From insurgent to establishment: Rep. Espaillat reckons with uptown shift to the left
Rep. Espaillat is locked in a tough primary fight with Darializa Avila Chevalier. The unexpectedly tight race represents a role reversal for Espaillat, who a decade ago was the challenger taking on the entrenched establishment. [ more › ]
Beyoncé Bumped Her Ass Off There. You Can, Too.
This story is part of Summer & The City, our weekly newsletter made to help you enjoy — and survive — the hottest time in the five boroughs. Sign up here. The only way to know if Coney Island’s Eldorado Auto Skooter is actually open is to walk by on Surf Avenue, where the bumper […] The...
15,700 Zombie Storefronts Sit Empty Across NYC, New Report Says
Six years after the pandemic shuttered businesses across New York, the city’s commercial corridors have not quite recovered, reflected in persistent storefront vacancies. That’s according to a new report by the city comptroller’s office, which for the first time tracked ground-level data — indexi...
MTA Seeks AI Subway ‘Track Intrusion’ Tech
The MTA is taking another swipe at tapping into technology that can detect when a person, object or animal is about to end up on the subway tracks. The transportation authority is seeking a provider to design, build and test an artificial intelligence-supported track intrusion detection system, a...
NJ Gov. Sherrill: If state police were too aggressive at Delaney Hall, we'll look into it
WNYC's Michael Hill interviews New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill for "Ask Governor Sherrill" Sherrill made the comments on Wednesday evening on WNYC's "Ask Governor Sherrill." [ more › ]
Mamdani to host Puerto Rican heritage event at Gracie after cancellation backlash
Mayor Eric Adams hosted in 2025 a reception to celebrate the culture and heritage of the Puerto Rican community. Community leaders said they previously heard that the event would not take place this month. [ more › ]
NYC to install traffic sensors to track how pedestrians, bikers and drivers behave
The DOT is installing sensors citywide to track pedestrian, bike, and vehicle traffic. A successful 2023 pilot will be expanded. [ more › ]
NYPD arrests NYU student accused of raising antisemitic flag during graduation festivities
New York University is located in numerous repurposed buildings in Lower Manhattan. Police charged 23-year-old Alexander Stepnowsky with burglary as a hate crime, aggravated harassment and criminal trespassing. [ more › ]
New York eyes first-in-nation moratorium on data center development
Advocates of a statewide moratorium on new data center projects rally on May 13, 2026, at the New York State Capitol. Gov. Kathy Hochul has said data centers need to be "more self-sustaining" if they want to be in New York. [ more › ]
Manhattan DA: Thieves busted after stealing 25K pounds of cheese, $4.5M in wholesale goods
A surveillance image of alleged suspects in a national wholesale theft ring. Scammers showed up in trucks with fake logos and registrations to boost copper, cigarettes and a whole lot of Manchego cheese, officials said. [ more › ]
Extra Extra: A guy allegedly keeps sneaking into Mormon churches around NYC
Because he's showering and cooking in there, here are your afternoon links: Every borough has a City Council member in the queer caucus, Knicks watch party outside MSG is back on, bat-flipping at New Jersey youth baseball games and more. [ more › ]
Gay officers group to skip NYC Pride March over no-weapons policy
A truck displays a screen of the Gay Officers Action League that reads, "We will not be erased" during the 2025 New York City Pride March on June 29, 2025 in New York City. The dispute between the Gay Officers Action League and Pride organizers enters its fifth year. [ more › ]
NYPD arrests another teen murder suspect amid surge in minors charged with gun violence
An NYPD car is seen in New York City on July 4, 2024. More teenagers have been arrested for fatal shootings so far this year than any other age group, according to police data compiled by Gothamist. [ more › ]
Early Addition: Just because you slip a bank teller a note doesn't mean they'll give you cash
Because an Upper West Side serial bank robber had varying levels of success, here are your early links: Curtis Sliwa mourns Times Square Red Lobster, expensive vintage Knicks T-shirts, birds masturbate for fun and more. [ more › ]
One of New York City’s most common birds could disappear in 10 years
The number of black-crowned night heron nests has dramatically decreased since 2000. A New York City Bird Alliance study predicts that black-crowned night herons may disappear from New York City Harbor by 2037. [ more › ]
Who is ICE detaining at NJ's Delaney Hall? Not as many criminals as DHS suggests.
A person, at right, is greeted after being released from detention at Delaney Hall, which is being used as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement as a detention center for immigrants, in Newark, New Jersey, on May 30, 2026. More than 10,000 people have been detained at the facility. Most have...
New Yorkers, Electricity Will Now Come to You From Dams in Canada
You get home, flick your lights on, run your air conditioner, charge your phone. As of this month, there’s a chance the electricity you’re using is generated from dams in Quebec, Canada, and arrived at your apartment via a line that snakes more than 330 miles long. A massive transmission line cal...
‘Not Doing Enough’: NY Maternal Mortality Reforms Haven’t Closed Racial Gap
Eight years after New York State launched a high-profile task force to confront maternal deaths and racial disparities in childbirth outcomes, state auditors say health officials are only now making “significant” progress implementing reforms — even as Black women continue dying at disproportiona...
Bennett and Hamawy win Democratic primaries in New Jersey
Rebecca Bennett A former U.S. Navy helicopter pilot and a former U.S. Army surgeon defeated an array of other Democratic candidates. [ more › ]
Trans New Yorkers sue to block Trump admin access to healthcare records
The U.S. attorney for Northern Texas is seeking information on minors who received treatment for gender dysphoria. [ more › ]
Brooklyn man pleads guilty in deadly Crown Heights hookah lounge shooting
A member of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) stands guard as police investigate a shooting at Taste of the City lounge on August 17, 2025 in the Crown Heights neighborhood of the Brooklyn borough in New York City. Timothy Spence pleaded guilty to federal assault and firearm charges....
NY AG sues over Trump deal paying French firm to cancel offshore wind project
A 2017 photograph of an offshore wind farm operated by Equinor in England. Prosecutors say a federal judge should overturn a “blatantly unlawful” deal to cancel a $795 million offshore wind lease. [ more › ]
'The Bronx is burning again': Major fires in the borough have doubled
FDNY firefighters responding to a fire. Top fire department officials pin the blame on electrical system failures. [ more › ]
Extra Extra: Reminder for dog owners that fireworks go off after the NY Phil's Central Park show
Because they're loud, here are your afternoon links: New disclaimer on website for e-scooter in deadly crash, Jersey Shore etiquette guide, the World Cup mood hasn't arrived yet and more. [ more › ]
Mamdani picks street redesign pioneer Janette Sadik-Khan for MTA Board
Janette Sadik-Khan, seen here in 2016, played a central role creating the city's bike network. Sadik-Khan was a key architect of the city’s bike lane network and current streetscape. [ more › ]
Mayor Mamdani defends hiring more cops on WNYC’s 'Ask The Mayor'
Mayor Mamdani at a WNYC event in April. Mamdani appeared on the popular call-in segment with Brian Lehrer for the first time on Tuesday. [ more › ]
Mamdani proceeds with 34th Street busway, citing dialogue with Trump administration
Big changes are coming to 34th Street. The federal government had warned transit officials to not move forward with the project. [ more › ]
Mega-events mean a summer of watch parties — and a $92M NYPD tab largely left to NYC
New York Police Department officers stand by to respond to the potential outcome of Game 6 of the NBA playoffs on May 31, 2025 in New York City. The World Cup, Sail 250, Independence Day celebrations and other major events are expected to generate tens of millions in overtime and security cos...
Your guide to the best free cultural events in New York City this summer
Brooklyn Bridge Park. All the free films, theater, music, dance parties, and more in summer of 2026. [ more › ]