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  1. Former Brooklyn Judge Arrested in Real Estate Fraud Case New York, Today

    The former judge, Edward Harold King, and a Brooklyn real estate investor are accused of defrauding investors of millions of dollars in a deal in New Jersey.

  2. Deadly Gang Feud Left Bystander Paralyzed in Brooklyn New York, Yesterday

    The police said 15 people were indicted after a series of shootings across Brooklyn that were linked to gang disputes. At least six people were injured and another was fatally shot.

  3. How Much Art Is Too Much? A Guide to the New York Fairs. Arts, May 11

    Latin American galleries. World-class photography. Upcycled design. Art fairs will take over New York this week. Here are seven (of many) worth a visit.

  4. In Brooklyn, Finding a First Home Was Just the Beginning Real Estate, May 11

    A couple paid $2.5 million for a townhouse that needed a gut renovation. Eighteen months later, they were crazy about the result.

  5. Need to Hire an Architect or Designer? Try Dumbo. New York, May 11

    A Brooklyn neighborhood with waterfront views and pricey apartments has become New York City’s latest design hub, with more than 160 architecture and design firms.

  6. 5 Standout Neighborhoods for the Best Restaurants in New York City Food, May 11

    Great meals can be found in virtually any corner of the five boroughs, but here are some areas that stood out to our critic.

  7. How a Popular Pop-Up Found a Place of Its Own Food, May 9

    Follow the owners of Border Town as they transition from a roving breakfast taco stand to a brick-and-mortar shop.

  8. For A Third Time, Elderly Man Is Convicted of a Grisly Murder New York, May 8

    A Brooklyn jury found Harvey Marcelin guilty of the 2022 murder of a woman. He’d been convicted twice before for killing women, starting in the 1960s.

  9. In Brooklyn, Two Men and a 90-Year-Old Roommate They Call Mamá Real Estate, May 8

    A son brought his mother from Venezuela to live in Boston, then Rhode Island and now Gowanus.

  10. Giuliani Seeks to Have Health Care Covered by 9/11 Program New York, May 6

    The former New York City mayor, who is improving after a serious case of pneumonia, suffers from a respiratory condition linked to his exposure to toxins at ground zero, his spokesman says.

  11. U.S. Prosecutors Pull Out of Event in Sign of Rift With Legal Critics New York, May 6

    Top federal prosecutors in New York withdrew from an annual event hosted by the City Bar Association, which has been critical of President Trump’s policies.

  12. A Writer With a Healthy Appetite, and a Love of New York City Times Insider, May 6

    To cover the city’s evolving food scene, Luke Fortney relies on his curiosity, and an assortment of fermented dishes.

  13. N.Y.P.D. Captain Is Transferred After Calling Mamdani ‘Total Nonsense’ New York, May 5

    The captain, James G. Wilson, was also filmed calling Democrats a “waste of human race.”

  14. The ‘Scarface’ Mansion Is Listed for $237 Million in Florida Real Estate, May 4

    The Key Biscayne property has views of the Miami skyline. In London, a mansion sold for $358 million, and in Monaco a penthouse sold for $550 million.

  15. 8 Arrested at Protest Over ICE Detention Outside Brooklyn Hospital New York, May 3

    Protesters clashed with the police outside Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, where federal immigration agents brought a detainee for evaluation and later dragged him to a waiting car.

  16. Tariffs, Rebates, Chaos: Boutique Businesses Wonder What’s Next New York, May 3

    A Brooklyn general store that sells Taiwanese imports was pummeled by tariffs. A rebate would help, but the confusion still lingers.

  17. How Mamdani Would Change Grand Army Plaza for Walkers, Bikers and Drivers Interactive, May 3

    Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan to connect the plaza to Prospect Park would expand pedestrian spaces, add bike lanes and reroute cars to improve traffic flow in the area.

  18. The Fight to Keep Two Historic Brooklyn Buildings for the Community Real Estate, May 2

    The Paul Robeson Theater and Stuyvesant Mansion, formerly owned by the trailblazing physician Dr. Josephine English, are facing a court-ordered sale.

  19. A Moth Hole Hates to See Them Coming Style, May 2

    A group of students at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn is meeting up to mend clothes that might otherwise be thrown out.

  20. 9-Year-Old Hit and Killed by School Bus in Brooklyn New York, May 1

    The police said the boy was crossing the street when he was hit by a driver making a left turn.

  21. Protesters Tried to Block an Eviction. But Was It a Case of Deed Theft? New York, May 1

    A Brooklyn case has ignited a debate around the prevalence of deed theft, in which scammers fraudulently take ownership of people’s homes. Here’s what we know.

  22. Xochitl Gonzalez’s Favorite Books Are the Ones She Gives Away Books, April 30

    “When I love something, I urgently must put it in someone’s hands,” says the novelist, whose new “Last Night in Brooklyn” is an ode to old-style friendship.

  23. Ilana Glazer’s Next Act Goes Broader Arts, April 30

    She has a new podcast, stand-up hour and political organizing group, and is raising a 4-year-old daughter. But don’t worry, she still loves weed.

  24. A Parking Dispute Where the Judges Aren’t Exactly Impartial New York, April 29

    A decades-old fight over a parking lot reserved for judges in Brooklyn has picked up steam with a new generation of combatants.

  25. Man Accuses N.Y.P.D. Detectives in Legal Filing of Brutal Assault New York, April 28

    Timothy Brown said he had been humiliated and injured after he was punched and kicked by police during a wrongful arrest that was caught on video.

  26. Father and Daughter Who Sold Fake Warhols Plead Guilty in Forgery Scheme New York, April 28

    Erwin Bankowski and Karolina Bankowska, of New Jersey, commissioned a Polish artist to create counterfeit artworks that sold for a total of over $2 million.

  27. Former N.B.A. Player Pleads Guilty in Gambling Scheme New York, April 28

    Damon Jones is among more than 30 people who were charged last fall in two sweeping indictments that targeted illegal gambling involving current and former N.B.A. players.

  28. La madre que no habla En español, April 28

    Cuando su hijo de 11 años desapareció el año pasado, Jacqueline Pritchett se negó incluso a reconocer su existencia.

  29. A Little Museum and a 56-Story Tower New York, April 27

    The U.S.S. Monitor took part in an important Civil War battle. Near where it was built, a battle over a development project is heating up.

  30. The Mother Who Will Not Speak New York, April 26

    When Jacqueline Pritchett’s 11-year-old son, Jacob, vanished last year, she refused to acknowledge that he existed. Her life is as mysterious as his disappearance.

  31. He Said ISIS Inspired His Attack. Does That Count as Supporting Terrorists? New York, April 24

    A federal appeals court threw out a conviction that said Akayed Ullah provided “material support” to ISIS, putting a prosecutorial tool under the microscope.

  32. Bragging Rights in Brooklyn Heights Real Estate, April 23

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

  33. Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn Real Estate, April 23

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

  34. Talking Talmud on TikTok Style, April 22

    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.

  35. Gunman Who Killed Baby in Brooklyn Was Targeting Her Father, Police Say New York, April 22

    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.

  36. Several Arrested, Including Councilman, at Protest Against Deed Theft New York, April 22

    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.

  37. A Modern Living Room With Reminders of the Past Real Estate, April 22

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

  38. 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.

  39. 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.

  40. 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.

  41. 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.

  42. 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.

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

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

  44. 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.

  45. 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.

  46. 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.

  47. 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.

  48. 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.

  49. 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.

  50. 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.

  51. 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?

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

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

  53. 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.

  54. 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.

  55. 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.

  56. 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.

  57. 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.

  58. 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.

  59. 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.

  60. 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.

  61. 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.

  62. 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.

  63. 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.

  64. 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.

  65. 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.

  66. 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.

  67. 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.

  68. 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.”

  69. 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.”

  70. 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.

  71. 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.

  72. 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.

  73. 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.

  74. 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.