Housing and child care costs have dimmed the appeal of New York City for Black parents, and many are heading South.
With “The Critic’s Daughter: A Memoir,” Priscilla Gilman, daughter of the theater critic Richard Gilman, joins the ranks of writers whose memoirs examine their famous, and flawed, fathers.
An encounter at the Union Square station, a prank on a fall day and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
The officer was in critical condition at the hospital on Saturday night as the police department and other agencies embarked on a manhunt for the suspect.
KalaLea is a listener. Often, in her free time, she will tune in to a podcast, or the sounds of her neighborhood, or a friend’s story.
The city has frantically sought to uphold its promise of shelter for all. But as more people arrive, services are being stretched past their capacity.
After leaving his damaged Central Park Zoo enclosure the night before, a Eurasian eagle-owl was the subject of an intense rescue effort as darkness and temperatures fell on Friday.
During that time, the museum has welcomed more than 1.5 million visitors to live performances by a diverse group of artists.
The former governor of New York faces a lawsuit from a cooperative board that could upend his plans to build condos on the Upper East Side.
Cold temperatures and fierce winds are intensifying, and conditions are expected to grow worse on Saturday.
In Greenpoint, new businesses are cropping up, making it a contender for Little Tokyo status.
It started with smirk and ended with a bang, and in between it changed the media universe.
The four-legged pets are welcome, but not welcome everywhere. Their owners must carry them or use a service elevator.
As the counterintelligence chief in New York, Charles McGonigal had access to sensitive American secrets. His arrest has touched off a scramble to assess the damage.
Stephen M. Ross, the real estate developer and principal owner of the Miami Dolphins, sold his penthouse atop 25 Columbus Circle for $40 million, down from the $75 million list price in 2019.
Amid concerns about fraud in the industry, the city has stopped doing business with the companies, which provide special education, primarily to yeshivas.
Manhattan prosecutors warned that they might charge Allen H. Weisselberg with insurance fraud to pressure him to cooperate in an investigation of the former president.
Forecasters say a dangerous cold will grip parts of the region on Friday and into Saturday.
Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to allow more charter schools to open in New York City. But as the public school system loses students, the effort faces strong political headwinds.
An ultra-polished survey of the artist’s works at David Zwirner — some not seen before — demonstrate how preservation and change can coexist.
This week’s properties are on the Upper West Side, in the Flatiron district and in Astoria.
New York City education officials will block payments for some companies that have billed the government to provide special education, primarily for students in yeshivas.
One if by Land, Two if by Sea in Greenwich Village, which offers the perfect setting for romantic engagements, expects to see a jump in proposals in February.
The total was driven up by a small group of very expensive cases, including a settlement with a man wrongly accused of assassinating Malcolm X.
The Garden might face some obstacles in its quest for a permanent permit to replace its expiring 10-year one.
The prosecutor in charge repeatedly failed to turn over information to defense attorneys, infuriating a judge, who called the delayed handoff “outrageous.”
Looking for new art in New York this weekend? Head uptown for Latin American Conceptualists, and don’t miss Andrea Fraser’s first show at Goodman.
Their rapid-fire haggling in Manhattan’s diamond district teases the fantasy of making a market, rather than just being subject to it.
President Biden came to town to commit $292 million to the long-delayed project, but that doesn’t mean it will really happen.
The ruling, on charges brought by the National Labor Relations Board, involved actions at two Staten Island warehouses before union votes last year.
We asked New York Times staffers for their go-to Valentine’s plans.
Soloviev Group would partner with Mohegan, the casino and resort operator, to develop a long-empty site.
With its current 10-year license expiring in July, the Garden is asking New York City officials for a permanent permit to run the arena at its site above Penn Station.
Rotisserie chicken on the Upper East Side, a Turkish menu served on the Peninsula New York rooftop, and more restaurant news.
The deputy chief of the Manhattan district attorney’s Police Accountability Unit was removed after the case against Joseph Franco was dismissed.
The former president’s familiar tactics of defiance, counterattacks and delays appear less successful than ever as investigations and court proceedings against him grind on.
Black children in particular are disappearing from the city, and many families point to one reason: Raising children here has become too expensive.
Mayor Eric Adams is pushing for the city to host the 2024 convention, but Chicago and Atlanta are also contenders.
The Adams administration started moving single men into a cruise terminal in Brooklyn as New York City struggled to cope with the influx of newcomers.
The Manhattan district attorney’s decision represents a dramatic escalation of the inquiry, and potentially sets the case on a path toward criminal charges against the former president.
One week after Philadelphia knocked New York out of the playoffs, the building paid tribute to the Giants’ rivals as they advanced to the Super Bowl. Many were in no mood to see it.
Yaakov Bloom says he has learned a lot about himself after living in six apartments in the last decade, including one with an unruly pet.
The congressman has opened a local office in Queens, but it has largely attracted gawkers and news media rather than constituents.
Those recognizable but dusty medallions above Avenue of the Americans are getting spiffed up.
It hasn’t snowed in 327 days. The last time that happened, John Lindsay was mayor and Richard Nixon was president.
New York City is set to break its record for latest-ever “first measurable snow” of the winter and is also approaching its longest stretch without snow.
When the building itself is making noise, it’s not as simple as telling it to quiet down.
The actor Stephen Lang is known for his tough-guy roles, but he keeps it wholesome off screen, with walks in the park, yoga, naps and family dinners.
The 34-year-old was in stable condition, and the police were looking for the suspect. Hours earlier, Mayor Eric Adams had trumpeted a decline in subway crime since October from last year’s figures.
The bureau tried to court Oleg Deripaska, a Russian aluminum magnate, as an informant. Instead, one of its own top agents may have ended up working for him.
Data shows major crimes have dropped 16 percent in the three months since more officers were assigned to the system, the governor and mayor said.
After a podcast guest claimed that tons of prehistoric remains were dumped decades ago, scuba divers suited up. But the truth is as murky as the water.
The Rehearsal Club, which provided inexpensive housing for decades for aspiring actresses, singers and dancers trying to make it in New York City, is back. Carol Burnett said the club “saved my life.”
The yearslong battle to ban the delicacy in New York City rages on, with duck farmers, animal rights activists, two mayors and France all taking sides.
Atlanta, Chicago and New York are finalists, and local Democrats are eager to bend President Biden’s ear to host what would be his formal nomination event.
A recent court ruling put a stop on a high-rise planned for the South Street Seaport, pitting preservation against housing needs — again.
Selections from the Weekend section, including a review of Brandon Cronenberg's "Infinity Pool."
Bryan Wagorn, a pianist, has an unusually visible presence in “Fedora,” and he plays a piano with a history.
Abdullah el-Faisal, a Jamaican who was an outspoken supporter of the Islamic State, was the first person to face trial under New York State terror laws passed after Sept. 11.
In his second State of the City address, Mayor Eric Adams turned his attention toward the essential needs of everyday New Yorkers, promising cleaner streets and more affordable housing.
Mayor Eric Adams outlined a “working people’s agenda” for New York City, centered on jobs, safety, housing and access to care, in his second State of the City address.
Sayfullo Saipov could face the death penalty in the federal case. He said he was inspired to carry out the attack by Islamic State videos.
The panel weighing the fate of Sayfullo Saipov, who could face the death penalty, has sent a stream of questions to the federal judge overseeing the case.
There have never been as many official places to skate in New York City as there are today. But there’s just something about an empty plaza and a distracted security guard.
Decades ago, a gritty and dangerous spot under the Brooklyn Bridge was the nerve center for city skateboarders. Mayor Eric Adams just announced plans that could fix it up.
This week’s properties are in Murray Hill, in South Harlem and in Hunters Point.
Colinford Mattis, who was sentenced Thursday, and Urooj Rahman burned a police car. They lost their licenses to practice law. He may lose his foster children.
Compare the totals in your city with those of the past.
As Eric Adams gives his annual address today, experienced observers will be listening for his approach to the economy, crime and homelessness.
Mayor Eric Adams will announce the program at his State of the City address as part of his efforts to improve trash collection and fix New York’s rodent problem.
A party for Paradigm Trilogy, a niche publication, drew a New York art crowd.
The Baruch Bearcats played their home opener on Tuesday under a new spotlight after George Santos’s lie about having played for the team resurfaced.
In a series of long queues at restaurants and retail stores across New York City, one Metro writer discovered an unexpected thing: pure, unadulterated joy.
The Long Island Rail Road is connecting to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan, saving commuters as much as 40 minutes — and costing $11.1 billion.
The artist Shahzia Sikander calls the eight-foot sculpture she has placed atop a New York courthouse an urgent form of “resistance.”
East Side Access, a stunningly expensive M.T.A. project, will bring commuters to a new stop called Grand Central Madison.
Roland Conner became the first person with a criminal conviction to open a licensed cannabis dispensary in New York with the state’s help.
In closing arguments, the two sides dueled over why Sayfullo Saipov, an Uzbek immigrant, drove a truck onto a Manhattan bike path and killed 8 in 2017.
Make a reservation for pastries, try savory gelato at a restaurant from the Roberta’s team and more.
In Park Slope, the team behind several bold Indian restaurants dives deep into homespun village cooking, with electrifying results.
Robert A. Hadden had previously admitted to sexual abuse in a 2016 plea deal that required no prison time.
An omakase spot that dives into Japanese history, a reopening for Noz Market, and more restaurant news.
Stressful Covid lines are out, and happy lines are back, with New Yorkers and visitors queuing up for Sondheim, croissants and brunch.
The employees have new uniforms, part of a $165 million “reimagination” that includes a new entrance and an interactive museum.
If there is still no measurable snowfall on Sunday, it would be the longest stretch of winter without snow since 1973.
Inspectors found that an anesthesiologist at a Brooklyn hospital made numerous errors in administering epidurals. Some were life-threatening. One was fatal.
The New York City Housing Authority collected just 65 percent of the rent it charged in the 12 months leading up to December, the lowest percentage in the agency’s history.
The document, the charter from when the British seized New York from the Dutch, is on the auction block with two others. Together they could go for as much as $900,000.
Envisioning bigger things for the team and school enrollment, the Jaspers fired their men’s coach less than two weeks before the start of the season. Their best player transferred because of it.
Readers discuss the pros and cons of clutter. Also: Finding a public bathroom in New York; casual work clothes; a contrast of poverty and wealth.
Cecilio Campis administra un popular puesto de comida rápida ubicado frente al edificio de The New York Times. “Hay que saber tratar a la gente”, dice.
The shelter will temporarily accommodate about 1,000 single men until cruise season begins in the spring.
Some younger Asian Americans are creating their own holiday traditions, putting a spin on lessons they’ve learned.
“I wish I could put being sober on a résumé because it’s my biggest achievement,” said Janie Deegan, who credits baking with helping her get there.
Switching from gas to electric stoves is seen as good for the environment — which has inspired a conservative backlash. But New York City’s prewar buildings make upgrading to nobler electric appliances challenging.
A 28-year-old man was charged with manslaughter after a second man fell to the subway tracks during an early-morning altercation, officials said.
The boys, 15 and 16, were leaving a youth organization in the Longwood neighborhood when the younger one was shot in the head and later pronounced dead.
Selections from the Weekend section, including an overview of cast albums from 2022 Broadway productions, including "Funny Girl" with Lea Michele.
Harry, Jim and Phil have lived for years on the grounds of the Morningside Heights cathedral, but they are moving to an animal sanctuary.
Baijmadajie Angwang, a New York Police Department officer, had been accused of spying for China. Prosecutors said the charges were dismissed after new information had come to light.
Joseph Franco is charged with six counts of perjury after what authorities said were the wrongful arrests of five people. His involvement torpedoed hundreds of prosecutions in New York.
Back to its home in the Park Avenue Armory, the fair offers one-of-a-kind art from America’s earliest known free Black painter, and even a marble skull.
This week’s properties are on the Upper East Side, in Chelsea and Bushwick.
El paso de la puertorriqueña Marcela Guerrero por el museo es palpable: textos murales y catálogos bilingües; técnicas de mercadeo para llegar a públicos diversos; compras y exposiciones que consideran a artistas latinos.
As advocates are pushing the city to plant more trees, new research shows the role of urban greenery in absorbing carbon emissions.
Between the “tripledemic,” the economy, holiday fatigue and the temporarily sober, businesses are suffering.
The Judiciary Committee rejected Gov. Hochul’s choice, but she could take legal action to force a consideration by the full State Senate.
Speaking at the U.S. Conference of Mayors, Eric Adams called for the federal government to aid cities dealing with a surge of migrants.
A horrifying 1863 riot offers a blueprint: Attack other races, government and “elites.”
Sanford Solny, a disbarred lawyer accused of defrauding homeowners, was charged with new crimes, after a New York Times investigation into his business.
Mr. Santos, who has come under intense criticism for fabricating large portions of his life story, had claimed she had been in the South Tower when it was struck.
A developer wanted to build residential towers, and a city councilwoman feared they would accelerate gentrification. Their fight reflects the challenge of building housing in New York.
The suspects, who were arrested in a predawn roundup, are accused of skimming money during the construction of luxury buildings and boutique hotels.
GBA, a new art collective, displayed work by the artist Lakea Shepard at the Ace Hotel in Downtown Brooklyn.
A recent strike in New York is just the latest sign of a growing crisis in American health care.
Following an administrative trial last January, Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell is still weighing whether to fire Sergeant Hugh Barry, who killed Deborah Danner in 2016.
An exhibition in Manhattan focuses on animated advertising — three-dimensional “movables” that were produced to sell products to consumers.
New Jersey-bound traffic will be barred for several hours six nights a week while crews repair decade-old damage from Hurricane Sandy.
The charges were the latest in a litany of such accusations amid a growing crisis at the jail complex, where conditions have worsened during the pandemic.
The Manhattan prosecutors’ meeting with Michael D. Cohen could presage a flurry of activity as the district attorney’s investigation into the former president is revitalized.
New bistros and restaurants just keep coming.
Urban Hawker brings his vision, and 17 Asian vendors, to Midtown. It’s a vivid bazaar of Singaporean dishes, but some get lost in the translation.
A second branch of Rick Bayless’s Tortazo for Times Square, Avocaderia’s flagship in NoMad, and more restaurant news.
Developers hoping to win one of three casino licenses in the New York City region are crafting bids heavy on amenities and less focused on gambling.
The Brooklyn Community Foundation has awarded grants to organizations in the borough, including the Workers Justice Project, which aids delivery workers.
Baimadajie Angwang, a former Marine, was charged with providing intelligence about Tibetans in New York to Chinese consular officials.
A number of investigators responsible for cracking down on jail officers who lie about being sick have themselves been absent from work for significant periods.
A former barfly samples alcohol-free bars and mocktail pop-ups in New York City.
A 1927 Spanish-style home in Los Angeles, a four-bedroom townhouse in Manhattan Beach and a compound on more than 400 acres in Yorkville.
Julian Abeleda was optimistic when he left California, but he had a hard landing in Manhattan. A TikTok video about a housing lottery made him think, “Let’s just try.”
Mayor Eric Adams says that an influx of migrants could cost New York City $2 billion. He wants financial help from the federal government.
Now known as 550 Madison, the historic Chippendale Building has been updated with a new gym, a full kitchen and an outdoor garden to welcome people back to the office.
We pray that one day we see the New York that nurtured the love that Michelle had for life.
We need infrastructure that offers relief.
Alvin L. Bragg finished his first year in office with a conviction of the Trump Organization, but he must still contend with rising crime.
Cecilio Campis runs El Jefecito, a popular vendor outside The New York Times Building. ‘You have to know how to treat people,’ he said.
Built with high ideals and architectural panache, New York’s stock of mid-20th-century apartment buildings is now threatened by greed and decay.
Sharing a treat at the theater, taking a spill in a purple jumpsuit and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
A year before George Santos first ran for Congress, he appeared at an L.G.B.T.Q. event using one of his alternate identities.
“New Yorkers know that, for these couple of weeks, we are running the best-smelling garbage trucks in the world,” a city official said.
A high school in Bushwick is coaxing teenagers into a long-neglected pool, turning nonswimmers into competitors — and possibly a summer job in a lifeguard chair.
The singer, who is expecting her first child, spends hours strolling through Brooklyn and reading.
The city’s health commissioner said fatalities appeared to still be surging despite measures meant to keep addicted people alive.
Hudson’s Bay Company, the owner of the department store, unveiled plans for a casino in Midtown Manhattan, joining the race for one of three full-fledged gambling licenses in the city.
Investigations into two presidents’ handling of secret documents. Also: Hunter Biden and Prince Harry; the debt limit; psychiatric care; editing; libraries.
This week, I’m answering reader questions submitted to the Where to Eat: New York City newsletter.
The designer Rafael Prieto turned a casual meal hosted in his New York apartment into a memorable occasion with a few unexpected touches.
We asked nearly 400 people to tell us how much they earn. Here are two dozen who actually spoke to us.
Like many who have crossed the border from Latin America, they arrived in New York after a desperate journey. But these men have few options in the city, often relying on one man in the Bronx.