NYC life expectancy reaches record high of 83 years, 5 years above US average
New Yorkers are living longer than ever, with an overall life expectancy of 83.2 years, the city Health Department said. That’s five years more than the average U.S. life expectancy of 78.4 years.
Macy’s in Herald Square unveils its iconic holiday windows
With just one week to go until Thanksgiving, it's beginning to look a lot like the holidays.
Mamdani struggles to explain how he’ll fund free buses
Zohran Mamdani, who is slated to become New York City mayor, faces the practical question of how to secure funding to make bus rides free.
Man in Rikers custody dies after being taken to hospital, officials say
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2025. Donate today. A man detained at the Rikers Island jails died overnight after he was rushed to the hospital during a medical episode, city Department of Correction officials said Friday. A guard found the man in distress in a bathroom...
First Amendment Abusers in New York Try to Disturb The Police by Being Professional...
We all know that the First Amendment is extraordinary, as it allows us to express ourselves freely. However, there are some people who have been abusing it, leading to a lot of public disturbances, annoying situations, and the usual cringe we see in some YouTube channels. Recently, someone recorded a couple of...
Autistic boy, 15, dies after vile 1-hour beating with a belt during 32-day ‘boot...
A New York City woman has reportedly been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the 2021 murder of her 15-year-old autistic cousin, whom she allegedly tortured for a month.
Postal worker accused of stabbing man asking for his mail
Police arrested 35-year-old Jessica Griffin, who is now charged with two counts of assault and resisting arrest.
Maniac who allegedly slashed two men in face on subway platform is finally charged...
The maniac who allegedly slashed two men in their faces in a wild, caught-on-video outburst on a busy Queens subway platform this week was busted after he allegedly threw a tantrum at the homeless shelter where he’d been staying, cops and sources said. Tyquan Manassa, 28, was charged Friday with four counts of...
Statement From Newark Central Ward Councilwoman-elect Amina Bey on Winning
Statement From Newark Central Ward Councilwoman-elect Amina Bey on Winning. First Muslim Elected to Newark Council Seeks to Unite the Central Ward. (November 20, 2025_ Newark, NJ---) "I am deeply humbled and grateful to share that—thanks to the residents of the Central Ward making a bold choice—we won! Together, we...
As Roselle homes smoldered, Mayor & Council toast with lobbyists in Atlantic City
While the charred remains of three multi-family homes on East 9th Avenue still smoldered and nearly 40 of their constituents—including 11 children—faced the grim reality of homelessness, Roselle’s top borough officials were toasting with lobbyists and enjoying the perks of power at the notorious New Jersey League of...
