Walter Wuthmann
Articles by Walter Wuthmann
Walter Wuthmann is a reporter covering public safety and the legal system.
Mamdani’s pro-worker image puts him in a difficult spot now that he’s on the other side of the bargaining table, experts say.
The incident happened just a few days before public schools begin on Sept. 10.
The future of America's last two foie gras farms, which are both in New York, hinges on a ruling by the state's highest court.
Only about 1,600 restaurants participate in the program now, down from a peak of 12,500.
The new image is the first time the feisty predator has been spotted on this part of the formerly polluted river.
The City Council voted to approve the new food and merchandise vendor licenses in January.
Fire officials have investigated 282 lithium-ion battery fires so far this year, compared to 292 in all of 2025, according to FDNY data.
The billboard isn’t helping local efforts to lower the temperature, said Rabbi Margo Hughes-Robinson.
A spokesperson for Mamdani said the law encroaches on collective bargaining.
“I shot Mr. Thompson in Manhattan and he died,” Mangione said.
Only 1,600 restaurants participate in the program, down from a peak of 12,500.
Residents say the current fight is not a case of NIMBYism, but rather an effort to preserve a healthcare center that serves low-income and uninsured patients.
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