Rideshare driver found shot in head in car in NYC’s first homicide of 2026
Firefighters responding to a car fire found the 55-year-old man shot twice in the head near Morris Avenue and the Cross Bronx Expressway in the Mount Hope section just before 6:55 a.m. Thursday.
Man, 73, shoved into moving train at Yankee Stadium station
BRONX, N.Y. – A 73-year-old man was injured early Wednesday after being pushed into a moving subway train at the 161st Street–Yankee Stadium station, police said. The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. when the man, who was standing on the platform, was suddenly shoved by another individual. He struck the…
Baby New Year! Couple welcomes baby girl in Harlem at the stroke of midnight
The city's public health care system's first baby of 2026 was welcomed at NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem Thursday morning right at 12:00 a.m.
As shootings fall, Adams honors city’s anti-violence workers
Mayor Eric Adams on Monday heaped praise on the city’s anti-violence workers for helping to bring shootings in the five boroughs to a record low, an achievement he’s often credited to the work of the NYPD and his administration’s tough-on-crime approach. In one of his final appearances...
Queens man killed after scooter collides with SUV and fire hydrant in Jamaica
QUEENS, NY – A 40-year-old man was killed Monday night when the scooter he was riding collided with an SUV and then struck a fire hydrant at a busy intersection in Jamaica, according to police. Officers responded around 10:30 p.m. to reports of a crash at 204th Street and Jamaica…
Hillside High School Principal Dies: Remembering Terry Woolard
"This is truly heartbreaking news, and. this loss is deeply felt throughout our school community," Hillside Public Schools said in a statement. "Mr. Woolard was a dedicated leader whose commitment to students, families, staff, and colleagues made a lasting and meaningful impact. He will be deeply missed. Our thoughts...
Why the Times Square Ball Will Drop Twice This New Year’s Eve
With 2026 only a few days away, many people are taking one last minute to look back over 2025. For platforms like Spotify, they even offered fans a chance to look back at the last 12 months at the type of music that filled their year. To celebrate New Year’s Eve, Times Square is prepared to welcome countless people...
6 Massive Thrift Stores In New York With Furniture Deals That Stretch A $250...
Looking for affordable furniture treasures in New York that won’t empty your wallet?. These 6 massive thrift stores offer incredible furniture deals and unique home finds that make your $250 budget feel like a fortune!. 1. Big Reuse (Brooklyn) Have you ever walked into a place and felt like...
Mamdani expected to name transportation veteran Mike Flynn to lead department
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today. Zohran Mamdani is tapping Mike Flynn, an experienced city planner, to lead the Department of Transportation, according to two sources familiar with the decision. The position of DOT commissioner is a crucial pick for soon-to-be Mayor Mamdani,...
Designer Michael Kors, Rosie Perez will headline new God’s Love distribution center opening
INDUSTRY CITY — THE NEW BROOKLYN DISTRIBUTION CENTER FOR the nonprofit God’s Love We Deliver will open on Jan. 8, with celebrities joining the volunteers in serving specially tailored meals for people with chronic or serious medical conditions. Actor and activist Rosie Perez, fashion designer Michael Kors, God’s...
