NYCHA to begin prioritizing tenants fleeing domestic violence, after years of backlogs
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2025. Donate today. New York City’s public housing authority has updated its rules that decide who gets first access to open apartments to give those escaping domestic violence a higher place in line. Still, advocates say more could be done.
New lawsuit claims New York rent law forces landlords to keep units empty
New York’s rent stabilization laws have come under intense scrutiny as a new lawsuit claims these regulations are forcing landlords to leave apartments vacant. This legal challenge highlights the tension between property owners and the city’s efforts to maintain affordable housing. The lawsuit argues that the current...
Car engulfs in flames at tollbooth off NJ Turnpike
It happened Saturday night on Exit 14A in Newark, heading west onto 78.
After a Lengthy Prison Sentence, New York City Rapper Max B Is Having the...
No one on the planet is having a better week than New York City rapper Max B. After serving 16 years in prison, Max B returned home to a whirlwind of celebrations that began the moment he walked out of the prison gates. Within hours, the Wave God was back outside, making his presence known throughout the city.
Shooting in Newark takes lives of young boy and woman
Over a dozen shots were fired around 7 p.m. Saturday night on the 300 block of Chancellor Avenue in Newark's South Ward killing a 10-year-old boy and 21-year-old woman, according to Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II.
New York Soul Food Buffets That Feel Like A Trip To The South
Comfort food has a way of speaking directly to the soul, especially when familiar aromas and rich flavors echo memories of home. Slow-cooked dishes, golden fried favorites, and warm, buttery sides create a sense of belonging that lingers long after the meal ends. New York City channels this spirit beautifully,...
East Coast Thanksgiving Weather Alert: Nov 23-29 Travel Could See Rain, Snow Possible Next...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. New York, NY – A complex and highly variable weather pattern may unfold along the East Coast during the Thanksgiving travel window, with new federal outlooks showing elevated snow chances in the northern...
Council pushing bill to give NYPD watchdogs real-time access to bodycam footage
A City Council bill would give police watchdogs real-time access to body-worn police cameras. Council Speaker Adrienne Adams introduced the bill in the waning days of her time in office and it will get a hearing Wednesday. [ more › ]
New York Wildlife Rescuer Runs Into Traffic When A Small Figure Freezes In Fear
Karenlynn Stracher is an experienced wildlife rescuer who never hesitates to intervene when an animal’s life is at risk, no matter how perilous the situation may be. Alongside her work in animal rescue, Stracher has a long career as a paramedic in New York City, saving countless human lives. With her extensive...
2 workers shot by angry customer at Queens discount store
The workers were on the job at Great Savings on Jamaica Avenue on Saturday when they got into an argument with the suspect just after 5 p.m.
