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  1. E-Trucks Are Heavy. Can Our Roads Handle Them? New York, Today

    Researchers look at the potential damage to New York area highways, tunnels and bridges from trucks that can weigh up to 9,000 pounds.

  2. A Swampy New York City Neighborhood Could Get a $146 Million Upgrade New York, Yesterday

    A housing and infrastructure plan has been proposed to address longstanding problems in the Hole, a poor and flood-prone area on the border of Brooklyn and Queens.

  3. Guard Enraged by Chaos at Jail Chased and Shot at Smugglers, U.S. Says New York, October 21

    Leon Wilson worked at the troubled Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn for decades. Prosecutors say he pursued suspects for five miles in a violent fury.

  4. He Left the City for a Cat in Gowanus Real Estate, October 20

    Dimitrios Petsas never once considered living north of Bleecker Street, let alone outside of the city — until a tiny, furry creature came along.

  5. Mamdani and Cuomo Make Their Cases in Last Weekend Before Early Voting New York, October 20

    As the New York City mayoral campaign enters its final weeks, the candidates appeared at a forum at Queens College and at a soccer tournament in Coney Island.

  6. The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in 30 Seconds Video, October 17

    Vanessa Friedman, the fashion director and chief fashion critic of The New York Times, recaps the Victoria’s Secret 2025 fashion show in Brooklyn. Did all of the rebranding work?

  7. For $900, This Subway Seat Could Be Yours New York, October 17

    The annual pop-up sale of retired signs and other transit artifacts from the New York City subway system attracted a line of collectors that stretched for blocks.

  8. Exploring the Borders of Brooklyn and Queens With About $700,000 to Spend Interactive, October 16

    To find a place with at least three bedrooms and some outdoor space, a couple had to look in New York “neighborhoods that aren’t so central. Here’s what they found.

  9. Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn Real Estate, October 16

    This week’s properties are in Hell’s Kitchen, on the Upper West Side and in Dumbo.

  10. Have You Seen a U.F.O. in Brooklyn? It May Have Been the Roof of This House. T Magazine, October 16

    Two Greek-born architects transformed an 1899 building into a light-filled home designed for play.

  11. House Tour | Eleni Petaloti and Leonidas Trampoukis Video, October 16

    The architects and founders of the design studio Objects of Common Interest renovated an 1899 townhouse in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, even adding a modular slide for their two children.

  12. Estos alumnos tienen miedo. Sus amigos y maestros los protegen En español, October 16

    A medida que las medidas enérgicas del presidente Donald Trump contra la migración han comenzado a dirigirse contra más migrantes menores de edad, las escuelas de Nueva York se han convertido en un silencioso foco de resistencia

  13. This Buzzy New Restaurant Is No Four Horsemen — but It Could Be Food, October 14

    I Cavallini is as hard to get into as its Williamsburg precursor, but its Italian cooking is a tad more tentative.

  14. In Brooklyn, a Feast of Seven Salads and Two Tofu Cheesecakes T Magazine, October 13

    To celebrate her new cookbook, the author Hetty Lui McKinnon honored its concept with a menu of communal dishes prepared in advance.

  15. Bold, Bright and Unexpected: 7 Ways to Use Tile Like a Pro Real Estate, October 13

    The myriad styles and materials used for tile can make a space, not just bathrooms and kitchens, shine in unexpected ways.

  16. These Students Are Scared. Friends and Teachers Are Their Protectors. New York, October 11

    Sometimes, they offer a place to stay to immigrant children. Other times, they provide help navigating the legal system. They have become part of the resistance.

  17. For Mamdani and James, Twin Targets of Trump, a Political Bond Deepens New York, October 10

    Zohran Mamdani, the front-runner in the New York City mayor’s race, and Letitia James, New York’s attorney general, have a kinship shaped in part by their shared opposition to the president.

  18. In This Restaurant, the Crabs Are Part of the Art Arts, October 10

    For the Amant art center in Brooklyn, the artist Pierre Huyghe takes inspiration from a Superfund site for a new aquarium commission.

  19. Man Charged With Fatally Beating 64-Year-Old at Subway Station New York, October 9

    A 25-year-old man attacked the victim on Tuesday at the Jay Street-MetroTech subway station in Brooklyn, according to the police. The two men did not appear to know each other.

  20. In New York, Free Street Parking Comes at a Cost New York, October 9

    After a TikTok video of a woman charging to “car sit” gained attention, New Yorkers were reminded that the price of street parking is rarely paid at a meter.

  21. Bruce Cutler, Pugnacious Lawyer for the Mob Boss John Gotti, Dies at 77 New York, October 8

    He became one of the country’s best-known criminal defense lawyers after winning acquittals in three cases that spawned a new nickname for Mr. Gotti: “the Teflon Don.”

  22. Death of 1-Year-Old Boy in Brooklyn Is Ruled a Homicide New York, October 7

    Anthony Casey was found unresponsive at his home in Brownsville on Friday. New York City’s chief medical examiner determined that he had died because of blows to his torso.

  23. Opening a Restaurant in New York Is No Picnic. Here’s What It Takes. Interactive, October 6

    A year in the making of a rookie’s first restaurant.

  24. New York City Is Full of Green Space. You Just Have to Find It. New York, October 5

    The city’s millions of residents are crammed together, competing for space to live, play, work and rest.

  25. 2 Girls Found Dead Atop a J Train in Suspected Subway Surfing Accident New York, October 4

    The teenagers, found unconscious on the roof of a train in Brooklyn, appear to be the latest casualties of a popular and deadly game.

  26. Investor Convicted of Stealing Homes Is Jailed Real Estate, October 3

    Sanford Solny, a real estate investor charged with stealing properties in New York, was jailed this week for violating his probation.

  27. Margaret Markey, Who Championed Victims of Sexual Abuse, Dies at 83 New York, October 3

    As a New York State assemblywoman, she began a campaign that finally bore fruit in 2019, when the Legislature extended the deadlines for victims to file claims.

  28. Margs, Stars and Classic Cars: Surprising Retirement Communities Real Estate, October 3

    Those looking for a retirement plan oriented to their passions can seek out living arrangements that are increasingly catering to niche interests.

  29. Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn Real Estate, October 2

    This week’s properties are in Murray Hill, Sutton Place and Park Slope.

  30. Man Charged After Mass Shooting at Brooklyn Bar That Was Caught on Video New York, October 1

    Footage showed bar patrons crawling for cover amid gang-related violence in August that killed three people. Elijah Roy, 25, is accused of assault in aid of racketeering.

  31. 36 Things to Do in N.Y.C. in October: Comedians Aplenty, Comic Con and More Arts, October 1

    Jon Stewart, Atsuko Okatsuka and Pete Davidson are just three stars making us laugh this month, while cosplayers and fans assemble for the ultimate geek fest.

  32. Running Boom Makes Race Bibs a ‘Precious New York City Resource’ New York, October 1

    New York Road Runners races that used to take months to sell out are now filling up in days. Some races have been in such high demand that the sign-up queues crashed the website.

  33. This Stylish Store Took Everything Offline and Made a Catalog Instead Style, September 30

    With its print catalog, Outline in Brooklyn is adopting a new (old) way to shop.

  34. After Eric: The State of the Mayor’s Race New York, September 30

    With Eric Adams’s exit, a Mamdani win still looks likely. But in New York, anything can happen.

  35. Bronx Casino Proposal Advances in Bid for New York Gambling License New York, September 29

    If Bally’s Bronx is awarded a license, it will have to pay $115 million to the Trump Organization, which operated a golf course on the site.

  36. Welcome to the Jumble: Inside Brooklyn’s Bike Flea Market New York, September 29

    The community of those who love biking in the city keeps growing.

  37. 13 Moments That Have Defined Eric Adams’s Political Career New York, September 29

    Mr. Adams served in the New York State Senate and as Brooklyn borough president before becoming mayor of New York City in 2022. Ethical questions have followed him along the way.

  38. The Ship That Slammed Into the Brooklyn Bridge Has Been Repaired New York, September 26

    The Cuauhtémoc, a Mexican Navy training vessel, is expected to leave New York after four months in a Staten Island shipyard.

  39. 33 Things to Do for Halloween in New York City Arts, September 26

    From now to the end of October, spooky season takes hold in the five boroughs and beyond with parades, horror films and celebrations of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at 50.

  40. The Rapper 6ix9ine Is Ordered Into Home Detention After Violence at Mall New York, September 25

    The musician, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, has had serial entanglements with the law. A prosecutor said that he had concerns about Mr. Hernandez’s impulse control.

  41. Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn Real Estate, September 25

    This week’s properties are in Morningside Heights, Turtle Bay and Downtown Brooklyn.

  42. A Shop for Black Women Who Love Women Who Love Books New York, September 24

    Though Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, has seen an exodus of Black residents over the past 15 years, one woman hopes to create a beacon for her community.

  43. Orna Guralnik’s Father ‘Died a Beautiful Death’ at Bricolage Food, September 23

    The “Couples Therapy” star and longtime Brooklynite answers the first-ever Where to Eat questionnaire.

  44. Former Aide to Hochul and Cuomo Faces Fresh Corruption Charges New York, June 26

    Linda Sun, who worked for two New York governors, is accused of steering contracts to Chinese companies to sell masks to New York’s government during the pandemic.

  45. 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?

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

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

  47. 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.

  48. 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.

  49. 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.

  50. 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.

  51. 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.

  52. 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.

  53. 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.

  54. 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.

  55. 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.

  56. 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.

  57. 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.

  58. 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.

  59. 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.

  60. 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.

  61. 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.

  62. 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.”

  63. 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.”

  64. 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.

  65. 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.

  66. 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.

  67. 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.

  68. 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.