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  1. Here’s How the N.Y.C. Mayoral Results May Emerge New York, Today

    A winner on Tuesday night is unlikely, but not impossible. Ranked-choice voting will play a big role in the outcome. Here’s what else you should look for as votes are counted.

  2. Scenes From the Hottest Blocks in New York City New York, Today

    Whatever the temperature is in Central Park, it’s hotter alongside Newtown Creek, the toxic and industrial waterway separating Brooklyn from Queens.

  3. As Black New Yorkers Move Out, N.Y.C. Politics May Be Reshaped New York, Yesterday

    Housing affordability and quality-of-life concerns are pushing longtime Black New Yorkers out of the city, underscoring Democrats’ challenges with their base ahead of the mayoral election.

  4. Local Opposition Threatens Massive Redevelopment on Brooklyn Waterfront New York, Yesterday

    There is concern over how city leaders are trying to push the proposal forward using a special state process that limits public input and circumvents the typical local vetting.

  5. Dirty Clothes, Clean Fun: These Laundromats Aren’t Just for Laundry Real Estate, June 22

    Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are opening laundromats that double as coffee shops, bars and hangout spots.

  6. Spectating a Tournament of Strength and Solidarity Times Insider, June 22

    In Brooklyn, a reporter witnessed the sport of sumo wrestling in action.

  7. The Joy of Swimming With Strangers Opinion, June 22

    There’s nothing quite like swimming with dozens of strangers — a joy that takes its purest form in New York City’s public swimming pools.

  8. Trump Travel Restrictions Bar Residents Needed at U.S. Hospitals Health, June 18

    Limits on travel and visa appointments have delayed or prevented foreign doctors from entering the country for jobs set to begin in weeks.

  9. Brad Lander Doesn’t Belong in Jail. Does He Belong in City Hall? Opinion, June 18

    The transformation of Gowanus tells a story we need to hear.

  10. Minnesota Manhunt and Arrest: What We Know U.S., June 16

    After a gunman killed a lawmaker and wounded another, officials scrambled in what they called the largest manhunt in Minnesota’s history. The suspect was arrested in a rural field on Sunday.

  11. A Timeline of the Minnesota Shootings U.S., June 16

    A manhunt is underway for a man suspected in the killing on Saturday of a state lawmaker and her husband and in the shooting of another lawmaker and his wife. Here is how the events unfolded.

  12. What New York City Apartment Hunters Can’t Live Without New York, June 15

    A punishing housing market has conditioned some people to have low expectations, but others aren’t afraid to be demanding.

  13. The June 14 Minnesota Shootings live blog included three standalone posts:
  14. Una legisladora de Minnesota es asesinada en un acto de ‘violencia política selectiva’ En español, June 14

    Un hombre armado vestido de policía mató a Melissa Hortman, representante estatal demócrata, y a su marido en su domicilio, dijo el gobernador Tim Walz. Un senador estatal y su esposa resultaron heridos en otro ataque.

  15. The June 14 Minnesota Shootings Politicians live blog included one standalone post:
  16. Live, Work or Hang Out Near Gotham Park? We Want to Hear From You Headway, June 13

    Headway, a team at The New York Times that reports on progress and possibility, is gathering stories and experiences from people who live or spend time near the Manhattan side of the Brooklyn Bridge.

  17. Disillusioned With Finance, She Gave the Furniture Business a Try Real Estate, June 13

    For Josefina Londono, a career move after reconnecting with her family’s furniture business also called for a move to a new Brooklyn apartment.

  18. ‘By Appointment Only’ in New York: 6 Hidden Shops Worth Visiting Travel, June 12

    Hand-forged armor. Prehistoric bones. Music that’s never been digitized. This isn’t retail — it’s an invitation-only obsession.

  19. Leaders of ‘Orgasmic Meditation’ Group Are Convicted of Coercion Charges New York, June 9

    Nicole Daedone and Rachel Cherwitz were charged with engaging in a forced labor conspiracy related to the sexual wellness company OneTaste.

  20. Derrick Adams Wants His Art to Be Fun Interactive, June 9

    “I believe that Black people should be able to experience the joy and the pleasure and the normalcy of walking into a museum and seeing art and feeling uplifted.”

  21. The 100-Year-Old Psychologist Is Still Listening New York, June 8

    But with her memory suddenly starting to fail, she faces a difficult decision.

  22. A Brooklyn Monument Gets a Mostly Invisible Makeover New York, June 6

    The Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Arch in Grand Army Plaza, at the entrance to Prospect Park, had not been renovated in decades.

  23. Roof Collapse Kills Worker at Construction Site That Lacked Permits New York, June 6

    The worker, a 43-year-old man, was trapped under the fallen roof in an extension behind a former restaurant in Brooklyn, the Buildings Department said.

  24. Disbarred Lawyer Accused of Stealing Homes Found Guilty Real Estate, June 5

    Prosecutors say Sanford Solny preyed on homeowners who were struggling financially. He now faces up to seven years in prison.

  25. Orien McNeill, Artist Who Made Mischief on the Water, Dies at 46 Arts, June 4

    He was the pied piper of a loose community of DIY artists homesteading on New York City’s waterways, which he used as his canvas and stage.

  26. For the Artist Sam Moyer, Inspiration Was Set in Stone Arts, June 3

    “She is one of the masters of playing with materials in our moment,” a curator said of Moyer, who has made glass look like brick and fabric look like rock.

  27. Black Families Are Leaving New York. Can a Pastor’s Plan End the Exodus? New York, June 3

    In the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, a pastor is devoting his time to building affordable housing for his congregation.

  28. Conciertos, festivales y eventos gratuitos en Nueva York este verano En español, June 1

    Cuando llega el calor, hay cientos de formas de pasarla bien en la ciudad sin gastar dinero. He aquí algunas de nuestras favoritas.

  29. How Inflation Is Hitting a New York City Breakfast Staple New York, May 31

    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.

  30. 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.

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

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

  32. 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.

  33. 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.

  34. 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.

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

  38. 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?

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

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

  40. 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.

  41. 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.

  42. 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.

  43. 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.

  44. 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.

  45. 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.

  46. 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.

  47. 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.

  48. 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.

  49. 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.

  50. 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.

  51. 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.

  52. 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.

  53. 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.

  54. 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.

  55. 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.”

  56. 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.”

  57. 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.

  58. 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.

  59. 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.

  60. 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.

  61. 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.