Every product is independently selected by editors. Things you buy through our links may earn New York a commission.It’s not quite the prairie, but Hoboken feels downright roomy. Wander down the wide, busy sidewalks of Washington Street, the city’s main strip, past the poke joints and (so-so) bagel shops, or through the unusually narrow side streets that run east and west, and one thing becomes clear. Specifically, oncoming traffic. A pedestrian doesn’t have to play the same perilous game of New York City crosswalk chicken, where you squint through the windows of a massive metal box to...…Every product is independently selected by editors. Things you buy through our links may earn New York a commission.It’s not quite the prairie, but Hoboken feels downright roomy. Wander down the wide, busy sidewalks of Washington Street, the city’s main strip, past the poke joints and (so-so) bagel shops, or through the unusually narrow side streets that run east and west, and one thing becomes clear. Specifically, oncoming traffic. A pedestrian doesn’t have to play the same perilous game of New York City crosswalk chicken, where you squint through the windows of a massive metal box to...WW…

AdvertisementTake a few minutes of your Friday to fall deep down the rabbit hole of New York City's jaw-dropping linguistic diversity.This is the product of more than a decade of research from the , a group that seeks to document and preserve smaller, minority, and Indigenous languages across New York City.Each of the 1,200 dots on the map either reflect a conversation with someone knowledgeable about one of the more than 700 existing languages spoken, or a historical data point that delves into the linguistic history of a part of the New York region. Every dot comes with heaps of context,...…AdvertisementTake a few minutes of your Friday to fall deep down the rabbit hole of New York City's jaw-dropping linguistic diversity.This is the product of more than a decade of research from the , a group that seeks to document and preserve smaller, minority, and Indigenous languages across New York City.Each of the 1,200 dots on the map either reflect a conversation with someone knowledgeable about one of the more than 700 existing languages spoken, or a historical data point that delves into the linguistic history of a part of the New York region. Every dot comes with heaps of context,...WW…

AdvertisementOn Monday afternoon, during a call with reporters in which he refused to take questions about the into his alleged misconduct, Governor Andrew Cuomo asked his budget director to make an announcement. The state had just "identified" an extra $5 billion in the annual budget, and there would be no need to go through with any planned budget cuts, or on wealthy New Yorkers."So as of right now we have the resources necessary so that there would be no cuts in the governor's budget so you wouldn't require any significant level of tax increases to pay for the restorations," Cuomo's...…AdvertisementOn Monday afternoon, during a call with reporters in which he refused to take questions about the into his alleged misconduct, Governor Andrew Cuomo asked his budget director to make an announcement. The state had just "identified" an extra $5 billion in the annual budget, and there would be no need to go through with any planned budget cuts, or on wealthy New Yorkers."So as of right now we have the resources necessary so that there would be no cuts in the governor's budget so you wouldn't require any significant level of tax increases to pay for the restorations," Cuomo's...WW…

AdvertisementThe decades-long era of the NYPD deciding which journalists and is coming to an end. On Thursday, the City Council that transfers the power to issue press credentials from the police department to the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment.“Freedom of the press is one of our country’s greatest protections. In New York City, we are taking one step further today to ensure that this protection is guaranteed,” Manhattan Councilmember Keith Powers, the main sponsor of the bill, said in a statement after its passage.While MOME will issue the press credentials, the city's Office of...…AdvertisementThe decades-long era of the NYPD deciding which journalists and is coming to an end. On Thursday, the City Council that transfers the power to issue press credentials from the police department to the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment.“Freedom of the press is one of our country’s greatest protections. In New York City, we are taking one step further today to ensure that this protection is guaranteed,” Manhattan Councilmember Keith Powers, the main sponsor of the bill, said in a statement after its passage.While MOME will issue the press credentials, the city's Office of...WW…

AdvertisementLast April, the driver of a rare, $800,000 Porsche sped through the streets of Midtown and before he was finally stopped by the NYPD. No injuries were reported, but Benjamin Chen, 33, was charged with reckless driving and operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs."What the fuck is wrong with this dude?" one bystander exclaims from one of cars he slammed into.Earlier this week, Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance, Jr. dropped the charges against Chen. “The People are moving to dismiss this matter because the case cannot be proven beyond a reasonable doubt,” court...…AdvertisementLast April, the driver of a rare, $800,000 Porsche sped through the streets of Midtown and before he was finally stopped by the NYPD. No injuries were reported, but Benjamin Chen, 33, was charged with reckless driving and operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs."What the fuck is wrong with this dude?" one bystander exclaims from one of cars he slammed into.Earlier this week, Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance, Jr. dropped the charges against Chen. “The People are moving to dismiss this matter because the case cannot be proven beyond a reasonable doubt,” court...WW…

AdvertisementDo you want your vote to influence who becomes the next , , and , and who becomes your new , and Did you neglect to make any fun President's Day plans? Thanks to signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo on Sunday night, you now have through February 16th to change your political party affiliation, and maximize the impact of your vote in the upcoming June 22nd primary. In New York, only registered voters within a political party can vote in that party's primary. And because New York is an overwhelmingly Democratic town—there are 3.7 million registered Democrats out of 5.5 million total...…AdvertisementDo you want your vote to influence who becomes the next , , and , and who becomes your new , and Did you neglect to make any fun President's Day plans? Thanks to signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo on Sunday night, you now have through February 16th to change your political party affiliation, and maximize the impact of your vote in the upcoming June 22nd primary. In New York, only registered voters within a political party can vote in that party's primary. And because New York is an overwhelmingly Democratic town—there are 3.7 million registered Democrats out of 5.5 million total...WW…

AdvertisementThe NYPD's civilian watchdog agency has substantiated misconduct charges for the first time against Sergeant Ed Mullins, the head of the Sergeants Benevolent Association, for making bigoted and profane statements on Twitter and for posting the arrest record of Mayor Bill de Blasio's daughter last year.The from the Civilian Complain Review Board against the active-duty police sergeant were and confirmed to Gothamist by a source familiar with the investigation.Two of the three charges referred to the NYPD were for offensive language; one stemmed from Mullins calling Bronx...…AdvertisementThe NYPD's civilian watchdog agency has substantiated misconduct charges for the first time against Sergeant Ed Mullins, the head of the Sergeants Benevolent Association, for making bigoted and profane statements on Twitter and for posting the arrest record of Mayor Bill de Blasio's daughter last year.The from the Civilian Complain Review Board against the active-duty police sergeant were and confirmed to Gothamist by a source familiar with the investigation.Two of the three charges referred to the NYPD were for offensive language; one stemmed from Mullins calling Bronx...WW…

AdvertisementHours after violent insurrectionists were finally cleared from the Capitol on January 6th, 147 Republican members of Congress voted to object to the electoral college victory of President-elect Joe Biden, undeterred in their allegiance to President Donald Trump, who had incited the riots.For the four New York representatives who voted against certifying the election results -- Republicans Nicole Mallotakis, Lee Zeldin, Chris Jacobs, and Elise Stefanik -- their decision may come with financial costs, as some top donors have either backed away from their candidates, halted...…AdvertisementHours after violent insurrectionists were finally cleared from the Capitol on January 6th, 147 Republican members of Congress voted to object to the electoral college victory of President-elect Joe Biden, undeterred in their allegiance to President Donald Trump, who had incited the riots.For the four New York representatives who voted against certifying the election results -- Republicans Nicole Mallotakis, Lee Zeldin, Chris Jacobs, and Elise Stefanik -- their decision may come with financial costs, as some top donors have either backed away from their candidates, halted...WW…

AdvertisementThe NYPD Deputy Inspector has filed for retirement, days after he was suspended without pay.This past October, the City Council's Oversight and Investigations Division showing that a series of deeply racist, homophobic, and misogynistic comments on an anonymous message board were made by Deputy Inspector James Kobel, the commanding officer of the NYPD's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity. Kobel's duties included "promoting a fair and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment."According to the report, Kobel frequented the Law Enforcement Rant, an...…AdvertisementThe NYPD Deputy Inspector has filed for retirement, days after he was suspended without pay.This past October, the City Council's Oversight and Investigations Division showing that a series of deeply racist, homophobic, and misogynistic comments on an anonymous message board were made by Deputy Inspector James Kobel, the commanding officer of the NYPD's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity. Kobel's duties included "promoting a fair and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment."According to the report, Kobel frequented the Law Enforcement Rant, an...WW…

Consider This, from NPR and WNYC, is the first podcast (ever!) to offer a mix of national and local news, every weekday at 5 PM. With NPR’s Audie Cornish and WNYC’s Rebeca Ibarra.Before the pandemic, Sergio Ajche could earn as much as $200 a day as a roofer. Now he mostly makes a living on his bicycle, working for tips through food delivery apps. On a good shift, Ajche said he can make $100, but other days he goes home with $5.Ajche and his wife aren’t able to file for state unemployment, and they weren’t eligible for the $1,200 stimulus checks or the $600 a week federal benefits.“We know...…Consider This, from NPR and WNYC, is the first podcast (ever!) to offer a mix of national and local news, every weekday at 5 PM. With NPR’s Audie Cornish and WNYC’s Rebeca Ibarra.Before the pandemic, Sergio Ajche could earn as much as $200 a day as a roofer. Now he mostly makes a living on his bicycle, working for tips through food delivery apps. On a good shift, Ajche said he can make $100, but other days he goes home with $5.Ajche and his wife aren’t able to file for state unemployment, and they weren’t eligible for the $1,200 stimulus checks or the $600 a week federal benefits.“We know...WW…