The Gothamist
Coverage of The Gothamist in the Nexus archive.
- Child poisoned as NYC special education classrooms lag in lead-paint inspections
A child was poisoned at The Bronx School for Continuous Learners, where special education classrooms serving students with disabilities are less likely to be inspected for lead paint despite higher risk. Gothamist analysis highlights the disparity in inspections.
- Bronx sex abuse pattern: Cops seek suspect who molested children and teenagers, reportedly at homeless shelters
Bronx police are seeking Stephen Charles, 42, a prime suspect in multiple sex abuse cases involving children and teenagers between 2018 and 2024. The incidents allegedly occurred at homeless shelters where Charles resided, and he is accused of molesting victims aged 10–18, including a 13-year-old girl. Authorities urge the public to provide information on his whereabouts.
- NJ Republicans plan legislation to end automatic voter registration
New Jersey Republicans plan legislation to end automatic voter registration. The bill would also implement voter ID requirements and regular audits of the voter rolls, according to Gothamist.
- As NYers lose SNAP benefits under new work rules, city sees an opportunity to help
New Yorkers are losing SNAP benefits under new work rules, prompting the city to explore ways to assist. WNYC and Gothamist hosted a community forum on food affordability and SNAP changes as part of their 'In Conversation: The Affordability Series' in Brooklyn.
- We reviewed official designs for the buckled Midtown high-rise. What we found raises questions.
A Gothamist review of city-approved plans for the 21st-floor architectural floorplan of an office-to-housing conversion at 235 East 42nd St. revealed that columns below a major structural expansion were intended to be reinforced. The findings raise questions about the design of the buckled Midtown high-rise.
- Queens officials want DA to investigate rental fraud allegations after Gothamist report
Queens Councilmembers Julie Won and Harvey Epstein have requested the Queens District Attorney to investigate rental fraud allegations following a Gothamist report that identified a pattern of such accusations.
- NYC Legionella inspections rose only gradually before latest Legionnaires' cluster in Manhattan
A Gothamist analysis reveals only a slight increase in NYC Legionella inspections since last year's deadly outbreak in Central Harlem, despite a recent cluster in Manhattan.
- Gothamist’s guide to what NYC’s rent freeze means for you
The article provides guidance on NYC's rent freeze, helping readers determine if their apartment is rent-stabilized and how to find affordable housing. It serves as a how-to resource for navigating rental policies in New York City.
- New York City council member arrested during eviction protest
New York City Council member Chi Ossé (D) was arrested during a protest to prevent a resident's eviction. After his release, he claimed three men 'manhandled' him outside the 79th Precinct, as reported by The Gothamist.