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An NYPD cruiser is parked on Canal Street near Broadway on Oct. 22, 2025. A former NYPD captain said he faced retaliation after warning that the department’s vetting process could not be trusted. [ more › ]

Every year, millions of people come to New York City from all over the world to enjoy the beautiful architecture, world-class museums, and great shopping. But if you’re coming to the city that never sleeps, you’re going to have to eat….right?. Suggested Reading. Luckily, there are lots...

Mayor Eric Adams’ efforts to stack the Rent Guidelines Board have hit a snag. Lliam Finn, a senior financial advisor with Merrill Lynch, has decided against serving as a public representative on the board less than two weeks after Adams appointed him, three sources with knowledge of the decision confirmed to The Real...

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

If you're not ready to develop your baking skills, these 20 U.S. bakeries sell outstanding sourdough bread and are well worth a visit if you're craving a loaf.

The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying men wanted for questioning in connection to a robbery pattern spanning across Bronx and Queens. Judging from the cases detailed by authorities, those responsible tend to target jewelry and utilize nondescript, two-wheeled vehicles to get around. In at least...