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NY lawmakers OK measure requiring Wi-Fi in homeless shelters statewide
The bill requires all shelters to provide high-speed broadband internet service.
Off-duty NYPD officer hunting his stolen car indicted in Bronx shooting
Prosecutors say Jonathan Baez shot a man in the head while searching for his stolen SUV.
Trump nominates top SDNY prosecutor to key national intelligence post
Jay Clayton has also served as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
NYC plans new school spaces, teachers to comply with class size law as enrollment drops
A new report from the education department avoids capping enrollment at desirable schools.
Students who are hard of hearing push for NYC schools to resume auditory screening
A carve-out dating to 2009 exempts New York City from having to do the state-required screenings.
Gov. Hochul's GOP rival Blakeman calls NY vaccine bill 'un-American'
The governor and her Republican challenger have very different views on vaccines.
Another round of storms threatening NYC could usher in weekend relief from the humidity
No major damage or injuries were reported after intense storms rolled through the city around 11:30 p.m. Thursday.
Early Addition: The New Yorkers having weddings during Game 5 of the NBA Finals
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Midtown assault after Wednesday Knicks win leaves 17-year-old briefly in coma, NYPD says
The fight began outside a bar as a group of Knicks fans spilled onto the sidewalk to cheer the victory, police said.
5 NYC parks to host overnight soccer games throughout World Cup
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Will the deadly scooter vs. cyclist crash on Queensboro Bridge bike path serve as a wake-up call?
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'The vibes are good': NYC's limited-edition World Cup jerseys are a hit
The line at the CityStore near City Hall snaked all the way past a federal court building and down Pearl Street.
10 videos of fan freakouts from NYC's Knicks fever dream
The greatest fans in the world in the greatest city in the world. Including Hare Krishnas, Spike Lee, and robots.
Extra Extra: You should have to do a kickflip to get a unit inside the UWS luxury complex with a skate park
A non-profit newsroom, powered by WNYC.Gothamist Listen LiveDonate NewsExtra Extra: You should have to do a kickflip to get a unit inside the UWS luxury complex with a skate parkBy James RamsayPublished J...
How the death of 'The Line' is reshaping NJ township councils and county boards
A change in New Jersey’s ballot system is upending local government races in parts of the state.
NYC can relocate homeless men's intake shelter to East Village after legal fight fails
A group of East Village residents sued the city over its plans to convert an existing shelter into intake services for homeless men.
88-year-old Brooklyn man, convicted of murder while on parole, sentenced to life in prison
Harvey Marcelin was convicted of killing and dismembering a woman in his East New York apartment while on parole following two other killings.
NYPD directs cops to ban unlicensed tow trucks from auto pound in effort to stop scammers
A non-profit newsroom, powered by WNYC.Gothamist Listen LiveDonate NewsNYPD directs cops to ban unlicensed tow trucks from auto pound in effort to stop scammersBy Liam QuigleyPublished Jun 10, 2026
It’s been 52 years since Haiti's last World Cup appearance. Haitian New Yorkers are ready.
Archivists at Brooklyn College are collecting memories from Haitian New Yorkers, as they look ahead to the island nation’s first World Cup since 1974.
New York region should brace for sizzling temps, severe thunderstorms, forecasters warn
The highest risk for storms will be in the afternoon into evening hours on Thursday and Friday, as real-feel temperatures rocket into the upper 90s to as high as 100 degrees.
MSG defends canceling Knicks watch party as fans pack bars around the Garden
Team owner James Dolan says city restrictions made the event unworkable, though MSG requested the permit.
NYC homes worth $400M at risk of deed theft and real estate schemes, report finds
The Center for NYC Neighborhoods says its report shows the need for more government support for estate planning and deed theft prevention.
Private cars will not be allowed to do drop-offs at NJ's World Cup games, officials warn
Garden State transportation officials on Wednesday warned fans against trying workarounds for the pricey transportation options.