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A shaky start for ‘His Eminence and Hizzoner’ in NYC
Brigid Bergin, Gothamist
Archbishop Ronald Hicks, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch and Mayor Mamdani at the "State of the NYPD" banquet. Mamdani and Hicks met at the gala. Is Mamdani’s snub a sign of the declining influence of the church? [ more › ]
Feb 13, 2026, 8:33 PM
NYC officials vow to fly Pride flag at Stonewall, after Trump admin takes it down
Catalina Gonella, Alec Hamilton, Verónica Del Valle, Gothamist
A pride flag outside Stonewall National Monument during the New York City Pride Parade in 2022 LGBTQ+ groups say it's the latest effort to "whitewash" the only national monument to queer history. [ more › ]
Feb 11, 2026, 11:47 PM
ICE officer fired gun in Morris County, NJ attorney general says
Giulia Heyward, Gothamist
Close-up detail of a law enforcement agent. New Jersey officials say they’re investigating after an ICE officer discharged a firearm in Roxbury Township. [ more › ]
Feb 11, 2026, 12:57 AM
Working Families Party endorses neither Hochul nor Delgado
Elizabeth Kim, Gothamist
Governor Kathy Hochul attends public safety update with Police Commissioner Tisch and Mayor Mamdani at Police Headquarters. The decision reflects the unwillingness by some progressives to embrace the centrist governor despite recent high-profile endorsemen…
Feb 8, 2026, 9:03 PM
Judge orders Trump administration to unlock Gateway funding
Stephen Nessen, Gothamist
Work has been suspended on the $16 billion Gateway project amid a political fight over funding. Work on the $16 billion project had been paused amid a fight between the White House and Democrats. [ more › ]
Feb 7, 2026, 2:01 AM
Former Venezuelan President Maduro to appear in Manhattan federal court Monday
Ben Feuerherd, Gothamist
iew of the Metropolitan Detention facility in the Brooklyn borough of New York, where ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is expected to be held, on Jan. 3. 2026. Maduro and his wife were captured by U.S. forces during a military operation in Caraca…
Jan 4, 2026, 10:26 PM
NY climate advocates celebrate rare good news after Gov. Hochul nixes gas hook-up rule
Rosemary Misdary, David Giambusso, Gothamist
New gas hook-ups are likely to be reduced after a bill signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul ends a giveaway to utilities and developers Critics of the "100-foot" rule said it was a giveaway to developers on the backs of utility customers. [ more › ]
Dec 20, 2025, 6:18 PM
After protestors block ICE in Chinatown, NYC immigrant advocates pledge more resistance
Arun Venugopal, Louis C. Hochman, Gothamist
NYPD responds as immigration activists block a garage used by ICE vans in Manhattan Saturday. They also called on the NYPD to drop charges against people after clashes with officers. [ more › ]
Nov 30, 2025, 8:07 PM
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
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