristic threat and making a threat of mass harm following the incident on Wednesday, Sept. 16
