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  1. New York Could See Its Biggest Snowfall in Years Weather, Today

    The National Weather Service warned of “considerable disruption to transportation and daily life” from Sunday into Monday.

  2. Where to Dine in Peace and More Reader Questions Food, Today

  3. Nurses in New York City Say They Deserve $200,000 a Year. Here’s Why. New York, Today

    As a strike by health workers stretches into its second week, pay is a major issue in negotiations, even if it’s not discussed much on the picket line.

  4. EE. UU. se prepara para una tormenta invernal inusual En español, Today

    Es probable que la mitad de la población del país sufra algún efecto de la tormenta que se extenderá por el país este fin de semana, según los meteorólogos.

  5. This Is Not an Average Winter Storm, Weather Experts Warn Weather, Today

    Half the U.S. population will likely see some effect from the sprawling storm that will move across the country this weekend, meteorologists said.

  6. When Jasper Johns Drew the Line Arts, Today

    A new exhibition revisits a turning point in the career of the 95-year-old artist: the paintings that faced down death to find meaning in life.

  7. What Lies Ahead for Mamdani and Tisch? New York, Today

    The mayor and the police commissioner appear to be on the same page, for now. Tensions could erupt over their political differences.

  8. Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx Real Estate, Today

    This week’s properties are in Midtown, Lincoln Square and Fieldston.

  9. In a Harlem Church, a Free Three-Course Dinner, No Questions Asked New York, Today

    Two nights a week at Refettorio Harlem, chefs turn donated food that would otherwise go to waste into a multicourse dinner that is served to anyone who is hungry.

  10. Scammers Keep Stealing Food Stamps. New Cards Might Stop Them. New York, Today

    New York is joining the small group of states switching to chip-and-pin cards to evade skimming devices that siphon money for food from low-income people.

  11. He Wants New Yorkers to Have a Stake in the Knicks and the Rangers New York, Today

    Adem Bunkeddeko, a state comptroller candidate, wants to use some of New York’s $290 billion pension fund to buy a percentage of Madison Square Garden Sports.

  12. Judge Rules for Democrats in Push to Redraw N.Y.C. House District New York, Yesterday

    The ruling, which is expected to be appealed, allows the state to change the boundary lines of a district held by a Staten Island Republican since 2021.

  13. Sexual Abuse Case Involving Basketball Legend Is Settled, Decades Later New York, Yesterday

    Numerous lawsuits have now been filed against Riverside Church over sexual abuse allegations involving Ernest Lorch, who led its prestigious basketball team in Harlem.

  14. New Yorkers Have Failed to Spend $55 Million in Gift Cards New York, Yesterday

    The unused card balances are monitored by the state comptroller’s office. Manhattan is the worst offender.

  15. How a 1984 Subway Shooting Foretold the Rise of Vigilante Violence Books, Yesterday

    Two new books trace an arc from the notorious Bernie Goetz case to the spread of vigilantism today.

  16. New York’s Odd Couple: The Mayor and the Police Commissioner New York, Yesterday

    Zohran Mamdani and Jessica Tisch have little in common. But both of their political futures hinge on the safety of the city.

  17. At Long Count, Ravi Derossi Goes All In on Aged Wines Food, January 20

    The restaurant will serve wines that are at least 10 years old by the full pour, half-pour and bottle, alongside vegan dishes.

  18. The Subway Vigilante Who Never Left Is Back Books, January 20

    Two new books return to the ’80s-era saga of Bernie Goetz to consider the 21st-century intersections of race, crime and sensationalism.

  19. Anyone Can Be an Auntie. It’s a State of Mind. Magazine, January 20

    My Desi family introduced me to the role. Now that I’m an auntie, I understand its full potential.

  20. The Neighbors Fighting Over Having the Same Name New York, January 20

    Lawyers for Carnegie Hall said there could be “consumer confusion” if a diner were allowed to keep sharing its name.

  21. As Mamdani Focuses on Child Care, Plan to Tax the Rich Is Put Aside New York, January 20

    Mayor Zohran Mamdani campaigned on a proposal to increase taxes on those earning more than $1 million. For now, at least, he isn’t pushing.

  22. Columbia University’s Strained Peace: Fewer Protests and Sealed Gates U.S., January 19

    The Trump administration has pushed universities all over the country to act against student protesters.

  23. Could Mamdani’s Child Care Plan Encourage a Baby Boomlet in New York? New York, January 19

    Some New Yorkers hope that raising a child in the city could become more affordable thanks to Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plans for free child care and preschool.

  24. Psst, Mayor Mamdani: The Upper East Side Is More Fun Than People Think New York, January 18

    Beyond stuffy old money and noisy sports bars, hidden gems abound.

  25. Mamdani Said He’d Make Buses Faster and Free. Now It’s This Guy’s Job to Do It. New York, January 18

    Mike Flynn, a former intern who rose to the top of the agency, will be under a microscope, but far from the spotlight.

  26. ‘She Stared Back, Apparently Unfazed by My Rat Ears ’ New York, January 18

    A tour guide goes one step beyond, a macaw on the Q and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

  27. Mamdani Appoints Top Parks Official to Oversee New York’s Green Spaces New York, January 17

    The mayor announced Tricia Shimamura as the city’s new parks commissioner amid broad calls for more park funding.

  28. At Least $110,000 in Pokémon Cards Stolen From Lower Manhattan Store New York, January 17

    The robbery at the Poké Court on Wednesday was the latest in a string of thefts of high-value Pokémon trading cards.

  29. Rent Controlled vs. Rent Stabilized: Here’s How the Rates Work. Real Estate, January 17

    There are about one million rent-stabilized units in New York City, and fewer than 25,000 rent-controlled units.

  30. ‘Like a Timeshare’: Doctors Get Creative as Rents Climb Business, January 17

    Physicians with independent practices are having to cobble together unconventional office arrangements at a time of rising costs and consolidation in the medical field.

  31. Before Criticizing Pro-Hamas Chants, Mamdani Sought Jewish Leaders’ Input New York, January 17

    The outreach by Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s team has demonstrated how the mayor is taking care to not inflame tensions on either side of the Israel-Gaza war.

  32. Walter Steding, Otherworldly One-Man Band and Portraitist, Is Dead at 75 Arts, January 16

    A self-taught musician, he wore flashing goggles while playing the violin. But his real skill was as a painter, and his portraits offered an eerie commentary on the times.

  33. Mamdani’s Push to Halt Sale of 5,000 Apartments to Big Landlord Fails New York, January 16

    The sale of the apartments, whose residents had complained of neglect by management, to a troubled firm is an early test of the new mayor’s ability to deliver for tenants.

  34. A $12.6 Billion Budget Gap May Complicate Mamdani’s Affordability Plans New York, January 16

    The New York City comptroller, Mark Levine, said that poor budgeting practices by the previous mayor, Eric Adams, had left the city with looming deficits.

  35. Restaurant Review: Lei in Manhattan Video, January 16

    Ligaya Mishan, a New York Times chief restaurant critic visits Lei, a warmly and welcoming wine bar in Manhattan, that manages to both honor tradition and bend it.

  36. Even Nicolás Maduro’s Prosecutors Are Tied Up Reviewing Epstein Files New York, January 16

    The Trump Administration’s exhaustive examination of materials on the convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein is drawing resources from other cases.

  37. Why Some NYCHA Residents Are Getting Induction Stoves New York, January 16

    A pilot program in Housing Authority apartments will offer the trendy stoves, which improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

  38. N.Y.C. Council Leader Takes on Antisemitism, and Possibly Mamdani New York, January 16

    The Council speaker, Julie Menin, will introduce bills that would establish a buffer zone at houses of worship to keep protesters at some distance from congregants.

  39. Nurses Describe Fear on the Job as Bitter Strike Enters Fifth Day New York, January 16

    Both sides in the labor dispute appear poised for a protracted battle, and only one of three hospitals was negotiating with the strikers.

  40. Former Building Super Is Convicted of Stealing $350,000 From 98-Year-Old New York, January 16

    Rosalind Hernandez, who worked in a co-op building in Manhattan, befriended and then bilked a vulnerable resident, prosecutors said.

  41. Number of Businesses in New York City Plunged Last Spring, Report Says New York, January 15

    Roughly 8,400 businesses closed in the second quarter of 2025, according to the most recent city data, creating the largest net decline in business activity since before the pandemic.

  42. There’s Never Been a Better Time to Eat Chinese Food Food, January 15

    Chains from the East Asian nation are popping up across New York City, bringing with them excellent hot pot, dumplings and mapo tofu.

  43. None of Mamdani’s Deputy Mayors Are Black. It Has Become a Problem. New York, January 15

    Some Black and Latino leaders worry they are being denied access to power under Mayor Zohran Mamdani and that they may lose the ground they had gained under former Mayor Eric Adams.

  44. Nydia Velázquez Gives Mamdani a Warning as She Endorses a Successor New York, January 15

    The veteran congresswoman said she would like Antonio Reynoso, the Brooklyn borough president, to replace her after she retires. She also said the mayor should stay out of political races.

  45. The Hip Priest, the Ex-Hedge Funder and the $10 Million Townhouse Style, January 15

    When a pastor learned his childhood home might undergo a glow-up, he saw his beloved Brooklyn further receding — and took to a different kind of pulpit.

  46. Mamdani’s Consumer Protection Commissioner Vows More Aggressive Action New York, January 15

    “I want to be very public that there’s a new cop on the beat,” said Samuel Levine, the new commissioner of New York City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection.

  47. A Horse Bolts, Renewing Debate Over Central Park Carriages New York, January 15

    The city’s 68 horse carriages continue to operate despite pressure from activists — and the Central Park Conservancy — to ban them.

  48. Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan Real Estate, January 15

    This week’s properties are in Dumbo, the Upper East Side and Chelsea.

  49. Trisha Donnelly’s Mysteries Arts, January 15

    The artist isn’t known for her drawings, but in a new show these cryptic, sometimes unsettling works speak volumes.

  50. Why Staten Island Has the Highest Home Turnover Rate in N.Y.C. Real Estate, January 15

    Homeowners in the Bronx and Queens owned their homes the longest before selling in 2025.

  51. Men’s Coats That Make a Strong Impression Style, January 15

    Come wintertime, it could be said that the coat, not the clothes, makes a man.

  52. Many Mayors Have Tried to Help Small Businesses. It’s Mamdani’s Turn. New York, January 15

    Small business advocates in New York are excited that Mayor Zohran Mamdani is tackling the issue of excessive fees and fines, but they’ve heard similar promises before.

  53. Son of ‘Goodbye Horses’ Singer Among Americans Freed in Venezuela World, January 15

    James Luckey-Lange, 28, was released this week with several other U.S. citizens from the country’s notorious prison system after going missing in December, his family said.

  54. Frank Dunlop, 98, Dies; Gave British Theater a Free-Spirited Spin Theater, January 14

    In 1970, he founded London’s Young Vic, an adventurous “people’s theater” — the Who took the stage at one point — before shaking up the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

  55. As N.Y.C. Nurses’ Strike Continues, Both Sides Prepare for a Long Fight New York, January 14

    Hospital administrators and union officials appear to be digging in for an extended battle over staffing levels and pay.

  56. These Gyms’ Most Intimidating Machine: The Front Door Business, January 14

    A new kind of tap-in, tap-out system at gyms has some New Yorkers flustered.

  57. The Swedish Start-Up Aiming to Conquer America’s Full-Body-Scan Craze Business, January 14

    Neko Health, backed by the Spotify founder Daniel Ek, plans to open in New York this spring.

  58. How Will the New Chancellor Change New York Schools? New York, January 14

    Kamar Samuels, Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s choice to run the school system, has favored integration and academic rigor.

  59. A Week Without Heat in New York City New York, January 14

    Some renters are constantly left without heat or hot water during the winter, leading them to bundle up in layers of clothing or risk fires by using space heaters.

  60. Trial to Begin for N.Y.P.D. Sergeant Who Threw Cooler at Fleeing Man New York, January 14

    Erik Duran, who fatally struck the man, Eric Duprey, as he fled on a motorbike in 2023, faces charges of manslaughter, assault and criminally negligent homicide.

  61. Saks Files for Bankruptcy as Department Stores Fight for Survival Business, January 14

    The parent company of Saks, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman struggled with debt, designers and customers in recent years.

  62. Mayor Mamdani Names Transit Veteran as Taxi Commissioner New York, January 14

    Midori Valdivia would head the Taxi and Limousine Commission, overseeing more than 115,000 for-hire vehicles. The mayor said drivers deserved a “forceful champion.”

  63. Eric Adams Hawked a Crypto Coin. A Day Later, $1 Million Was Missing. New York, January 13

    Officials tied to the venture insisted no money had been stolen, but the withdrawal caused the coin’s value to plunge.

  64. Mr. Mamdani Goes to Albany, a Backbencher No More New York, January 13

    Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York City returned to the State Capitol for the first time since taking office, underscoring the shifting political winds since his victory.

  65. Former Adams Aide Charged With Bribery and Wire Fraud New York, January 13

    Anthony Herbert is accused of bribing a funeral director and applying for a fraudulent loan to keep a nonexistent baked-goods business afloat during the pandemic.

  66. Video of Runaway Carriage Horse in Manhattan Fuels Debate Over a Proposed Ban New York, January 13

    The horse bolted through traffic and its carriage sideswiped a taxi, reigniting questions over the safety of carriage horses in Central Park.

  67. N.Y.C. Bakery Workers Demand Owners Stop Supporting ‘Israeli Occupation’ New York, January 13

    Workers at the popular New York City chain Breads Bakery, who are trying to unionize, included the demand in a list alongside higher wages and special overtime pay.

  68. What to Know About the N.Y.C. Nurses’ Strike and How It Affects Patients New York, January 13

    Nearly 15,000 nurses went on strike Monday at some of New York City’s top hospitals, with workers demanding more robust staffing and higher pay.

  69. Carta, in the West Village, Keeps the Wine Flowing at Aperitivo Food, January 13

    The new wine bar, also in the West Village, focuses on France and Greece; an Australian pub opens on the Lower East Side; and more restaurant news.

  70. How Readers Voted on 17 Ways to Improve New York City Arts, January 13

    The top suggestions include spending more of the city’s budget on parks and libraries and fixing the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.

  71. The New Museum Sets Reopening Date With New Artist Commissions Arts, January 13

    After over three years of construction, the museum will open its new building on March 21 with an ambitious show exploring how technologies have changed what it means to be human.

  72. Hochul’s Election Year Agenda May Include ‘New York Values’ New York, January 13

    Gov. Kathy Hochul will reveal her priorities on Tuesday in her State of the State Message. She may take a stand against ICE after the killing of Renee Nicole Good.

  73. The Hochul-Mamdani Experiment Is an Opportunity for Democrats Opinion, January 13

    The governor and the mayor need each other, and that offers a chance for synthesis at a time when the center and left are often at odds.

  74. ICE Arrests N.Y.C. City Council Employee at Routine Appointment New York, January 13

    City officials said the employee, a data analyst from Venezuela, had legal authorization to work and remain in the United States until October.

  75. Pitching Crypto and Needling Mamdani: Adams’s Post-Mayoralty Takes Shape New York, January 13

    Two weeks ago, Eric Adams was in Times Square to lead the New Year’s Eve ball drop as his last act as mayor. He returned on Monday to promote a new business interest.

  76. Mamdani Brings Affordability Push to Arts With Pick to Lead Film Office New York, January 13

    Rafael Espinal, the current head of the Freelancers Union, will serve as the new director of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment.

  77. New York City Nurses Go on Strike Video, January 12

    Nearly 15,000 nurses at major New York City hospitals went on strike on Monday, demanding more robust staffing levels, higher pay and better safety precautions.

  78. Nearly 15,000 Nurses Go on Strike at Major New York City Hospitals New York, January 12

    Workers are demanding more robust staffing levels and higher pay. The strike comes three years after a smaller job action won significant gains.

  79. Drawings Illuminate the History of the Brooklyn Bridge New York, January 12

    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.

  80. Mamdani’s Schools Chief Begins Shaping Agenda Around Rigor and Equity New York, January 12

    In his first week on the job, Kamar H. Samuels started to sketch out his priorities for leading America’s largest school system.

  81. Mayor Mamdani Is Moving On Up to Gracie Mansion New York, January 12

    Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife, Rama Duwaji, have begun moving their belongings from their Queens apartment to the official mayor’s residence in Manhattan.

  82. Thousands March in New York to Protest ICE Killing and Denounce Trump U.S., January 11

    Thousands of protesters, prompted by the fatal shooting of a woman in Minneapolis by a federal immigration agent, gathered near Central Park and marched through Manhattan.

  83. Prosecutors’ Vivid Accusations Against Maduro Belie a Complex Case New York, January 11

    The government will have to navigate difficult legal issues and use testimony about incidents clouded by time. But conspiracy laws are powerful tools for prosecutors.

  84. How a Stunt-Loving Jeweler Made a Diamond District Beef Go Viral New York, January 11

    Maksud Agadjani wound up hospitalized after he had a profane altercation with a rival, all of it captured on video. Business has never been better.

  85. Where Does Candidate Mamdani End and Mayor Mamdani Begin? New York, January 11

    In his first week as mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani tried to bridge the political theater of his campaign with the much harder work of governing.

  86. ‘The Man and I Both Immediately Lost Our Composure’ New York, January 11

    Witnessing the power of coconut cream pie, time for a new car and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

  87. Mamdani Announces Plan to Expand Public Bathroom Access in New York New York, January 10

    The city has over eight million residents and only around 1,000 public bathrooms. The new mayor said he was committed to creating more, though he did not say when they would be available.

  88. 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.

  89. Mamdani’s First Big Move to Help Renters Is Dealt a Blow by Court New York, January 9

    Summit Properties USA won an auction on Friday to buy more than 5,000 apartments out of bankruptcy from the Pinnacle Group despite City Hall’s efforts to intervene.

  90. Mamdani Condemns Slurs and Pro-Hamas Chant at Heated Queens Protest New York, January 9

    Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel demonstrators hurled threats at each other outside an event promoting real estate sales in Jerusalem. The mayor said those actions had “no place in our city.”

  91. After Police Kill 2 People in One Night, Mamdani Responds Cautiously New York, January 9

    Mayor Zohran Mamdani did not call the shootings justified, but said New York Police officers were placed in “incredibly difficult and dangerous circumstances.”

  92. Handing Out Free Tickets, Mamdani Says Theater Should Not Be ‘a Luxury’ Theater, January 9

    The mayor said a new initiative by the Under the Radar festival exemplified an arts affordability agenda that he intends to pursue.

  93. 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.

  94. N.Y.P.D. Fatally Shoots Man Who Drew a Fake Gun in the West Village New York, January 9

    Officers shot the driver of a BMW that had been involved in a motor vehicle incident after he drew an imitation firearm, the police said.

  95. For the Hero of the Bondi Beach Attack, a Whirlwind Visit to America New York, January 9

    After the Hanukkah massacre in Australia, the rabbi and the Muslim hero who saved lives made a visit to New York that was part religious pilgrimage, part media outreach.

  96. 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.

  97. Zohran Mamdani and Kathy Hochul Are Pals Right Now. Will It Last? New York, January 9

    The legislative session that began this week poses a significant test of the most closely watched collaboration in state and city politics.

  98. 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.

  99. Amid Opening Sprint, Mamdani Paused to Socialize With Steven Spielberg New York, January 9

    Zohran Mamdani, the new mayor of New York, made a private visit to the billionaire film director’s Central Park West apartment this week.

  100. Flu Cases Fall in New York City After Reaching Highest Level in a Decade New York, January 8

    Preliminary data suggests that bouts of the viral illness have already peaked, but the city’s health commissioner urged caution.

  101. John Wilson’s Enduring Art of Racial Politics and Personal Memory Arts, January 8

    “Witnessing Humanity” at the Met, with more than 100 artworks, and a gaze both inward and outward, is the artist’s first New York survey.

  102. Amos Poe, New York’s No Wave Film Pioneer, Dies at 76 Arts, January 8

    He documented the punk and post-punk music scene in the East Village, leading an independent film movement that was proudly unprofessional.

  103. Cooper Union Settles Jewish Students’ Suit and Alters Protest Policies New York, January 8

    The New York City college had been accused of tolerating discrimination against those who believe in Zionism following a pro-Palestinian protest that trapped students inside a library.

  104. You Don’t Need a Trip to Florida, You Just Need a Cozy Restaurant Food, January 8

    Because the only true cure for the winter blues is dinner by candlelight.

  105. Hochul and Mamdani Announce Plan for Universal Child Care Video, January 8

    Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a plan on Thursday to vastly expand free and low-cost child care for families across the state in the coming years and add programs for 2-year-olds.

  106. Judge Sets Date for Weinstein’s Third Trial for Same Rape Charge New York, January 8

    Harvey Weinstein said he felt like he was on “a slow march to my death” as prosecutors continued to pursue the case after an aspiring actress accused him of raping her in 2013.

  107. Hochul and Mamdani to Announce Road Map to Expand Child Care New York, January 8

    Governor Kathy Hochul will appear with Mayor Zohran Mamdani to lay out a plan to expand free and subsidized child care in New York, which had been a central focus of his campaign.

  108. 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.

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

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

  110. A Huge Increase in ‘Ground Rent’ Stuns Co-op Residents New York, January 8

    They live on Billionaires’ Row, but they’re not billionaires. And now the residents of a 57th Street building could face a leap of more than 100 percent in their maintenance costs.

  111. Convention-Defying in Life. In Art, Not So Much Arts, January 8

    “Carving Out History” offers the career highlights of Emma Stebbins, from the Bethesda Fountain in Central Park— a powerful symbol of hope and healing in “Angels in America” —to a standout sculpture of the woman she loved.

  112. The Sober Party Girl Revolution New York, January 8

    At a members-only club in Manhattan, a new generation rejects alcohol but isn’t quite ready to give up the party.

  113. This City’s Housing Boom Is a Model for Mamdani New York, January 8

    Mayor Zohran Mamdani is eyeing Jersey City, N.J., for ideas as he looks to address New York’s housing crisis. For residents, the surge in development has been a mixed blessing.

  114. Some Questions, Then a Selfie: Mayor Mamdani Meets the (Creator) Press Business, January 8

    A friendly summit at New York’s City Hall with digital content creators and social media stars symbolized the new mayor’s attitude toward the changing news media.

  115. 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.

  116. Mamdani Names Lawyer Who Fought N.Y.C. Agencies to Human Rights Post New York, January 7

    Christine Clarke, who will lead the Commission on Human Rights, has worked on discrimination lawsuits against the city’s public housing authority and Police Department.

  117. Bruce Crawford, Arts-Loving Adman Who Led the Met Opera, Dies at 96 Arts, January 7

    He helped build the ad agency BBDO International into a powerhouse before channeling his passion for opera into managing the Met and revitalizing Lincoln Center.

  118. Julie Menin Is Elected New York City Council Speaker New York, January 7

    Ms. Menin, a centrist Democrat, said she would investigate bad actors in business and city agencies and played down areas of difference with Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

  119. A Portrait That Was the ‘Instagram of Its Time’ New York, January 7

    Charles Edwards painted his interpretations of canvases by Anthony van Dyck for the Metropolitan Opera’s production of “I Puritani.” Then he visited the Met Museum to see the original.

  120. 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.

  121. N.Y.C. Child Care Programs Brace for Cuts After Federal Funding Freeze New York, January 7

    The Trump administration said it was placing a hold on $10 billion in subsidies across five states, including New York.

  122. Mamdani Issues Executive Orders on Homeless Shelters and City Jails New York, January 7

    Mayor Zohran Mamdani directed city agencies to make plans to comply with rules governing health and safety at the facilities, and said they must work to end solitary confinement.

  123. Mamdani Takes the Bite Out of ‘the Bump,’ Paving Over Hated Road Hazard New York, January 6

    The small but symbolic gesture, at the foot of the Williamsburg Bridge, signals more ambitious street redesign plans from the new mayor.

  124. Murders in New York City Fell 20% in 2025, Though Reported Rapes Rose New York, January 6

    Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch and Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the numbers on Tuesday. Officials attributed the rise in rapes in part to a change in the state definition of sexual assault.

  125. The Unanswered Questions About Venezuela’s Environmental Future Climate, January 6

    The Trump administration has made no secret that it covets Venezuela’s oil reserves. What happens next could have serious implications for the planet.

  126. Tamaleria La Madrina, Hampton Chutney and More Restaurant Openings Food, January 6

    Feast on tamales and dosas in the first week of 2026.

  127. All-Cash Deals Dominated Manhattan’s Real Estate Market in 2025 Real Estate, January 6

    Buyers paying in cash accounted for 64 percent of co-op and condo sales last year, edging out hopeful buyers needing mortgages.

  128. A ‘Very New York’ Kind of Honor New York, January 6

    A business improvement district in Manhattan will pay tribute to the television personality Andy Cohen in an unusual way.

  129. Facing Challenge From Lander, Dan Goldman Prepares to Defend His Seat New York, January 6

    Mr. Goldman, a Democrat from New York City, faces a stiff primary battle that could turn on Gaza and how to fight President Trump.

  130. Modern American Opera Wouldn’t Be the Same Without Her Arts, January 6

    Beth Morrison has shepherded dozens of new works into existence over the past 20 years. And her footprint continues to grow.

  131. George Conway, a Trump Foe, Changes Home and Party to Run for Congress New York, January 6

    The former conservative has moved from the Washington suburbs to Manhattan and will run for an open House seat in a heavily Democratic district.

  132. 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.

  133. Meet the Old and New Chinatown on One Menu Food, January 6

    Lei, a warmly welcoming wine bar in Manhattan, manages to both honor tradition and bend it.

  134. Optimism About Nuclear Energy Is Rising Again. Will It Last? Business, January 6

    Companies like Kairos Energy are building new types of reactors with the encouragement of the Trump administration, but their success is far from assured.

  135. Anxiety. Relief. Uncertainty. For N.Y.C. Venezuelans, Emotions Collide. New York, January 6

    Many celebrated the seizure of Nicolás Maduro. Others were clouded by uncertainty. And some wondered if they might find a path back to their homeland.

  136. Outside the Courthouse: Flags, Chants and Venezuelans’ Quiet Pain World, January 6

    A demonstration outside the building where Nicolás Maduro was arraigned was a ritual of New York public protest, but one that sprang from personal wounds inflicted a continent away.

  137. Mamdani Chooses a Bernie Sanders Aide as His Communications Director New York, January 6

    Anna Bahr, who leads communications for the Vermont senator and worked on his presidential campaign, is the latest appointee to a high-profile role in the Mamdani administration.

  138. Mamdani and Hochul Unite to Cheer Congestion Pricing on Anniversary New York, January 5

    The tolling program, which charges motorists to enter Manhattan’s busiest streets, had a largely successful first year after a delayed start.

  139. Vote on 17 Ways That Mayor Mamdani Could Improve New York Interactive, January 5

    More housing and public toilets. Fewer trucks. We canvassed dozens of experts on ideas for making the built city more livable. What do you think?

  140. Israel’s Stinging Retort to Mamdani Was Meant as Retaliation in Kind World, January 5

    After Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York scrapped two executive orders on antisemitism and boycotts, the Israeli Foreign Ministry issued an aggressive response to what it saw as an aggressive act.

  141. When Fashion Designers and Financiers Need a Suit, They Go to Him Style, January 5

    At just 32, Ralph Fitzgerald, a raffish Brit with the look of a Guy Ritchie character, has become the tailor to movie stars, financial executives and Marc Jacobs.

  142. 27 Million Fewer Car Trips: Life After a Year of Congestion Pricing Interactive, January 5

    How life has changed in the New York area, according to data on traffic, transit and the responses of 600 readers.

  143. As the Fare Rises, the Subway Is in the Spotlight New York, January 5

    The M.T.A. makes changes as Mayor Mamdani makes it clear that the subway and buses are crucial to New York’s future.

  144. Robert Heide, Angsty Playwright and Warhol Collaborator, Dies at 91 Obituaries, January 4

    He helped create the Off Off Broadway theater scene, wrote and acted in Andy Warhol’s films, and made his apartment into a singular exhibit of Americana.

  145. Francis Patrelle, Founder of a Ballet Company, Dies at 78 Arts, January 4

    A champion of the story ballet, he built a tightly knit community in New York around his classes at Ballet Academy East and his company, Dances Patrelle.

  146. Mamdani Names Housing Leader and Pledges ‘Rental Rip-off’ Hearings New York, January 4

    Mayor Zohran Mamdani named a housing commissioner and announced that the city would hold public hearings where frustrated renters could voice their complaints.

  147. The January 4 Venezuela Trump Maduro live blog included one standalone post:
  148. The January 4 Espanol live blog included one standalone post:
  149. 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.

  150. Maduro, in Previous Stints in New York, Sought to Connect with Harlem New York, January 4

    The self-described socialist leader tried to tie the Latin American fight against imperialism with the struggle of Black Americans against racism.