WATCH: Anti-ICE Protestors Arrested for ‘Throwing Planters’ and ‘Chasing’ Feds in New York City
New York City police arrested “multiple” anti-ICE protestors who were irate over an immigration crackdown in Chinatown, NY1 reported on Saturday. NY1 reporter Olivia Leach reported live from the “very active scene,” where she said she saw several protestors “chasing after” cars that were leaving a parking garage that...
NYPD Arrest More Than a Dozen Protesting Homeland Security Agents in Tense Confrontation
NYPD agents arrested more than a dozen people and unleashed clouds of pepper spray on a spontaneous protest formed around a SoHo parking garage where masked agents with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security had gathered inside. It’s unclear exactly what the federal agents had planned for Saturday, and a...
NYC’s Incoming Mayor Mamdani Faces Tough Choice: Back 16% Pay Hike for Top Officials...
In a move that’s already sparking debate, New York City Councilmember Nantasha Williams has introduced legislation—backed by 32 co-sponsors—to boost salaries for the city’s highest elected leaders by around 16%. The proposal would lift Council members’ annual pay from $148,500 to $172,500, the mayor’s from $258,750...
Investigation ongoing into body found in burning Bronx apartment
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2025. Donate today. The Office of Chief Medical Examiner is investigating the cause of death of a woman found in a burning Bronx apartment building on Friday, according to a spokesperson from the New York Police Department. Firefighters and police found...
NYPD pepper spray anti-ICE protesters on Canal Street to clear path for federal agents...
Pictures show the NYPD out in full force using pepper spray or mace on residents and protestors who blocked multiple trucks of ICE officials attempting to raid NYC's Canal St on Saturday
NYC renters with pets get slapped with over $800 in mandatory fees — but...
Owning a four-legged friend in New York City can cost renters two limbs. An impressive 94 million US households own at least one pet, bringing the country’s total pet-related spending to a whopping $152 billion in 2024. A study by RentCafe ranked the most pet-friendly cities for budget-minded renters, balancing the...
Dramatic rescue after construction worker plunges 30ft down manhole in New York City
Dramatic footage captured the moment a construction worker who fell 30 feet down a New York City manhole was rescued by first responders. A 35-year-old construction worker fell into an open manhole near West 170th Street in Washington Heights around 8:45 a.m. on November 20, a NYPD spokesperson told The Independent...
A NYC Real Estate Giant is Auctioning off 5,000 Rent-Stabilized Units. Residents say They’re...
In New York City, more than 5,000 rent-stabilized units connected to the Pinnacle Group will go up for auction in 2026. Residents who live in those properties are warning would-be buyers not to overlook the years of disrepair that made those units unlivable. For years, tenants in these properties have...
Debate Ignites: Tragic End to Gunna Concert as Crips Member Dies Following NYC Nightclub...
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Mamdani defends request for resignations from City Hall employees
NEW YORK (PIX11) – New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Thursday defended his decision to ask some City Hall employees for their resignations when he gets into office on Jan. 1. At least 179 staffers were told to resign, with the majority hired by outgoing Mayor Eric Adams, according to The New York Times. […]
