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  1. Mangione Pleads Not Guilty as U.S. Seeks Death Penalty New York, Today

    The judge warned Attorney General Pam Bondi to temper her statements about Luigi Mangione to ensure a fair trial on charges of killing a health insurance executive.

  2. Man Convicted of Fatally Torturing Child May Spend Life in Prison New York, Today

    “For that which you have done, you simply deserve no mercy,” a judge told Ryan Cato, who beat a 10-year-old boy to death in 2021.

  3. Man Is Fatally Stabbed After Fight on Subway Train in Manhattan New York, Today

    The killing occurred after the man got into a fight with his assailant on a downtown No. 5 train during the morning rush hour, officials said.

  4. Taliban Leader Pleads Guilty to Taking American Journalist Hostage New York, Today

    Haji Najibullah’s plea was heard in a civilian court in Manhattan. He helped abduct David Rohde, then a New York Times reporter, in Afghanistan in 2008.

  5. Tell Us Your Wild New York City Roommate Stories New York, Today

    When the rent is high and the vacancy rates are low, sharing your space with others becomes a must.

  6. An Artist’s Journey From the Soviet Union to the Frick Style, Today

    Years ago, Vladimir Kanevsky’s floral sculptures started turning up in Manhattan’s most elegant living rooms. Now his work is on display alongside masterpieces.

  7. Moment of Truth for Santos as He Faces Sentencing New York, Today

    The former congressman George Santos could receive a prison term of more than seven years.

  8. A Former Office Tower Goes Big for Residents Real Estate, Today

    With 1,320 rental apartments and a host of amenities, 25 Water Street is the country’s largest office-to-residential conversion to date.

  9. ‘Drop Dead City’: When New York Was on the Financial Brink Movies, Today

    This surprisingly entertaining film examines the 1975 fiscal crisis that nearly led the city to bankruptcy. The movie’s conclusions remain relevant today.

  10. An Exhibition Explores Whether the Red Scare Has Lessons for America Today Arts, Today

    The New York Historical prepares to examine the campaign against Communism that once shook Hollywood and beyond.

  11. Snapshots of the Seasons in One of New York City’s Last Wild Places New York, Today

    An abandoned rail line in central Queens may or may not be the city’s next tourist destination.

  12. Yesterday’s Thepoint live blog included one standalone post:
  13. Lawyer Is Charged With Sadistic Rapes of Women He Met Online Metro, Yesterday

    Ryan Hemphill was arraigned Thursday afternoon on a 116-count indictment. Authorities say he tortured, drugged and filmed women in his Midtown apartment.

  14. Where the Menu Is Always Changing Dining, Yesterday

    These three restaurants don’t stick to the script, and it makes them worth visiting again and again.

  15. Juilliard Plans $550 Million Drive to Go Tuition Free Culture, Yesterday

    The goal is to make the school’s programs more accessible and to ease the burden on graduates pursuing careers in the arts.

  16. 8 Standouts at the AIPAD Photography Fair Weekend, Yesterday

    This year’s colorful and wide-ranging edition of the Association of International Photography Art Dealers fair is a bursting capsule history of the medium.

  17. Ai Weiwei Installation Coming to Four Freedoms Park on Roosevelt Island Culture, Yesterday

    The Chinese artist’s commentary “on what is unfolding politically and culturally in our time” has a lighthearted note: cat-patterned camouflage. The work inaugurates a new art series at the park.

  18. A Judge Released Him From Prison. The D.A. Wants to Lock Him Back Up. Metro, Yesterday

    After Andre Brown’s 40-year sentence was overturned, he went free. The Bronx district attorney appealed, and now he might return to prison and leave his wife and children.

  19. Smoke From New Jersey Wildfire Moves Toward New York City Weather, Yesterday

    Forecasters had warned that the air in the city could become unhealthy for some because of a fire that has been burning in the Pine Barrens since Tuesday.

  20. Why a Law Requiring Gas Detectors Is a Headache for Landlords Metro, Yesterday

    The detectors have to be installed in every kitchen with a gas stove. But battery-operated ones are hard to come by.

  21. Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx Real Estate, Yesterday

    This week’s properties are in Greenwich Village, Kips Bay and Riverdale.

  22. Penn Station’s Not-So-Secret Other Life: The People’s Dance Studio Weekend, Yesterday

    Smooth floors. Public restrooms. A built-in audience: The lower level of Moynihan Hall doubles as a rehearsal space for a variety of dance groups, including K-pop, salsa and Brazilian Zouk.

  23. Brooklyn Home Prices Hit a Record High (Again) Real Estate, Yesterday

    But the number of sales is also rising, according to a Q1 market report, seemingly unaffected by prices.

  24. He Built the Frick Collection with Passion, Patience and Bargaining Special Sections, Yesterday

    Henry Clay Frick, aggressive in art collecting as well as business, acquired many of the masterpieces of the museum, whose renovated Fifth Avenue mansion recently reopened.

  25. Mamdani Aims at Cuomo, Beginning the Ad War in the N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race New York, Yesterday

    Zohran Mamdani, who won attention for a series of online campaign videos, is the first candidate to launch a broadcast ad in the Democratic primary race.

  26. Mamdani Aims at Cuomo, Beginning Ad War in N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race Metro, Yesterday

    Zohran Mamdani, who won attention for a series of online campaign videos, is the first candidate to air a broadcast ad in the Democratic primary race.

  27. The $40 Billion Issue the N.Y.C. Mayoral Candidates Aren’t Discussing Metro, Yesterday

    With more than 900,000 students, New York’s public school system is the biggest in the United States, but it has received scant attention from candidates.

  28. A Stunning New Pool in Central Park Helps Heal Old Wounds Culture, April 23

    The $160 million Davis Center, with upgrades to six bucolic acres and a lake, writes a new chapter for the Harlem end of the park.

  29. How Safe Are Helicopter Sightseeing Tours? Travel, April 23

    The F.A.A. allows many of these popular flights to operate under less stringent rules than other commercial aviation, opening the door to dangers like pilot fatigue.

  30. Stray Bullet Kills Harlem Woman Who Stepped Outside to Check on Grandson Metro, April 23

    Excenia Mette, 61, walked out of her apartment building and into the middle of a shootout. She was an active member of the National Action Network.

  31. Eric Adams Campaigns at Legal Weed Shop With Troubled History Metro, April 23

    Before it was a legal dispensary where the mayor hoped to raise campaign funds, the site held an illicit weed shop raided by the city. Some of its operators are still around.

  32. Barry Benepe, Who Gave New York Its Greenmarkets, Dies at 96 Obits, April 23

    He brought farm-grown produce to the city’s streets, creating the largest network of farmers’ markets in the country and helping to revive neighborhoods.

  33. Lorde Dances to Her New Single in Washington Square Park Video, April 23

    The singer summoned fans on her social media to an impromptu performance in Washington Square Park Tuesday night.

  34. N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race Is Jolted by 4 Major Endorsements of Adrienne Adams Metro, April 23

    Ms. Adams, the City Council speaker, won endorsements from Letitia James, the state attorney general, and from three major unions including District Council 37.

  35. What Happens to Abandoned Boats in New York? Metro, April 23

    A Parks Department official scours the shoreline looking for vessels that owners left behind. There are hundreds of them.

  36. His Suits Come Alive From the Waist Down Styles, April 23

    Jack Sivan started his namesake men’s wear business after freelancing for luxury labels like the Row.

  37. Glimpses of the Final Frontier at the American Museum of Natural History Special Sections, April 23

    Stranded astronauts and celebrity space tourism have piqued interest in space — and a photography exhibition in the museum is making the most of it.

  38. What Do You Look for in an Apartment? Tell Us About It. Metro, April 23

    As the busy summer rental season approaches, The New York Times wants to hear your must-haves and absolutely-nots when you’re looking for a place to live.

  39. Cuomo’s Campaign Strategy: Limit Appearances and Avoid Confrontation Metro, April 23

    Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo is embracing a so-called Rose Garden strategy in his tightly controlled campaign for mayor of New York City.

  40. Weinstein’s Retrial Begins, Testing Legacy of #MeToo Movement Metro, April 23

    Prosecutors and defense lawyers delivered their opening statements Wednesday in the sex-crime case of the fallen mogul Harvey Weinstein.

  41. Lorde Planned a Surprise Show in New York. Surprise: There Was No Show. Metro, April 23

    The singer summoned fans to an impromptu performance in Washington Square Park Tuesday night. She neglected to get a permit. But there was one more surprise to come.

  42. U.S. Says Tren de Aragua Charges Will ‘Devastate’ Gang’s Infrastructure Metro, April 23

    Federal prosecutors charged six members of the Venezuelan gang and 21 members of a violent splinter group.

  43. Read the Prosecutors’ Letter Interactive, April 22

    Three prosecutors resigned from the Southern District of New York on Tuesday rather than apologize for the work on the prosecution of Mayor Eric Adams of New York.

  44. Jury Is Seated After Startling Reveal: The Defendant Is Harvey Weinstein Metro, April 22

    Some prospective jurors reacted with shock when they realized they might be selected for Mr. Weinstein’s latest trial. Opening statements lie ahead.

  45. Jennifer Lopez’s Alma Mater to Stay Open as Nuns Sell to a Casino Firm Metro, April 22

    A charitable arm of the Bally’s Corporation will buy Preston High School’s buildings and lease them back to the Catholic school, a victory for foes of a plan to close the Bronx institution.

  46. 3 Adams Case Prosecutors Resign Rather Than Express Regret to Justice Dept. Metro, April 22

    They had been placed on administrative leave after refusing to abandon the corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams. “We will not confess wrongdoing when there was none,” they wrote.

  47. La Piazza Brings Venice to Midtown, No Gondola Required Dining, April 22

    I’m Donut? offers its Japanese pastries in Times Square, a storied bagel shop plots a return and more restaurant news.

  48. When Pope Francis Touched New Yorkers’ Hearts Metro, April 22

    The pope visited the city in 2015, making stops that included Madison Square Garden, Central Park and a Harlem school.

  49. A Picasso Show From Pablo’s Daughter Culture, April 22

    An exhibition at Gagosian includes never-before-seen works from the personal collection of Paloma Picasso, who helped organize the show.

  50. Why Is There Always a Line? And Why Is It at My Front Door? Real Estate, April 22

    One of New York City’s minor yet annoying inconveniences is a line that forms when a restaurant or another business becomes wildly popular.

  51. Herbert J. Gans, 97, Dies; Upended Myths of Urban and Suburban Life Obits, April 21

    A leading sociologist, he explored American society up close — living in a Levittown at one point — to gain insight into issues of race, class, the media and even the Yankees.

  52. Chuck Connelly, Combative Neo-Expressionist Artist, Dies at 70 Obits, April 21

    His heavily textured paintings brought him renown in the 1980s. In the ’90s, Nick Nolte played a character inspired by him in a Martin Scorsese film.

  53. Francine Tint Is Finally ‘Having Her Time’ Special Sections, April 21

    At 82, the widely admired artist is getting the higher level of recognition she has sought for decades.

  54. ICE Can’t Enter Rikers for Now, Judge Rules Metro, April 21

    After meeting with President Trump’s border czar, Mayor Eric Adams supported allowing U.S. immigration authorities to reopen offices at Rikers Island.

  55. In Congestion Pricing Fight, Trump Administration Ratchets Up Threats Metro, April 21

    The administration has demanded the tolling program end by late May, arguing that it unfairly burdens working-class commuters.

  56. 1,200 Sign Up for a Manhattan Town Hall Metro, April 21

    Two Democratic politicians said they had scheduled the town hall to hear from their constituents who are angry at Trump administration policies.

  57. Does This Perfume Smell Like Gentrification? Styles, April 21

    When luxury condos and artisanal bakeries move into New York City neighborhoods, Bond No. 9 sometimes follows.

  58. Un bombero con TOC y la vacuna que lo obligó a renunciar En español, April 21

    Timmy Reen bien podría ser un caso médico único: un hombre con un trastorno grave que trabajaba en un entorno impredecible y de alto riesgo, totalmente inadecuado para sus compulsiones.

  59. Where Do the Democrats Running for Mayor of New York City Stand on the Issues? Interactive, April 21

    The New York Times sent a wide-ranging survey to candidates in the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City about affordability, public safety, President Trump, homelessness, congestion pricing, immigration, schools and their one big idea.

  60. Harvey Weinstein Becomes an Unlikely Voice in the Push to Close Rikers Metro, April 21

    The disgraced producer has complained volubly about his treatment in jail on Rikers Island. Advocates for detainees say any attention to conditions there can’t hurt.

  61. What to Know About Broker Fees in New York City Metro, April 21

    A new law that will require many landlords, and not renters, to cover broker fees is set to take effect in less than two months. It may change how New Yorkers move.

  62. He Was a Prophet of Space Travel. His Ashes Were Found in a Basement. Metro, April 21

    During his life, Willy Ley predicted the dawn of the Space Age with remarkable accuracy. How did his remains end up forgotten in a co-op on the Upper West Side?

  63. Bunnies, Bonnets, Brights and Blooms at New York’s Easter Parade Styles, April 20

    Time for revelry, and a celebration of spring, on a Sunday in the city.

  64. The Face of Catholicism in the United States Has Changed. Here’s How. National, April 20

    For decades, the share of American Catholics declined in the face in secularization. But in recent years, those numbers have stabilized, buoyed by growing communities and broader societal changes.

  65. An Inside Look at the Subway’s Archaic Signal System Interactive, April 20

    Vast swaths of the subway still rely on signal equipment from the Great Depression. A multibillion dollar plan, now at risk, hopes to bring the system into the 21st century

  66. ‘When a Seat Freed Up at the Next Stop, He Sat Back Down’ Metropolitan, April 20

    An up-and-down routine on the E, a pretzel and a Playbill, and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

  67. Mother and Son, 8, Found Dead in Bronx Home With Daughter, 4, Left Alone Metro, April 19

    It was not immediately clear how long the two had been dead or how long the younger daughter had been surviving alone in the apartment.

  68. An Image of Coretta Scott King, Poster in Hand Summary, April 19

    In 1963, Mrs. King helped lead a march commemorating the second anniversary of Women Strike for Peace.

  69. Many Have Tried to Fix Penn Station. Can Trump Get the Job Done? Metro, April 19

    Transportation experts say a thorough renovation is likely to take several years to complete — unless emergency measures are employed.

  70. New York City’s Hottest Hangout Is a 500-Person Board Game Night Metro, April 19

    At Richard Ye’s enormous monthly gatherings, where people play Exploding Kittens, Hues and Cues, and mahjong, New Yorkers find real-life connections and a little free fun.

  71. How a Fashion Designer and Sewing Teacher Spends Her Sundays Metro, April 19

    Hekima Hapa runs around with her four children, teaches a sewing class in Brooklyn and ends her day by burning a little sage.

  72. How Universities Became So Dependent on the Federal Government National, April 18

    For decades, universities got billions in federal dollars for research. The relationship was mutually beneficial, until President Trump decided it wasn’t.

  73. Ralph Lauren Introduces the Big Pants Index Styles, April 18

    You might not guess what it is, but it makes a lot of sense.

  74. How the Radio Program ‘New Sounds’ Was Saved Metro, April 18

    The music program had been on WNYC for four decades. Listener contributions spared it from the ax.

  75. The Challenges of Opening Gleaming New Museums in a Fraught Art Landscape Arts & Leisure, April 18

    As Thelma Golden and Lisa Phillips put finishing touches on their expanded buildings, they assess their legacies, and the cultural shift ahead.

  76. Guidebooks to New York Tell How to Survive Among the Natives Culture, April 18

    A collection of indelible photographs, maps and “intimate guides” from 1807 to 1940 went beyond extolling the virtues of the city.

  77. Columbia Activists Are Being Detained. Protesters Demand Answers. Metro, April 17

    Demonstrators rallied on Columbia’s campus and marched in Manhattan, three days after Mohsen Mahdawi was detained by immigration officials after arriving for a U.S. citizenship appointment.

  78. U.S. Indicts Luigi Mangione in Killing of Health Insurance Executive Metro, April 17

    Attorney General Pam Bondi moved forward aggressively and ordered prosecutors to seek the death penalty. Mangione also faces state charges in the Manhattan shooting.

  79. Embattled Congestion Pricing Program Gets Boost From Federal Judge Metro, April 17

    Judge Lewis J. Liman struck down several arguments in various lawsuits seeking to undo the New York City tolling program. Though weakened, the court cases continue.

  80. Will a Manhattan Garden’s Famous Fans Tank a Plan to Build Housing? Metro, April 17

    The Elizabeth Street Garden in Lower Manhattan was going to be razed to make way for affordable housing for older New Yorkers. Now the plan may be on hold.

  81. Trump Administration Says It Will Take Over Renovation of Penn Station Metro, April 17

    The head of the federal Department of Transportation promised on Thursday to take away control of the project from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

  82. Where to Cry, and Other Restaurant Requests Dining, April 17

    Lunch for a courthouse wedding? Fresh cookies after 6 p.m.? We have answers.

  83. Rashid Johnson Finds His Promised Land at the Guggenheim Weekend, April 17

    The artist’s first major museum survey fills Frank Lloyd Wright’s spiral with a rich mix of media, a view of the polymathic flux of a 25-year career, and a sense of healing.

  84. Michelle Trachtenberg, actriz de ‘Gossip Girl’, murió por complicaciones de la diabetes En español, April 17

    La oficina del médico forense de Nueva York determinó la causa y forma de su muerte tras revisar los resultados de las pruebas toxicológicas, dijo una portavoz.

  85. A Baritone Walks in Bernstein’s and Mahler’s Footsteps Metro, April 17

    Thomas Oliemans came to New York to sing at the Metropolitan Opera. While he was here, he took a musical walking tour.

  86. A Harlem Youth Center Still Thrives in an Uncertain Moment Culture, April 17

    Three years after opening its visual jolt of a new headquarters, the Brotherhood Sister Sol has become even more of a haven for the young people it serves.

  87. Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens Real Estate, April 17

    This week’s properties are in the financial district, Lenox Hill and Woodside.

  88. Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York Real Estate, April 17

    This week’s properties are a two-bedroom lake house in Ridgefield and a four-bedroom home Bronxville.

  89. Is New York Becoming the City That Sleeps? Dining, April 17

    Bar owners say 4 a.m. liquor licenses are increasingly difficult to obtain, leaving revelers to settle for earlier bed times.

  90. The Firefighter With O.C.D. and the Vaccine He Believed Would Kill Him Metro, April 17

    For years, Timmy Reen tried to hide his compulsions and rituals from everyone at his New York City firehouse — until his secret was forced out in the open.

  91. The Child Care Crisis Is Motivating These New York City Voters New York, April 17

    Parents are fed up, and the candidates for mayor appear to be paying attention. Many have built campaigns on a promise to make New York more affordable, with child care as a centerpiece.

  92. Trump Names Interim U.S. Attorney for Manhattan, Bypassing Schumer Metro, April 17

    Senator Chuck Schumer had said he would block the permanent appointment of Jay Clayton, the president’s choice to head one of the nation’s most prestigious prosecutor’s offices.

  93. Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Buffy’ Actress, Died From Complications of Diabetes Express, April 16

    The New York City medical examiner’s office determined the cause and manner of her death after reviewing toxicology test results, a spokeswoman said.

  94. Adams’s Legal Debt Rises to $3 Million as Donors Fade Away Metro, April 16

    The federal charges against Mayor Eric Adams were dropped. Now he owes millions in legal expenses and must navigate a complex relationship with President Trump.

  95. Adams Cancels Preschool Cuts as Child Care Emerges as Election Issue Metro, April 16

    Mayor Eric Adams reversed $167 million in cuts to preschool programs, as some of his rivals in the competitive New York City mayor’s race criticize him for doing too little to help families.

  96. Trump Official Scrutinizes N.Y.’s Attorney General Over Real Estate Metro, April 16

    The head of a U.S. housing agency told prosecutors that Letitia James appeared to have falsified real estate records, a move that could be the start of an investigation of a key Trump adversary.

  97. The April 16 Thepoint live blog included two standalone posts:
  98. How to Throw Your Own Birthday Party T Style, April 16

    The chef Karina Garcia of the New York restaurant Cocina Consuelo celebrated by cooking for family and friends, and even making her own cake.

  99. In Mating Season, a Wild Turkey’s Thoughts Turn to Manhattan Metro, April 16

    Astoria arrived on the East Side and spent the night on someone’s balcony. She had followed a similar pattern last spring before returning to her regular home on Roosevelt Island.

  100. Congresswoman and Allies Endorse 3 Mayoral Candidates to Stop Cuomo Metro, April 16

    Nydia Velázquez and six other Democrats framed the endorsements of Adrienne Adams, Brad Lander and Zohran Mamdani as a way of electing a “steady hand” to lead New York City.

  101. Hunting the Wild Mushrooms of New York City Metro, April 16

    There are thousands of species of fungus in the city, with names like American dyeball, dingy twiglet and devil’s dipstick. Some even glow in the dark.

  102. Adams Is Letting ICE Into Rikers. The City Council Is Suing to Stop Him. Metro, April 15

    A lawsuit argues that an executive order that City Hall issued last week is “part of a corrupt quid pro quo bargain” between Mayor Eric Adams of New York and President Trump.

  103. Fedora Returns to the West Village for an Encore. Again. Dining, April 15

    After closing in 2020 following a revival by Gabriel Stulman, it’s now backed by the partners of St. Jardim.

  104. Astoria the Celebrity Turkey Returns to Ritzy Midtown Manhattan Express, April 15

    Is she seeking excitement? Danger? A date? The birders who look after her just want her to go home.

  105. Wild Turkey Struts in New York Video, April 15

    Astoria, a wild turkey, seen living free on Roosevelt Island in New York.

  106. What Life Is Like for Sean Combs, Inmate 37452-054 New York, April 15

    The music mogul has been in the Metropolitan Detention Center for nearly seven months.

  107. Harvey Weinstein, Facing New Charge, Returns to Court in New York Metro, April 15

    The disgraced Hollywood producer will face a new trial for sex crimes in New York after a previous conviction was reversed last year.

  108. No Jail Time for Queens Man Convicted of Spying for China Metro, April 14

    Shujun Wang worked for a pro-democracy organization while passing information about dissidents to China, prosecutors said. He was sentenced to three years of supervised release.

  109. Cuomo Announces New Housing Plan, With a Hint of ChatGPT Metro, April 14

    Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s 29-page housing plan included a garbled section with incomplete sentences and a link to a citation retrieved by ChatGPT.

  110. Cuomo Wins Backing of 2 Major Unions That Once Pushed Him to Resign Metro, April 14

    Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s bid for New York City mayor was endorsed by two of the city’s largest unions, Local 32BJ and the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council.

  111. Why Developers Think Child Care Is Good for Business Metro, April 14

    Placing a preschool or day care center in a building can help sell the development to the community. It also makes the city stronger.

  112. Where the Fashion Elite Meet to Eat Styles, April 14

    Raf’s, occupying the site of a decades-old bakery in NoHo, is thriving as a clubroom for the fashion crowd while mostly flying under the radar of social media.

  113. How a Private Health Crisis Has Loomed Over 2 Very Public Trials Metro, April 14

    Nadine Menendez’s breast cancer diagnosis has held a powerful grip on the government’s bribery case against her and her husband, Robert Menendez, New Jersey’s disgraced former senator.

  114. How New Rules and High Costs Hobbled the Return of N.Y.C. Outdoor Dining Metro, April 14

    Only a small portion of the city’s restaurants have applied for permits to set up dining structures under new regulations. Owners say the process is complex and expensive.

  115. N.Y.C. Helicopter Company Shuts Operations After Deadly Crash, F.A.A. Says Express, April 14

    All six people on board the craft, operated by New York Helicopter Tours, died when it crashed into the Hudson River on Thursday.

  116. Several Parts of Helicopter That Crashed in Hudson Are Still Missing Metro, April 13

    The helicopter did not have any flight recorders, officials said. The investigation into the cause of the crash, which killed six people, is continuing.

  117. Brad Holland, 81, Dies; His Subversive Art Reinvented Illustration Obits, April 13

    His stark and stunning work for Playboy, The New York Times and Manhattan’s underground papers heralded a new era of conceptual illustration.

  118. The Last Flight of Helicopter N216MH Metro, April 13

    The aircraft had flown tourists in New York City thousands of times before crashing Thursday with a Spanish family aboard. Passengers who had flown earlier that day are processing the shock.

  119. ‘She Said She Lived in Las Vegas Now but Loved New York’ Metro, April 13

    Help with a heavy door, a grocery spill on the subway and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

  120. Kathryn Garcia Was Nearly Elected Mayor in 2021. Who Gets Her Votes Now? Metro, April 13

    Ms. Garcia finished second in the 2021 Democratic mayoral primary in New York City. Her supporters could be an important factor in this year’s race.

  121. What’s It Like to Inhabit Saya Woolfalk’s World of Plant-Human Hybrids? Arts & Leisure, April 12

    Step into the artist’s fantastical “Empathic Universe” at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York, where everything seems moving and alive.

  122. Rolling With Their Babies Styles, April 12

    For fathers in search of friendship, a growing group has emerged: the Brooklyn Stroll Club.

  123. Bernadette Peters Loves a Day Out in New York Arts & Leisure, April 12

    Back on Broadway for “Old Friends,” the actress reflects on the art she saw with Sondheim and the delights of the High Line and Central Park.

  124. Before a Fatal Helicopter Crash, 2 Midair Breakdowns and Unpaid Bills Metro, April 12

    The charter firm whose helicopter plunged into the Hudson River, killing the pilot and a family of five, had been struggling financially, records show.

  125. Endorsement by Mayor Adams Appears to Lift Sales of Kash Patel’s Book Metro, April 12

    The F.B.I. director saw sales of his book about the government’s “deep state” rise by nearly 800 percent after Mayor Eric Adams lavished praise on it.

  126. After Police Chase and Fiery Crash, an Agonizing Wait to Learn the Worst Metro, April 12

    Francisco Guzman Parra’s relatives worried that he was the driver killed when a stolen car rammed into an Upper Manhattan building. It took several days to find out.

  127. How an American Sign Language Artist Spends Their Sundays Metro, April 12

    Brandon Kazen-Maddox makes time for mud massages, meditation and aerial hoop adventures.

  128. Rick Levine, Who Gave Commercials Cinematic Flair, Dies at 94 Obits, April 11

    An award-winning director, he created ads for brands like Diet Pepsi (starring Michael J. Fox) by bringing a Hollywood sensibility to the small screen.

  129. A Tragic End to a Helicopter Pilot’s New Adventure Metro, April 11

    Seankese Johnson, 36, was killed along with five passengers when the sightseeing helicopter he was flying suddenly crashed into the Hudson River near Jersey City.

  130. Alice Tan Ridley, Subway Singer on ‘America’s Got Talent,’ Dies at 72 Obits, April 11

    The mother of the actress Gabourey Sidibe, she spent decades singing full time as an underground busker in New York City.

  131. Un ejecutivo de Siemens y su familia mueren en el helicóptero que se precipitó en el río Hudson En español, April 11

    Agustín Escobar y Mercè Camprubí Montal murieron el jueves en el accidente frente a la ciudad de Nueva York junto con sus tres hijos y el piloto.

  132. Spanish Family Killed in Helicopter Crash Was Celebrating a Birthday Metro, April 11

    Agustín Escobar and Mercè Camprubí Montal, both executives from Spain, died on Thursday in a crash near New York City along with their three children and the pilot.

  133. A Fatal Helicopter Crash in the Hudson River Metro, April 11

    The aircraft was carrying a family of five on a sightseeing tour when it went down on Thursday, killing the family and the pilot.

  134. A New Luxury-Building Amenity the Whole Neighborhood Can Use: Child Care Metro, April 11

    New York City is facing a shortage of preschool programs. Real estate developers have discovered that providing day care in their buildings can be good for business.

  135. N.Y.C. Primary Voters Can Rank 5 Candidates. Many Have Heard of Only 2. Metro, April 11

    New York City voters have nine Democrats to consider in this year’s mayoral primary, a crowded race made more complicated by the return of ranked-choice voting.

  136. Helicopter Crashes Into Hudson River, Killing Six Metro, April 11

    An executive from Spain, his wife and three children died in the crash, along with the helicopter’s pilot, officials said.

  137. Charter Company in Fatal Helicopter Crash Had Prior Mechanical Failures Metro, April 11

    At least twice before in the past 12 years, aircraft operated by the firm New York Helicopter Charter failed while in flight.

  138. Helicopters Pack New York’s Skies, Despite Years of Noise and Air Pollution Complaints New York, April 10

    Authorities say the industry has a roughly $50 million annual impact on the city, but the number of tourist helicopter flights has halved since 2016.

  139. Hay 6 muertos tras estrellarse un helicóptero cerca de Manhattan En español, April 10

    Funcionarios confirmaron la identidad de los cinco turistas a bordo de la aeronave.

  140. Trump May Seek Judicial Oversight of Columbia, Potentially for Years Metro, April 10

    The Trump administration is discussing asking a judge to enforce any deal it reaches with the school, which the White House says has not done enough to address antisemitism.

  141. Gerald Luss, Master of Midcentury-Modern Design, Dies at 98 Obits, April 10

    His work on the interiors of the Time-Life Building helped set the tone for postwar office style and provided a model for the set of “Mad Men.”

  142. New York City Council Approves Bill to Build More Public Bathrooms Metro, April 10

    The law will require the city to double its number of public restrooms by 2035.

  143. Order the Big Slice of Cake Dining, April 10

    And pretend you’re the little boy from “Matilda.”

  144. Helicopter Crashes Into Hudson River Near Manhattan New York, April 10

    Five people have been pulled from the water, according to two people briefed on the rescue efforts. Their condition was not yet known.

  145. The April 10 Hudson River Helicopter Crash live blog included one standalone post:
  146. Police Seek Man Who They Say Violated a Corpse on an R Train Metro, April 10

    New York’s subways have been the subject of debate, with politicians using them to paint the city as out of control and dangerous to residents and visitors.

  147. N.Y.P.D. to Deploy Teams to Fight Minor Crimes, Touching Off Skepticism Metro, April 10

    The new Quality of Life division will investigate things like homeless encampments and public urination. Critics say the program is a license to harass the poor.

  148. An Early Photograph With a Famous Creator Goes Up for Auction Metro, April 10

    Among a collection of daguerreotypes for sale at Christie’s is one made by Samuel F.B. Morse, the inventor of the telegraph, who briefly ran a portrait studio in New York City.

  149. Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn Real Estate, April 10

    This week’s properties are in Carnegie Hill, Greenwich Village and Greenpoint.