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  1. Hochul Regrets Saying Some ‘Black Kids’ Don’t Know the Word ‘Computer’ New York, May 7

    As Gov. Kathy Hochul urged business leaders to make technology widely accessible, a comment she made about Bronx children raised eyebrows.

  2. Transcript of Trump Manhattan Trial, May 3, 2024 Interactive, May 7

    New York State’s court system is releasing transcripts from each day of the Manhattan criminal trial against former President Donald J. Trump.

  3. Staten Island’s Roller Rink Celebrated Its Last Dance Style, Today

    Roller Jam USA closed for good after almost two decades.

  4. Trump Is Threatened With Jail at His Criminal Trial: 5 Takeaways New York, Today

    Prosecutors on Monday took the jury deep into the Trump Organization’s ledgers as the state’s case proceeds at speed.

  5. Mayor Adams to Meet With Pope Francis in Rome New York, Today

    The meeting is expected to happen on the sidelines of a larger event, the World Meeting on Human Fraternity, attended by Nobel laureates, artists, athletes and other politicians.

  6. Coming Soon to Little Island: An Arts Festival With Powerful Backers Arts, Today

    The mogul Barry Diller, who paid for the park, will finance a summer season of music, dance, theater and more, shaped in part by the Broadway producer Scott Rudin.

  7. Congestion Pricing and Confusion Opinion, Today

    Readers discuss the congestion pricing plan for New York. Also: Kristi Noem, Tim Scott and the truth; an immunity amendment to the Constitution.

  8. A Master of ‘Subtle Dazzle’ and a Quiet Force in Downtown Dance Arts, Today

    Carol Mullins, who has been lighting boundary-pushing shows at Danspace Project since the 1970s, will be honored at its 50th anniversary.

  9. In Brooklyn, the Anti-Met Gala Raises Funds for Medical Debt Styles, Today

    The red carpet featured noncelebrity guests in homemade costumes. “This is a better function, with a better message,” one guest said.

  10. After Weeks of Protests, Columbia Cancels Main Commencement Ceremony Metro, Today

    Columbia’s president had earlier said that she did not want to deprive students of an in-person celebration after many graduated high school during the pandemic.

  11. Zendaya, Bad Bunny and an Intriguing Theme at the 2024 Met Gala Styles, Today

    Who will show up? How will invitees interpret this year’s “Garden of Time” theme? Fashion’s biggest red carpet is finally here.

  12. Celebrity. Money. Fashion. It’s Met Gala Night. Metro, Today

    The annual extravaganza raises money for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. The guest list is top-secret.

  13. The National Urban League Comes Home Real Estate, Today

    The civil rights organization will anchor a sprawling mixed-use development in Harlem that will include a new museum focused on the American civil rights struggle in the North.

  14. Today’s Nyregion live blog included one standalone post:
  15. On Queens Soccer Fields, Immigrants Find Each Other and a Sense of Home Metropolitan, Yesterday

    For generations of immigrants, Sunday soccer at Flushing Meadows Corona Park is more than a game.

  16. ‘Horrified, I Watched the Beads Come Off and Bounce Onto the Asphalt’ Metropolitan, Yesterday

    A beloved necklace breaks in Midtown, an overheard snippet and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

  17. Transcript of Trump Manhattan Trial, May 2, 2024 Interactive, May 4

    New York State’s court system is releasing transcripts from each day of the Manhattan criminal trial against former President Donald J. Trump.

  18. Kate Moss Turns Out for King Charles, and Pharrell Shuts Down a City Street Styles, May 4

    This week, after the British monarch returned to official duties, celebrities helped raise money for the trust he founded, and Pharrell hosted a car auction.

  19. Outsiders Were Among Columbia Protesters, but They Dispute Instigating Clashes Metro, May 4

    City officials have blamed “external actors” for escalating demonstrations at Columbia University and elsewhere, but student protesters reject the claim.

  20. City College, Against Its Nature, Asks Police to End Campus Protest Metro, May 4

    The public college based in Harlem has a long history of radical politics and activism.

  21. He Went From Prison to Politics. Now He Helps Others Get a Second Act. Metropolitan, May 4

    Assemblyman Eddie Gibbs of East Harlem has used his experience to help people reinvent themselves, including a high-flying 1990s rapper who went to prison for murder.

  22. How Dylan Lauren, Founder of Dylan’s Candy Bar, Spends Her Sundays Metropolitan, May 4

    Ms. Lauren hangs out with bunnies, grabs some ice cream and makes time for a workout — all while scouting new ideas for her candy business.

  23. Body Cameras Show Police Fatally Shooting Queens Man Holding Scissors Metro, May 4

    The man, Win Rozario, 19, had called 911 and seemed to be in mental distress, officials and his family said. The police appeared to shoot him at least four times.

  24. ‘The Miser’ Review: Updating Molière, but Missing a Key Ingredient Culture, May 4

    This Molière in the Park production doesn’t have the sharp satirical bite of the original.

  25. Sam Ash Music Stores to Close After 100 Years in Business Express, May 3

    The chain, which started with a single shop in Brooklyn in 1924, said it would close all 42 of its locations by the end of July, citing competition from online retailers.

  26. N.Y.P.D. Social Media Attacks Prompt City Council to Seek Investigation Metro, May 3

    The Council speaker requested an investigation of police officials’ use of social media to attack critics. The mayor’s office asked for an inquiry into a councilman’s behavior.

  27. Joel Conarroe, ‘Hub of the New York Literary Wheel,’ Dies at 89 Obits, May 3

    An influential arts administrator and educator, he was a trusted confidant to countless writers, notably Philip Roth.

  28. 15-Year-Old Girl Charged With Murder in Stabbing Death of Bronx Teenager Metro, May 3

    The victim, identified by the police as Emery Mizell, 17, was attacked at an apartment building in the Soundview neighborhood of the Bronx.

  29. Police Clear Tents and Arrest N.Y.U. and New School Protesters Metro, May 3

    Protesters had been camped out for days, demanding that their schools end financial ties with Israel.

  30. At Frieze, Photographer of Gay Life Seeks ‘a Place in the Sunshine’ Culture, May 3

    Stanley Stellar has documented gay New York, on the streets and in his studio, for decades. Now he steps onto his biggest stage.

  31. What Happened When the Skating Coaches Wanted a Union Metropolitan, May 3

    A group of figure skating coaches at Chelsea Piers in Manhattan, many of whom earn less than $40,000 a year, sought to bargain their contracts collectively. Two were fired.

  32. 5 Things to Do This Weekend Interactive, May 3

    Selections from the Weekend section, including a review of Jane Schoenbrun’s “I Saw the TV Glow.”

  33. A New Wave of Appreciation for the Man Who Drew New York Styles, May 3

    Jason Polan chronicled city life in thousands of sketches before he died at 37 in 2020. What happens to his legacy now?

  34. The 5 Boro Bike Tour: Tough to Arrange, Tough to Finish Metro, May 3

    The organizer of the event, which takes place on Sunday, says it’s harder to stage than the New York City Marathon.

  35. A Duplex on Central Park Is Listed for $8.75 Million Real Estate, May 3

    The apartment, at 101 Central Park West, was bought in 1976 by Irwin Segelstein of Columbia Records and is on the market for the first time in nearly half a century.

  36. A 1970s Office Building’s New Life as a Rental Real Estate, May 3

    Pearl House, at 160 Water Street, is designed to bring personality to its neighborhood — whether you think that’s FiDi or the Seaport.

  37. Witness Who Extracted Secret Tape of Trump Will Return to the Stand New York, May 3

    Douglas Daus, a forensic analyst in the Manhattan district attorney’s office, obtained the audio from the phones of Michael D. Cohen, Mr. Trump’s former fixer.

  38. How a ‘Hidden’ $1.4 Billion Tax Will Make N.Y.C. Water Bills Rise Metro, May 3

    Mayor Eric Adams is resurrecting a budget gimmick and charging rent to the city’s Water Board, which will pass on the costs to ratepayers.

  39. N.Y.P.D. Says Police Officer Accidentally Fired Gun Inside Columbia Building Express, May 3

    Footage of the shooting was captured on the officer’s body camera and provided to the Manhattan district attorney. The officer was on the first floor of Hamilton Hall when his gun went off.

  40. Tapes Take Trump Jurors Into the Heart of Hush-Money Deals: 5 Takeaways Metro, May 2

    Stormy Daniels’s former lawyer faced a tough cross-examination as Donald J. Trump’s team tried to paint him as a shakedown artist.

  41. Locks, Chains, Diversions: How Columbia Students Seized Hamilton Hall Metro, May 2

    Some of those arrested during the pro-Palestinian demonstration were outsiders, who appeared to be unaffiliated with the school, according to an analysis of Police Department data.

  42. What to See in N.Y.C. Galleries in May Culture, May 2

    Martha Schwendener covers Tamiko Nishimura’s arresting black-and-white photographs, Tanya Merrill’s playful portraits and Enrique Martínez Celaya’s link to a Spanish master.

  43. Three Choices for World-Class Art and a Nosh Dining, May 2

    Think vegan lobster rolls and the Swizz Beats and Alicia Keys collection at Brooklyn Museum.

  44. Court Allows Case Challenging Segregation in N.Y.C. Schools to Advance Metro, May 2

    The lawsuit calls out “pernicious racial inequality” in the nation’s largest school district. If successful, it could lead to changes to gifted and selective programs, or even their elimination.

  45. Standouts at NADA New York, the Fair for Up-and-Comers Arts, May 2

    The most exciting part of this fair for younger galleries is the chance for viewers to see art from out of town.

  46. Prosecutors Ask Judge to Hold Trump in Contempt for a Second Time Metro, May 2

    Justice Juan M. Merchan will consider punishing Donald J. Trump for recent attacks on witnesses and jurors, some of which occurred outside the courtroom.

  47. After Large Rallies, Trump Is Greeted at Courthouse by a Single Fan Metro, May 2

    Donald J. Trump has complained that his supporters have not been allowed closer to the Lower Manhattan courthouse.

  48. She Wanted a Brooklyn One-Bedroom for Less Than $500,000. But Where? Interactive, May 2

    When the bathroom leak in her Bed-Stuy rental became too much to bear, an Alabama native looked around Prospect Heights, Williamsburg and Crown Heights for something she could afford to buy.

  49. When Closing a Very Small Campus Is a Very Big Deal Op Ed, May 2

    The Staten Island branch of St. John’s University is more than just a school.

  50. Esther, a New Art Fair With Northern European Style Culture, May 2

    At the debut of this alternative fair, dealers from Oslo to Estonia have teamed up, turning a private club in Murray Hill into a total work of art.

  51. How Hudson Yards Went From Bust to Boom Metro, May 2

    The planned neighborhood in the far west of Manhattan has rebounded, at least in terms of leasing office space.

  52. Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn Real Estate, May 2

    This week’s properties are on Central Park West, in Chelsea and Bedford-Stuyvesant.

  53. Transcript of Trump Manhattan Trial, April 30, 2024 Interactive, May 2

    New York State’s court system is releasing transcripts from each day of the Manhattan criminal trial against former President Donald J. Trump.

  54. Read Transcripts From Trump’s Manhattan Criminal Trial Metro, May 1

    The New York Times is publishing the court system’s transcripts from the Manhattan criminal trial of Donald J. Trump, who is charged with 34 felonies in the case.

  55. As Protests Grow, Universities Choose Different Ways to End Unrest Metro, May 1

    Columbia has taken the spotlight after twice asking the police to quell pro-Palestinian demonstrations on campus. Brown University chose a different path.

  56. 11 Spring Art Fairs Kick Off for Buyers and Browsers Alike Weekend, May 1

    With Frieze comes a buffet of art in New York City over two weeks, whether you’re looking for blue-chip galleries or emerging talents.

  57. Tell Us What You Think About New York City’s Streets Metro, May 1

    We want to know more about your neighborhood — and how you get around the city.

  58. Giuliani’s Spending: $43,000 a Month and a Lot of Credit Card Bills Washington, May 1

    Rudy Giuliani promised a bankruptcy court that he would limit his spending, but it didn’t take long before he broke that pledge, and by a lot.

  59. The 63-Year-Old Career Activist Among the Protesters at Columbia Metro, May 1

    Videos show Lisa Fithian, whom the police called a “professional agitator,” working alongside protesters who stormed Hamilton Hall.

  60. Transcript of Trump Manhattan Trial, April 26, 2024 Interactive, May 1

    New York State’s court system is releasing transcripts from each day of the Manhattan criminal trial against former President Donald J. Trump.

  61. Transcript of Trump Manhattan Trial, April 25, 2024 Interactive, May 1

    New York State’s court system is releasing transcripts from each day of the Manhattan criminal trial against former President Donald J. Trump.

  62. Transcript of Trump Manhattan Trial, April 23, 2024 Interactive, May 1

    New York State’s court system is releasing transcripts from each day of the Manhattan criminal trial against former President Donald J. Trump.

  63. Transcript of Trump Manhattan Trial, April 22, 2024 Interactive, May 1

    New York State’s court system is releasing transcripts from each day of the Manhattan criminal trial against former President Donald J. Trump.

  64. What to See in New York During a Month-Long Celebration of Design Special Sections, May 1

    These are the highlights of what to do and where to go in May if you’re interested in design topics.

  65. Eric Adams Seizes Role as Face of the Crackdown on Student Protests Metro, May 1

    Mayor Eric Adams of New York defended the arrests of nearly 300 protesters and said he would not allow the protests to disrupt the city.

  66. Paul Auster, el santo patrón del Brooklyn literario, muere a los 77 años En español, May 1

    Uno de los escritores más emblemáticos de su generación, fue un prolífico novelista, autor de memorias y guionista que saltó a la fama en la década de 1980.

  67. Model-Boat Sailing Returns to Central Park Metro, May 1

    I tried operating a boat on Conservatory Water, the pond famous for model boating. It’s harder than it looks.

  68. Columbia Said It Had ‘No Choice’ but to Call the Police Metro, May 1

    Columbia’s president expressed regret about calling in the police to clear a previous protest. On Tuesday, she said she had “no choice” after protesters occupied a building on campus.

  69. Prosecutors Say They Plan to Retry Harvey Weinstein as Soon as the Fall Metro, May 1

    Mr. Weinstein, the disgraced former Hollywood producer, was in a Manhattan court Wednesday as prosecutors sought to retry him on sex crimes charges.

  70. Police Arrest Protesters at City College in Harlem Metro, May 1

    The arrests came after pro-Palestinian protesters tried to take over an administrative building at City College. Earlier, the police cleared a building that had been occupied at nearby Columbia University.

  71. Paul Auster, the Patron Saint of Literary Brooklyn, Dies at 77 Obits, May 1

    With critically lauded works like “The New York Trilogy,” the charismatic author drew inspiration from his adopted borough and won worldwide acclaim.

  72. Text of April 30 Letter From Columbia’s President to N.Y.P.D. Metro, May 1

    Dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators at Columbia University in Manhattan were arrested Tuesday night by hundreds of police officers in riot gear after Columbia’s president, Nemat Shafik, requested police intervention.

  73. Columbia Asks N.Y.P.D. to Stay on Campus Through Middle of May Metro, May 1

    The university released the letter after police entered Hamilton Hall, a building that was occupied by dozens of demonstrators. Columbia’s commencement is currently scheduled for May 15.

  74. ‘Fearless Girl’ Lawsuit Is Over but the Statue’s Fate Is Unsettled Arts, April 30

    The artist of the defiant bronze statue near Wall Street reached an agreement with the financial firm that commissioned it.

  75. Emergency Slide That Fell From Delta Flight Is Recovered From Queens Jetty U.S., April 30

    The flight, which took off from Kennedy International Airport on Friday, safely returned to the airport, where crews saw that the slide was missing, according to the airline.

  76. What Charges Will the Protesters Occupying the Columbia Building Face? New York, April 30

    The students who took over Hamilton Hall on Tuesday could be charged with a range of offenses, but they are unlikely to face jail time, according to a legal expert.

  77. I Let TikTok Tell Me Where to Eat. Here’s What I Learned. Food, April 30

    A food editor documents the high, the low and the mid from a week’s worth of influencer restaurant suggestions.

  78. Millions of New Yorkers Wait to Hear How Much Their Rent Will Go Up Metro, April 30

    The Rent Guidelines Board will cast a preliminary vote on the level of rent increases that tenants in New York City’s one million stabilized apartments will face.

  79. Our Reporter on Broadway’s Big Week Video, April 30

    Broadway is in the midst of a rolling celebration. In nine days, 12 shows opened. Michael Paulson, theater reporter for The New York Times, explains how and why all these shows are rolling out the red carpet.

  80. Broadway Opened 12 Shows in 9 Days. Here’s What That Looked Like. Arts & Leisure, April 30

    It’s a challenging time for the theater industry, but as the Tonys deadline approached each new show had reason to pause for a moment and celebrate.

  81. Hamilton Hall Has a Long History of Student Takeovers Metro, April 30

    The Columbia University building, which opened in 1907, has been occupied several times by student activists.

  82. Enrique Olvera Heads to Brooklyn With Esse Taco Dining, April 30

    Sammy’s Roumanian Steakhouse returns after an extended Covid closure, Mission Chinese pops up at Cha Kee and more restaurant news.

  83. Queen Snakes Are Back, and They’re in New Jersey Metro, April 30

    The reptiles, an endangered species, hadn’t been seen in the state since the 1970s.

  84. N.Y.U. Says It Will Discipline Students Who Remain in Encampment Metro, April 29

    The university had set a noon deadline for an end to overnight stays at the site, but students remained there on Monday afternoon.

  85. Universities Face an Urgent Question: What Makes a Protest Antisemitic? Metro, April 29

    Pro-Palestinian student activists say their movement is anti-Zionist but not antisemitic. It is not a distinction that everyone accepts.

  86. Right-Wing Network Retracts False Story About Key Witness in Trump Trial Metro, April 29

    Michael D. Cohen’s lawyers took on OAN over the false story. The settlement came as right-wing news outlets face a barrage of defamation suits.

  87. I Was an Attorney at the D.A.’s Office. This Is What the Trump Case Is Really About. Op Ed, April 29

    Boring as it may sound, it is a case about business integrity.

  88. Columbia Protests: The Musical Metro, April 29

    Students at the university staged “Mayday,” a show that satirizes the administration, especially the beleaguered president, Nemat Shafik.

  89. A Return to New York and, Finally, an Apartment She Can Afford Real Estate, April 29

    After moving 10 times in 10 years, a woman found that a little luck was the best companion for a lot of hard work. She won a studio in a lottery on her fifth try.

  90. The Aggressive and Expensive Legal Team Defending Mayor Adams Metro, April 29

    With Mayor Eric Adams and his top aides facing several investigations, he is amassing a team of high-powered lawyers paid by his donors and city taxpayers.

  91. On the Met Roof, Skywriting His Way to Freedom Culture, April 28

    Petrit Halilaj of Kosovo began drawing as a refugee child in the Balkans during a violent decade and invented a calligraphic world of memory.

  92. ‘We Locked Eyes, and Her Face Broke Into a Huge Smile’ Metropolitan, April 28

    Missing a morning ritual, an accidental act of recycling and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

  93. Homelessness Is Especially Hard on Children. Making Music Helps. Metropolitan, April 28

    Therapists from the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music have found that teaching homeless children to make beats and write songs is a way to heal trauma.

  94. At Trump’s Trial, a Window Into the Golden Era of Tabloids Metro, April 27

    The testimony of David Pecker, the former publisher of The National Enquirer, included stories of celebrity encounters and his own wild journalistic tactics.

  95. If My Favorite Bookstores Were People Arts & Leisure, April 27

    An illustrator in New York City imagines the personalities of some local bookshops and how they might be embodied.

  96. After Setbacks, a Textile Artist Finds New Success Special Sections, April 27

    Venues across the U.S. and beyond are giving Liz Collins, who first found fame as a fashion designer, the art-world recognition that had eluded her.

  97. Children and Museums: You Can’t Start Early Enough Special Sections, April 27

    Many museums around the country have had children’s programs for years — but they are on the rise now more than ever.

  98. Echoing Their Client, Trump’s Lawyers Pursue an Absolutist Defense Metro, April 27

    Donald J. Trump demands praise and concedes no faults, denying his lawyers time-honored defense tactics.

  99. Barnard Ends Suspensions for Most Student Protesters Who Were Arrested Metro, April 27

    The students had been among more than 100 who were suspended for participating in an encampment at Columbia University.

  100. Bronx Woman Charged With Murder in Death of Her 6-Year-Old Daughter Metro, April 26

    Lynija Eason Kumar also faces manslaughter charges in the killing of Jalayah Eason, who was found bruised and unconscious in her family’s apartment last May.

  101. Who is Rhona Graff, Trump’s Former Assistant Who Is Testifying Against Him? Metro, April 26

    Few people knew Donald J. Trump like Ms. Graff, a Queens native who made a career serving the defendant.

  102. Trump’s trial is the latest chapter in the rich history of Lower Manhattan’s courts. Metro, April 26

    A cluster of downtown buildings has served as the borough’s “epicenter of criminal justice in New York since the 1830s,” said a lawyer who has led walking tours of Manhattan courthouses.

  103. Congestion Pricing Will Start on June 30 in New York City, M.T.A. Says Metro, April 26

    Transit officials announced the start of the program, which they have said will ease some of the nation’s worst traffic.

  104. What Does Weinstein Reversal Mean for #MeToo? Metro, April 26

    The decision by the New York Court of Appeals is linked to legal weaknesses in the case, our reporter says.

  105. 5 Things to Do This Weekend Interactive, April 26

    A selection of entertainment highlights this weekend, including the film “Challengers,” which stars Zendaya.

  106. Gloria Steinem’s Beauty Ideals Styles, April 26

    The feminist activist, who relies mostly on moisturizer, was tapped to promote a beauty campaign about self-acceptance. Plus, a SoHo salon that evokes Southern France.

  107. New York Vowed to Shut Down Illegal Weed Shops. It Just Licensed One. Metro, April 26

    New York officials had said that those who jumped the line to cash in on cannabis would not be rewarded over those who played by the rules.

  108. La condena contra Harvey Weinstein siempre tuvo debilidades En español, April 26

    El máximo tribunal de Nueva York anuló el jueves una condena que puso a prueba la forma en que se pueden juzgar los casos del movimiento #MeToo.

  109. Three Gluten-Free Friendly Restaurants Dining, April 25

    Go for Japanese at Nami Nori, Mexican at Claro and Indian American fast casual at Inday.

  110. Harvey Weinstein’s Conviction Was Fragile From the Start Investigative, April 25

    New York’s highest court overturned a conviction on Thursday that tested how #MeToo cases could be tried.

  111. Protest Materializes as Trump Has Cases Heard in Two Courts Metro, April 25

    Marchers closed down a street calling for the former president to face justice.

  112. Trump Visits a Construction Site in Manhattan Before His Trial Resumes Politics, April 25

    The early morning campaign stop exemplifies the balancing act required for a candidate who is also a criminal defendant.

  113. Harvey Weinstein Conviction Overturned by N.Y. Court of Appeals Metro, April 25

    In a staggering 4-to-3 decision, the state’s highest court overturned the conviction of the disgraced movie producer, who in 2020 was found guilty of two felony sex crimes.

  114. The April 25 Harvey Weinstein Appeal live blog included one standalone post:
  115. Maurizio Cattelan Turned a Banana Into Art. Next Up: Guns Weekend, April 25

    As his bullet-riddled panels go up at Gagosian, the artist, in a rare in-person interview, tells why he turned his sardonic gaze on a violence-filled world.

  116. Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens Real Estate, April 25

    This week’s properties are on Sutton Place, in Hamilton Heights and Forest Hills.

  117. The Last Days of 6 Townhouses That Have Stood for 125 Years Metro, April 25

    The houses on West 158th Street are likely to be destroyed for a new apartment building.

  118. One for the Ages: Sonia Delaunay’s Wearable Abstractions Weekend, April 25

    A steamer trunk worth of clothing and textiles by the French-Ukrainian artist reveals the sartorial origins of abstraction.

  119. May Brings More Than Flowers: Art Fairs to See in New York Special Sections, April 25

    Beyond Frieze, the options for collectors include events devoted to contemporary African art as well as underrepresented and emerging artists. Here’s a roundup.

  120. The April 25 Nyregion live blog included one standalone post:
  121. On Columbia’s Lawn, the Curtain Rises on a Day of Political Theater Metro, April 24

    At Columbia University, protesters were undeterred, and even relaxed, as a phalanx of congressional leaders showed up and told them to “stop the nonsense.”

  122. Pete Wells on 4 of the Best Restaurants in New York City Video, April 24

    The New York Times’ restaurant critic, Pete Wells, visited hundreds of restaurants in New York City this year to pick his top 100. Here are four of his favorites, described by him.

  123. Mayor Adams Walks Back Budget Cuts Many Saw as Unnecessary Metro, April 24

    The mayor released a revised $111.6 billion budget, which included $2.3 billion that would restore some funding for schools and cultural institutions.

  124. Is New York Improv Back? I Went on a One-Week Binge to Find Out. Culture, April 24

    The pandemic dealt a major blow to the once-thriving comedy form, but a new energy can be seen in performances throughout the city.

  125. Why Is This Seder Unlike All Other Seders? Styles, April 24

    The dinner parties held by Shtick, a pop-up series celebrating Jewish culture, draw out New York’s influencers, artists, designers and celebrities.

  126. Libraries Hold Their Breath and Await the Budget Metro, April 24

    Five renovated branches are waiting to reopen, if the system receives sufficient funding.

  127. A ‘Wonderland’ Adventure in the Bronx Special Sections, April 24

    A show at the New York Botanical Garden, inspired by Lewis Carroll’s books, will explore his fictional and real worlds through plants, art and artifacts.

  128. A Celebrated Artist Finds Joy in a Return to New York Special Sections, April 24

    In his biggest exhibit since a 2013 retrospective at the Guggenheim, Christopher Wool has created his own show in a unique space.

  129. New York City’s Everlasting Scaffolding Metropolitan, April 24

    Why the protective barriers over sidewalks stay up for so long.

  130. During a Chaotic Day, Columbia’s President Fights for Her Job National, April 24

    Nemat Shafik, the university’s leader, met privately with faculty members, who could soon decide to admonish her. Columbia’s board, though, made its support clear.

  131. Columbia Faces a Day That Lays Out Its Troubles U.S., April 24

    Protesters, who stayed in their encampment, continue to negotiate with administrators. And Speaker Mike Johnson is scheduled to visit.

  132. Mayor Adams Pushes Out Chairwoman of Police Oversight Board Metro, April 24

    Arva Rice was asked to resign after she criticized police handling of a fatal shooting investigation and requested more money and power to investigate misconduct.

  133. At Brooklyn Seder Protest, Jewish New Yorkers Target Schumer Over Aid Metro, April 23

    Approximately 200 were arrested after pro-Palestinian Jewish groups rallied near Chuck Schumer’s home, as the Senate prepared to authorize billions of dollars in aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan.

  134. ¿Trump podría ir a la cárcel? Si lo hace, el Servicio Secreto irá con él En español, April 23

    Si Trump fuera encarcelado, un destacamento de agentes trabajaría 24 horas al día dentro de las instalaciones para garantizar su seguridad, señalaron varios funcionarios.

  135. Adams Defends His Pick for Top Lawyer Despite City Council Opposition Metro, April 23

    Mayor Eric Adams praised Randy Mastro’s “impressive” career as he moves to hire him as New York City’s top lawyer. A majority of the Council is believed to oppose his nomination.

  136. Inside the Week That Shook Columbia University Metro, April 23

    In a Washington war room, Columbia’s president, Nemat Shafik, decided to call police officers to arrest protesting students. The backlash now threatens her leadership.

  137. The April 23 Us live blog included one standalone post:
  138. New York Court System to Publish Daily Transcripts of Trump’s Trial Metro, April 23

    A government website will also contain relevant documents for the landmark trial, which is not televised.

  139. New York Is Turning 400. We Should Celebrate. But How? Op Ed, April 23

    We need history to support our foundations. But it can only do that with integrity if it exposes the failings.

  140. Cha Cha Tang Will Serve Its Take on Hong Kong Diner Food Starting Mother’s Day Dining, April 23

    Onion Tree Pizza offers chicken tikka masala and saag paneer pies, Burmese Bites opens in Midtown East and more restaurant news.

  141. When Edgar Allan Poe Lived, and Loved, in the Bronx Metro, April 23

    The manuscript of Poe’s poem “For Annie,” written while he was living in a Bronx cottage after his wife’s death, is up for auction.

  142. Hey, New Yorkers: Do You Live Next to an Elevated Train Line? Real Estate, April 23

    Love or hate the elevated train right outside your window? Tell us about your experience.

  143. Abortion Data Wars: States and Cities Debate How Much Information to Collect Science, April 23

    Some states with Republican-controlled legislatures want more data, while some controlled by Democrats want less, fearing it could be used to target patients or providers.

  144. I Thought the Bragg Case Against Trump Was a Legal Embarrassment. Now I Think It’s a Historic Mistake. Op Ed, April 23

    It’s not the crime; it’s the cover-up. But it’s still a highly flawed case.

  145. New Yorkers vs. Cockroaches: ‘It’s Them or Me.’ Op Ed, April 23

    In the 1970s, the filmmakers Claudia Weill and Eli Noyes interviewed New Yorkers across the city about their unwanted roommates: roaches.

  146. Roaches’ Lullaby Video, April 23

    In the 1970s, the filmmakers Claudia Weill and Eli Noyes interviewed New Yorkers across the city about their unwanted roommates: roaches.

  147. Could Trump Go to Prison? If He Does, the Secret Service Goes, Too Metro, April 23

    Officials have had preliminary discussions about how to protect the former president in the unlikely event that he is jailed for contempt during the trial.

  148. A Restaurant Critic’s Full Plate Encroaches on His Palate Summary, April 23

    Pete Wells’s first guide to New York’s restaurants was based on a decade of eating. To write a second, did he bite off more than he could chew?

  149. Un juicio sin precedentes comienza con dos visiones de Trump En español, April 23

    El alegato inicial de la fiscalía esbozó una trama turbia destinada a favorecer la elección de Donald Trump. Su abogado dijo que el caso del gobierno son solo “34 trozos de papel”.

  150. Universities Struggle as Pro-Palestinian Demonstrations Grow National, April 23

    Dozens were arrested Monday at N.Y.U. and Yale, but officials there and at campuses across the country are running out of options to corral protests that are expected to last the rest of the school year.