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The New York Good Report
New York City  ·  Est. 2020
New York City's record of everyday courage and community
A note from the editors, April 19, 2026: After six years of independent operation, the Good Report is suspending publication while we seek new funding. All stories remain available in our archive. We are grateful to every reader. — The Editors
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Hudson River · Rescue

Manhattan Teen Jumps Into Hudson to Save Elderly Woman Who Slipped From Riverside Park Pier

By Priya Okonkwo · March 17, 2026
Riverside Park Pier 1
The floating dock at Riverside Park's Pier 1 where the incident occurred. Parks Department closed the section later that morning. — NYGR staff photo

17-year-old Liam Petry jumped into the Hudson River on a cold March morning after an elderly woman slipped off a wet dock board at Riverside Park's Pier 1 and could not stay above the surface. Liam Petry entered the water within seconds, kept her afloat, and held on until FDNY Harbor Unit arrived. She was transported to NewYork-Presbyterian and listed in stable condition.

"He was in the water before I even understood what was happening," said the friend who was with Petry. "There was no hesitation at all."

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East Village · Rescue

East Village Man Does CPR on a Stranger for Eight Minutes. The Stranger Sends Him a Letter Every Year.

June 14, 2025
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Queens · Rescue

Queens Man Jumps Onto 7 Train Tracks to Pull Elderly Rider to Safety

Feb. 28, 2026
· 187 comments
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Inwood · Community

Inwood Diner Has Fed Unhoused Neighbors Every Morning for 11 Years. The Owner Never Made It Public.

Aug. 7, 2025
· 131 comments
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Rockaway · Rescue

Woman Pulls Child From Riptide, Returns Her Towel, Leaves Before Paramedics Arrive

Sept. 4, 2025
· 96 comments
Most Recent Stories Final stories before suspension · March–April 2026
Harlem · Fire

Off-Duty EMT Wakes Sleeping Neighbors Before Fire Spreads Through Harlem Walkup

By T. Gaines · March 13, 2026

Returning home after a 12-hour overnight shift, Denise Morales smelled smoke two floors below her apartment and knocked on every door before calling 911. All 14 residents escaped safely.

Brooklyn · Community

Flatbush Teacher's 28-Year Free Tutoring Program Honored at City Hall

By M. Delray · March 10, 2026

Eleanor Obi has worked with over 400 children since 1997, charges nothing, and has never applied for a grant. She was a little embarrassed by the mayor's award.

The Bronx

Bronx Man Donates Kidney to Subway Stranger. They Still Have Lunch Every Month.

By L. Herrera · March 3, 2026

Victor Reyes noticed a man on the 4 train wearing a dialysis bracelet. He went home, looked up the process, got tested, and was a match.

Community All community stories
Brooklyn · Community

Flatbush Teacher's 28-Year Free Tutoring Program, Run From Her Apartment, Honored at City Hall

By M. Delray · March 10, 2026

Eleanor Obi has worked with over 400 children since 1997. She charges nothing and has never applied for a grant.

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The Bronx

Bronx Man Donates His Kidney to a Stranger He Met on the Subway. They Still Have Lunch Every Month.

By L. Herrera · March 3, 2026

Victor Reyes noticed a man on the 4 train wearing a dialysis bracelet and did something about it.

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Inwood · Community

Inwood Diner Has Fed Unhoused Neighbors Every Morning for 11 Years. The Owner Never Made It Public.

By T. Gaines · Aug. 7, 2025

Rosa Figueroa reserves a section of her counter every morning before 7 a.m. The food is free. The only rule is you have to sit down.

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Washington Heights · Community

Washington Heights Teen Starts Free Music Program in Building Basement. It Now Has a Waiting List.

By M. Delray · April 3, 2025

Marcus Webb, 16, started teaching guitar to two kids in his building's basement. By spring he had 23 students and a donated drum kit.

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Staten Island · Community

Staten Island Man Spent Three Nights Driving Elderly Neighbors to Warming Shelters During December Blackout

By C. Patel · Dec. 18, 2025

Ray Messina made 22 trips over 72 hours using his own van. He compiled his passenger list by walking the block and knocking on doors.

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Midtown · Community

Retired NYPD Officer Spends Every Saturday Morning Helping Elderly Residents Navigate City Services

By D. Farrow · Oct. 12, 2024

For six years, Frank Russo has shown up at the Midtown Senior Center with a laptop and three hours. He's helped 340 people access benefits they didn't know they had.

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Neighborhoods Stories by borough and neighborhood
Manhattan · Riverside Park

Manhattan Teen Jumps Into Hudson to Save Elderly Woman Who Slipped From Riverside Park Pier

By Priya Okonkwo · March 15, 2026
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Manhattan · Harlem

Off-Duty EMT Wakes Sleeping Neighbors Before Fire Spreads Through Harlem Walkup

By T. Gaines · March 13, 2026
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Manhattan · East Village

East Village Man Does CPR on a Stranger for Eight Minutes. The Stranger Sends Him a Letter Every Year.

By Priya Okonkwo · June 14, 2025
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Manhattan · Inwood

Inwood Diner Has Fed Unhoused Neighbors Every Morning for 11 Years

By T. Gaines · Aug. 7, 2025
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Manhattan · Washington Heights

Washington Heights Teen Starts Free Music Program in Building Basement

By M. Delray · April 3, 2025
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Queens · Jackson Heights

Queens Man Jumps Onto 7 Train Tracks to Pull Elderly Rider to Safety

By D. Farrow · Feb. 28, 2026
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Brooklyn · Flatbush

Flatbush Teacher's 28-Year Free Tutoring Program Honored at City Hall

By M. Delray · March 10, 2026
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Rockaway · Queens

Woman Pulls Child From Riptide at Rockaway Beach, Returns Her Towel, Leaves Before Paramedics Arrive

By S. Mbeki · Sept. 4, 2025
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The Bronx · Kingsbridge

Bronx Man Donates His Kidney to a Stranger He Met on the Subway

By L. Herrera · March 3, 2026
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Staten Island · Mariners Harbor

Staten Island Man Spent Three Nights Driving Elderly Neighbors to Warming Shelters

By C. Patel · Dec. 18, 2025
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Brooklyn · Coney Island

Coney Island Lifeguard, Off Season and Off Duty, Pulls Two Brothers From the Water on New Year's Day

By S. Mbeki · Jan. 4, 2025
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Manhattan · Midtown

Retired NYPD Officer Spends Every Saturday Morning Helping Elderly Residents Navigate City Services

By D. Farrow · Oct. 12, 2024
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Full Archive All stories · 2020–2026
March 15, 2026 · Hudson River

Manhattan Teen Jumps Into Hudson to Save Elderly Woman Who Slipped From Riverside Park Pier

Priya Okonkwo
March 13, 2026 · Harlem

Off-Duty EMT Wakes Sleeping Neighbors Before Fire Spreads Through Harlem Walkup

T. Gaines
March 10, 2026 · Brooklyn

Flatbush Teacher's 28-Year Free Tutoring Program, Run From Her Apartment, Honored at City Hall

M. Delray
March 3, 2026 · The Bronx

Bronx Man Donates His Kidney to a Stranger He Met on the Subway

L. Herrera
Feb. 28, 2026 · Queens

Queens Man Jumps Onto 7 Train Tracks to Pull Elderly Rider to Safety After Medical Episode

D. Farrow
Dec. 18, 2025 · Staten Island

Staten Island Man Spent Three Nights Driving Elderly Neighbors to Warming Shelters

C. Patel
Sept. 4, 2025 · Rockaway

Woman Pulls Child From Riptide at Rockaway Beach and Leaves Before Paramedics Arrive

S. Mbeki
Aug. 7, 2025 · Inwood

Inwood Diner Has Fed Unhoused Neighbors Every Morning for 11 Years

T. Gaines
June 14, 2025 · East Village

East Village Man Does CPR on a Stranger for Eight Minutes. The Stranger Sends Him a Letter Every Year.

Priya Okonkwo
April 3, 2025 · Washington Heights

Washington Heights Teen Starts Free Music Program in Building Basement

M. Delray
Jan. 4, 2025 · Coney Island

Coney Island Lifeguard, Off Season and Off Duty, Pulls Two Brothers From the Water on New Year's Day

S. Mbeki
Oct. 12, 2024 · Midtown

Retired NYPD Officer Spends Every Saturday Morning Helping Elderly Residents Navigate City Services

D. Farrow