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Shooting at Hamilton Heights memorial wounds 2, including community matriarch
https://gothamist.com/news/2-women-shot-in-hamilton-heights-per-nypd
Published: May 7, 2024 18:35
The Hamilton Heights building outside of which neighbors and and police say a shooting left two women injured, seen on May 7, 2024. Police are still looking for a suspect in the Monday night shooting. [ more âș ]
Equal Rights Amendment tossed on NY ballot, but an appeal is expected
https://gothamist.com/news/equal-rights-amendment-tossed-on-ny-ballot-but-an-appeal-is-expected
Published: May 7, 2024 17:02
A Republican judge in Upstate New York agreed that the proper procedures weren't followed during the legislative process. A judge from the Rochester area ruled that the Democrat-led state Legislature didnât follow the proper process. [ more âș ]
NYC, facing segregated schools and new class size law, could find an answer in Brooklyn
Published: May 7, 2024 14:00
The scene inside Arts & Letters 305 United in Brooklyn in 2023, where classroom discussions about racism, bias and identity are part of the regular course of business. A new study touts the benefits of school mergers. [ more âș ]
Most NYC public hospitals deny psych patients time outside, lawyers say
https://gothamist.com/news/most-nyc-public-hospitals-deny-psych-patients-time-outside-lawyers-say
Published: May 6, 2024 20:40
The entrance gate to Bellevue Hospital. The nonprofit law firms argue patients have a constitutional right to get some fresh air. [ more âș ]
Columbia cancels main graduation ceremony after campus protests
https://gothamist.com/news/columbia-cancels-main-graduation-ceremony-after-campus-protests
Published: May 6, 2024 15:45
Student protesters occupy tents outside Hamilton Hall on Columbia University's campus on April 30, 2024. The university said commencement events will instead focus on smaller, school-based celebrations. [ more âș ]
It's hard to tell the 'county line' is gone on these Essex County, NJ ballots
https://gothamist.com/news/its-hard-to-tell-the-county-line-is-gone-on-these-essex-county-nj-ballots
Published: May 6, 2024 13:28
A woman mails in her a ballot in Montclair, New Jersey in 2020. Candidates endorsed by the party machine are still getting coveted top spots in a slate of major races. The process is designed to be random. [ more âș ]
Video shows NYPD officers killed a Queens teenager minutes after he called 911
Published: May 3, 2024 22:37
An NYPD police barrier. Newly released body-worn camera footage shows police shooting the teen, who they say has a history of mental illness. [ more âș ]
Fewest shelter residents moving into NYCHA buildings in 10 years while vacancies soar
Published: May 3, 2024 13:52
Fewer homeless New Yorkers are moving into city public housing even as vacancies soar Data shows a steep decline in the number of homeless people exiting shelters and moving into NYCHA housing. [ more âș ]
Manhattan DA says officer fired gun during Columbia University confrontation
Published: May 3, 2024 11:17
New York Police Department officers detain dozens of pro-Palestinian students at Columbia University after they barricaded themselves at the Hamilton Hall building. Officials say the incident occurred as officers entered Hamilton Hall to clear theâŠ
Mayor's âoutside agitatorâ protest claim faces scrutiny as NYPD chief picks fight with Council
Published: May 2, 2024 22:20
Members of the NYPD redirect traffic as police arrest pro-Palestinian protesters occupying a building where they had established an encampment at Fordham University Lincoln Center campus on May 1, 2024. Only about 30% of Columbia protesters arrested onâŠ
NYC delivery workers report high rates of injury and assaults. A new study blames the apps.
Published: May 1, 2024 15:51
The aftermath of a crash involving a delivery worker on a scooter, on Yellowstone Boulevard, Queens, on Aug. 12, 2022. Workers who said app-based delivery was their main job reported the highest rates. [ more âș ]
NJ electric vehicle drivers say more chargers needed to get over 'range anxiety'
Published: May 1, 2024 15:15
A broken vehicle charger at the Molly Pitcher Service Plaza on the New Jersey Turnpike. New Jersey beat self-set goals for building out its charger network, but drivers say it's still a struggle to find a port. [ more âș ]
NYPD officers enter Columbia University campus after mayor, police warn of criminal charges
Published: May 1, 2024 02:18
Students are loaded onto NYPD buses outside of Columbia University on Tuesday night. Officials continue to blame âoutside agitatorsâ for escalating the protests. [ more âș ]
NYCâs rent-stabilized tenants could face 6.5% increase after latest board vote
Published: May 1, 2024 01:37
Residents protest outside of Tuesday night's meeting before the board considers future raises in rent prices. The board voted on a preliminary range ahead of a final, binding vote in June. [ more âș ]
NYPD officers shot and killed 25-year-old man suspected of assault, in Chelsea
https://gothamist.com/news/person-in-critical-condition-after-being-shot-by-police-in-chelsea-nypd
Published: April 30, 2024 21:20
NYPD detectives investigate a shooting in Chelsea where police officials say officers shot a suspect on April 30, 2024. The shooting happened around 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday, according to the department. [ more âș ]
NYC government pays women of color less than white, male coworkers, report finds
Published: April 30, 2024 20:00
City Hall building with lights at night in Lower Manhattan. The report finds a wage gap of 16 cents per $1 between workers of color and their white counterparts. [ more âș ]
Running in a moderate NJ district, progressive activist tosses the political playbook
Published: April 30, 2024 16:40
Sue Altman speaks at a "Hold The Line To Build Back Better" rally at the office of Rep. Josh Gottheimer on Sept. 27, 2021. Sue Altman makes no bones about being a progressive, even running in NJ-7, where candidates usually run to the middle. [ more âș ]