June 12: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY
ON THIS DAY IN 1896, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle said, “Flag day — the anniversary of the adoption of the Stars and Stripes — will be observed on Monday, the falling of the date on Sunday of this year setting over the celebration. In New York if the weather is fair it is intended that the school children shall be...
Wildfire Smoke Creates Hazy Skies Across New York, But Air Quality Remains Safe
On Tuesday morning, residents across New York saw a noticeable haze in the sky as wildfire smoke from Canada drifted over the region. The smoke created a milky appearance, affecting areas like New York City, Long Island, the Hudson Valley, and parts of western Connecticut. While the hazy conditions were visible...
Opinion: Vote for a Mayor Who Will Freeze the Rent
“Freezing the rent is a critical way to ensure that New York remains home to the people who built it and the people who make it sing.”. Editor’s Note: City Limits has offered similar op-ed space to the other primary candidates running for NYC mayor this year to share their housing plans. If you’re a candidate...
Thousands report outage with Google Cloud: Downdetector
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Thousands of individuals are reporting issues accessing the Google Cloud platform, according to Downdetector. Reports started flooding in shortly before 2 p.m. By 2:20 p.m., over 13,000 reports of outages had been submitted. The majority of issues being reported were related to connecting to the...
Zohran Mamdani’s policies face a big obstacle: Gov. Kathy Hochul
Assembly member Zohran Mamdani's mayoral campaign platform centers on raising taxes for the wealthy. Hochul has blocked income-tax hikes and shown little interest in changing her mind. [ more › ]
Long Island Leads New York in Dog Attacks on Postal Workers with 83 Incidents
Recent data reveal a concerning trend in New York, especially in Long Island: postal workers are increasingly targeted by dog attacks. The U.S. Postal Service's annual dog bite awareness campaign draws attention to the frequent conflicts between mail carriers and dogs, which often result in injuries. In 2024, New...
Victims of food benefits theft sue NY over outdated tech they say put them...
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2025. Donate today. New Yorkers who get money for groceries each month through a major government welfare program are suing New York for using outdated technology they say makes it too easy for thieves to steal their benefits. Seven residents who...
Crime Alert; New York Families Find Cameras Hidden On Their Properties
BEWARE! Two New York families have found, what is suspected to be, surveillance devices planted in their yards. Problem is these families didn't place them there. Now reports of similar activity are popping up around the country. According to CBS News New York, one family in Queens and another in...
Air quality alert for NYC, Long Island and part of N.J. today
An air quality alert is in effect today for NYC, Long Island, and part of New Jersey due to smoke from the Canadian wildfires.
Which NY counties are the best places to live? See the list
A Long Island county is one of the best to live in statewide, a report by Niche reveals . Niche, which connects students and families with colleges and schools through in-depth profiles and reviews and ratings, analyzed the overall livability of counties by looking at several key factors, including the quality of...
