For decades, you could count on a slice of pizza and a subway fare costing around the same in New York City. But with inflation and other factors, is that still true?
Below are the most-read stories of the year on Gothamist, along with the top stories from other outlets we highlighted in our Early Addition newsletter.
The Roc Nation School of Music, a headline-grabbing partnership between LIU-Brooklyn and Jay-Z’s entertainment company, told students they could graduate “debt-free.” Gothamist’s Ramsey Khalifeh spoke with a dozen students who ended up owing between $5,000 and $39,000.
A $1,250 two-bedroom apartment in the Bronx sat empty for 16 months. David Brandinvestigated why.
Ryan Kailath reported on the mass layoffs at the Tin Building by Jean-Georges, where at least 100 workers lost their jobs after their employer performed a surprise check of identity and employment authorization.
Brittany Kriegstein and Andrew Giambrone wrote about the pilot of the tourist helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River in April. Sean Johnson was a 36-year-old Navy veteran who had recently moved to New York City to continue his aviation career.
The OMNY tap, like the MetroCard swipe, can fail, amNewYork reported.
New York magazine explored the possible reasons Donald Trump buried Ivana Trump on his golf course in Bedminster, New Jersey. (A leading theory: Turning his golf course into an effective cemetery could score him a tax break.)
Upstate trucker Joe Macken’s TikTok-famous scale model of New York City will be displayed at the Museum of the City of New York starting Feb. 12, 2026.
Hochul’s veto is a blow to the Transit Workers Union, which had championed the bill for decades, arguing that having two-person train crews is crucial for safety.
Queens seniors have some notes for the city’s transportation department when it comes to its first permanent Open Street on 34th Avenue in Jackson Heights: The signage on the blocks is confusing, there's a lack of trash bins and there aren't enough places to sit.
