How Mayor Fiorello La Guardia made New York the greatest city in the world
After taking office in the middle of the Great Depression, the NYC mayor – a 5'2" bundle of dynamite and inveterate PR hound – reshaped the city through massive public works projects, while changing the role that government plays in people's lives.
80-year-old Home Depot rival shuts down location, no bankruptcy
The home improvement and hardware retail sectors have been dominated by Home Depot and Lowe’s for decades, shoving hardware cooperatives True Value Hardware and Ace Hardware out of the way and brushing off independent hardware retailers. Home Depot captured an average of 29% of the home improvement market in...
You’ll Never Guess How Long NYC’s Katz’s Delicatessen Takes To Make Its Pastrami
Katz's Deli on the Lower East Side is a testament to time-honored traditions and the belief that you can't rush good pastrami. Here's how long it takes to make.
New Data Shows New Yorkers Living Longer, But Black Residents Still Behind
New Yorkers lived longer in 2023 than the year before, according to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s newly released Annual Summary of Vital Statistics. The report shows that citywide life expectancy rose to 82.6 years, up 1.1 years from 2022, reflecting ongoing recovery from the worst...
Mamdani turns to state official to lead NYC’s housing agency
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today. Mayor Zohran Mamdani is turning to a high-ranking state official to lead New York City’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development, Gothamist has learned. Mamdani will name Dina Levy as HPD commissioner, according to four people...
MTA fare increases to $3 for commuters on buses and subway trains in New...
The base cost to ride the subway or bus went up 10 cents to $3 on Sunday morning, as part of a larger increase in MTA tolls and fares.
Former NYPD records chief says the secret to FOIL success is being nice
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today. Sgt. Jordan Mazur spent eight years deciding what the public could — and couldn’t — know about the NYPD. Now, he’s written a how-to guide for prying records out of government agencies’ hands.
Eric Adams Tells Andy Cohen to ‘Seek Help’ Following ‘Drunken Rant’ on New Year’s...
Former Mayor of New York City Eric Adams is firing back at Andy Cohen. On Wednesday night (December 31), Andy, 57, co-hosted CNN’s annual New Year’s Eve Live with longtime friend Anderson Cohen. Moments after the ball dropped, Andy, while holding a shot of tequila, heavily criticized the...
Thief returns mandolins with handwritten note: ‘Sorry I been drunk’
"Sorry, I been drunk, Merry Christmas," the note read, partially in all caps. "You are good man."
The Little-Known Way Raccoons Navigate New York City Life
New York City never truly sleeps. Even when traffic thins and office lights fade, another population quietly takes over the streets, rooftops, and alleyways. Raccoons move through the city with a confidence that often surprises the people who catch brief glimpses of them. Most residents think of raccoons as forest...
