THE CITY
@thecity.nyc
We're an independent, nonprofit newsroom covering New York. Read our newsletter: https://www.thecity.nyc/the-scoop/
THE CITY’s rode on the W train with Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani ahead of his historic victory to City Hall.
We asked him how he will handle moments when New Yorkers are protesting under his tenure.
Our full Q&A here: www.thecity.nyc/2025/11/05/m...
We asked him how he will handle moments when New Yorkers are protesting under his tenure.
Our full Q&A here: www.thecity.nyc/2025/11/05/m...
November 6, 2025 at 12:00 AM
THE CITY’s rode on the W train with Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani ahead of his historic victory to City Hall.
We asked him how he will handle moments when New Yorkers are protesting under his tenure.
Our full Q&A here: www.thecity.nyc/2025/11/05/m...
We asked him how he will handle moments when New Yorkers are protesting under his tenure.
Our full Q&A here: www.thecity.nyc/2025/11/05/m...
See how your neighborhood voted for mayor with THE CITY's interactive map:
www.thecity.nyc/2025/11/04/e...
www.thecity.nyc/2025/11/04/e...
November 5, 2025 at 3:56 AM
See how your neighborhood voted for mayor with THE CITY's interactive map:
www.thecity.nyc/2025/11/04/e...
www.thecity.nyc/2025/11/04/e...
2 MILLION VOTES: NYC! All before 9 p.m.
More of our election coverage can be found here at thecity.nyc
More of our election coverage can be found here at thecity.nyc
November 5, 2025 at 1:51 AM
2 MILLION VOTES: NYC! All before 9 p.m.
More of our election coverage can be found here at thecity.nyc
More of our election coverage can be found here at thecity.nyc
NYC, are you among the 1.7 million who cast their ballot? If not, remember that polls don't close until 9 p.m. tonight.
You can find our explainers on the ballot measures, where to find your poll site, and much more here:
www.thecity.nyc/general-elec...
You can find our explainers on the ballot measures, where to find your poll site, and much more here:
www.thecity.nyc/general-elec...
November 4, 2025 at 11:09 PM
NYC, are you among the 1.7 million who cast their ballot? If not, remember that polls don't close until 9 p.m. tonight.
You can find our explainers on the ballot measures, where to find your poll site, and much more here:
www.thecity.nyc/general-elec...
You can find our explainers on the ballot measures, where to find your poll site, and much more here:
www.thecity.nyc/general-elec...
UPDATE: So close!
What's more likely: Rats, childcare, Sliwa's radio era or Fiorello?
What's more likely: Rats, childcare, Sliwa's radio era or Fiorello?
October 23, 2025 at 12:28 AM
UPDATE: So close!
What's more likely: Rats, childcare, Sliwa's radio era or Fiorello?
What's more likely: Rats, childcare, Sliwa's radio era or Fiorello?
UPDATE: Local Law 97 mentioned! Climate change mentioned!
Come onnnnn, Fiorello ...
Come onnnnn, Fiorello ...
October 23, 2025 at 12:22 AM
UPDATE: Local Law 97 mentioned! Climate change mentioned!
Come onnnnn, Fiorello ...
Come onnnnn, Fiorello ...
October 22, 2025 at 11:33 PM
UPDATE! Right column filling up!
Cuomo is so close to saying ULURP, we can feel it ...
Cuomo is so close to saying ULURP, we can feel it ...
October 22, 2025 at 11:26 PM
UPDATE! Right column filling up!
Cuomo is so close to saying ULURP, we can feel it ...
Cuomo is so close to saying ULURP, we can feel it ...
TikTok, Cuomo's HUD era and affordable housing mentioned!
Here's where we stand:
Here's where we stand:
October 22, 2025 at 11:19 PM
TikTok, Cuomo's HUD era and affordable housing mentioned!
Here's where we stand:
Here's where we stand:
UPDATE: Three squares down. We've got "billionaires" and "Trump."
Off with a bang!
Off with a bang!
October 22, 2025 at 11:09 PM
UPDATE: Three squares down. We've got "billionaires" and "Trump."
Off with a bang!
Off with a bang!
Time for debate night bingo ✅ We're co-hosting the final NYC mayoral debate tonight with NY1 and WNYC. Let's play.
(Psst, stream the debate for free here, no paywall or sign-in: www.thecity.nyc)
(Psst, stream the debate for free here, no paywall or sign-in: www.thecity.nyc)
October 22, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Time for debate night bingo ✅ We're co-hosting the final NYC mayoral debate tonight with NY1 and WNYC. Let's play.
(Psst, stream the debate for free here, no paywall or sign-in: www.thecity.nyc)
(Psst, stream the debate for free here, no paywall or sign-in: www.thecity.nyc)
NYC! We're live streaming the mayoral debate straight from our homepage. Catch it at 7 p.m. at thecity.nyc
October 22, 2025 at 10:39 PM
NYC! We're live streaming the mayoral debate straight from our homepage. Catch it at 7 p.m. at thecity.nyc
As masked federal agents target street vendors on Canal Street, THE CITY watched one street vendor being detained.
As the operation carried on, agents were confronted with a spontaneous crowd of protesters.
MORE HERE: www.thecity.nyc/2025/10/21/i...
As the operation carried on, agents were confronted with a spontaneous crowd of protesters.
MORE HERE: www.thecity.nyc/2025/10/21/i...
October 22, 2025 at 1:09 AM
As masked federal agents target street vendors on Canal Street, THE CITY watched one street vendor being detained.
As the operation carried on, agents were confronted with a spontaneous crowd of protesters.
MORE HERE: www.thecity.nyc/2025/10/21/i...
As the operation carried on, agents were confronted with a spontaneous crowd of protesters.
MORE HERE: www.thecity.nyc/2025/10/21/i...
Animal Care Centers of NYC, the city’s largest contracted animal shelter, offers resources to financially strained pet owners struggling to keep their furry friends.
buff.ly/YNiPSYY
buff.ly/YNiPSYY
October 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Animal Care Centers of NYC, the city’s largest contracted animal shelter, offers resources to financially strained pet owners struggling to keep their furry friends.
buff.ly/YNiPSYY
buff.ly/YNiPSYY
With roads named for Amber, Sapphire, Ruby and Emerald, the Jewel Streets area, better known as The Hole, will be the first place in New York where officials may buy flood-prone homes proactively — instead of in response to a disaster.
buff.ly/J6YcR5a
buff.ly/J6YcR5a
October 3, 2025 at 7:55 PM
With roads named for Amber, Sapphire, Ruby and Emerald, the Jewel Streets area, better known as The Hole, will be the first place in New York where officials may buy flood-prone homes proactively — instead of in response to a disaster.
buff.ly/J6YcR5a
buff.ly/J6YcR5a
A message from THE CITY’s incoming Chief Executive Officer Carroll Bogert.
www.thecity.nyc/2025/09/30/c...
www.thecity.nyc/2025/09/30/c...
September 30, 2025 at 6:21 PM
A message from THE CITY’s incoming Chief Executive Officer Carroll Bogert.
www.thecity.nyc/2025/09/30/c...
www.thecity.nyc/2025/09/30/c...
THE CITY is delighted to announce that Carroll Bogert, a veteran leader in journalism and the nonprofit sector, will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer of our newsroom effective Oct. 8.
buff.ly/dsankgQ
buff.ly/dsankgQ
September 30, 2025 at 2:39 PM
THE CITY is delighted to announce that Carroll Bogert, a veteran leader in journalism and the nonprofit sector, will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer of our newsroom effective Oct. 8.
buff.ly/dsankgQ
buff.ly/dsankgQ
Woah!!! Thanks to all our followers! Crazy to think we’re so close to reaching 50,000!!
If you have a friend or neighbor who’s looking to read more local reporting, pass our handle along ♥️
If you have a friend or neighbor who’s looking to read more local reporting, pass our handle along ♥️
September 23, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Woah!!! Thanks to all our followers! Crazy to think we’re so close to reaching 50,000!!
If you have a friend or neighbor who’s looking to read more local reporting, pass our handle along ♥️
If you have a friend or neighbor who’s looking to read more local reporting, pass our handle along ♥️
Send us tips, not chips. Support independent journalism: donorbox.org/nycdonate
August 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Send us tips, not chips. Support independent journalism: donorbox.org/nycdonate
Li was formerly the co-owner of the New World Mall, which played a prominent role as a fundraising site for Adams’ 2021 mayoral campaign.
In 2023, THE CITY and Documented spoke to donors who said they did not donate to the mayor’s campaign at fundraisers held at the hub.
In 2023, THE CITY and Documented spoke to donors who said they did not donate to the mayor’s campaign at fundraisers held at the hub.
August 22, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Li was formerly the co-owner of the New World Mall, which played a prominent role as a fundraising site for Adams’ 2021 mayoral campaign.
In 2023, THE CITY and Documented spoke to donors who said they did not donate to the mayor’s campaign at fundraisers held at the hub.
In 2023, THE CITY and Documented spoke to donors who said they did not donate to the mayor’s campaign at fundraisers held at the hub.
On Thursday afternoon, City Hall announced that Hamilton, another longtime ally of Eric Adams, had resigned.
August 22, 2025 at 6:46 PM
On Thursday afternoon, City Hall announced that Hamilton, another longtime ally of Eric Adams, had resigned.
MERCH DROP: We’ve got two new ways to show (or wear) your support for THE CITY.
Every purchase supports independent local reporting that’s free for all New Yorkers. And as a reminder, our merch store still has all of our classic logo merch.
Shop here: buff.ly/ismkLyn
Every purchase supports independent local reporting that’s free for all New Yorkers. And as a reminder, our merch store still has all of our classic logo merch.
Shop here: buff.ly/ismkLyn
August 20, 2025 at 5:53 PM
MERCH DROP: We’ve got two new ways to show (or wear) your support for THE CITY.
Every purchase supports independent local reporting that’s free for all New Yorkers. And as a reminder, our merch store still has all of our classic logo merch.
Shop here: buff.ly/ismkLyn
Every purchase supports independent local reporting that’s free for all New Yorkers. And as a reminder, our merch store still has all of our classic logo merch.
Shop here: buff.ly/ismkLyn
Data obtained by the Deportation Data Project from a Freedom of Information Act request shows that ICE exceeded its own capacity restriction, on at least six nights since late May, when ICE arrests in New York City and across the country started spiking.
buff.ly/SdSR0uX
buff.ly/SdSR0uX
August 13, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Data obtained by the Deportation Data Project from a Freedom of Information Act request shows that ICE exceeded its own capacity restriction, on at least six nights since late May, when ICE arrests in New York City and across the country started spiking.
buff.ly/SdSR0uX
buff.ly/SdSR0uX
Half of all immigration court arrests nationwide were in New York City in late May and early June, according to a new analysis of federal immigration court and ICE data.
www.thecity.nyc/2025/08/11/2...
www.thecity.nyc/2025/08/11/2...
August 12, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Half of all immigration court arrests nationwide were in New York City in late May and early June, according to a new analysis of federal immigration court and ICE data.
www.thecity.nyc/2025/08/11/2...
www.thecity.nyc/2025/08/11/2...
During the month of June, an average of 89 people were detained inside 26 Federal Plaza each night, the data shows.
The number of detentions peaked on June 5, when 186 people were held there overnight.
buff.ly/2RYycPt
The number of detentions peaked on June 5, when 186 people were held there overnight.
buff.ly/2RYycPt
July 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM
During the month of June, an average of 89 people were detained inside 26 Federal Plaza each night, the data shows.
The number of detentions peaked on June 5, when 186 people were held there overnight.
buff.ly/2RYycPt
The number of detentions peaked on June 5, when 186 people were held there overnight.
buff.ly/2RYycPt