After a year of FAFSA tumult, New York City and The City University of New York are working to prevent summer melt and make sure students show up to college this fall. By Jonathan Custodio at our partner THE CITY: opencampusmedia.org/2024/07/25/new…

Happy the elephant hasn't been seen at the Bronx Zoo for two weeks. The zoo's official statement: “Nothing is wrong with Happy.” Jonathan Custodio thecity.nyc/2024/07/31/hap…

Second week of looking for Happy the elephant. Jonathan Custodio thecity.nyc/2024/08/07/hap…

With a vote scheduled for this afternoon, the City Council is set to bring a major Metro North development plan to an East Bronx near you. thecity.nyc/2024/08/15/eas…

What do New Yorkers in neighborhoods that enthusiastically supported Eric Adams' election think of him now that his mayoralty is in crisis? Jonathan Custodio got many earfuls. thecity.nyc/2024/09/25/eri…

some joyless news: re-starting my job search! i have several years of editing and freelance writing/reporting experience, but open to opportunities in other industries too 👀

Bronx Boricuas Trash Trump Rally ‘Island of Garbage’ Insult thecity.nyc/2024/10/31/bro… Jonathan Custodio

"The Amateur Astronomy Association, a nonprofit volunteer group, will no longer be following through on its plan, announced in January, to bring the city’s first free public observatory to Jerome Park." — Jonathan Custodio reports thecity.nyc/2024/11/18/jer…

The Economic Development Corporation’s pick of Maddd Equities and Joy Construction elevates hopes that decades of revival schemes finally come to fruition — and concerns about a contractor’s safety record. w/ Jonathan Custodio THE CITY thecity.nyc/2025/01/06/kli…

Come take our quiz and meet your mayor! Does each candidate want the same kind of housing that you do? What about bike lanes? Outdoor dining? It's all here and fully equipped with elite bobbleheads. Early voting begins June 14. projects.thecity.nyc/meet-your-mayo…..

The Trump administration has cut off support that has sustained a teaching model that for decades has been instrumental in catapulting students into careers as scientists. thecity.nyc/2025/05/14/cun…

Simíra Smith came to NY at the height of the pandemic, lived in a shelter, survived a fire, struggled with impostor syndrome. Now she’s one of 465 Macaulay Honors College grads to earn a diploma from the CUNY honors program in 2025. From Jonathan Custodio thecity.nyc/2025/06/04/mac…

Breaking: Members of the Northeast Action Collective (NAC) are protesting against the city’s proposed budget amendments. HPD stepped in and cleared out the council chambers, while NAC continued to chant “Houston says no!”

All hail the Queen

May she reign forever

You want quotable New Yorkers? We got 'em! The words of voters "whose options included a pack of career politicians, a former governor who resigned in the face of sexual harassment allegations — and a heap of uncertainty." NEW in THE CITY thecity.nyc/2025/06/24/mam…