New work rules could deny food stamps to thousands of veterans
NEW YORK — After a year in the U.S. Navy, Loceny Kamara said he was discharged in 2023, because while on base he had developed mental health issues, including severe anxiety and nightmares, and had fallen into alcoholism. Kamara, 23, went to rehab and managed to get sober for some time while living with family […]
Controversial proposed pipeline off Queens’ coast could make comeback
An energy company is trying to resurrect a controversial and potentially harmful fracked gas pipeline that would run off the coast of Queens, and is being met with a familiar backlash after trying to build the pipeline three times before. The Williams Northeast Supply Enhancement, better known as the Williams...
Advocates demand release of student detained by ICE; new portal details cellphone ban policies...
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LI Gets Over $19M in Water Infrastructure Funding
Three municipalities and one water district will receive a combined $19.1 million to pay for improvements to its water infrastructure. The money came from $153 million in funding that was made available to help more than two dozen communities across New York State advance critical water and sewer infrastructure...
‘Indefinite legal limbo’: State sued for failing to treat those found unfit for trial
The state consistently violates judicial orders by leaving detainees in need of psychiatric treatment ahead of their trial behind bars for months at a time, a new lawsuit alleges. The class action lawsuit brought by the Legal Aid Society and the NYU School of Law’s Civil Rights in the Criminal...
Navigating Companion Care Options for Seniors in New York: What Families Need to Know
As the population ages, the demand for elder care services is steadily increasing across the United States. In New York, where diverse communities and busy lifestyles prevail, companion care for seniors has become a vital service. Companion care offers more than just assistance; it provides seniors with meaningful...
A traveling New York library becomes a permanent third space
Ola Akinmowo started The Free Black Women’s Library in 2015 as a social art project designed to center and celebrate the brilliance and creativity of Black women writers. “When I would look at these lists of best books in the world, best books to read… all these lists that are considered canon,” she said, “I never...
New York man charged with cyberstalking slain UnitedHealthcare CEO’s family
A New York man has been arrested and charged with cyberstalking the family of slain UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Report: Average FDNY pension tops $170K a year
(The Center Square) — The cost to taxpayers for New York City firefighter pensions is continuing to rise, according to a new report by a fiscal watchdog group, which said the average annual payout surpassed $170,000 last year. The Empire Center for Public Policy's latest data on its SeeThroughNY government...
Mayor Adams calls for forced treatment for drug and alcohol addiction in NY
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2025. Donate today. Mayor Eric Adams said Thursday he will push for a change in state law to allow people with substance use disorders to receive treatment, whether they want it or not. Adams said the mandated treatment, part of an...
