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  1. A Long Sunrise Walk to Start the School Year New York, Yesterday

    In an annual tradition at the Pratt Institute, first-year students will get to know one another while walking from their campus across the Brooklyn Bridge.

  2. Two Gunmen in Attack at a Brooklyn Bar Were Among Those Killed New York, August 18

    The Sunday morning shootout at Taste of the City Lounge in Crown Heights happened after a gang-related dispute, the police said.

  3. They Wanted More Space in Brooklyn. Now They Have Room for Chickens. Real Estate, August 18

    A couple seeking a more sustainable home gut-renovated a Prospect Heights townhouse and were able to stop paying for electricity.

  4. Three Are Killed in Shooting at Crown Heights Bar New York, August 17

    Eight others were taken to the hospital with injuries after the early morning shooting in Brooklyn.

  5. When Montauk Was a Bootlegger’s Paradise New York, August 15

    The exhibit “How Dry We Weren’t” highlights a Black lawyer from Brooklyn who represented one group of rumrunners.

  6. Gregory C. O’Connell, Developer Who Revived Red Hook, Dies at 83 New York, August 14

    A former N.Y.P.D. detective, he rejuvenated properties on the Brooklyn waterfront and restored a historic village in upstate New York.

  7. Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn Real Estate, August 14

    This week’s properties are two-bedroom units in Hudson Heights and Midtown and a multifamily house in Greenwood Heights.

  8. St. Patrick’s Cathedral to Unveil Mural Celebrating City’s Immigrants Arts, August 14

    Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan’s art commission hits a hot button. “I thought they might say, ‘We don’t want to wade in these waters’ — and the opposite happened,” the painter said.

  9. Man Who Tried to Export 850 Turtles Hidden in Socks Pleads Guilty U.S., August 13

    The man was caught after an undercover agent of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service coordinated a sale with him on Facebook, the authorities said.

  10. The Fake Heiress, the Instagram Shoot and the Abandoned Bunnies New York, August 12

    Three rabbits used in a photo shoot featuring Anna Delvey, whose real name is Anna Sorokin, were found abandoned in Prospect Park in Brooklyn.

  11. She Saved Up for Her New York Dream and Found It in Coney Island Real Estate, August 11

    After first landing in Williamsburg, a marketer found a one-bedroom apartment in a (somewhat) quieter part of Brooklyn, and has taken up surfing.

  12. Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn Real Estate, August 7

    This week’s properties are on the Lower East Side, in Midtown Manhattan and Dumbo.

  13. SUNY Downstate Hospital Official Sentenced for Stealing $1.4 Million New York, August 6

    Dr. Michael Lucchesi, the former chairman of emergency medicine, used hospital funds on personal vacations, concert tickets and luxury pet care.

  14. A Diner Gets a Second Life in Front of the Camera New York, August 6

    The former restaurant in Williamsburg will be moved to a studio for film and TV production at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

  15. U.S. Says It Will Not Seek Death Penalty Against 3 Drug Cartel Bosses New York, August 5

    Foreign defendants are rarely sent to the United States if they might face death, and America’s use of capital punishment has been a significant point of friction with Mexico’s government.

  16. In Brooklyn, a Former Tailor Shop Is a Perfect Fit Real Estate, August 5

    Drawn back to New York after years in Europe, Donelle Kosch gravitated toward Boerum Hill, transforming 450 square feet into a place she could live and entertain guests.

  17. How a Soggy Spring and Hot Summer Nights Made 2025 an ‘Exceptional’ Year for Fireflies Weather, August 5

    If you think you’ve spotted more than the usual number of blinking bugs this year, you’re not alone. But experts say many firefly species are at risk of extinction.

  18. A Garden in Brooklyn Bridges a Gentrification Divide New York, August 5

    Crown Heights Keepers won the “greenest block in Brooklyn” prize for their garden on busy Eastern Parkway.

  19. From a Year’s Worth of Sidewalk Debris, 365 Works of Art Arts, July 31

    Yuji Agematsu is not afraid to touch the city’s surfaces, and the refuse left by his fellow dwellers.

  20. An Office Tower Shooting Shocks New York New York, July 30

    The city’s strict gun laws could not prevent someone driving across the country with an assault rifle.

  21. Every Vote Counts in Brooklyn. Even Those Cast by Dead People. New York, July 29

    The New York Times found several questionable absentee ballots that were tallied in a Republican City Council primary, including one from a dead woman.

  22. In Brooklyn, a Palatial House on the Market for $25 Million Real Estate, July 29

    The over-the-top limestone building in Bay Ridge, built on a lot once owned by the keyboardist for Blondie, might be fit for a king, with its abundance of marble and gold.

  23. Take a Ride On New York City’s Future Train Line Interactive, July 29

    The Interborough Express, a new rail line that would link Brooklyn and Queens, could change the face of the city.

  24. The Timeless Torches Are Dance Warriors. We Need Them. Arts, July 28

    The dance team of the New York Liberty, in its 20th year, makes space for dancers who are 40 and over. Their message? Dance! Live a full life.

  25. Election Officials Allege Possible Voter Fraud in Republican Primary New York, July 25

    The New York City Board of Elections asked prosecutors to investigate potential ballot stuffing in a City Council race in southern Brooklyn.

  26. Saving New York’s Midcentury Signs Real Estate, July 25

    The New York Sign Museum in Brooklyn preserves the stories of shuttered local businesses.

  27. Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn Real Estate, July 24

    This week’s properties are in Lenox Hill, Hell’s Kitchen and Crown Heights.

  28. Brooklyn Activist Charged With Arson in Torching of 10 Police Vehicles New York, July 22

    Jakhi McCray, 21, faces federal arson charges in connection with the burning of police vehicles in a parking lot last month.

  29. El líder de la banda más poderosa de Ecuador enfrentará cargos de narcotráfico en Nueva York En español, July 21

    José Adolfo Macías, conocido como “Fito”, es el jefe de Los Choneros, una banda que ha ayudado a establecer una poderosa industria de narcotráfico en Ecuador.

  30. Leader of Ecuador’s Most Powerful Gang to Face Drug Charges in New York New York, July 21

    José Adolfo Macías, known as Fito, escaped twice before authorities in the South American country apprehended him. He appeared in a music video from prison.

  31. 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.

  32. 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?

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

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

  34. 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.

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

  38. 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.

  39. 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.

  40. 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.

  41. 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.

  42. 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.

  43. 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.

  44. 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.

  45. 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.

  46. 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.

  47. 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.

  48. 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.

  49. 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.”

  50. 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.”

  51. 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.

  52. 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.

  53. 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.

  54. 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.

  55. 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.