2nd man dies at Rikers Island jails in a week, NYC officials say
A building at the Rikers Island jail complex is seen surrounded by barbed wire on May 7, 2024. The man had an apparent seizure Wednesday night and could not be revived. [ more › ]
Meet Frankie Focus, New York’s school cellphone ban mascot
As NYC public school students returned to class Thursday, Gov. Kathy Hochul had a surprise to help usher in the new statewide ban on cellphones.
Exclusive: Mother traumatized after baby thrown down garbage chute
Pierce now desperately wants to relocate, hoping a new place will put the trauma behind her.
If You Don’t Like Socialism or the Establishment, Curtis Sliwa Wants Your Vote
Curtis Sliwa became famous by stepping in where the government was falling short. As the New York mayoral candidate told Reason's Jesse Walker, the Guardian Angels—the anti-crime patrols that Sliwa launched in New York City in 1979—were born because "the government completely failed us….We filled the gap."
DuBose Says Letitia James’s Staff Drugged and Restrained Her Before Assault in Official Vehicle
For nearly 11 years, her account has drawn little traction. Angel S. DuBose, a former outreach coordinator in the New York City Public Advocate’s Office, alleges that then–Public Advocate Letitia James, her chief of staff, Ibrahim Khan, and others—including two male staffers who she says shoved her into James’s...
Harlem man learns his apartment was rent-stabilized after 20 years of paying market rate
Richard Carroll Jr. says he had no idea his Harlem apartment was rent stabilized when he moved in more than two decades ago. The ruling comes amid a fiery debate in the mayoral race about who has the right to a rent-stabilized apartment. [ more › ]
Baton Rouge toddler to shine in Times Square for National Down Syndrome Awareness Event
BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge’s own Indy Couvillion will light up the heart of New York City this weekend, taking her place on the iconic screens of Times Square during the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) Times Square Video Presentation. On Saturday, September 6, Indy’s photo will appear...
State charges 12 distributors in largest criminal vape enforcement ever
State police have arrested more than a dozen people in what officials are calling the largest criminal vape enforcement action in New York history. Dubbed Operation Vapers’ Dozen, the statewide sweep targeted 12 online vape distributors accused of illegally shipping flavored e-cigarettes and other vapor products...
60-year-old cyclist slashed in face during East Harlem road rage attack
A cyclist riding in an East Harlem bike lane on Wednesday evening was slashed during a road rage dispute, police said. East 97th Street and First Avenue
Man who died in NYPD custody asked to go to hospital hours before, officials...
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2025. Donate today. A Brooklyn man who died in NYPD custody at the Kings County courthouse Friday was visibly ill and had asked to go to the hospital hours earlier but never made it, according to his lawyer, sister and law enforcement officials.
