NY asks Biden to open up military facilities for migrant housing; how to find affordable therapy in NYC; MTA advances congestion pricing

We are supported by our readers. Consider donating to fund the local reporting you rely on. [View in Browser]( Friday May 12, 2023 [Donate now]( ADVERTISEMENT [Daniel Penny’s lawyers crowdfund defense on site used to raise money for Jan. 6 defendants]( [A photo of a memorial for Jordan Neely]( [The site has promoted itself as “The #1 Free Christian Fundraising Site” and has also hosted funds for the Jan. 6 defendants and Kyle Rittenhouse.]( ADVERTISEMENT More Stories From Today [The original airplane hangers at Floyd Bennett Field, a massive brick building lined with windows.]( [NY state asks Biden to open up military facilities for migrant housing]( [On a call with county leaders, the New York governor says she’s asking President Biden to open and manage facilities for migrants.]( [Dior Vargas sits in a session with her therapist. Dior is a mental health activist, feminist and public speaker who lives with depression and anxiety, Aug. 30, 2016.]( [How to find affordable therapy in New York City]( [If you’re a New Yorker looking for a therapist on a budget, options range from nonprofit clinics to psychiatric training institutes to programs targeting specific communities, such as veterans or rideshare drivers.]( [A cellist plays in front of a screen showing the Breaking Ground logo during their annual gala.]( [NYC’s largest supportive housing provider sues tenants to collect $1.1M in unpaid rent]( [Breaking Ground’s CEO said it initiated legal action against residents after it had “exhausted” all interventions.]( [A photo of Daniel Penny after his arrest in Manhattan Friday]( [Daniel Penny, man accused in deadly F train chokehold, arraigned on manslaughter charge]( [Penny could face up to 15 years if he is found guilty.]( [Traffic in Manhattan]( [Tolls ahead: MTA advances congestion pricing with breaks for taxis, low-income drivers]( [After a gauntlet of federal approvals, the MTA is finally allowed to move ahead with its plan to toll motorists who drive in Manhattan south of 60th St.]( [A photo of children at a city swimming pool]( [NYC to resume limited swim classes amid ongoing lifeguard shortage]( [The city faces a post-pandemic lifeguard shortage that has curtailed services and programming at pools and beaches.]( [A picture of a 19-year-old.]( [NYPD arrests 2 in killing of Brooklyn teen found burned and shot on train tracks]( [The victim was last seen leaving his home in East Flatbush on Feb. 6.]( [Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., is seen outside a House Republican Conference meeting in the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, January 10. Two New York Democratic members of Congress have filed an ethics complaint against Santos.]( [Accused of campaign fraud, Rep. George Santos keeps asking donors for more money]( [Despite a 13-count indictment, Santos says he’s still running for re-election. How?]( [A picture of a concert.]( [Bop with tots to Beatles tunes on Mothers Day and more things to do around NYC in the coming week]( [It’s impossible to keep up with everything happening in New York City arts and culture, but here are some recommendations for events you shouldn’t miss during the week ahead.]( [Asylum seekers receive assistance in New York]( [How Mayor Adams was able to bypass NYC’s decades-old right-to-shelter rules]( [Th attorney who led the fight for the landmark right-to-shelter agreement said the legality of the mayor’s order hinges on one crucial concept.]( [A dancer dressed in a ball gown, suspended from an overhead chandelier]( [Immersive ‘Bridgerton’ experience in NYC invites fans to party like royalty]( ['The Queen’s Ball: A Bridgerton Experience' showcases props, music and dance moves from the hit Netflix show, and devotees are dressing up to celebrate themselves without judgment.]( [Empire State Building at night in Manhattan]( [230K birds die annually by smashing into NYC windows. A new bill aims to save them.]( [On Thursday, wildlife advocates showed their support for a bill that would require commercial buildings in New York to turn off unnecessary lights.]( [A view of a man riding a Citibike with a dog along Hudson Bicycle Path]( [Extra Extra: 10 years in, Citi Bike has been far safer and more successful than many imagined]( [Because tourists aren't getting mowed down like the tabloids predicted, here are your end-of-day links: Sen. Bob Menendez investigation continues, goat on the lam, Jonas Brothers go yacht rock and more.]( ADVERTISEMENT [Support Us]( Follow Gothamist on [Gothamist on Facebook]( [Gothamist on Twitter]( NYPR Network [WNYC]() [Gothamist]() [WNYC Studios]() [NJPR]( [WQXR]() [New Sounds]() Copyright © New York Public Radio, 160 Varick St., New York, NY 10013. All rights reserved. [Terms of Use]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe]( from this list.