Articles from: Gothamist
Showing 1–20 of 20 articles
Sort
New Yorkers beginning to receive November SNAP benefits, despite federal memo to pause
Ramsey Khalifeh, Catalina Gonella, Gothamist
Volunteers chop vegetables at for the Masbia Soup Kitchen Network in the basement of Congregation Orach Chaim on the Upper East Side. Gov. Kathy Hochul said benefits are starting to arrive, but the Trump administration orders states not to send out full pa…
Nov 9, 2025, 10:05 PM
NY food aid in limbo — Hochul unclear if state will pay SNAP benefits after SCOTUS hold
Ryan Kost, Gothamist
A store displays a sign accepting Electronic Benefits Transfer cards for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) purchases for groceries. New Jersey said it paid its recipients for November and is awaiting federal reimbursement. New York’s plans a…
Nov 8, 2025, 7:59 PM
Unclear if New York SNAP benefits will resume Sunday after Supreme Court ruling
Karen Yi, Ryan Kost, Gothamist
An EBT sign is displayed on the window of a grocery store on October 30, 2025 in the Flatbush neighborhood of the Brooklyn borough in New York City. A late night Friday decision by the Supreme Court has created further confusion [ more › ]
Nov 8, 2025, 1:27 PM
Gov. Hochul OKs key permit for Trump-favored gas pipeline for NYC, North Jersey
Jon Campbell, Gothamist
A once-dead pipeline has been given new life. The move reverses an environmental policy victory won by the Cuomo administration. [ more › ]
Nov 7, 2025, 4:43 PM
Rep. Elise Stefanik launches bid to be New York’s next governor
Jon Campbell, Gothamist
Rep. Elise Stefanik has represented much of northern New York since 2014 The top Trump ally in Congress had spent months signaling she’d run for the state’s highest office. [ more › ]
Nov 7, 2025, 2:48 PM
In competitive Queens Council race, a GOP firebrand's brashness is put to the test
Catalina Gonella, Gothamist
Voters fill out their ballots at a polling station in New York City on Election Day, 2024. Vickie Paladino is defending her Council seat against moderate Democrat Benjamin Chou. [ more › ]
Nov 3, 2025, 5:10 PM
Bronx's lone Republican on City Council hopes to ride red wave to re-election
Hayden Betts, Gothamist
A business in Throggs Neck shows its support for incumbent Councilmember Kristy Marmorato Councilmember Kristy Marmorato’s supporters include former Democrats who have soured on the party. [ more › ]
Nov 1, 2025, 2:24 PM
Day 1 of early voting in NYC's 2025 general election concludes
Christian Santana, Elizabeth Shwe, Gothamist
Early voting in New York City and New Jersey began on Saturday. Turnout far exceeded that of the first day of early voting in 2021, when the last mayoral election took place. [ more › ]
Oct 26, 2025, 1:12 AM
Early voting in NYC begins Saturday. Here's what you need to know.
Brigid Bergin, Ryan Kost, Gothamist
Time to get those stylish stickers. Info on when and where to vote, along with who is on the ballot. [ more › ]
Oct 25, 2025, 6:30 PM
'Whitexicans' restaurant raises eyebrows in Queens. The owner says the name is satire.
Arun Venugopal, Gothamist
The new restaurant Whitexicans is causing a stir in Jackson Heights, Queens, for reasons beyond the food. The discord underscores how even a trip for tacos can be fraught in the current political climate. [ more › ]
Oct 20, 2025, 7:18 PM
NYC 'No Kings' protest gets underway in Times Square, throughout U.S.
Paige Oamek, Gothamist
Thousands gathered at Times Square Saturday for the No Kings protest Thousands showed up to kick off a demonstration similar to those happening around the country. [ more › ]
Oct 18, 2025, 4:43 PM
Two men arrested by federal agents outside Midtown migrant shelter, feds say
Giulia Heyward, Gothamist
Firefighters responded to the Row Hotel in Midtown a day after federal agents detained people outside. Mayor Eric Adams' office and the NYPD denied involvement in the incident. [ more › ]
Oct 18, 2025, 12:00 AM
NYPD's top cop is stepping down as Mayor Adams' exit nears
Charles Lane, Gothamist
John Chell John Chell served in the role for less than a year. It's unlikely the next mayor would have kept him in place. [ more › ]
Oct 8, 2025, 10:00 PM
Tensions remain high at Columbia. This experiment asks students to come to the table.
Jessica Gould, Gothamist
Columbia University students and faculty are participating in weekly listening tables set up on the campus The Trust Collaboratory launched “Listening Tables” to promote understanding. But its champions worry about the impact of Columbia’s deal with the fe…
Oct 7, 2025, 9:41 PM
Trump restores $187M in NY counterterrorism funds following Gov. Hochul demand
Jon Campbell, Gothamist
An PAPD officer in tactical gear at Exchange Place The governor spoke to the president on Sunday and sent her demands to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. [ more › ]
Oct 3, 2025, 4:06 PM
Mayor Adams drops out of NYC mayoral race following scandal-plagued tenure at City Hall
Elizabeth Kim, Gothamist
Mayor Adams' decision comes after an extended courtship of President Trump. Adams made history as the first mayor in the modern era to be criminally indicted. His name will still be on the ballot in November's general election, but plans to end his campaig…
Sep 28, 2025, 5:59 PM
NYC mayoral hopeful Mamdani faces sharp jabs from within South Asian community
Arun Venugopal, Gothamist
The crowd on a recent evening at the Gujarati Samaj, a community center, in Queens. The audience of mostly South Asian city residents was urged to oppose Zohran Mamdani's Democratic campaign for mayor. Some of the blows and stinging vitriol have swayed vot…
Jul 27, 2025, 2:56 PM
Mahmoud Khalil released from immigration detention following judge's order
Arya Sundaram, Gothamist
A federal judge on Friday ordered the release of Columbia graduate Mahmoud Khalil, seen here in a file photo on the Columbia University campus. The pro-Palestinian protest leader has been in federal detention since March. [ more › ]
Jun 21, 2025, 11:00 AM
Mayor Adams hosts livestream with right-wing personality known for antisemitism
Ramsey Khalifeh, Gothamist
Mayor Eric Adams hosted a lengthy livestream on the porch at Gracie Mansion. The mayor hosted the late-night event with the internet personality known as "Sneako" from the porch at Gracie Mansion on Saturday. [ more › ]
Jun 15, 2025, 5:59 PM
Thousands of 'No Kings' protesters in NYC take to rainy streets
Brittany Kriegstein, Gothamist
Margaret Protesters gathered at Bryant Park and moved south on Fifth Avenue. [ more › ]
Jun 14, 2025, 8:53 PM