LaGuardia records highest midnight temperature on record as New York City heat wave persists
The record overnight warmth followed one of the hottest days experienced across the region in more than a decade. LaGuardia exceeded 37.8°C (100°F), while Central Park, New York City’s official long-term climate station, reached 37.8°C (100°F), tying the daily record for July 2 set in 1966 and recording its first tripl
Channing Tatum’s Magic Mike’s Nightclub in New York Delays Opening by 3 Months Because...
All the hens shouldn’t couldn’t count eggs in their baskets just yet. Channing Tatum’s Magic Mike’s nightclub — a contemporary version of male strip club Chippendale’s — won’t be opening in October as planned in New York. The club says the opening...
NYC cops hunt for killer who slashed mom on Fourth of July
NYPD officers were hunting for a woman dressed in red, white and blue who allegedly stabbed her mother to death in Queens on Saturday, cops said. The 30-year-old suspect allegedly cut her 59-year-old mom, identified as Ausha Ramlakhan, in the neck and shoulder with a sharp object around 3:30 p.m. in South Ozone Park, Q
Fire Sparks on Brooklyn Bridge During July 4th Fireworks Show
The Brooklyn Bridge appeared to catch fire during the iconic Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks on Saturday evening, with video showing a small blaze and smoke billowing from the center of the landmark
The Jersey Escrow: Affordable Housing Makes Local And National Headlines This Summer
605 Broad Street in Newark. (Rebecca Panico / TAPinto) Affordable housing is on everyone’s mind this start of the summer as New Jersey municipalities move forward with affordable housing development and a bipartisan development bill reaches the Senate. Read about this and more on The Jersey Escrow—where all your...
Trees down, NJ Transit service disrupted after storms move through Tri-State
A fast-moving storm barreled through the Tri-State area on Friday night and left plenty of damage in its wake to be cleaned up on the Fourth of July.
After the Storm: Thousands Still Without Power in Essex County
Thousands of New Jersey residents remained without power Friday morning after severe thunderstorms swept through the region, including nearly 6,000 customers in Essex County, according to outage tracking data. PSE&G crews continued restoration efforts as residents in Montclair and neighboring towns reported downed tree
July 4th Forecast: Extreme heat brings evening storms tonight
An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect until this evening. Near record high temperatures are expected with temperatures that feel between 100 and 110 degrees. Today will be the last day of our heat wave, but the break from the heat will come with a risk for a spotty strong storm this evening and the potential for fl
Local News: New York Drill Rapper Naz GPG Receives 18-Year Sentence for August Shooting...
In a significant development within the local music and criminal justice scene, Naz GPG, a prominent figure in the New York drill rap scene, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison due to his involvement in a shooting incident that occurred in August 2023. The case drew considerable attention after reports revealed th
Mayor Mamdani has a favorite phrase. We counted him saying it 80 times.
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today. “For too long,” Mayor Zohran Mamdani said at a recent news conference about workplace heat standards, “working New Yorkers have been overlooked when it comes to heat protections.”. When he released his budget in May, the...

















