David Giambusso

2 months 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.

2 months 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.

2 months 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.

2 months ago | gothamist.com | David Giambusso

The era of big shave is over in the Bronx, with New York Yankees ownership allowing “well-groomed” beards on the ballfield for the first time in half a century. But as New York City beard maven Cassondra Kurtz points out: “A well-groomed beard? That can mean a lot of things.”Does the beard have to be short or just shaped? Will there be length limits or will players be cultivating ZZ Top-style birds’ nests? Will a front office employee be named the facial hair enforcer?

Feb 1, 2025 | gothamist.com | Giulia Heyward |David Giambusso

New Yorkers could soon see their already soaring energy bills jump by double-digit percentages as Con Edison pushes to hike its rates next year. The energy giant is seeking state approval for a proposal that includes increasing customers’ electric bills by an average of 11.4% and gas bills by 13.3% starting on Jan. 1, 2026The utility giant , which provides almost all of the city’s electricity, said the extra chunk of change will help it expand and maintain its existing infrastructure.