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Bronx man faces federal hate crime charges in Central Synagogue attack
Prosecutors say Larry Montes attacked a congregant and a security guard during Shabbat services. Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today A Bronx man already facing state hate crime charges after an attack…
NYPD’s specialized units conduct unconstitutional stops at higher rate, court monitor finds
The units missed nearly every monitor-set compliance benchmark for 2025, and 91% of the people they stopped were Black or Hispanic. Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today Specialized units in the NYPD…
NYPD officers fatally shoot man armed with butcher’s knife on Lower East Side, police say
Police say the man advanced toward officers with the knife after they responded to reports of an assault. Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today NYPD officers fatally shot a 54-year-old man who…
National Grid seeks to freeze rates, but watchdogs say the move is a hike in disguise
The utility says its proposal is intended to address affordability for its customers. Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today National Grid says its recent request to freeze its rates for one year…
64-year-old man dies in police custody after medical emergency, NYPD says
Police said an internal investigation is underway and have not released the man’s name. Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today A 64-year-old man died from a medical emergency shortly after police arrested…
The long battle over Elizabeth Street Garden is over. Mamdani touts new housing plan.
Developers have dropped their lawsuit against the city for changing course on a relatively small housing proposal that came to symbolize a larger fight over development. Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today…
Doctors seek to save girl’s hand after firework blast at Staten Island park, friend says
Neighbors described seeing the girl with the firework just before it exploded. Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today A 10-year-old girl who blew part of her hand off with a firework at…
NYC immigrant whose ICE detention drew criticism in high places gets asylum
The Venezuelan immigrant reported back to work at his City Council analyst job on Monday. Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today The New York City Council data analyst whose arrest by immigration…
Palestinian students at Columbia allege the school ‘actively encouraged’ their mistreatment
The lawsuit is among a trove of complaints that accuse the school of failing to protect both Palestinian and Jewish students on campus. Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today A group of…
Staten Island flag could become official under NYC Council bill
A City Council committee is set to vote Thursday on a bill that would put the borough’s current flag into city law. Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today Staten Island’s flag could…
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