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Joe Hong

Articles by Joe Hong


Joe Hong is the investigative data reporter for WNYC and Gothamist. He previously covered K-12 education for several newsrooms across California. His reporting has led to local reforms in juvenile justice system as well as a state law requiring universal screening for dyslexia. Got a tip? Email [email protected]

Health officials will take questions from community members Tuesday evening.


One of the buildings houses a federal Social Security office. It had not reported test results since late June, according to city data.


Ongoing and new road closures will choke New York City streets this holiday weekend.


The City Council is considering legislation aimed at preventing outbreaks, following a deadly outbreak on the Upper East Side.


NYPD officers arrested Jesus Acosta, 31, in connection with two shootings that killed two men and injured a third earlier this week.


The suit also claims she was subjected to unsafe housing conditions and exposed to pepper spray.


Citing complaints, the officials want the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation to end disruptive large events.


After two outbreaks in as many years, victims and health experts alike say the city needs to do more to prevent Legionnaires' from spreading.


Last year’s outbreak in Harlem killed seven people and sickened dozens more. Victims and their families accuse the city and several contractors of negligence.


According to a Gothamist analysis, classrooms serving students with disabilities are less likely to be inspected for lead paint, despite a higher risk.


Tests reveal that 56 buildings had living bacteria present in their cooling towers.


A review shows the city has reviewed at least 8 projects handled by the company Barone Steel Fabricators since the near-collapse of a Midtown Manhattan office building.


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