Crews entering the building found victims “on every floor,” the fire commissioner said, and were taking them out in “cardiac and respiratory arrest,” he said. Source: New York Times
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Rhode Island Man Operated ‘Ghost Gun’ Home Factory, U.S. Says
By Gotham Rex on January 6, 2022
Robert Alcantara was arrested in the Bronx as he traveled to his home from Pennsylvania, where he bought parts to make guns that cannot be traced. Source: New York Times
In 2021, New York’s Housing Market Made a Stunning Comeback
By Gotham Rex on December 31, 2021
It’s a trend that will likely continue in 2022, as momentum shifts away from the suburbs and international travel returns — unless new Covid variants interfere. Source: New York Times
The 25 Essential Dishes to Eat in New York City
By Gotham Rex on December 17, 2021
We asked six chefs and food experts to create a list of the most delicious and memorable plates in town. Source: New York Times
Chocobar Cortés, a Beloved Restaurant From San Juan, Heads for the Bronx
By Gotham Rex on December 13, 2021
Cortés, a family-owned chocolate maker in Puerto Rico, is opening a location in Mott Haven, banking on local nostalgia for the brand. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Food Banks Adapt to Pandemic’s Long Haul
By Gotham Rex on December 13, 2021
Persistent food insecurity and economic pressures have forced aid organizations to expand and adapt their systems for getting food to those in need. Source: New York Times
Fieldston, the Bronx: A Private City Enclave Where Rocks Are the Stars
By Gotham Rex on December 8, 2021
With its unique topography, tight zoning restrictions and sought-after schools, the neighborhood is ‘sort of suburban, but still part of the city.’ Source: New York Times
After Murders ‘Doubled Overnight,’ the N.Y.P.D. Is Solving Fewer Cases
By Gotham Rex on November 26, 2021
In the Bronx, where the percentage of murders solved by the police has plunged, one family is waiting impatiently for a day that may not come. Source: New York Times
Murders ‘Doubled Overnight,’ and the Percentage Solved by the N.Y.P.D. Plunged
By Gotham Rex on November 26, 2021
The police solved nearly 90 percent of murder cases before the pandemic, but only around 60 percent in 2020. Source: New York Times
How the Coronavirus Pandemic is Taking a Toll on Housing in the Bronx
By Gotham Rex on November 16, 2021
In a New York City borough where residents have long struggled to afford their homes, thousands are now threatened with eviction as state pandemic aid dwindles. Source: New York Times
The Housing Crisis in the Bronx, Made Worse by the Pandemic
By Gotham Rex on November 16, 2021
In a borough where unemployment is almost three times the national rate, thousands of renters are now threatened with eviction as state pandemic aid dwindles. Source: New York Times
What New Yorkers Need to Know About Tornadoes
By Gotham Rex on November 15, 2021
While the chances of a tornado in any of the boroughs are slim, experts said one could still spawn from a severe thunderstorm and devastate the city. Source: New York Times
Ocasio-Cortez Isn’t Wavering. Are New Yorkers on Her Side?
By Gotham Rex on November 12, 2021
By voting no on the infrastructure bill, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez set off a fierce debate, including among city residents eager to see the subways improved. Source: New York Times
William Conway, Who Reimagined America’s Zoos, Is Dead at 91
By Gotham Rex on November 5, 2021
He sought to conserve wildlife and encouraged zoos to exhibit animals in their natural habitats. But he lost a battle to rename the Bronx Zoo. Source: New York Times
The Best New York City Marathon Photos of the Past 50 Years
By Gotham Rex on November 5, 2021
The New York City Marathon’s 50th running is on Sunday. This is the story of one race, five boroughs, dozens of champions and over a million hopeful runners. Source: New York Times