SCROLL NEWS / DISCOVERY
Search headlines
Find the stories shaping the conversation.
Results for " Gothamist " 34 found 🔀 AI-powered Shuffle
How attacking data centers became smart politics for the left and right in New York
U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler and Gov. Kathy Hochul don’t agree on much, but they’ve both concluded that supporting AI data centers is bad politics.
Woman NYPD killed after Times Square stabbings had long mental health struggle, brother says
Her family became concerned when she missed their regular weekly gathering — the next time they saw her was one the news.
AOC freezes her eggs, mixing her personal life with politics
The 36-year-old congressmember’s decision to freeze her eggs — and share it publicly — marks another milestone in her personal and political evolution.
New Jersey and New York sue to block Trump admin. changes to health insurance marketplaces
The attorneys general argue that the changes would make it harder for Americans to get insurance and could raise prices for people who already have it.
New York’s organized labor looks to regroup after string of political defeats
Canvassers talking to union members this year will be taking an extra beat when they knock on doors.
'Yes, this does suck': NYC health officials brace for new Medicaid work rules
The new city budget includes $3M for hiring community health workers to help people navigate the changes.
NYC teens say jobs and mental health, not policing, would curb violence
City safety officials heard from students who know victims of gun violence and people carrying guns.
Mayor Mamdani faces political strength test with Tuesday’s congressional primaries
Mamdani has cast the contests as a referendum on what it means to be a Democrat in New York City and across the country.
Trump DOJ sues NY health officials, alleging ‘backroom deal’ in home care overhaul
The Justice Department alleges the state officials improperly awarded a contract to provide home health services.
NYC health department investigates Legionnaires' cases in East Village
Residents of Haven Plaza apartments have been advised not to take showers, pending an investigation of the water supply.
Hochul resists pressure to intervene as 450K NYers prepare to lose public health insurance
New York GOP members of Congress "own" the healthcare cuts tied to the coverage losses, a Hochul spokesperson said.
In Sunset Park, businesses blame fear of ICE for slowdown
The toll on businesses in immigrant-rich neighborhoods in Brooklyn and Queens is showing up in new surveys.
NYC measles case leads health officials to notify Manhattan restaurants, other venues
The outreach follows a positive case that officials have linked to foreign travel.
Mamdani taps behavioral health leader to head new Office of Community Safety
Dr. Ayesha Delany-Brumsey previously served in a top behavioral health role during former Mayor Bill de Blasio’s administration.
Council demands more transparency from Mayor Mamdani on mental health response program
The City Council on Thursday passed legislation that requires the mayor’s office to submit regular reports tracking the performance of B-HEARD.
In Mamdani’s NYC, sewer socialism is out. Pothole politics is in.
The mayor's governing philosophy has gotten a rebrand.
At 100 days, Mamdani leans into ‘pothole politics’ and child care push
The mayor focused on child care and worker gains, arguing that basic services are key to rebuilding trust in government.
NYC health department has questions about the floating pool set for the East River
The pool’s creators are adding an emergency chlorine dosing system as they await health department approvals.
NYC's top economic agency still leaderless under Mamdani. Business leaders are worried.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is approaching 100 days in office. He still hasn't found someone to run the city's Economic Development Corporation.
Nonbinary doctor sues NYC Health and Hospitals for alleged workplace discrimination
A former dermatology resident alleges gender identity discrimination, retaliation and a hostile work environment at a Manhattan hospital.
What happens when ICE shows up at New York City hospitals?
Health care providers and elected officials are pushing for stronger protections for immigrants.
Mamdani and business leaders disagree on a lot, but they seem to chat a lot, too
Several business leaders say they talk with the mayor, a democratic socialist who is trying to achieve an ambitious agenda amid signs of a slowing economy.
NYC top doctor's priorities: health, affordability, and then there's Trump
The new health commissioner has plenty on his plate, including answering "misinformation" from the White House.
New York lawmakers seek rent control to protect small businesses
A new bill would regulate rents and leases for bodegas, restaurants, and mom-and-pop shops.
Future of trans health care in NY uncertain with renewed federal funding threats
State lawmakers and LGBTQ+ advocates scramble to protect access to gender-affirming care in the face of Trump administration threats.
After police shootings, Mamdani faces new pressure to overhaul NYC’s mental health crisis response
Two 911 calls for help ended with police at the door. Experts say dispatch rules and limited B-HEARD coverage leave few non-police options.
Hochul scrambles to save health program insuring 1.7M people in NY
Losing the Essential Plan after federal cuts would be a "freaking nightmare."
Mayor Mamdani launches $1M Coney Island Business Improvement District
The city says a new BID will boost sanitation, marketing and economic activity before summer 2026.
Mamdani names Dr. Alister Martin to lead NYC Health Dept.
Martin is an emergency physician and assistant professor at Harvard Medical School.
Flu cases are down in NYC, but health officials say flu season is far from over
More than 2,200 new flu cases were reported last week, with kids making up over half of cases.
The Mamdani vs. big business era begins as mayor pledges 'economic justice'
The new mayor has wasted little time in putting distance between City Hall and the influential business community.
'All things must come to an end': 5 beloved NYC businesses that closed in 2025
Bid farewell to a few of the restaurants, shops and clubs that have decided to close their doors.
Full Episode: Recapping the 2025 Year in NYS Politics
On This Week's Edition -- It's been quite the eventful year in New York politics - from a competitive mayoral race in New York City to controversial policy items and a late state budget debated at the state Capitol. We'll dive into the headlines that drove the year with POLITICO'S Katelyn Cordero, Bloomberg's Raga Justin and Jimmy Vielkind, of WNYC, Gothamist and the New York Public News Network.
New Jersey Politics Round-Up | The Brian Lehrer Show
Mike Hayes, WNYC/Gothamist reporter, rounds up some of the latest political news in New Jersey.