Flu on the rise on Long Island, including cases in children
Nearly 10,000 cases were reported in Nassau and Suffolk counties for the week ending on Dec. 13, nearly double from the week before.
Speaker Heastie Hosts a Humanitarian Effort in Jamaica
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, alongside a New York delegation of elected officials, hosted a humanitarian mission trip to Jamaica following the landfall of the devastating Category five Hurricane Melissa. The historic storm was record-breaking, becoming the third most intense hurricane in the Atlantic and the...
Brooklyn Federal Judge Declares Mistrial in Corruption Case of Ex-Aide to Governors Hochul and...
A Brooklyn federal judge has declared a mistrial in the corruption case against Linda Sun, a former aide to New York Governors Kathy Hochul and Andrew Cuomo. The jury reported that it could not reach a unanimous decision on the 19 counts against Sun, according to ABC7NY. Judge Brian Cogan, who presided over the case,...
New York’s minimum wage will go up in 2026 – what to know
In 2026, minimum wage will rise to $17 per hour in New York City, Westchester County, and Long Island. For others across the state, minimum wage will be increased to $16 per hour
Tristate Snowfall Map Shows Up To 6 Inches For These Areas In Post-Christmas Storm
Snow is expected to begin falling across the region early Friday evening, Dec. 26, with the first flakes reaching New York City, Long Island, and northern New Jersey around 7 p.m. The storm will continue overnight into Saturday morning, Dec. 27, bringing enough accumulation for shovels and plows across the area.
Winter storm watch issued for New York, heavy snow expected: Here’s when
NEW YORK (PIX11) – New York Governor Kathy Hochul is asking New Yorkers to exercise caution ahead of snowfall expected to pound the state, her office announced on Wednesday. A winter storm watch is in effect from Friday afternoon through Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. Although New York City...
N.Y. weather: Black ice threat Wednesday morning; snow likely Friday into Saturday
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Drivers on Staten Island should watch for black ice on roads Wednesday morning as temperatures hover near freezing, according to the National Weather Service. Conditions will improve, with a dry, breezy day expected. The weather service warns that wet roads from Tuesday’s precipitation combined...
Morgan Evers launches primary challenge against longtime Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz
The basement of Connaughton’s Steak House was packed shoulder to shoulder as teacher, disability advocate and community activist Morgan Evers formally launched her campaign this week to unseat Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, setting up a June 2026 Democratic primary against a lawmaker who has held the 81st Assembly...
16 Hole-In-The-Wall New York BBQ Joints That Locals Claim Leave The Chains In The...
New York might be famous for pizza and bagels, but the barbecue scene here is absolutely thriving in ways most tourists never discover. Tucked along industrial blocks, residential corners, and unexpected side streets across the state, small smokehouses are turning out brisket, ribs, and pulled pork that rival...
Get ready to owe Con Edison back pay: NY rate hike won’t be official...
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2025. Donate today. New Yorkers are likely to end up owing Con Edison back pay a few months into 2026. That’s because the state Public Service Commission hasn’t yet formally approved the rate increases for gas and electric that state regulators and the utility...
