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New York Times

A Growing Number of Older Adults Are Moving to NYC, Despite High Costs and Logistical Challenges

A growing number of older transplants are undeterred by the city’s high costs and are connecting with young neighbors over brunches, birthday parties and running clubs.

1 day ago

New York Times

A Growing Number of Older Adults Are Moving to NYC, Despite High Costs and Logistical Challenges

New York Post

Mamdani must do a LOT more than 'condemn violence' after ISIS bombs fly in NYC

Mayor Zohran Mamdani can’t just condemn “violence at a protest” now that the key facts are out about Saturday’s chaos near Gracie Mansion: He needs to call out where the threats of violence come from, and denounce them.

4 hours ago

New York Post

Mamdani must do a LOT more than 'condemn violence' after ISIS bombs fly in NYC

Gothamist

Rough winter leaves many NYC traffic signals on the fritz

The brutal winter wasn't easy on the city's traffic lights. Transportation officials attributed the spike in faulty signals to fallen trees and ice damaging electrical wires. [ more › ]

21 hours ago

Gothamist

Rough winter leaves many NYC traffic signals on the fritz

Gothamist

Mamdani eyes fewer, shorter-lived NYC sidewalk sheds with new scaffolding rules

Scaffolding near the corner of Broadway and Wall Street in 2017. The mayor said the new rules would particularly open up NYCHA campuses, where buildings are tall and open grounds are shared by residents. [ more › ]

1 day ago

Gothamist

Mamdani eyes fewer, shorter-lived NYC sidewalk sheds with new scaffolding rules

Gothamist

NYC Council bill aims to close gaps between hospitals and shelters after deadly winter

An ambulance is parked outside a hospital in New York City in cold weather in 2020. New bills in the City Council seek to prevent deaths from extreme weather by boosting coordination and resources across the city’s safety net. [ more › ]

2 days ago

Gothamist

NYC Council bill aims to close gaps between hospitals and shelters after deadly winter

Gothamist

NYC desperately seeks volunteers for homeless count after weather-related delay

Outreach workers from BronxWorks participating in the HOPE count in 2024. The yearly survey usually takes place in January but was rescheduled due to the winter storm. [ more › ]

2 days ago

Gothamist

NYC desperately seeks volunteers for homeless count after weather-related delay

Gothamist

Here comes the sun, NYC: Daylight saving time starts Sunday

Williamsburg at sunset Ready to lose an hour of sleep and gain some evening sunlight? [ more › ]

2 days ago

Gothamist

Here comes the sun, NYC: Daylight saving time starts Sunday

Gothamist

These 10 NYC parks in underserved areas will get $50M in upgrades, Mamdani says

Toddler swings at a park in New York City The announcement comes as the mayor faces criticism from parks advocates who say he’s underfunded parks in his proposed budget. [ more › ]

2 days ago

Gothamist

These 10 NYC parks in underserved areas will get $50M in upgrades, Mamdani says

New York Times

After Social Media Scrutiny, Mamdani Says His Wife Is a ‘Private Person’

Rama Duwaji, Mr. Mamdani’s wife, had liked Instagram posts that supported the Palestinian cause in the deadly Hamas-led attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.

1 day ago

After Social Media Scrutiny, Mamdani Says His Wife Is a ‘Private Person’

Gothamist

Mayor Mamdani's budget may cut program helping homeless youth

A homeless teen panhandles on a street near Eighth Avenue in Manhattan on May 18, 2015 in New York City. The mayor's proposed spending plan cuts money for housing specialists who connect homeless teens to housing and services. [ more › ]

2 days ago

Mayor Mamdani's budget may cut program helping homeless youth

New York Times

Homemade Bomb Thrown at Protest Near N.Y.C. Mayor’s House, Police Say

The counterprotester accused of throwing the bomb was one of six people arrested after a clash with anti-Muslim protesters led by the right-wing activist Jake Lang.

11 hours ago

Homemade Bomb Thrown at Protest Near N.Y.C. Mayor’s House, Police Say

New York Post

FBI raids homes of self-radicalized ISIS protesters accused of hurling bombs at Gracie Mansion protest

Photos showed agents hauling evidence, including what looked like computer parts, from Balat's home.

3 hours ago

FBI raids homes of self-radicalized ISIS protesters accused of hurling bombs at Gracie Mansion protest

Gothamist

Police say explosive device thrown at Gracie Mansion protest as another device found nearby

A device is seen on the ground after a protester threw it at a demonstration held by far-right influencer Jake Lang outside Gracie Mansion. Police said the football-sized devices recovered at the protest appeared to be jars wrapped in black tape and filled with nuts, screws and bolts. ...

10 hours ago

Police say explosive device thrown at Gracie Mansion protest as another device found nearby

Gothamist

6 people arrested after smoke device thrown at anti-Muslim protest near Gracie Mansion

The NYPD wrestles a man to the ground amid a protest near Gracie Mansion. Police said mutliple people were arrested during an anti-Islam demonstration outside the mayor's residence. [ more › ]

1 day ago

6 people arrested after smoke device thrown at anti-Muslim protest near Gracie Mansion

Gothamist

NYPD makes arrests, breaks up rowdy protest at Manhattan vigil for Ayatollah Khamenei

Supporters of Ayatollah Khamenei set up a vigil for the slain leader Friday night in Washington Square Park. Protesters carrying Iranian flags clashed with protesters carrying American and Israeli flags. [ more › ]

1 day ago

NYPD makes arrests, breaks up rowdy protest at Manhattan vigil for Ayatollah Khamenei

New York Times

U.S. Authorities Are Investigating Device Thrown Near Gracie Mansion

The device that emitted smoke during a protest near Gracie Mansion Saturday was designed to be deadly, three people with knowledge of the investigation said.

7 hours ago

U.S. Authorities Are Investigating Device Thrown Near Gracie Mansion