Jen Chung
Gothamist
New York, NY, United States
Contact Jen
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by Jen:
Say hello to the Central Park Zoo's three new bears
The bears, Amber, Luna, and Treena, come from the Bronx Zoo. → Read More
NY Launches 'Vax & Scratch' Lottery, $5 Million Prize For COVID Vaccine Takers
Ohio has recorded a 53% week-over-week increase in vaccinations after Governor Mike DeWine announced a similar lottery. → Read More
Uber And Lyft Drivers Slow Down NYC Traffic To Protest App Changes
Traffic was backed up on the Brooklyn Bridge and FDR Drive on Tuesday when hundreds of Uber and Lyft drivers conducted a "slow vehicle procession" toward Gracie Mansion to protest new changes to the companies' apps. Drivers are arguing that the companies are preventing them from earning a living—and want the Mayor and City Council to step in. > @nyctaxi @NYCMayor Bringing congestion right to… → Read More
Thousands Of Oysters Released Into New York Harbor For Restoration Effort
This is part of a statewide effort to restore water habitats. → Read More
Seven Slot Machines Stolen From Flushing Apartment, Say Police
Four men are wanted for questioning. → Read More
Body, Wrapped In Carpet, Found Outside Harlem Starbucks
Surveillance video shows two men pushing the body—wrapped in the carpet—with a shopping cart. → Read More
Man Found In Basement Of Bronx Deli Tells Police He Was Kidnapped For 3 Days
Police arrested one person and are looking for another. → Read More
NYC Observes The 18th Anniversary Of The September 11 Attacks
The names of nearly 3,000 people who died in the 1993 and 2001 attacks will be read this morning. → Read More
Don't Be Alarmed, NYPD Is Just Climbing The Brooklyn Bridge For A Training Exercise
Don't freak out if you see police on the Manhattan tower of the Brooklyn Bridge, okay? → Read More
You Can Stream The 'David S. Pumpkins Animated Special' Online, Man—Any Questions?
There's a bit of a Kevin Roberts cameo. → Read More
Thursday is Free Cone Day at Carvel
The ice cream chain will offer free cones between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. → Read More
'Fearless Girl' Statue to Remain in Place Through Next Year, Mayor Says
The statue will stay situated across from the Wall Street Bull until February 2018. → Read More
Kevin Durant: 'I Am Going To Join The Golden State Warriors'
It's believed he's taking a two-year deal worth $54 million. → Read More
Thanks, Albany: NY Lawmakers Pass Weak Ethics Reform Bill
This, in a year when two top lawmakers were convicted of corruption. → Read More
Video: Irate Idiot Yells At Woman For Breastfeeding Baby In Target
Customers and Target employees rushed to the mother's defense. → Read More
Alligator Drags 2-Year-Old Boy Underwater At Disney World Resort, Search Underway
The sheriff said, "The sad reality of it is it's been several hours, and we're not likely going to recover a live body." → Read More
Photos, Video: Solar Impulse, The Experimental Solar-Powered Plane, Arrives In NYC:
The plane is currently attempting the first solar flight around the world, → Read More
Anniversary Day: Why 1.1 Million NYC Public School Students Have The Day Off On Thursday:
It started as "Brooklyn-Queens" Day, really. → Read More
Video: How To Eat A Xiao Long Bao Like A Boss:
You must proceed carefully, or else you'll lose the precious broth. → Read More
2016 America's Cup Returns To NYC, For First Time In 96 Years!:
Racing will take place in New York Harbor on May 7 and 8. → Read More