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NY measles spread prompts 'disaster' emergency. It didn't have to be this way, health commissioner says. - Gothamist

Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a disaster emergency in response to the spread of measles across rural parts of New York state and neighboring Pennsylvania. But what exactly does that mean? Dr. Jame…

In wake of Legionnaires' outbreaks, a debate over NYC's water and industry influence - Gothamist

A cascade of deadly outbreaks of Legionnaires' disease over the past two years has resurfaced an old question about how New York City manages its water supply. Should it build a mammoth, multibillion…

NYC has already seen more West Nile Virus human cases this year than in all of 2025 - Gothamist

Nearly two dozen people have been diagnosed with West Nile Virus in New York City so far this year, according to the citys health department data. The 23 cases of the virus are scattered throughout …

COVID hospitalizations are on the rise in NYC. Here's how to protect yourself. - Gothamist

Summers ending, schools starting back up and the dreaded respiratory virus season is getting underway. City and state health officials are urging New Yorkers to get vaccinated against the flu, COVID-…

Autonomous Tesla Cybercabs hit the streets of New York City - Gothamist

A version of Elon Musks Tesla Cybercabs have hit the streets of New York City, a transportation department official said on Thursday, revealing Tesla is the latest tech giant seeking to enter the cou…

MTA worker killed by D train near Yankee Stadium in the Bronx - Gothamist

An MTA construction flagger with only 11 months on the job was killed by a passing D train Thursday night, officials said. The death of Moet McCullum, 41, marks the second deadly incident involving …

Big day for subway fans: MTA sells old MetroCard vending machines for more than $2K - Gothamist

The MTA may have retired the MetroCard, but many subway fanatics arent quite ready to say goodbye to the old fare system. A select group of those transit aficionados gathered at a warehouse in Maspe…

City Council looks to revive New York City outdoor dining - Gothamist

Outdoor dining in New York City could make a comeback under a package of bills set to be voted on by the City Council on Thursday. Sidewalk cafes and roadside sheds were a common sight during the he…

A fresh look at who's gaining, losing ground in New York City's economy - gothamist.com

While Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the democratic socialists spark outsize handwringing for those engaged in the politics-economics echo chamber, the apex leaders of New York City business are scarcely m…

Will the Mamdani-Menin rivalry boost regulations of e-bikes in NYC? - Gothamist

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NY looks to shut down Kalshi, have it pay $36 billion in new lawsuit - Gothamist

New York wants to shut down Kalshi. A lawsuit filed Friday accuses the prediction platform of illegally functioning as an unregulated sports betting platform. The 32-page complaint, filed in state S…