David Giambusso

2 weeks ago | gothamist.com | David Giambusso

A federal judge in the Southern District of New York is temporarily blocking the Trump administration from deporting migrants in New York without notice or a court hearing. The 3-page ruling issued Wednesday night follows President Donald Trump's invocation of the 1798 "Alien Enemies Act" to deport alleged members of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang, which the administration claimed was invading the United States.

3 weeks ago | gothamist.com | David Giambusso

We rely on your support to make local news available to all Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2025. Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donationsMayor Eric Adams declared Thursday he will be skipping the Democratic primary in June and running for re-election as an independent candidate in November. The announcement came just hours after the federal corruption case against the mayor was permanently dismissed .

1 month ago | gothamist.com | David Giambusso

The New York City health department is warning cat parents to stop using Savage Cat Food — a brand the city says is likely tied to at least three cases of feline bird flu in the last two months. Health officials said the company — which markets raw, “prey-based” food — had been linked to two house cats who tested positivefor bird flu and died. Avian flu has wreaked havoc on animal populations and food prices in New York and around the U.S. The health department said the risk to humans is low.

1 month ago | gothamist.com | Sean Carlson |David Giambusso

As we prepare to spring forward into Daylight Saving Time, let's not forget scientists say it's dangerous and unhealthy. The clocks move forward by an hour at Sunday 2 a.m., henceforth 3 a.m.We've put together some information and advice to stay safe on this biannual tradition. Try to ease in. It's best to move gradually out of your sleep pattern rather than all at once, so maybe start with a half hour change in your wake-up time if you can. And of course nap liberally, now and throughout the year.

1 month ago | gothamist.com | Michelle Bocanegra |David Giambusso

Hazel Dukes, a national civil rights leader and fixture of New York City politics has died, according to multiple people close to her. She was 92Dukes was the president of the NAACP New York State Conference and previously was head of the national association in the early 1990’s. She had been an influential voice in city and state politics up until her passing. Rev.