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Gothamist
Published September 03Here’s what NYC's median rent of $4,200 gets you in each borough
A shoebox in Chelsea, a luxe apartment in Riverdale and five (!) bedrooms on Staten Island. [ more › ]
THE CITY
Published September 03What To Know About NYC Schools’ AI Ban for Younger Students
After months of waiting, Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday released the outlines of New York City’s approach to dealing with artificial intelligence and screen time in schools next year. But just eight days before the start of the school year, there are still many details to be…
Gothamist
Published September 03Early Addition: Bodysurfing with the jellyfish in the Rockaways
Because they're about to hold a bodysurfing competition during stinging season, here are your early links: Rich people getting richer, Labor Day travel plans, personal pizzas and more. [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published September 03Gloria Steinem, feminist icon and longtime Upper East Side resident, has died at 92
Gloria Steinem, feminist activist has died at 92 in New York City. In later years, the activist was known to host talking circles from her brownstone. [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published September 03A lifeline for NYC domestic violence survivors gains more funding from Uber
New York City was selected as one of the initial places to pilot the HOPE Rides initiative, which is entering its second year. [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published September 03America's last foie gras farmers say they've evolved, want NYC ban overturned
Thousands of ducks crowd in a Hudson Valley barn before they begin a three-week stretch of force-feeding. The future of America's last two foie gras farms, which are both in New York, hinges on a ruling by the state's highest court. [ more › ]
THE CITY
Published September 02Bottom 90% of New Yorkers’ Incomes Stagnate As Very Richest See Huge Gains Since COVID
New York City’s richest earners have gotten richer since before the pandemic, while lower-income earners have struggled to keep up with high inflation, according to a new report on income inequality from the city comptroller. Wednesday’s report analyzed tax returns from 2019 to…
Queens Ledger
Published September 02ASTORIA STREET SPECTATOR: Remembering the General Slocum Disaster
How negligence turned General Slocum’s summer excursion into one of New York’s deadliest disasters — and helped erase an entire neighborhood. BY NICOLAS STERGIOU nicolas.stergiou@gmail.com Social Media Manager, Labor Organizer, and Unnofficial “Astoria Street Spectator” From…
Queens Ledger
Published September 02Ridgewood Hosts Vigil for Victims of Nepal Disaster
By Jack Delaney | jdelaney@queensledger.com RIDGEWOOD — It’s been a grim week for Rajesh Bhatta, the president of the New York Nepalese Society. On August 26, a 2,000-foot-wide chunk of glacier collapsed north of Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital, triggering a landslide and flash…
THE CITY
Published September 02Mamdani Appears to Defend City Hall’s Reported Use of Encrypted Influencer Group Chat
Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday appeared to defend his team’s use of Signal to communicate with hundreds of online influencers after a report that his head of “new media and cultural communications” sends them talking points, daily updates and interview opportunities through…
Gothamist
Published September 02NYC councilmembers plot next steps on Legionnaires', hear from a widow
File photo of water cooling towers in Manhattan. Bacteria-tainted water droplets from such towers cause the spread of Legionnaires' disease. The City Council is considering legislation aimed at preventing outbreaks, following a deadly outbreak on the Upper East Side. [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published September 02Some NYC workers are about to get a childcare perk worth tens of thousands
General view of the The David N. Dinkins Municipal Building in the Civic Center neighbourhood in Manhattan on April 13, 2025 in New York City. The pilot program for city workers will be on-site at the David N. Dinkins building. [ more › ]