“The biggest gift” domestic violence survivor says Supportive Housing saved her life
New York, New York — For two years, Tabinda, a born and raised New Yorker, was in a place where she couldn't escape her abuser. That all changed when she was connected to New Destiny Housing. who found her a new place to live within five months. "That is...
Worker, 42, dies after falling 4 stories at Queens construction site, officials say
An NYPD car is seen in New York City Authorities are looking into the man’s cause of death and the circumstances surrounding it. [ more › ]
Three sought for beating, robbing man aboard 2 train in Flatbush
The NYPD says a woman and two men approached the 33-year-old man around 11:30 p.m. on Oct. 25 while the train was near the Nostrand Avenue and Newkirk Avenue subway station.
New Yorkers Rally to Strengthen Sanctuary Protections
On Monday, immigration advocates testified before members of city council, recounting harms to immigrant New Yorkers following what they alleged was collaboration between New York City agencies and immigration agents. One immigrant who was referenced was a recently arrived mother who had requested therapy services...
ACCESS HRA mobile app stops working, forcing residents to brave cold temperatures
Residents showed up at the Hunts Point HRA office after the mobile application stopped working over the weekend.
Mamdani appoints convicted armed robber to public safety transition team
Zohran Mamdani faces criticism for selecting convicted armed robber Mysonne Linen to help shape NYC's crime and policing policy on his transition team.
Fire shoots out of NYC apartment building windows
Fire officials said multiple apartments in the building had "heavy, heavy damage" as a result of the fire.
Mamdani wants less police involvement in mental health calls. Albany is trying it out.
Diana Macy is one of the senior case workers on Albany’s CART team. Part of her job is outreach to homeless people on city streets. Albany’s CART Team sends social service caseworkers in teams of two to patrol the streets. [ more › ]
Man being held at Rikers died Sunday after guard says he appeared ‘unwell’
The sign near an entrance to the Rikers Island jail complex. So far this year 14 people have died at Rikers or shortly after being released from custody there, according to Gothamist’s tracking of Department of Correction reports. [ more › ]
Officials mistakenly told NYC principals students with weapons would face automatic arrest
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. An Education Department safety official sent a letter to Brooklyn high school principals last week, signaling a major change: Students found with weapons on public school grounds will be...
