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  1. Stargazing in a Cemetery, Where It’s Dark and Quiet New York, Today

    Amateur astronomers set up their telescopes in Evergreens in Brooklyn. Now the cemetery is building an observatory.

  2. 5 (More) Art Fairs to Welcome Spring Arts, Yesterday

    With Frieze Week comes an explosion of art, from the behemoth TEFAF to Esther (the newest), and the Other, which boasts of affordability.

  3. See Who Your Neighborhood Is Funding in New York City’s Mayoral Race Interactive, May 6

    Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo is the current front-runner but Zohran Mamdani has gotten more donations from individuals than any other candidate.

  4. How Stacy London Spends Her Sundays Metro, May 3

    Ms. London, the former co-host of “What Not to Wear,” goes shopping, of course. But she also has a latte with friends and spends time with her dog, Dora.

  5. Overwhelmed? Go See Some Cherry Blossoms. Metropolitan, May 2

    The ephemeral, exquisite antidote to doomscrolling.

  6. Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn Real Estate, May 1

    This week’s properties are in Tudor City, on the Upper East Side and in Bushwick.

  7. A Night Owl’s Jaunt Through an Evolving Nightlife Scene Insider, April 30

    In the city that never sleeps, a reporter discovered that some New Yorkers do, in fact, want to sleep.

  8. After Pro-Israel Crowd Assaults Woman, Protesters Rally in Brooklyn Metro, April 28

    The police were investigating the attack in Crown Heights, where hundreds of pro-Israel demonstrators surrounded a woman and hurled slurs at her.

  9. N.Y.P.D. Investigating Pro-Israel Crowd’s Attack on Woman in Brooklyn Metro, April 27

    After a protest at a Brooklyn synagogue where a far-right Israeli official had spoken, a woman said pro-Israel counterprotesters verbally and physically abused her as she walked by.

  10. Brooklyn Home Prices Hit a Record High (Again) Real Estate, April 24

    But the number of sales is also rising, according to a Q1 market report, seemingly unaffected by prices.

  11. His Suits Come Alive From the Waist Down Styles, April 23

    Jack Sivan started his namesake men’s wear business after freelancing for luxury labels like the Row.

  12. Francine Tint Is Finally ‘Having Her Time’ Special Sections, April 21

    At 82, the widely admired artist is getting the higher level of recognition she has sought for decades.

  13. Does This Perfume Smell Like Gentrification? Styles, April 21

    When luxury condos and artisanal bakeries move into New York City neighborhoods, Bond No. 9 sometimes follows.

  14. How a Fashion Designer and Sewing Teacher Spends Her Sundays Metro, April 19

    Hekima Hapa runs around with her four children, teaches a sewing class in Brooklyn and ends her day by burning a little sage.

  15. The Child Care Crisis Is Motivating These New York City Voters New York, April 17

    Parents are fed up, and the candidates for mayor appear to be paying attention. Many have built campaigns on a promise to make New York more affordable, with child care as a centerpiece.

  16. Trump Official Scrutinizes N.Y.’s Attorney General Over Real Estate Metro, April 16

    The head of a U.S. housing agency told prosecutors that Letitia James appeared to have falsified real estate records, a move that could be the start of an investigation of a key Trump adversary.

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  18. What Life Is Like for Sean Combs, Inmate 37452-054 New York, April 15

    The music mogul has been in the Metropolitan Detention Center for nearly seven months.

  19. Why Developers Think Child Care Is Good for Business Metro, April 14

    Placing a preschool or day care center in a building can help sell the development to the community. It also makes the city stronger.

  20. Rolling With Their Babies Styles, April 12

    For fathers in search of friendship, a growing group has emerged: the Brooklyn Stroll Club.

  21. How an American Sign Language Artist Spends Their Sundays Metro, April 12

    Brandon Kazen-Maddox makes time for mud massages, meditation and aerial hoop adventures.

  22. Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn Real Estate, April 10

    This week’s properties are in Carnegie Hill, Greenwich Village and Greenpoint.

  23. A Frenzy at Trader Joe’s: ‘Everyone’s Here for the Tote Bags’ Express, April 9

    For a second year, a limited run of mini canvas tote bags had people waiting in line outside Trader Joe’s stores. At some stores, they sold out in less than an hour.

  24. The Family That’s Pushing Cuomo to Apologize Personally for Covid Deaths Metropolitan, March 28

    Thousands died in nursing homes at the outset of the pandemic. Will a campaign for accountability stall Andrew Cuomo’s progress in the mayor’s race?

  25. The Artifacts of New York’s Pandemic Era Metro, March 12

    Stuck to lampposts and floorboards, reminders of Covid’s darkest days are everywhere.

  26. Brooklyn Academy of Music President Steps Down Weekend, February 20

    In the latest leadership shake-up, Gina Duncan will leave when her contract expires in June, after three years in the job.

  27. Goodbye, Chain Drugstores. Hello, Golf Simulators. Metropolitan, November 29

    New York’s retail landscape is changing. But it’s not cheese shops or butchers that are taking over those vacant neighborhood storefronts.

  28. Sidewalk Cafes Are the Latest Target of N.Y.C. Outdoor Dining Crackdown Metro, August 30

    Under new outdoor dining rules, inspectors are ticketing some restaurants and coffeehouses that have a few chairs or tables outside but no formal structures.

  29. N.Y.C. Revived Remote Schooling for a Day. It Was a Mess. U.S., February 13

    The chancellor said the “school system is more than prepared.” But when it was time to log on, many students could not.

  30. New York Is Planning to Shutter a Major Brooklyn Teaching Hospital Metro, January 20

    Officials said some services would be transferred from University Hospital at Downstate to nearby facilities, and others, including primary care, could be expanded.

  31. They Charge $6 to Clean Your Shirt. They Make 13 Cents On It. New York, November 30

    The humble cotton button-down helps power New York City, through its presence in practically every office in town. But few people understand the shirt’s transformation from dirty to clean, which at Kingbridge Cleaners & Tailors will run you $6.

  32. Here’s Why a New York City Lobster Roll (With Fries!) Costs $32 Metro, November 14

    The pandemic upended everything at the Red Hook Lobster Pound. By mid-2022, the co-founder felt she had no choice but to raise the price of her signature item, a lobster roll and fries.

  33. Visitors Will Be Able to See Prospect Park’s Waterfall. Eventually. Metro, October 23

    Fallkill Falls has long been officially off limits. That’s changing, but parkgoers may have to wait until winter to see actual water falling.

  34. They Helped New York Bounce Back. Now Their Rents Are Surging. Metro, May 8

    Small businesses outside Manhattan helped fuel the city’s recovery from the pandemic. Their rents have soared, and people of color are bearing the brunt of the increases.

  35. 17 Trees That Planters Hope Will Grow in Brooklyn Metro, April 11

    Big oaks and sweetgums have been moved into a former sugar factory, to make it a more inviting space for prospective tenants and their employees.

  36. Covid Almost Broke This Hospital. It Also Might Be What Saves It. Metropolitan, November 17

    For decades, smaller “safety net” hospitals like Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, in Brooklyn, have been losing money and are under pressure to close. But the pandemic has shown just how needed they are.

  37. The Hochul-Zeldin Debate: A Combative Clash Metro, October 26

    Representative Lee Zeldin painted a bleak portrait of New York, while Gov. Kathy Hochul stressed her rival’s anti-abortion stance and his support for Donald Trump.

  38. Staying Up Late to Find Out Why New York No Longer Does Metro, September 21

    More bars and restaurants are closing their doors at earlier hours, and more New Yorkers are grabbing dinner earlier in the evening. One of our reporters set off to find out why.

  39. Small Business Owners Are Still Struggling in New York Metro, July 29

    “I feel like it’s 50-50,” said the owner of a Brooklyn coffee shop who is finding it hard to rebound from the pandemic.

  40. How a Paramedic (and Memoirist) Spends His Sundays Metropolitan, July 1

    Anthony Almojera reports to Station 40 in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, where he cooks a family meal for his 12-member crew.

  41. Covid Stopped the Music. Now This School Is Striking Up the Band Again. Metro, June 19

    Young violists and sax players in Brooklyn get reacquainted with their instruments, and with one another: “You have to play in harmony.”

  42. Covid Stopped the Music. Now This School Is Striking Up the Band Again. Metro, June 19

    Young violists and sax players in Brooklyn get reacquainted with their instruments, and with one another: “You have to play in harmony.”

  43. Our Kids Lost Special Moments During the Pandemic. They Won’t Get Them All Back. Op Ed, June 8

    My fourth grader thinks about every event she’s missed, and I can’t pretend it doesn’t hurt.

  44. N.Y.C. Companies Are Opening Offices Where Their Workers Live: Brooklyn Metro, May 30

    As workers return to the office, some companies have relocated to ease the commute.

  45. Q Train Killing Threatens Subway’s Fragile Comeback Metro, May 25

    The subway is at a critical moment as transit officials struggle to bring back riders, to shore up the system’s finances and to address fears over safety.

  46. Remembering One in One Million Insider, May 15

    As the United States marks one million Covid-19 deaths, Times journalists reflect on the one story or moment from the pandemic that will stay with them forever.

  47. Covid Memorials Offer a Place to Put Our Grief Culture, May 5

    From “anti-monuments” to ephemeral sand portraits, four art exhibitions encourage viewers to slow down and take stock of our pandemic losses.