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  1. How Inflation Is Hitting a New York City Breakfast Staple New York, Yesterday

    At a bodega in the East Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, the price of the breakfast staple (on a roll) recently rose to $5, up from $4.50.

  2. At This N.Y.C. Sumo Club, ‘Everybody Gets Thrown’ New York, May 29

    After three years of work, the New York Sumo Club held its first tournament for amateur students of the ancient combat sport.

  3. Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn Real Estate, May 29

    This week’s properties are Chelsea, Carnegie Hill and Bedford-Stuyvesant.

  4. High-Demand Section of Brooklyn Will Be Redesigned, Adding 4,600 Homes New York, May 28

    The plan, approved by the City Council, focuses on boosting residential development and job growth in a 21-block area along Atlantic Avenue in Crown Heights and Bedford-Stuyvesant.

  5. A Modern Townhouse Rises in Brooklyn and an Anonymous Critic Follows Real Estate, May 27

    Neighbors say the in-your-face design of the building made it a target for criticism, leading someone to tag it with a museum-style plaque that commented on New York City’s affordable housing crisis.

  6. Free Concerts, Festivals and Events in New York This Summer Arts, May 26

    When the weather gets warm, there are hundreds of ways to have a good time in the city without laying down any cash. Here are some of our favorites.

  7. He Went to Minneapolis and Never Really Left Times Insider, May 26

    A photographer covered protests in the city after George Floyd was murdered. Five years later, he is still working on the story of a city.

  8. American Charged With Trying to Firebomb Embassy Building in Tel Aviv New York, May 25

    Joseph Neumeyer, 28, is also accused of threatening President Trump. He appeared in federal court in Brooklyn on Sunday.

  9. Teachers Saved My Life. Why Do We Treat Them So Poorly? Opinion, May 25

    The Trump administration is trying to unravel one of our greatest national achievements.

  10. The Beaches Are Open in New York City. So Are the Lifeguard Chairs. New York, May 25

    Beach season began Saturday with 280 lifeguards, well short of what the city needs, amid a yearslong staffing shortage. But more will come by summer’s peak.

  11. In the Midst of War, a Tale of Hot Dogs World, May 24

    Nathan’s Famous has found a foothold in Ukraine, a hot dog-loving country.

  12. How Sarita Choudhury Spends Her Sundays New York, May 24

    The “And Just Like That …” star lifts her spirits by grabbing coffee with friends, then escapes the world for an hour with acupuncture.

  13. ‘Commander Butcher’ Who Led Neo-Nazi Group Faces Charges in Brooklyn New York, May 23

    Michail Chkhikvishvili, arrested in Moldova, had plotted to have someone dressed as Santa Claus hand out poisoned candy in New York, prosecutors say.

  14. Could a Brooklyn City Councilwoman Lose Because of Her Stance on Gaza? New York, May 23

    Shahana Hanif, the incumbent in an upcoming Democratic primary race, has been an outspoken advocate of the Palestinian cause, rattling some of the residents in her progressive district.

  15. Woman Who Sneaked Aboard Paris Flight and Hid in Bathrooms Is Convicted New York, May 22

    Svetlana Dali scooted from bathroom to bathroom in the Boeing and wandered its aisles. She testified in her own behalf and interrupted the trial repeatedly.

  16. Goodbye, City Hall. Hello, Green-Wood Cemetery. New York, May 22

    Meera Joshi, former deputy mayor for Eric Adams, is taking a new job with the famous Brooklyn burial ground.

  17. Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn Real Estate, May 22

    This week’s properties are in the Flatiron district, the Beekman Place neighborhood and Dyker Heights.

  18. Meet Dozens of Gecko Species at a Tiny Brooklyn Zoo New York, May 22

    The Gecko Gallery NYC, created by two gecko lovers, hosts species from across the globe in a range of environments.

  19. El buque mexicano del accidente mortal aceleró antes de chocar contra el puente de Brooklyn En español, May 20

    Al iniciarse una investigación federal, las autoridades dijeron que el Cuauhtémoc se fue de reversa contra el puente, y mató a dos personas, menos de cinco minutos después de abandonar un embarcadero de Manhattan.

  20. El buque Cuauhtémoc, el puente de Brooklyn y una tragedia En español, May 20

    Lo que hay que saber sobre el choque del velero de la Marina mexicana en Nueva York y más para comenzar la semana.

  21. A Plane Crash in Brooklyn Overshadowed Her Childhood New York, May 20

    Marty Ross-Dolen’s grandparents died in a devastating collision in 1960. Her mother never talked about it.

  22. Lo que hay que saber sobre el buque de la Marina mexicana que chocó contra el puente de Brooklyn En español, May 20

    El Buque Escuela Velero Cuauhtémoc —con 277 personas a bordo, entre ellas 175 cadetes navales— realizaba una gira de buena voluntad por todo el mundo.

  23. Mexican Ship in Fatal Crash Accelerated Before Hitting Brooklyn Bridge New York, May 20

    As a federal investigation began, officials said the Cuauhtémoc backed into the bridge, killing two, less than five minutes after leaving a Manhattan pier.

  24. What to Know About the Mexican Navy Ship That Crashed Into the Brooklyn Bridge World, May 19

    The ship ARM Cuauhtémoc — with 277 people on board, including 175 naval cadets — was on a good-will tour throughout the world.

  25. ¿Por qué un buque mexicano chocó con el puente de Brooklyn? Las autoridades investigan En español, May 19

    El barco de la Marina mexicana no pretendía navegar bajo el puente de Brooklyn. Las autoridades de EE. UU. y México están investigando qué provocó el choque en el que murieron dos miembros de la tripulación.

  26. How a Mexican Navy Ship Crashed Into the Brooklyn Bridge Video, May 19

    A maritime expert told The Times that the Cuauhtémoc’s propellers may have been running in reverse, pushing it faster toward the Brooklyn Bridge, as a tugboat tried escorting the ship out of a pier.

  27. In Deadly Ship Crash, Questions About What Went Wrong New York, May 19

    A Mexican Navy ship never intended to sail under the Brooklyn Bridge. U.S. and Mexican officials are investigating what led to the accident that killed two crew members.

  28. Un buque de la Marina mexicana choca contra el puente de Brooklyn y mueren 2 tripulantes En español, May 18

    Había 277 personas a bordo cuando el barco se estrelló directamente contra la parte inferior del puente el sábado por la noche, dijeron las autoridades. Al menos 22 resultaron heridas, la mitad de ellas de gravedad.

  29. Mexico Navy Sailing Ship on Good Will Tour Crashes Into Brooklyn Bridge Video, May 18

    There were 277 people on board when the ship drifted directly into the underside of the bridge on Saturday night, the authorities said. Two crew members were killed.

  30. The New York Liberty’s Season Opener Added Another Win for the City Style, May 18

    Fans including Jason Sudeikis, Spike Lee and Robin Roberts cheered the reigning W.N.B.A champions to victory during an exciting weekend for New York sports.

  31. The New York Liberty’s Championship Ring Is a First in More Ways Than One Style, May 18

    There’s a secret under all that bling.

  32. Onlookers Stunned as Boat Hits Brooklyn Bridge Video, May 18

    The masts of a Mexican Navy training sailboat toppled after striking the underside of the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday evening.

  33. Mexican Navy Sailboat Crashes Into Brooklyn Bridge New York, May 18

    There were 277 people on board, and three were critically injured, officials said.

  34. El vino con jalapeño deleita en TikTok pero desconcierta en los bares En español, May 17

    Dejar caer unas rodajas de jalapeño en una copa de “sauvy b” puede ser la bebida del verano. Pero no esperes que esté en todos los menús.

  35. Jalapeño Wine Delights TikTok but Confuses Bartenders U.S., May 15

    Dropping a few jalapeño slices into a glass of “sauvy b” may give us the drink of the summer. Just don’t expect it to be on all menus.

  36. Stargazing in a Cemetery, Where It’s Dark and Quiet New York, May 9

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

  37. 5 (More) Art Fairs to Welcome Spring Arts, May 8

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

  38. 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.

  39. 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.

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

    The ephemeral, exquisite antidote to doomscrolling.

  41. 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?

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

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

  43. 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.

  44. 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.

  45. 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.

  46. 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.

  47. 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.

  48. 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.

  49. 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.

  50. 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.

  51. 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.

  52. 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.

  53. 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.

  54. 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.

  55. 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.

  56. 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.

  57. 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.

  58. 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.”

  59. 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.”

  60. 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.

  61. 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.

  62. 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.

  63. 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.

  64. 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.