Gothamist

A non-profit newsroom, powered by WNYC.

Gothamist

WNYC Listen Live

Donate

 

 


TransitCultureHousingPoliticsPodcastNewsletters

Featured Articles

News

NYPD investigating bullying as possible motive in Bronx teen's killing

Police say they're looking at several potential motives in Javits Frimpong's death.

By

Charles Lane

News

NYPD investigating bullying as possible motive in Bronx teen's killing

Police say they're looking at several potential motives in Javits Frimpong's death.

By

Charles Lane

News

Here’s what drove NYC gas prices higher and whether relief is on the way

Colder months bring lower gas prices as people stay closer to home, but everything from geopolitical conflicts to the midterm elections could drive prices higher for the long term.

By

Ramsey Khalifeh

Published Nov 2, 2026 at 12:55 p.m. ET



Latest

Stabbing of Brooklyn runner believed to be ‘random attack,’ NYPD says

By

Ben Feuerherd


NY opens HEAP applications to help pay for heating costs

By

Louis C. Hochman


Early Addition: It's past time for a flu shot

By

James Ramsay


Buzzer beater? MTA vows to turn this SoHo pit into a basketball court in 30 days.

By

Liam Quigley


Never miss a story

Catch up on the most important headlines with a roundup of essential NYC stories, delivered to your inbox daily.

Sign upEmail address

By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .


Election 2026

News

Your guide to voting in New York's 2026 elections for governor and Congress

A primer on the races for governor, attorney general and the congressional districts that could help determine control of the U.S. House.

By

Walter Wuthmann

,

Jon Campbell

and

Brigid Bergin

Published Oct 23, 2026


Editor's Picks

Woman stabbed in neck while jogging in Brooklyn is in critical condition, NYPD says

Police say she was found on a running path in Bath Beach.

By

Amanda Rozon

Published Oct 31, 2026

Modified Oct 31, 2026


Donald Trump looms over New York attorney general’s race

Attorney General Letitia James, who has been a legal thorn in the president’s side, is seeking a third term.

By

Jon Campbell

and

Walter Wuthmann

News

Donald Trump looms over New York attorney general’s race

Attorney General Letitia James, who has been a legal thorn in the president’s side, is seeking a third term.

By

Jon Campbell

and

Walter Wuthmann


Mamdani says Trump will 'immediately' grant visa to Ghanaian mom of slain Bronx teen

By

Christian Santana

and

Giulia Heyward

How formerly homeless New Yorkers are helping others get off the streets

By

Karen Yi

'It is a crime!': Upper West Side owl lovers outraged after rooftop work wrecks nest

By

Carol Chen

WNYC Presents

We cover stories that make New York work for New Yorkers. Browse

Manhattan

Brooklyn

The Bronx

Staten Island

Queens

New Jersey

♥ Support our local coverage


LATEST

News

NYC's school PTA fundraising gap is growing, mirroring broader racial disparities

The average white student benefited from about $250 in PTA money over the last school year, more than five times what the average Black student received.

By

Joe Hong


News

MTA should eliminate some jobs to prepare for budget woes, watchdog writes

The Citizens Budget Commission suggested eliminating one crew member from trains that are fully automated.

By

Stephen Nessen


News

NYC Council to scrutinize snow removal plans as winter approaches

Lawmakers will review the city's preparations and consider a bill requiring the city to publish historical snowplowing records.

By

Catalina Gonella


News

'The best day of the year': Inside Clinton Hill's 'mile nine' NYC marathon party

An estimated 2 million people came out on Sunday to cheer on the marathon runners. Clinton Hill hosted one of the city's most exuberant watch parties.

By

Stephanie Keith


News

November has 3 meteor showers and the best chance to see Uranus

"Even in the city, some of these meteors will be bright enough that you'll be able to see them."

By

Rosemary Misdary



News

A 'beautiful' day for a marathon, as runners, spectators pack NYC streets

The race starts on Staten Island, and snakes through Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx before ending in Central Park. Andreas Almgren of Sweden and Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya finished first.

By

Walter Wuthmann


News

Calif. judge cites 'mountain of evidence' ICE racially profiled Latinos, drawing NY notice

Immigrants' rights activists in New York and elsewhere have raised similar claims alleging illegal stops by federal agents.

By

Herb Pinder


News

Mamdani says Trump will 'immediately' grant visa to Ghanaian mom of slain Bronx teen

Javits Frimpong, whose family is from Ghana, was walking to school Thursday morning when he was shot and killed.

By

Christian Santana

and

Giulia Heyward


News

Overflowing school in downtown Jersey City is hitting a crisis point, parents say

There aren't great options for relieving overcrowding at P.S. 16 in Paulus Hook. It's a consequence of a economic boom — and huge influx of residents.

By

Michael Sol Warren


News

Bronx e-bike fire that killed a boy has claimed 3 more lives, NYPD says

Two teenage boys, 16 and 15, as well a 33-year-old woman have now died along with Zion Maine.

By

Amanda Rozon


Load More