Gothamist highlights its vital role in New York City through impactful reporting on issues like Rikers Island's abuse scandal. Despite recent successes, the outlet faces significant funding threats due to a potential Congressional vote affecting public media budgets, which could have dire consequences for local journalism. The challenges illustrate the financial precariousness of local news and the ongoing need for support to maintain accountability and service to the community.
To be blunt, it isn't as profitable as national news. That's why WNYC purchased Gothamist in 2018, saving the site by bringing it into nonprofit, public media.
This week Congress is expected to vote on a White House proposal to claw back money it already budgeted for public media... a move that threatens to devastate the nationwide network.
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