Gothamist headed up to East Harlem to chat with residents about the $7.7 billion subway expansion. Some locals told us the project, set to open in 2032, is a once-in-a-generation chance to make their neighborhood safer and more accessible. Others fear the risk of gentrification it may bring.
The MTA still has lots of work to do on the plan, which includes a complete overhaul of the 125th Street-Lexington Avenue station, a major transit hub that sees more violent crime than any other in the city. In the meantime, there are already signs of progress, and neighbors are bracing for impact.
Here’s what else is happening:
Looking for something to do with your Labubu? If you’ve already gone to a Labubu paint-and-sip or a Labubu ice cream social, check out this Labubu rave in East Williamsburg.
Andrew Cuomo is back with another campaign for mayor of NYC, this time running as an independent after losing to Zohran Mamdani in the Democratic primary.
NYC grocery delivery workers who work for apps like Instacart are now guaranteed a minimum wage of $21.44 an hour thanks to a new bill the City Council passed yesterday.
Federal judges declined to permanently appoint interim U.S. Attorney John Sarcone as the chief prosecutor for the Northern District of New York, a move so unusual that what happens next is unclear.
NYC Ferry is asking riders to give their thoughts about a proposal to change its routes, which would include adding a connection between Staten Island and Brooklyn.
New York City may not have had any measles outbreaks yet this year, but cases of the virus nationwide have hit a 33-year high.
City medical examiners say an 18-year-old Bronx woman died by hanging herself in an NYPD holding cell on July 5, but her family is continuing to seek answers about the circumstances surrounding her death.
Someone hacked Elmo’s X account over the weekend and posted a series of racist and antisemetic messages before Sesame Workshop was able to regain control yesterday.
Under a new NYC Council bill, pet stores would be banned from selling birds like parakeets and macaws, but not chickens.
Chelsea F.C. may have beat PSG in a 3-0 win at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, but the gold-plated FIFA Club World Cup trophy they received is actually a replica because President Trump wanted to keep the original in the Oval Office.
Speaking of the World Cup and Trump, New York is calling on the president to expand state authority to counter potentially hostile drones ahead of the 2026 event.
Think your dog can compare to Superman’sKrypto? Show off their skills at the Superdog Look-Alike Contest this Friday in Manhattan where the winner takes home a $1,000 cash prize.
Gov. Hochul says it’s been a “record year” for ridership across NYC transit, which includes LIRR and Metro-North.
