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  1. Drawings Illuminate the History of the Brooklyn Bridge New York, Today

    More than 11,000 drawings made 125 years ago were stashed away for years. They have been meticulously restored, and some will be shown at the Met Museum.

  2. At the Rikers Jail, the Women Have No Library. But They Have a Book Club. New York, January 10

    Some members of the group are awaiting trial; some are serving short sentences. In the meantime, with little else to do, they have intense discussions about literature.

  3. A $100,000 Prize to a Group That Watches the Way We Are Watched New York, January 9

    The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project was one of five winners of grants from a Brooklyn-based nonprofit.

  4. How Will the U.S. Protect Maduro During His New York Trial? New York, January 9

    Moving Nicolás Maduro, the former leader of Venezuela, will require intricate planning to keep him safe as he travels from a Brooklyn lockup to a Manhattan court.

  5. N.Y.P.D. Fatally Shoots Blade-Wielding Man in Hospital, Officials Say New York, January 9

    The man had cut and then barricaded himself in a blood-spattered room with a patient and a security guard at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, the police said.

  6. Can This Mamdani Ally Become New York’s Next Socialist in Congress? New York, January 8

    Claire Valdez, a New York assemblywoman, will face the Brooklyn borough president in a Democratic primary race to replace Representative Nydia Velázquez.

  7. Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn Real Estate, January 8

    This week’s properties are in Midtown, Murray Hill and Bedford-Stuyvesant.

  8. Man Accused of Stealing Billions in Crypto Scam Is Captured Abroad New York, January 7

    Chen Zhi faces an indictment in federal court in Brooklyn on charges of swindling millions of dollars from Americans as part of a global cryptocurrency scam.

  9. Should Staten Island and the East Village Share a House District? New York, January 7

    A court dispute over the lines of the 11th Congressional District represents one of New York Democrats’ few hopes of drawing maps in their favor for the 2026 midterms.

  10. The Revealing (and Alarming) Exercise of Cyberstalking Your Own Home Magazine, January 6

    Easily accessible archives can turn up stories both humorous and hair-raising, and they all connect us to something bigger.

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  12. Nicolás Maduro Is Being Held at a Troubled Brooklyn Jail New York, January 4

    The Metropolitan Detention Center, known as the M.D.C., is one of the United States’ most notorious federal lockups.

  13. On a Brooklyn Boulevard, Mamdani Revives a Project Hampered by Scandal New York, January 3

    The bike-lane project, a source of corruption charges during the Adams administration, will be finished as planned in Greenpoint, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said.

  14. Chants of ‘Tax the Rich’ Fuel a Brooklyn Rave for Mayor Mamdani Style, January 2

    Democratic Socialists gathered at a Bushwick dance club to celebrate as one of their members began to govern New York City.

  15. Life Led Them to Brooklyn, but to Which Two-Bedroom Condo? Interactive, January 1

    A couple moved up from Asheville, N.C., to be closer to their children and grandchild. On the checklist: a newer building and fun things to do.

  16. Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn Real Estate, January 1

    This week’s properties are on the Upper West Side, in Carnegie Hill and Cobble Hill.

  17. Martha Plimpton Bids Farewell to Her Graceful Brooklyn Victorian Interactive, December 30

    The actress reflects on her “dream come true” house as she prepares to decamp for London.

  18. In One Year, Trump’s War on Immigration Alters the Face of America Interactive, December 30

    The crackdown and detentions swept from one coast to the other: day laborers in Los Angeles, a flower seller in Chicago, immigrants in New York courtrooms.

  19. New York City Takes Over Brooklyn Health System With Shaky Finances New York, December 29

    Maimonides Health is a community fixture that will become part of NYC Health + Hospitals. Many of its patients are on government medical plans.

  20. How a ‘Hamilton’ Star Spends a Day at His Brooklyn Bar New York, December 27

    Anthony Ramos loves hanging out with customers during busy days that may find him writing a new musical, catching a friend in a show or performing in his own.

  21. 43 Things to Do on New Year’s Eve in N.Y.C. Arts, December 25

    What are you doing to greet 2026? Our suggestions include fancy parties, all-night dance-a-thons, choose-your-own movie double features and a pasta-making class.

  22. Man Charged With Hate Crime in Attack Near Chabad Headquarters New York, December 23

    Authorities say that Armani Charles, 23, accosted a man on the street before a running argument devolved into a stabbing.

  23. Mistrial in Case of N.Y. Official Charged With Working for China New York, December 22

    Linda Sun was accused by federal prosecutors of selling her allegiance and being rewarded handsomely for influence peddling.

  24. Christmas Trappings: New England Swoons Over Lobster Pot Trees Travel, December 22

    The trees have become a sought-after backdrop for social media posts, holiday cards and even marriage proposals.

  25. Stabbing Near Chabad Headquarters Investigated as a Possible Hate Crime New York, December 17

    A dispute on a Brooklyn street appeared to explode after the perpetrator made antisemitic statements, the police said.

  26. Flu Cases Skyrocket in New York City, Earlier Than Expected New York, December 16

    The city and surrounding region have some of the highest levels of flu-like illness in the United States.

  27. At a Dark Moment, Jews in New York Celebrate the Festival of Lights New York, December 16

    After the mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia, Jewish New Yorkers said they felt the need to stand up for their community.

  28. ‘Weird’ Townhouse Gave Couple Chance at Realizing Brooklyn Dream Real Estate, December 15

    Absent the detail of neighboring homes and only 12 feet wide, an 1899 building in need of renovations gave an architect and a designer an opportunity to buy in Cobble Hill.

  29. ‘Anna Christie’ Review: Michelle Williams on the Waterfront Theater, December 14

    The actress stars in Thomas Kail’s luminous revival of Eugene O’Neill’s play about a woman whose past threatens her future.

  30. 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.

  31. 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?

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

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

  33. 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.

  34. 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.

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

  38. 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.

  39. 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.

  40. 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.

  41. 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.

  42. 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.

  43. 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.

  44. 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.

  45. 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.

  46. 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.

  47. 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.

  48. 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.”

  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. 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.

  51. 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.

  52. 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.

  53. 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.

  54. 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.