1 killed, 1 injured in separate shootings at Rockaways housing complex
NYCHA's Hammel Houses in the Rockaways. Police are working to determine if the incidents are related. [ more › ]
From Prison to Possibility: Meet Rondo, A ThreeSixty Alum Changing the System
( ENSPIRE Community Spotlight ) After Surviving Rikers, Michael “Rondo” Bonilla Is Now Leading the Next Generation in Justice Reform. At just 18 years old, Michael “Rondo” Bonilla found himself behind bars at the RNDC facility on Rikers Island—a notoriously brutal environment for anyone, let alone a teenager. With...
Exclusive: Coney Island residents without access to benches, playground, and more in their own...
All but two benches, green space and a playground are closed off by fencing and scaffolding.
Zohran Mamdani spending big on private security despite earlier calls to defund police
The leading mayoral candidate for New York City, Zohran Mamdani, is spending big on private security for his campaign and personal life despite previous calls to defund the police.
Man robs Citi Bank in midday heist in the Financial District
The NYPD on Friday released surveillance footage of a man in a Batman shirt wanted for robbing a Citi Bank in the Financial District last month.
NYPD commissioner says 25% of new officers are immigrants, recruitment rebounding
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2025. Donate today. A quarter of NYPD officers who joined the ranks this week were born outside of the United States, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. The diverse class of nearly 1,000 officers is the largest in nearly a decade, Tisch...
Harlem to Honor Grammy-Winning Artist Fatman Scoop with Street Co-Naming Ceremony
In a tribute to his decades-long impact on music, entertainment, and community empowerment, Grammy Award-winning artist and proud Harlem native Isaac “Fatman Scoop” Freeman III will have a street co-named in his honor. The Freeman Family, in partnership with NYC Council Member Dr. Yusef Salaam and the Forever Fatman...
Quincy Street Block Party: Spreading Love the Brooklyn Way
Every summer, Quincy Street between Throop and Tompkins Avenues transforms into the vibrant and much-loved Quincy Street Block Party. The event brings together neighbors, friends, and visitors for a day filled with music, food, and fun activities for all ages. Kids enjoyed fun and games, while adults can relax and...
Local News: Woman Accused of Hijacking Multiple NYC Subway Trains
In a bizarre series of events reminiscent of a real-life “Catch Me If You Can” scenario, Justine Randall, an 18-year-old woman from New York City, is on the run after allegedly hijacking multiple subway trains. Authorities are now searching for her following a bench warrant issued by a Brooklyn judge after she failed...
94-year-old man punched in unprovoked attack inside UES Apple store
Police released surveillance footage Thursday of a man accused of punching a 94-year-old man in an unprovoked attack inside the Apple store on the Upper East Side earlier this week.
