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  1. Bragging Rights in Brooklyn Heights Real Estate, Today

    Two homes, both described as the area’s oldest, are up for sale. A search through 200 years of deeds reveals their true origins.

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

    This week’s properties are in Yorkville, Murray Hill and Dumbo.

  3. Talking Talmud on TikTok Style, Yesterday

    Rabbi Shalom Landau has found a large new audience online, some of which isn’t Jewish. He sticks to ancient wisdom and hopes for the best.

  4. Gunman Who Killed Baby in Brooklyn Was Targeting Her Father, Police Say New York, Yesterday

    A 7-month-old girl, Kaori Patterson-Moore, was fatally shot on a sidewalk in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, on April 1. The bullet was meant for her father, the police said.

  5. Several Arrested, Including Councilman, at Protest Against Deed Theft New York, Yesterday

    City Councilman Chi Ossé and others were detained in Brooklyn at a demonstration against a practice that has led to the eviction of many longtime homeowners.

  6. A Modern Living Room With Reminders of the Past Real Estate, Yesterday

    Sarah Zames blends contemporary designs with family treasures in her Brooklyn apartment.

  7. N.Y.P.D. Narcotics Unit Under Review After a Beating Is Caught on Tape New York, April 21

    The police also disbanded a team within the unit after two of its detectives were seen on tape beating a man in Brooklyn last week.

  8. Daniel Craig and Lily Allen Sell Their Brooklyn Brownstones Real Estate, April 20

    Mr. Craig and Rachel Weisz had owned their Cobble Hill home for almost a decade. Ms. Allen’s sale in Carroll Gardens comes amid the breakup of her marriage.

  9. Lost and Found in the Garbage: An Heirloom Wedding Ring New York, April 20

    A porter found a woman’s diamond and sapphire ring, valued at $7,700. It once belonged to her mother.

  10. New Yorkers Warm to Mamdani’s Redesign Plan for Iconic Brooklyn Plaza New York, April 19

    The new proposal would make Grand Army Plaza more friendly to pedestrians. It was all the talk at the local farmers’ market on Saturday.

  11. A New Historian for the Borough of Brooklyn New York, April 17

    Asad Dandia, 33, an ally of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, will take over from Ron Schweiger, who has held the unpaid position for 24 years.

  12. Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn Real Estate, April 16

    This week’s properties are in Chelsea, Gramercy Park and Downtown Brooklyn.

  13. Downtown Tower or Tree-Lined Street? A New Brooklynite Weighed Her Options. Interactive, April 16

    Looking for prime subway access and proximity to green space, a longtime renter considered newer buildings in various shapes and sizes.

  14. Videos Show Officers Beating Man During Arrest in Brooklyn New York, April 15

    Two officers were placed under investigation after the videos surfaced. Mayor Zohran Mamdani called them disturbing. The Police Department said officers incorrectly identified the man.

  15. Trump Officials Pledge Swift Completion of Controversial Gas Pipeline New York, April 14

    The $1 billion project will run for about 23 miles under Raritan Bay in New Jersey and New York Harbor. Environmental groups oppose it.

  16. The Cost of Living Weighs on New Yorkers’ Minds New York, April 14

    People are cooking at home and cutting back on luxuries as inflation makes it harder to get by.

  17. 80s Tomorrow, 50s Next Week? New York Rides a Weather Roller Coaster. New York, April 14

    Although Monday wasn’t as springlike as expected, people still were drawn to the beach. By midweek, the city is likely to see summer temperatures.

  18. Is the Jewish Defense League Making a Comeback? New York, April 14

    The Jewish Defense League had long been considered inactive. But an arrest in a plot to kill a Palestinian activist shed light on an apparent resurgence of far-right Zionism.

  19. A Mermaid, a Ballplayer: This Mural Salutes Coney Island New York, April 13

    The mural, which surrounds a construction site, is part of an effort to decorate unsightly sidewalk sheds.

  20. How a Geologist Lives on $200,000 in Bushwick, Brooklyn Interactive, April 13

    After starting a new job, Daniel Babin can afford to shop for a pricey vintage guitar and rethink living with 17 roommates.

  21. Can This Chaotic Brooklyn Plaza Be Car-Free? Mamdani Says Yes. New York, April 13

    Mayor Zohran Mamdani is expected to propose linking Grand Army Plaza with Prospect Park by closing a dangerous stretch of road between them.

  22. A Famed Brooklyn Cemetery Wants You to Come Visit … Before You Die New York, April 13

    Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn is opening a $43 million visitor’s center to attract the living by making it easier to navigate the rambling grounds.

  23. This Vinyl-Listening Club in Brooklyn Slows Down for the Whole Album U.S., April 12

    At Cue the Record gatherings, people treat iconic albums like literature, while still feeling the beat.

  24. How the Gilgo Beach Killings Fueled a Mania for Prestige True Crime New York, April 12

    With its lurid details and eerily desolate crime scene, the Long Island serial killer case invited rampant speculation. The reality was more mundane, and much worse.

  25. How David Cross Gets Ready for a Night of ‘Dangerous’ Comedy Interactive, April 11

    Mr. Cross, known for “Arrested Development” and “Mr. Show,” isn’t afraid to say what should not be said.

  26. In a Restaurant’s Name, a Message of Grief and Hope for Palestinians New York, April 11

    Hinds Hall near Columbia University is a place to find Palestinian cuisine and to remember a 5-year-old killed in Gaza.

  27. Stray Bullet That Killed Baby Girl in Brooklyn Also Grazed Brother New York, April 3

    Two men have been arrested in connection to a shooting on Wednesday that killed an infant. One was charged with murder, attempted murder and assault.

  28. How New Yorkers Spend, Splurge and Scrimp to Live in the City Times Insider, April 3

    Eliza Shapiro, who reports on New York City’s affordability crisis, asked hundreds of residents to get candid about their finances.

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

    This week’s properties are a studio in Murray Hill, and one bedroom apartments in Midtown and Carroll Gardens.

  30. 7-Month-Old Is Fatally Shot in Brooklyn New York, April 1

    The baby was struck by a stray bullet on Wednesday afternoon in the Williamsburg neighborhood, the police said.

  31. New York City’s Cherry Blossom Season Is Beginning. Here’s What to Know. New York, April 1

    There are plenty of places across the city to see cherry trees in bloom this year.

  32. 16 Off Broadway Plays and More to Ignite Your April Theater, April 1

    Jennifer Tilly and Daphne Rubin-Vega in “The Adding Machine,” plus Jane Fonda in an eco-musical and Cecily Strong and Corey Stoll as a couple on their first date.

  33. They Want to Stage World Cup Events. Can They Get Permits? New York, April 1

    Business improvement districts in the city are eager to capitalize on the huge sports event, which starts in June. But they’re worried about red tape.

  34. Americans Count Their Pennies at the Pump as the Iran War Grinds On U.S., March 31

    Since the Iran conflict began on Feb. 28, gas prices across the United States have increased about 35 percent. They are now above $4 a gallon, and drivers are wincing.

  35. Five Homes With Conversation Pits for Sale Real Estate, March 31

    In these homes — built as far back as 1878 and as recently as 2021 — sunken living rooms appear in many styles.

  36. The Push to Ban Cars From All New York City Parks New York, March 31

    Central Park is car-free, and so is Prospect Park. What about the rest?

  37. Everyone Has Designs on Custom Embroidery Style, March 30

    Amid a fast-fashion landscape in which so much can be easily produced, some consumers long for something special — merchandise personalized by human hands.

  38. Yearning for Sun, New Yorkers Soak Up the Sauna Arts, March 28

    After a stretch of cold weather, the Culture of Bathe-ing Festival’s waterfront gathering brought out the swimsuits and a different kind of chill.

  39. High School Athlete Is Shot Dead While Playing With Friends New York, March 26

    A boy, the son of a New York police officer, may have been playing with a gun when it accidentally went off, killing Ka’Mardre Coleman, 16, according to prosecutors and the boy’s lawyer.

  40. Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn Real Estate, March 26

    This week’s properties are in the financial district, Murray Hill and Bay Ridge.

  41. Day Care Worker Stole Millions for Trips and W.W.E. Tickets, U.S. Says New York, March 25

    Murielle Misczak was arrested Wednesday morning and is accused of using the money on wrestling tickets, luxury vacations and food deliveries.

  42. 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.

  43. 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?

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

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

  45. 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.

  46. 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.

  47. 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.

  48. 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.

  49. 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.

  50. 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.

  51. 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.

  52. 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.

  53. 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.

  54. 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.

  55. 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.

  56. 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.

  57. 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.

  58. 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.

  59. 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.

  60. 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.”

  61. 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.”

  62. 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.

  63. 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.

  64. 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.

  65. 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.

  66. 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.