Richmond County
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- Population
- 494,956
- Area
- 57.52 sq mi (148.98 km²), 45.34 sq mi water
- Median age
- 40.6
- Households
- 170,777
- Persons per household
- 2.9
- Median household income
- $98,333
- Median house value
- $675,500
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Richmond County
An independent city — coextensive with this county-equivalent, so it is governed as a city and reported as a county.
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Published September 10New York Story Fest Is Premiering in NYC on Nov. 20
The City Reporter is an official partner of New York Story Fest. The oldest human art form returns to center stage. The inaugural New York Story Fest is here. Set against the backdrop of a city shaped by industry, migration and hope, this year’s showcase gathers award-winning New…
Gothamist
Published September 09Standing on the Corner's music honors the ghosts of New York City
Gio Escobar, lower left with guitar, with Standing on the Corner. The group's frontman Gio Escobar met Gothamist at the 9/11 Memorial to explain the inspiration behind the experimental collective’s new album that, ironically, feels so full of life. [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published September 09Trying to find free childcare in NYC? This guide can help.
Father dropping off son at Daycare for Pizza Party, Queens, New York. New Yorkers United for Child Care is launching a guide to help parents. [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published September 09How New Yorkers teach a generation removed to 'Never Forget' 9/11
People attend the annual 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony at the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum on Sept. 11, 2021 in New York City. Passing on the tales of 9/11 takes all different forms. [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published 1 hour agoPark Slope locals outraged by catnapping of bodega kitten: ‘It’s unconscionable’
Posters about the catnapping are posted around Park Stope. The cat caper has the neighborhood up in arms and on the hunt for a couple caught on surveillance camera walking away with the 3-month-old white kitten. [ more › ]