New York City Faces Record-Breaking Rainfall and Flooding as Central Park and Airports Set New Highs Amid Infrastructure Strain
New York City copes with record-breaking rainfall, flooding, and weather-induced fatalities and disruptions, highlighting concerns about climate change's impact on infrastructure.
Brooklyn Man Charged in Weekend Slashing Spree, Arson and Burglary - Odyssey Head Faces Multiple Counts Including Attempted Murder
Odyssey Head, a 27-year-old from Brooklyn, is charged with multiple slashings, burglary, and arson. Three victims were injured and Head was arrested and faces charges including attempted murder. His motives are unclear, but the attacks appear random.
New York City Pioneers Direct 911 Link in Schools to Combat Active Shooters - Brooklyn Campus Kicks Off Life-Saving Tech Program
NYC public schools are piloting a direct 911 link for active shooter situations, with the system implemented across 51 schools in 2025-2026. Mayor Adams emphasizes enhanced safety measures.
NY Governor Hochul Allocates $30 Million to Fill SNAP Shortfall Amid Federal Shutdown, Launches Storytelling Site to Document Impact of GOP Cuts
New York Governor Kathy Hochul allocates $30 million in state funds to cover meals for nearly 3 million New Yorkers at risk due to federal SNAP benefit cuts. She also launched a website to document the impact of federal budget cuts on residents.
New York Immigrants Now Fear Their Required ICE Check-Ins Could Mean Detention; One Man's Journey Followed in Gothamist Exposé
What used to be a 15-minute paperwork appointment in Lower Manhattan has become something immigrants prepare for like a possible arrest—writing down emergency contacts, leaving apartment keys with pastors, and saying what might be final goodbyes to their children.












