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Gov. Kathy Hochul is keeping families with young kids at the center of her political agenda this year: gothamist.visitlink.me/qi1Shz
January 15, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Gov. Kathy Hochul is keeping families with young kids at the center of her political agenda this year: gothamist.visitlink.me/qi1Shz
Despite some social media posts, New Yorkers looking for steep liquidation-style deals at Saks may want to think twice before rushing out the door: gothamist.visitlink.me/gZUFMR
January 14, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Despite some social media posts, New Yorkers looking for steep liquidation-style deals at Saks may want to think twice before rushing out the door: gothamist.visitlink.me/gZUFMR
Mount Sinai fires nurses for ‘sabotaging’ emergency strike drills. Their union says it was retaliation. https://gothamist.com/news/mount-sinai-fires-nurses-for-sabotaging-emergency-strike-drills-their-union-says-it-was-retaliation
Mount Sinai fires nurses for ‘sabotaging’ emergency strike drills. Their union says it was retaliation.
Nurses on picket line at mt Sinai hospital started lining up before 6am and cheered and hugged colleagues as they came off the night shift.
Three days into the walkout by nearly 14,000 nurses, there was no word on when contract talks would resume. [ more › ]
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January 14, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Mount Sinai fires nurses for ‘sabotaging’ emergency strike drills. Their union says it was retaliation. https://gothamist.com/news/mount-sinai-fires-nurses-for-sabotaging-emergency-strike-drills-their-union-says-it-was-retaliation
Cell service outages hit NYC as officials investigate cause and assess potential effects https://gothamist.com/news/cell-service-outages-hit-nyc-as-officials-investigate-cause-and-assess-potential-effects
Cell service outages hit NYC as officials investigate cause and assess potential effects
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Verizon and city officials say they're working to restore disrupted wireless voice and data service across New York City. [ more › ]
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January 14, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Cell service outages hit NYC as officials investigate cause and assess potential effects https://gothamist.com/news/cell-service-outages-hit-nyc-as-officials-investigate-cause-and-assess-potential-effects
85-year-old Julia Boomer's death is the first homicide this year in the 79th Precinct, which includes Bed-Stuy, according to NYPD data.
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85-year-old woman fatally stabbed in her Bed-Stuy home, 1 person in custody, NYPD says
Police say her grandson is being questioned in connection with the incident.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:42 PM
85-year-old Julia Boomer's death is the first homicide this year in the 79th Precinct, which includes Bed-Stuy, according to NYPD data.
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Gov. Hochul's proposed protections for NY immigrants fall short, policy advocates say https://gothamist.com/news/gov-hochuls-proposed-protections-for-ny-immigrants-fall-short-policy-advocates-say
Gov. Hochul's proposed protections for NY immigrants fall short, policy advocates say
Local law enforcement officers deter anti-ICE demonstrators in Minneapolis on Jan. 13, 2026.
Immigrant advocates are urging the governor to get behind the New York for All Act. [ more › ]
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January 14, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Gov. Hochul's proposed protections for NY immigrants fall short, policy advocates say https://gothamist.com/news/gov-hochuls-proposed-protections-for-ny-immigrants-fall-short-policy-advocates-say
New York state's top housing enforcement official highlighted dangerous conditions in the potential buyer’s existing housing portfolio: gothamist.visitlink.me/7Ptbt6
January 14, 2026 at 3:26 PM
New York state's top housing enforcement official highlighted dangerous conditions in the potential buyer’s existing housing portfolio: gothamist.visitlink.me/7Ptbt6
NYC investigating Harlem building for Legionella after 2 Legionnaires’ cases https://gothamist.com/news/nyc-investigating-harlem-building-for-legionella-after-2-legionnaires-cases
NYC investigating Harlem building for Legionella after 2 Legionnaires’ cases
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Officials say there's no indication the cases are linked to last year's Harlem outbreak. [ more › ]
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January 14, 2026 at 1:24 PM
NYC investigating Harlem building for Legionella after 2 Legionnaires’ cases https://gothamist.com/news/nyc-investigating-harlem-building-for-legionella-after-2-legionnaires-cases
The Mamdani administration is seeking volunteers to help count how many New Yorkers are living on the street: gothamist.visitlink.me/lo6OkL
January 14, 2026 at 1:15 PM
The Mamdani administration is seeking volunteers to help count how many New Yorkers are living on the street: gothamist.visitlink.me/lo6OkL
How Kathy Hochul’s State of the State sets up her re-election campaign https://gothamist.com/news/how-kathy-hochuls-state-of-the-state-sets-up-her-re-election-campaign
How Kathy Hochul’s State of the State sets up her re-election campaign
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wears a Buffalo Bills hat at her 2026 State of the State address
Speech aimed to keep moderates, nod to progressives and contrast with Trump. [ more › ]
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January 14, 2026 at 11:11 AM
How Kathy Hochul’s State of the State sets up her re-election campaign https://gothamist.com/news/how-kathy-hochuls-state-of-the-state-sets-up-her-re-election-campaign
Mayor Mamdani and a network of tenants have opened a new front in a fight to block the sale of more than 5,000 rent-stabilized apartments to a company they say has a checkered history. gothamist.com/news/ny-atto...
NY attorney general enters NYC’s fight to block sale of 5K rent-stabilized apartments
The state’s top housing enforcement official highlighted dangerous conditions in the potential buyer’s existing housing portfolio.
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January 14, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Mayor Mamdani and a network of tenants have opened a new front in a fight to block the sale of more than 5,000 rent-stabilized apartments to a company they say has a checkered history. gothamist.com/news/ny-atto...
The average tip for DoorDash and Uber Eats drivers in the city fell from $2.17 to 76 cents per delivery after the companies made the changes to their apps, a report found: gothamist.visitlink.me/7IxFWQ
January 13, 2026 at 11:25 PM
The average tip for DoorDash and Uber Eats drivers in the city fell from $2.17 to 76 cents per delivery after the companies made the changes to their apps, a report found: gothamist.visitlink.me/7IxFWQ
5 child care promises Gov. Hochul made to New Yorkers in her State of the State https://gothamist.com/news/5-child-care-promises-gov-hochul-made-to-new-yorkers-in-her-state-of-the-state
5 child care promises Gov. Hochul made to New Yorkers in her State of the State
Summertime outside the Jewish Community Center in New York City, rows of empty baby strollers are parked for children enrolled for day camp and childhood programs run by the JCC.
During Hochul’s fifth State of the State speech she committed to making universal child care a reality. [ more › ]
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January 13, 2026 at 9:48 PM
5 child care promises Gov. Hochul made to New Yorkers in her State of the State https://gothamist.com/news/5-child-care-promises-gov-hochul-made-to-new-yorkers-in-her-state-of-the-state
Have you been affected by the nurses strike?: gothamist.visitlink.me/sMy-PQ
January 13, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Have you been affected by the nurses strike?: gothamist.visitlink.me/sMy-PQ
Talks among hospitals and nurses remain stalled on the second day of what the New York State Nurses Association says is the largest nurses strike in city history: gothamist.visitlink.me/hFeQav
January 13, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Talks among hospitals and nurses remain stalled on the second day of what the New York State Nurses Association says is the largest nurses strike in city history: gothamist.visitlink.me/hFeQav
Former NYC mayor's aide accused of yearslong bribery scheme in federal indictment https://gothamist.com/news/former-nyc-mayors-aide-accused-of-yearslong-bribery-scheme-in-federal-indictment
Former NYC mayor's aide accused of yearslong bribery scheme in federal indictment
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Federal prosecutors say Tony Herbert traded his influence in City Hall for thousands of dollars in bribes and kickbacks. [ more › ]
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January 13, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Former NYC mayor's aide accused of yearslong bribery scheme in federal indictment https://gothamist.com/news/former-nyc-mayors-aide-accused-of-yearslong-bribery-scheme-in-federal-indictment
The MTA’s next extension of the Second Avenue subway won’t go down Second Avenue — but will instead travel west along 125th Street:
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January 13, 2026 at 5:33 PM
The MTA’s next extension of the Second Avenue subway won’t go down Second Avenue — but will instead travel west along 125th Street:
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NY attorney general enters NYC’s fight to block sale of 5K rent-stabilized apartments https://gothamist.com/news/ny-attorney-general-enters-nycs-fight-to-block-sale-of-5k-rent-stabilized-apartments
NY attorney general enters NYC’s fight to block sale of 5K rent-stabilized apartments
New York Attorney General Letitia James and Mayor Zohran Mamdani
The state’s top housing enforcement official highlighted dangerous conditions in the potential buyer’s existing housing portfolio. [ more › ]
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January 13, 2026 at 4:34 PM
NY attorney general enters NYC’s fight to block sale of 5K rent-stabilized apartments https://gothamist.com/news/ny-attorney-general-enters-nycs-fight-to-block-sale-of-5k-rent-stabilized-apartments
You can get almost anything in New York City, but when nature calls, public bathrooms remain one of the city’s most elusive amenities: gothamist.visitlink.me/GhzRmu
January 13, 2026 at 3:35 PM
You can get almost anything in New York City, but when nature calls, public bathrooms remain one of the city’s most elusive amenities: gothamist.visitlink.me/GhzRmu
Early Addition: It ain't easy to get a groundhog in New Jersey https://gothamist.com/news/early-addition-it-aint-easy-to-get-a-groundhog-in-new-jersey
Early Addition: It ain't easy to get a groundhog in New Jersey
Because this small town has been trying for years, here are your early links: Bidets in Gracie Mansion, Eric Adams' crypto token, John Catsimatidis distraught over Rudy Giuliani and more. [ more › ]
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January 13, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Early Addition: It ain't easy to get a groundhog in New Jersey https://gothamist.com/news/early-addition-it-aint-easy-to-get-a-groundhog-in-new-jersey
The next battle between establishment Dems and progressives? NJ’s special election. https://gothamist.com/news/the-next-battle-between-establishment-dems-and-progressives-njs-special-election
The next battle between establishment Dems and progressives? NJ’s special election.
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Can a Bernie-backed outsider win a seat in a usually moderate NJ district? We’re about to find out. [ more › ]
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January 13, 2026 at 3:07 PM
The next battle between establishment Dems and progressives? NJ’s special election. https://gothamist.com/news/the-next-battle-between-establishment-dems-and-progressives-njs-special-election
New Jersey lawmakers passed a package of legislation aimed at strengthening the state’s immigrant protections on Monday, setting up a potential fight with the Trump administration.
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NJ moves toward restricting ICE cooperation, but unclear if Murphy will sign bills
The governor is slated to leave office next week as the state Legislature finishes its session.
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January 13, 2026 at 2:50 PM
New Jersey lawmakers passed a package of legislation aimed at strengthening the state’s immigrant protections on Monday, setting up a potential fight with the Trump administration.
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New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin said the employee had legal authorization to live and work in the U.S. through October 2026. gothamist.com/news/nyc-cou...
NYC Council employee detained by immigration officials in Nassau County, speaker says
Speaker Julie Menin called the detention an “apparent overreach."
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January 13, 2026 at 2:17 PM
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin said the employee had legal authorization to live and work in the U.S. through October 2026. gothamist.com/news/nyc-cou...
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul to double down on affordability in State of the State speech https://gothamist.com/news/ny-gov-kathy-hochul-to-double-down-on-affordability-in-state-of-the-state-speech
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul to double down on affordability in State of the State speech
Governor Kathy Hochul announces an investment in universal child care
The Democrat will lay out her legislative priorities for the year at 1 p.m. today in Albany. [ more › ]
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January 13, 2026 at 11:09 AM
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul to double down on affordability in State of the State speech https://gothamist.com/news/ny-gov-kathy-hochul-to-double-down-on-affordability-in-state-of-the-state-speech
Gov. Hochul demands 125th Street subway extension, nixing downtown 2nd Ave. subway plan https://gothamist.com/news/gov-hochul-demands-125th-street-subway-extension-nixing-downtown-2nd-ave-subway-plan
Gov. Hochul demands 125th Street subway extension, nixing downtown 2nd Ave. subway plan
Gov. Kathy Hochul wants the MTA to extend the Q train to the west, putting on hold the longtime dream of a Second Avenue subway downtown.
The governor seeks to push the line's terminal over to West Harlem. [ more › ]
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January 13, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Gov. Hochul demands 125th Street subway extension, nixing downtown 2nd Ave. subway plan https://gothamist.com/news/gov-hochul-demands-125th-street-subway-extension-nixing-downtown-2nd-ave-subway-plan