"Not long ago, Muslim political professionals seeking positions in mayoral administrations were often heads of Muslim community affairs. The fact that they have posts more aligned with their professional work is an outgrowth of their organizing." https://t.co/9rXsSxnBEL
"Unlike national news, which feels like it is constantly trying to make me angry, my local news provides information that helps me stay connected to my actual neighbors"
Agree: 72%
Disagree: 18%
Bullfinch / June 16, 2026
"When I turn off national cable news, step away from social media, and focus on what is happening locally in my own city or town, the world feels much less politically divided"
Agree: 70%
Disagree: 19%
Bullfinch / June 16, 2026
WNYC reporter Karen Yi joins Janae Pierre on this edition of NYC Now to break down what the expansions to free childcare for more toddlers might look like for parents who are stretched thin. https://t.co/hUo5wBkxkE
The Pope and the Archbishop of New York are both from Illinois. Jalen Brunson went to high school in Illinois. Rick Brunson played for the Bulls in Illinois.
The Land of Lincoln clearly made an immeasurable contribution to this championship.
I can’t stand “true New Yorker” discourse. If you wanna meet the people who’ll tell you they love this city more than anyone, talk to folks who just moved here. Nobody experiences this city with more joy, curiosity or appreciation. And as someone born and raised here, I ❤️ that.
From @TheAthletic: The Yankees have the Mets. The Giants have the Jets. The Rangers have the Islanders. The Knicks have no rival for New York’s heart, so this championship means so much more to the city. https://t.co/vU5svOdZvW
Rest in peace to Gene Shalit, a man whose Kermit the Frog interview went absolutely off the rails in 1984.
Nobody has interviewed a Muppet like this since.
My latest sports vibe story: After Mamdani announced the sale of limited-edition NYC World Cup jerseys, New Yorkers camped out as early as 1 a.m. https://t.co/gl9IDR5qTw
“Alvarado is the only native New Yorker on the team and wears the number five on his jersey, a number he said he chose in part as a nod to the five boroughs.” https://t.co/PnQH9kx3CO
“Welcome to New York. We're glad you're here. Please don’t stop in the middle of the sidewalk.
XOXO,
Your friends in the Gothamist newsroom” https://t.co/QKrAKVjauW