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 $250 budget feel like a fortune!. 1. Big Reuse (Brooklyn) Have you ever walked into a place and felt like...
Mamdani expected to name transportation veteran Mike Flynn to lead department
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today. Zohran Mamdani is tapping Mike Flynn, an experienced city planner, to lead the Department of Transportation, according to two sources familiar with the decision. The position of DOT commissioner is a crucial pick for soon-to-be Mayor Mamdani,...
Designer Michael Kors, Rosie Perez will headline new God’s Love distribution center opening
INDUSTRY CITY — THE NEW BROOKLYN DISTRIBUTION CENTER FOR the nonprofit God’s Love We Deliver will open on Jan. 8, with celebrities joining the volunteers in serving specially tailored meals for people with chronic or serious medical conditions. Actor and activist Rosie Perez, fashion designer Michael Kors, God’s...
Mamdani appoints Ahmed Tigani as DOB commissioner
Zohran Mamdani has added a Department of Buildings commissioner to his incoming administration. The mayor-elect announced on Wednesday the appointment of Ahmed Tigani, Mayor Eric Adams’ acting commissioner of the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, as the head of the agency. The announcement comes...
MTA’s new ‘modern’ subway gates send unlucky 5-year-old to hospital after head gets stuck
The MTA’s new “modern” fare gates have claimed yet another victim, this time catching the head of a 5-year-old girl, sending her to the hospital with swelling, according to her mother and the FDNY. The kid’s head got stuck between the doors at the Broadway-Lafayette station around 1:40 p.m. on Dec. 19. She was taken...
A$AP Rocky Pays January Rent for Every Tenant in His Harlem Building
Rocky partners with Bilt to pay rent for residents in his childhood Harlem building. Rent-free campaign coincides with release of Rocky's first album in 8 years. Gesture reflects Rocky's deep connection to Harlem and desire to give back. A$AP Rocky is turning a personal milestone into a powerful act of...
Suspect wanted for punching man, 65, in face in Brooklyn
Police released a suspect photo on Wednesday of a man wanted in connection to the assault of an older man in Brooklyn last week. East New York
