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Good morning, New York City. Here's what you need to know today. It will be cloudy for most of the day Tuesday, with a chance of some snow flurries in the morning. Highs will be in the 30s. Hourly Forecast | Interactive Radar. Around NYC. 1. New Absolute Bagels: Upper...

Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today. Zohran Mamdani is tapping Mike Flynn, an experienced city planner, to lead the Department of Transportation, according to two sources familiar with the decision. The position of DOT commissioner is a crucial pick for soon-to-be Mayor Mamdani,...

Zohran Mamdani has added a Department of Buildings commissioner to his incoming administration. The mayor-elect announced on Wednesday the appointment of Ahmed Tigani, Mayor Eric Adams’ acting commissioner of the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, as the head of the agency. The announcement comes...

The MTA’s new “modern” fare gates have claimed yet another victim, this time catching the head of a 5-year-old girl, sending her to the hospital with swelling, according to her mother and the FDNY. The kid’s head got stuck between the doors at the Broadway-Lafayette station around 1:40 p.m. on Dec. 19. She was taken...

Rocky partners with Bilt to pay rent for residents in his childhood Harlem building. Rent-free campaign coincides with release of Rocky's first album in 8 years. Gesture reflects Rocky's deep connection to Harlem and desire to give back. A$AP Rocky is turning a personal milestone into a powerful act of...

Police released a suspect photo on Wednesday of a man wanted in connection to the assault of an older man in Brooklyn last week. East New York

There’s no denying that New York City is one of the greatest cities in the world. Chances are, if you can’t find what you’re looking for there, you won’t find it anywhere. Outside of Rodeo Drive, it’s home to some of the best shopping in America, and possibly even the world. Locals warn tourists of scams, but not...

Steven Fulop will step down as Jersey City’s mayor in January 2026. — Courtesy photo. By his own admission, Steve Fulop was skeptical of the development community when he joined the Jersey City Council in 2005. His view today, as he winds down his third term as mayor,...

Pablo Vinicio Criollo of Harrison died unexpectedly on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. A funeral service will take place at the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Harrison, on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 during the visitation hours. Friends and relatives of Pablo are welcome to attend his visitation that day from 1 to 4 p.m.

The weirdest/wackiest ways these towns in the U.S. celebrate midnight.