Jessy Edwards

New York

Public Safety and Incarceration Journalist at Gothamist

Public Safety and Incarceration Journalist at WNYC (New York, NY)

Writer at Hell Gate! Pulitzer finalist! Tips: [email protected] Previously: Gothamist/WNYC, NBC New York, BK Reader, Fast Company, Rolling Stone

Articles

The Met's Oceania Gallery, Refocused and Reborn

1 week ago | hellgatenyc.com | Jessy Edwards

At 5:32 a.m., a lone, low voice cracked the silence inside the Great Hall of the Metropolitan Museum, soaring right up to the institution's domed ceiling. It was the opening of the museum's reconceived Oceania gallery, and standing in attendance were dozens of indigenous delegates from all corners of the Pacific Ocean.
A Month After Violent Crown Heights Mob Attack Caught on Video, Still No Arrests

2 weeks ago | hellgatenyc.com | Jessy Edwards

One month ago on a Thursday evening, a Crown Heights woman left her house, curious to observe the remnants of a protest outside the nearby Chabad-Lubovitch global headquarters that was hosting ultranationalist Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. But when a group of young, pro-Israel men and boys spotted her and mistook her for a pro-Palestine protester, her curiosity turned into a 10-minute nightmare—much of which was recorded and shared on the internet.
Ford class action alleges Escape, Lincoln Corsair hybrids have fire risk

2 weeks ago | topclassactions.com | Jessy Edwards

Who: A pair of Ford hybrid owners filed a class action lawsuit against the automaker. Why: The plaintiffs claim Ford sold certain hybrid vehicles with a defect in their high-voltage lithium-ion batteries that can cause them to catch fire and explode. Where: The Ford hybrid class action lawsuit was filed in Michigan federal court.
Hello Bello class action lawsuit says ‘hypoallergenic’ baby shampoo contains hidden allergens

2 weeks ago | topclassactions.com | Jessy Edwards

Who: A California woman filed a class action lawsuit against Hello Bello Consumer Wellness LLC. Why: The plaintiff claims Hello Bello’s baby shampoo is falsely advertised as hypoallergenic. Where: The Hello Bello class action lawsuit was filed in California state court.
Pre-Prison Eggs Over Easy With George Santos, Cameo Star

3 weeks ago | hellgatenyc.com | Jessy Edwards

Editor's Note: None of what Santos said during this interview has been fact-checked. Just enjoy the ride. At a near-empty IHOP in Astoria on Monday morning, George Santos was munching on crispy bacon and a plate of eggs over easy (one of which had rudely oozed yolk onto his pristine, marled gray Hamptons tennis club sweater), when a "ding" on his phone notified him of a new Cameo request.
Tomatoes recalled in 14 states over Salmonella contamination

4 weeks ago | topclassactions.com | Jessy Edwards

Who: Williams Farms Repack LLC is recalling various tomato products under the H&C Farms label. Why: The recall is due to potential contamination with Salmonella. Where: The recall is active in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Williams Farms Repack LLC has issued a recall for several tomato products due to potential Salmonella contamination. The affected tomatoes were distributed in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
Rover class action alleges pet care service fails to disclose fees upfront

4 weeks ago | topclassactions.com | Jessy Edwards

Who: A Rover customer filed a class action lawsuit against the company. Why: The plaintiff claims Rover fails to disclose all fees upfront for its pet care services. Where: The Rover class action was filed in California federal court. A new class action lawsuit alleges that Rover, a nationwide pet services company, fails to disclose all fees for its services upfront.
Royal Caribbean class action says cruise line is responsible for hidden camera in passenger rooms

4 weeks ago | topclassactions.com | Jessy Edwards

Who: An anonymous woman filed a class action lawsuit against Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Why: The plaintiff alleges a former Royal Caribbean employee secretly placed a hidden camera in the rooms of cruise passengers and counters the company’s assertion that her claims should go to arbitration. Where: The Royal Caribbean hidden camera class action lawsuit was filed in Florida federal court.
Inside the Battle to Save One of The Last SROs in the East Village

1 month ago | hellgatenyc.com | Jessy Edwards

In 2022, Michael Geylik, the owner of 109 East Ninth Street, one of the few remaining single-room occupancy buildings in the East Village, told tenants that he needed to demolish their only communal kitchen to remedy a DOB violation from the '90s.
Martinelli apple juice recalled over toxin contamination concerns

1 month ago | topclassactions.com | Jessy Edwards

Who: S Martinelli & Company is recalling 173,616 bottles of Martinelli’s apple juice. Why: The recall is due to potential contamination with patulin, a toxin found in rotting apples. Where: The recall is effective in multiple U.S. states, including California, Texas, and New York. Martinelli’s has recalled over 173,000 bottles of its apple juice due to concerns about patulin contamination.