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  1. Epstein and Maxwell Grand Jury Records Are Released U.S., Yesterday

    The transcripts and photos were part of Department of Justice files arising from investigations into the disgraced financier and his former girlfriend.

  2. Robert Mnuchin, Stock Trader Turned Art Dealer, Dies at 92 Arts, Yesterday

    A major player in the block-trading boom, he left Wall Street for the art world, winning a Jeff Koons sculpture at auction for $91 million in 2019.

  3. She Knows the Secrets of the Women on the Frick’s Walls Arts, Yesterday

    Aimee Ng, the museum’s new chief curator, broke out of the academic mold with a video series called “Cocktails With a Curator.” Here’s how she’s drawing new audiences.

  4. How Skating at Rockefeller Center Became New York’s Most Iconic Christmas Tradition T Magazine, Yesterday

    For 90 years, nothing has marked the holiday season in the city quite like taking a spin (or a tumble) on the rink.

  5. A Weekly Gathering for Those Who Fled the Nazis Ends After 82 Years New York, Yesterday

    The meetings began in 1943 in a German enclave in Manhattan. When the last member to experience life under Hitler died, the original purpose was gone.

  6. How the Head of a Baby Food Company Spends a Day Taste-Testing New York, Yesterday

    Angela Vranich, the co-founder of Little Spoon, tries new smoothie flavors as she keeps up with her sheepadoodle, workout schedule and grown-up friends.

  7. ‘El mejor amigo de Don’: cómo Epstein y Trump compartieron su afición por las mujeres En español, Yesterday

    El presidente ha intentado minimizar su amistad, pero documentos y entrevistas revelan una relación intensa y complicada. Perseguir mujeres era un juego de ego y dominio.

  8. Immigration Officials Deport Queens 6-Year-Old and Father Who Fled China New York, December 19

    Hundreds of people had rallied for the family in New York City after they were separated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in November.

  9. Mamdani Revamps Hiring After Old Antisemitic Remarks Prompt Aide to Quit New York, December 19

    Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said he did not know about the antisemitic posts and would not have hired the woman who made them if he had.

  10. Hochul Expected to Veto Bill Requiring 2-Person Crews on Subway Trains New York, December 19

    The bill, which would ensure that every train has a conductor and a driver, as most now do, was supported by the transit workers’ union and opposed by many transit advocates.

  11. Federal Judge Overturns Conviction in Killing of D.J. Jam Master Jay New York, December 19

    Karl Jordan Jr., godson of the musician, was convicted last year of murder in the service of a drug deal. The judge found that the government had not proved the motive.

  12. New York Commuters to Be Fined for ‘Repeatedly’ Activating Tickets Late New York, December 19

    Passengers on Metro-North and Long Island Rail Road trains could face $8 fines if they keep waiting until after the train leaves to activate their mobile tickets.

  13. Bumpy Rollout for New Gates Meant to Stop Subway Fare Evasion New York, December 19

    At a demonstration of devices designed to replace turnstiles, one rider got hit in the neck, and another sneaked through without paying.

  14. Rafael Ithier, Ambassador of Puerto Rican Music, Dies at 99 Arts, December 19

    Leading the acclaimed salsa group El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, he brought the music of his native island to a worldwide audience for more than 60 years.

  15. ICE Allows Democratic Lawmakers Inside Migrant Cells in New York City New York, December 19

    The immigration agency had barred elected officials from the holding facilities. A federal judge this week said they must be given access.

  16. Restaurant Review: Bánh Anh Em in Manhattan Video, December 19

    Bánh Anh Em, in Manhattan’s East Village, sizzles with scrappy, ad-hoc cooking that shows off the full fervor of Vietnamese cuisine.

  17. Mamdani Names Deputy Mayors for Housing and Economic Justice New York, December 19

    Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s mayor-elect, tapped Leila Bozorg, a longtime public official and development advocate, and Julie Su, who served as acting secretary of labor in the Biden administration.

  18. College Is Still Worthwhile. This Organization Proves It. Opinion, December 19

    Monica-Grace Mukendi’s career demonstrates the lasting impact of OneGoal, a nonprofit that helps low-income students attend college.

  19. The MetroCard Cookie. The Pizza. The Carvel Treat. New York, December 19

    The M.T.A. has worked with six food vendors to say goodbye to the MetroCard, memorialized in various treats.

  20. How Much More Can the U.S. Travel Industry Take? Travel, December 19

    Politics and border hassles have chased away foreign visitors, costing businesses billions. Some fear next year’s World Cup won’t be enough to bring tourists back.

  21. Falling Enrollment, Money Woes: The New School Seeks a Path to Survival New York, December 19

    The New York City university has embarked on an overhaul that some professors and students say imperils its standing as a bastion of the liberal arts.

  22. Mamdani Appointee Resigns After Decade-Old Antisemitic Posts Re-emerge New York, December 18

    Catherine Almonte Da Costa resigned from her just-announced post as Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s director of appointments after the Anti-Defamation League resurfaced the comments.

  23. The Second Annual Where to Eaties Food, December 18

    Our off-the-rails restaurant awards ceremony is back.

  24. Cardinal Timothy Dolan Tapped the Power of the New York Pulpit U.S., December 18

    From St. Patrick’s Cathedral to the White House to Fox News, he comfortably inhabited many spheres of influence.

  25. They Thought They Had ‘Made It.’ Now They Can’t Afford Food. New York, December 18

    New Yorkers in the so-called “missing middle,” who may make too much for food benefits, say it’s still hard to find enough money for groceries.

  26. The Sketch That Reveals the History of ‘American Gothic’ New York, December 18

    The famous painting by Grant Wood shows a farmer holding a pitchfork and a woman standing next to him. The earlier sketch is a bit different.

  27. Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx Real Estate, December 18

    This week’s properties are in Beekman, Turtle Bay and Mott Haven.

  28. ‘Don’s Best Friend’: How Epstein and Trump Bonded Over the Pursuit of Women U.S., December 18

    The president has tried to minimize their friendship, but documents and interviews reveal an intense and complicated relationship. Chasing women was a game of ego and dominance. Female bodies were currency.

  29. City Council Introduces Bill to Create Mamdani’s Community Safety Agency New York, December 18

    The proposed Department of Community Safety would send mental health teams to respond to 911 calls, rather than the police, according to Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s plans.

  30. New York City Set to Raise the Cap on Permits for Street Vendors New York, December 18

    The legislation is part of a package of City Council bills aimed at helping the city’s thousands of vendors get on the right side of the law.

  31. Twelve Men Saturated East Harlem Housing Project With Drugs, U.S. Says New York, December 17

    For more than three and a half years, officials said, the men used the Johnson Houses as “an open drug market” to sell crack cocaine and fentanyl.

  32. 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.

  33. Christine Choy, Documentarian of Asian American Life, Dies at 76 Movies, December 17

    Her film “Who Killed Vincent Chin?” earned an Oscar nomination in 1988 and was inducted into the National Film Registry for its cultural significance.

  34. Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow and Zohran Mamdani Toast ‘Marty Supreme’ Style, December 17

    With orange beanies, a roast pig and a mayor-elect, the New York premiere of A24’s buzzy Ping-Pong film was its own kind of flick.

  35. How Do You Afford Life in New York City? New York, December 17

    The New York Times is looking to talk to New Yorkers about how they budget, splurge and save in one of the most expensive cities in the world.

  36. What Can Iowa City Teach New York About Free Buses? New York, December 17

    The Midwestern city went fare-free two years ago, mainly to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

  37. Eric Adams Pledged to Help Dyslexic Students. Many Say He Fell Short. New York, December 17

    Mayor Adams took notable steps toward improving reading instruction in New York. But families and advocates say many students with dyslexia are still struggling.

  38. Widow of Officer Slain in Park Ave. Attack Sues Landlord Over Security New York, December 17

    Didarul Islam and three others were killed when a gunman came to a Midtown skyscraper. The suit says the building had few physical barriers and lax surveillance.

  39. Mayor Adams’s Farewell To-Do List: Praise Himself, Undermine Mamdani New York, December 16

    Before jetting off to Mexico, Mayor Eric Adams held an unusual news conference that included a time capsule, a new theme song and a defense of his one-term tenure.

  40. Her Art Was Ignored for Decades. She Kept Painting Anyway. Interactive, December 16

    Marcia Marcus never wavered, whether she was being celebrated or overlooked.

  41. Kashi Offers Indian Supper Club Fare in Downtown Brooklyn Food, December 16

    A calorie-conscious bowl restaurant in SoHo, Iberian nibbles in Chelsea and more restaurant news.

  42. Subways Are for Shopping? A Tough Sell for New Yorkers. New York, December 16

    The Turnstyle Underground Market in the 59th Street-Columbus Circle station faces some retail challenges.

  43. Tuan Andrew Nguyen Wins High Line Commission Arts, December 16

    On the High Line Plinth next spring, the Vietnam-based artist will resurrect an ancient Buddha, destroyed by the Taliban, as a vision of resilience.

  44. A Family Transformed by a Special-Needs Preschool Opinion, December 16

    For the mother of a son and a daughter with autism, the Kennedy Children’s Center has “opened up a whole world.”

  45. 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.

  46. Uber and DoorDash Try to Halt N.Y.C. Law That Encourages Tipping New York, December 16

    The two food-delivery app companies filed a lawsuit against new rules, starting in January, that require food-delivery apps to provide a tipping option at checkout.

  47. 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.

  48. ‘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.

  49. Why New York Has Backed Off on Addressing Climate Change New York, December 15

    With affordability and energy costs looming large as political issues, Gov. Kathy Hochul is less focused on going green.

  50. A Race-Car Driver Cruises Manhattan for His First Apartment Real Estate, December 15

    Jaden Lander didn’t want to leave the Upper East Side, where he grew up, but he found what he was looking for in the Financial District.

  51. With Prices Soaring, Can New York Survive as a Mecca for the Arts? New York, December 15

    The number of artists living in the city has declined after growing sharply between 2004 and 2019. Almost 50 arts venues have closed in the past five years.

  52. ‘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.

  53. New York City Gets Its First Big Snowfall of the Season Weather, December 14

    The city has not seen this much snow this early in the season since 2019, the National Weather Service said.

  54. His Job Is to Make the Subway Accessible. His Own Life Fuels His Work. New York, December 14

    Quemuel Arroyo, the New York transit system’s chief accessibility officer, has used a wheelchair for half his life. He understands how difficult it is to navigate the subway.

  55. ‘Watching the Twinkling Subway Cars Chug By’ New York, December 14

    Hooked on Broadway at a young age, an unlikely dog walker and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

  56. Officials Target Youth Immigration Program, Speeding Up Deportations New York, December 14

    The Trump administration is dissolving long-established protections meant to help undocumented children stay in the country.

  57. New York Could See Its First Big Snow of the Season This Weekend Weather, December 13

    Up to three inches of snow is forecast in the city and across the region from late Saturday into Sunday morning.

  58. Up All Night in New York, Selling Christmas Trees New York, December 13

    Before Santa comes to town, the tree sellers do, packing themselves into trailers and vans across New York City to claim a slice of the competitive tree market.

  59. Eric Adams Doesn’t Care What His Critics Say: ‘I Lived Up to My Promise’ New York, December 13

    Interviewed as he prepares to leave City Hall, Mayor Eric Adams said that he hadn’t gotten the credit he deserved and that certain forces had always been arrayed against him.

  60. How the ‘Pasta Heiress’ Spends Her Day New York, December 13

    Sarah Raffetto, the fourth-generation owner of Raffetto’s, spends her days cutting pasta and her nights singing her heart out.

  61. Trump Is Facing Down Biden’s Demons U.S., December 12

    Too old? Tough economy? The presidents change, but the troubles are familiar.

  62. Everyone Hates SantaCon. He Made a Movie About It. New York, December 12

    Seth Porges shows the event in all its raucousness, but he is also sympathetic to its origins.

  63. Mamdani Will Be New York City’s First Soccer-Mad Mayor New York, December 12

    Zohran Mamdani isn’t just a superfan. Until recently, he was a key player on the Talking Headers, a rec-league team where he was known as Z.

  64. Where to Eat Like Zohran Mamdani Food, December 11

    On the culinary trail of New York City’s mayor elect.

  65. Searching Brooklyn and the Bronx With a $600,000 Ceiling. Here’s What They Found. Interactive, December 11

    Fed up with rent increases, a former dancer wasn’t sure if he could afford a two-bedroom apartment. His partner and a dedicated broker helped him find the way.

  66. Two Women Who Kept the Art World at Arm’s Length Arts, December 11

    Agnes Martin and Jay De Feo spent a lifetime searching for clarity of thought. Their works glow in these two shows.

  67. Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn Real Estate, December 11

    This week’s properties are in the Financial District, Turtle Bay and Williamsburg.

  68. Eels in the Bronx: Slimy, Hardy and Hungry New York, December 11

    The population of American eels has declined. They need protection, conservationists say, despite their resilience.

  69. People Are Spending $20,000 a Year on Day Care. Here’s What Mamdani Can Do About It. Opinion, December 11

    If he learns the right lessons, the mayor-elect could pull off something remarkable.

  70. Can the Fine Art World Finally Stomach Sentiment? Arts, December 11

    Paradox is at the heart of a new video by the Icelandic artist Ragnar Kjartansson, “Sunday Without Love,” which has its romantic side and undercuts it, too.

  71. America Wants to Build Again. If You Squint, You’ll See Hopeful Signs. Arts, December 11

    Crumbling highways. A housing shortage. Broken infrastructure. America is stuck. But the pendulum may be ready to swing.

  72. New York Was a Leader on Climate Issues. Under Hochul, Things Changed. New York, December 11

    Faced with an affordability crisis and rising energy demands, Gov. Kathy Hochul has slowed progress on New York’s efforts to fight climate change.

  73. Will the N.Y.P.D. Push Its Therapy Dogs Into Early Retirement? New York, December 11

    The dogs are part of a mental wellness program that began after a rash of officer suicides. The dog unit’s fate is unclear as Commissioner Jessica Tisch shifts more officers to patrol duty.

  74. One of the Last Times Square Dive Bars Faces Eviction New York, December 11

    New York is a city of hustlers, of odds makers and shot takers. For 54 years, Jimmy’s Corner has been their bar.

  75. Man Admits to Strangling Pregnant Woman in 1996, Settling Cold Case New York, December 11

    Gregory Fleetwood, 69, pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Wednesday in the killing of 36-year-old Jasmine Porter. He is expected to be sentenced to 12 years in prison.

  76. 13 Charged in Gang-Related Attack That Killed 16-Year-Old in Harlem New York, December 10

    The defendants, members of the “OY” gang, were charged with attempted murder in the death of Tresaun Clements, who was not affiliated with a gang, prosecutors said.

  77. Lander Will Run for House Seat With Mamdani’s Support New York, December 10

    Brad Lander, the New York City comptroller, will run for a House seat in Brooklyn and Manhattan, challenging Representative Daniel Goldman in the Democratic primary.

  78. ‘Messiah’ Inspires Hope. It’s Being Performed Twice Tonight. New York, December 10

    The first part of Handel’s oratorio will be heard at Trinity Church, where it was performed in 1770.

  79. Crumbling Parking Garages Get a New Life Real Estate, December 10

    With sites for residential buildings in desirable Manhattan neighborhoods increasingly scarce, developers are turning decrepit storage structures into housing.

  80. ‘Severance’ Actor Michael Chernus Loves an Old Restaurant Food, December 9

    “You just feel the history and all the stories that must have happened there and all the people who sat at the bar.”

  81. Man Charged With Attempted Murder in Shooting of Jets Player Kris Boyd New York, December 9

    Weeks after the shooting, Frederick Green, 20, was taken into custody near Buffalo and brought back to Manhattan, the police said.

  82. The Stars Align for Wine in the East Village Food, December 9

    Chase Sinzer and Joshua Pinsky open a new wine bar, Chaat Dog comes to Passerine and more restaurant openings.

  83. At This Animal Hospital, Your Pet Gets Treated Like a Human New York, December 9

    The Animal Medical Center’s renovated facilities include separate intensive-care areas for cats and dogs and five new operating rooms.

  84. Wrenching Pain, a Severe Infection: An ICE Detainee Is Ordered Released New York, December 9

    A judge blamed “deliberate indifference” for the illness of a man held by immigration officials. Across the country, several courts have blasted conditions in U.S. facilities.

  85. Democrats’ Proposal Would Halt Courthouse Arrests of Migrants New York, December 8

    About 80 percent of immigrants have skipped appointments to avoid detention, risking their path to legal status, a New York congressman said.

  86. Looking at 2026 Through the Eyes of 1926 Special Series, December 8

    Canada’s annexation, news presented on screens and personal airplanes were among the many predictions reported in The Times a century ago.

  87. Collector Surrenders ‘Nude Emperor’ Statue Identified as Looted Arts, December 8

    The statue and a marble head of a Greek orator seized from the Met Museum were among dozens of items found to have been looted that were handed over to Turkey at a ceremony in Manhattan.

  88. Mamdani Confirms He Will Leave Queens One-Bedroom for Gracie Mansion New York, December 8

    Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and his wife, Rama Duwaji, will move into the official residence in Manhattan sometime after his inauguration.

  89. The Best New Restaurants in New York in 2025 Food, December 8

    Here are the new kids on the block our critics loved most this year.

  90. After a Subway Train Hits Someone, How Does the Driver Cope? New York, December 8

    Some train operators who saw people struck on the tracks said they weren’t told about mental health resources. Others felt pressure to return to work.

  91. Our New York Critic Names Her Favorite Dishes in the City This Year Food, December 8

    Bánh cuốn, chicken bastilla and 10 other unforgettable plates from 2025.

  92. They Witness Deaths on the Tracks and Then Struggle to Get Help Interactive, December 7

    After train operators are involved in fatal strikes, the agency that runs New York City’s subway often leaves them to fend for themselves.

  93. From Improv Class to Mayor-Elect: How New York’s Culture Shaped Mamdani Arts, December 7

    In an interview, he revealed the Indian ragas, indie movies, comedy shows and museums in the city that stayed with him.

  94. The Show-Stealing Dogs of the Big Apple Circus Theater, December 7

    Copo, Diana, Suzy, Tomasa, Lana, Riso and Charlotte dance and prance inside the big tent.

  95. ‘I Came Right Out of the Rubber Boots I Was Wearing’ New York, December 7

    Rescued from the Jamaica Bay mud, what a camera sees overnight and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

  96. How Clint Ramos, a Tony Winner, Spends a Day Designing Costumes New York, December 6

    Mr. Ramos, Lincoln Center’s artist in residence, makes breakfast for his daughter before heading to the Metropolitan Opera House and a photo shoot — and his own birthday celebration.

  97. Man Accused of Setting Subway Rider on Fire Is Charged With Arson New York, December 6

    The victim was sleeping on a train at Penn Station in Manhattan around 3 a.m. Monday when an 18-year-old man set him on fire, the police said.

  98. For Tekashi69, Drugs and Fight Add Up to Three More Months in Prison New York, December 5

    The rapper, who was sentenced to two years in prison after testifying for the government at a gang trial, was ordered incarcerated for probation violations.

  99. Gen Z Councilman Ends Primary Challenge to House Democratic Leader New York, December 5

    Chi Ossé had hoped to ride the momentum of Zohran Mamdani to challenge Representative Hakeem Jeffries, but he failed to secure the backing of the Democratic Socialists of America.

  100. Robert B. Fiske Jr., First to Lead Whitewater Investigation, Dies at 94 U.S., December 5

    He had overseen high-profile cases as a private lawyer and a U.S. attorney in New York when he was named to examine the role of Bill and Hillary Clinton in a failed development venture.

  101. People Are Crying Woke, and Somehow This Time It’s Not Me Opinion, December 5

    Don’t be shocked: There were Black people and Native Americans during the colonial era.

  102. Mamdani Woos Wealthy Donors Alongside Grassroots Givers for Transition New York, December 5

    Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has turned to crypto kings, movie stars and an oil heir, among others, to help reach his $4 million goal to fund his transition and Jan. 1 inauguration.

  103. A LaGuardia Terminal That Recalls the Glory Days of Air Travel New York, December 5

    Aviation buffs want to be sure that Marine Air Terminal, an Art Deco landmark, will be protected.

  104. Rich New Yorkers Are Again Threatening to Leave. Here’s Why They Don’t. New York, December 5

    Tax accountants and lawyers detail the arduous process wealthy New Yorkers would have to face to avoid paying New York State and city taxes.

  105. Where Is Jacob? His Mother Won’t Say, and the Police Cannot Find Him. New York, December 5

    Jacob Pritchett, 11, has been missing for months. A judge has said his mother must remain at Rikers Island until she reveals his whereabouts.

  106. The State of the Burger Address Food, December 4

    A lot of new burgers hit the scene this year. These three are worth the hype.

  107. 2 Cocaine Cases. 2 Honduran Politicians. Only One Faces Years in Prison. New York, December 4

    Just three days after President Trump pardoned the former Honduran president, Midence Oqueli Martinez Turcios, a former congressman and drug trafficker, got nearly 22 years.

  108. El indulto de Trump a Juan Orlando Hernández borra el triunfo de uno de sus colaboradores En español, December 4

    Al liberar al exdirigente de Honduras, el presidente de EE. UU. anuló años de trabajo de uno de sus propios funcionarios del Departamento de Justicia, Emil Bove III.

  109. Jennifer Packer: Art at the Cosmic Edges of Longing Arts, December 4

    Where does a painter’s grief go? Onto the canvas, in spectral realms.

  110. Brooklyn Borough President Will Run for House Seat as Socialists Circle New York, December 4

    Antonio Reynoso’s bid to replace Representative Nydia M. Velázquez will most likely be contested by a candidate backed by the Democratic Socialists of America.

  111. 174 Million Stolen Rides: The Cost of Fare Evasion New York, December 4

    The M.T.A. is deploying a variety of tools to combat fare beating, and the authority says that they are working.

  112. Homes for Sale in New York City Real Estate, December 4

    This week’s listings are in Kips Bay, the Upper West Side and Fieldston.

  113. A SoHo Loft That Reflects an Expansive Idea of Home T Magazine, December 4

    In furnishing his own apartment, Gabriel Hendifar created a place where generations and cultures converge.

  114. House Tour | Gabriel Hendifar Video, December 4

    The lighting and furniture designer shows off his moody SoHo loft, where both his Steinway & Sons piano and his bed are on elevated stages.

  115. Does Your Building Have a Fabric Recycling Bin? It Should. Real Estate, December 4

    People often don’t know what to do with unwanted fabric items like clothing, bedding and shoes.

  116. She Was 8 When She Fled the Nazis. After 86 Years, It Inspired Her Art. New York, December 4

    Cornelia Foss, better known as a confidante to other artists than as an artist herself, has put aside landscape painting for something far more visceral.

  117. Netanyahu Would Visit N.Y.C. Despite Mamdani’s Arrest Threat Video, December 3

    Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, has pledged to honor the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel. Mr. Netanyahu has been accused of crimes against humanity in connection with the war in Gaza. Despite this threat, the prime minister, who spoke at the DealBook conference via video from Israel, said he would visit the city.

  118. Mel Leipzig, Painter Called the ‘Chekhov of Trenton,’ Dies at 90 Arts, December 3

    He put fellow New Jerseyans at the center of his work, and a critic praised the “mysterious emotional tensions” in his pictures of ordinary people.

  119. Who is Andrew Farkas, Who Owned a Marina With Jeffrey Epstein? New York, December 3

    The billionaire real estate developer’s relationship with Mr. Epstein is in the spotlight, with the release of emails and images of Mr. Epstein’s private home in the Caribbean.

  120. Chateau Royale, Los Burritos Juárez, Bar Kabawa and Bartolo Food, December 3

    Our first batch of brief starred restaurant reviews, from our contributing critics Mahira Rivers and Ryan Sutton.

  121. The M.T.A. Is Counting on a Casino Windfall New York, December 3

    A state board has recommended licensing three casinos. If they go ahead, they will provide revenues for mass transit starting next year.

  122. Pardon Undoes a Climactic Win in Drug Prosecutions Led by a Trump Ally New York, December 3

    Emil Bove III’s work as a prosecutor, before he was a Trump lawyer and official, helped lead to the conviction of the Honduran ex-leader whom President Trump freed this week.

  123. Spikes, Fins, Guards: How New York Is Trying to Stop Subway Fare Evasion New York, December 3

    Subway and bus fare evasion cost New York’s transit system nearly $1 billion last year. Will an arsenal of new tricks turn the tide?

  124. ‘The President Has the Final Word’ on Pardons, U.S. Attorney Says New York, December 3

    Jay Clayton, Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor, had called his office’s drug prosecution of an ex-president of Honduras a success. President Trump decided to free him this week.

  125. A Sidewalk Encounter Between 2 Longtime Neighbors Ends in a Death New York, December 3

    Dean Whetzel, 82, had known Dana Escoffier, 79, for decades. When Mr. Whetzel bumped into him near their Village apartments, Mr. Escoffier shoved him, the police said, and he fell to the ground.

  126. ‘I Knew It Was Him’: Officer Recalls Confronting Mangione at McDonald’s New York, December 2

    A Pennsylvania patrolman said a superior had offered him a hoagie if he responded to a call at a local McDonald’s. The officer recognized the suspect and then played for time.

  127. The Tiger Lily Kitchen Team Goes Gluten-Free at KIMMI Food, December 2

    Godunk offers up a spread of Thai dishes, Golden Ratio leans into fruits and vegetables for its cocktails and more restaurant news.

  128. Rihanna, Jacob Elordi and Julia Roberts Kick Off Red Carpet Season in New York Style, December 2

    It was all roast beef, chocolate cake and air kisses at the Gotham Awards in Lower Manhattan.

  129. Trump Administration Fires 8 Immigration Judges in New York New York, December 2

    The firings, part of a nationwide effort, felt “like a Monday afternoon massacre,” said one judge who lost her job last month.

  130. ‘The Merchants of Joy’ Review: Cutthroat Christmas Tree Sales Movies, December 1

    A new documentary contains zesty character studies of competing New York City tree vendors as they prepare for the holiday season.

  131. Starbucks to Pay $39 Million in Landmark N.Y.C. Labor Law Settlement New York, December 1

    The settlement with Starbucks stems from more than half a million violations, including failing to give workers stable schedules.

  132. Will a Once Glamorous Ship Become a Reef in Florida? New York, December 1

    The S.S. United States was an opulent passenger steamship. Now it might be sunk in the Gulf of Mexico.

  133. 37 Things to Do in December Arts, December 1

    As the season of Nutcrackers, Messiahs, Scrooges and Santas begins, here are some novel ways to enjoy the holidays, including a poetry weekend and a Coltrane tribute.

  134. Battle for New York City Casino Licenses Reaches Final Phase New York, December 1

    A state board is scheduled to recommend licenses for as many as three full-fledged casinos to the state’s gaming commission, which is expected to follow the recommendations.

  135. What to Know About Luigi Mangione’s Court Hearing This Week New York, December 1

    Lawyers for Mr. Mangione, accused of killing a health insurance executive in Manhattan, will ask a judge to throw out evidence gathered when he was arrested in Pennsylvania.

  136. Millions Under Winter Storm Watch as Potential Nor’easter Approaches U.S., December 1

    Forecasters expected the storm to track up the Eastern Seaboard Monday night into Tuesday, leaving as much as a foot of snow in parts of the Northeast.

  137. Get Ready, America: Here Come China’s Food and Drink Chains Business, December 1

    China’s fast-food and beverage chains have an opportunity to expand in the United States and escape cutthroat competition at home.

  138. James Riches, Fire Chief Who Lost Firefighter Son on 9/11, Dies at 74 New York, November 30

    He spent months searching the wreckage of the World Trade Center for his son’s remains, then suffered lung illnesses attributed to toxic dust.

  139. Protesters Arrested After Trying to Block a Possible ICE Raid Video, November 30

    Nearly 200 protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving a parking garage in Lower Manhattan on Saturday. The confrontation appeared to prevent a possible ICE raid nearby, and led to violent clashes between the police and protesters.

  140. Mamdani, a Sharp Critic of Police Surveillance, Will Soon Oversee It New York, November 30

    Zohran Mamdani, New York’s mayor-elect, has criticized the N.Y.P.D.’s surveillance tactics. He reappointed the police commissioner who helped create a ubiquitous web of monitoring.

  141. ‘It Was the Start of a Frosty Relationship’ New York, November 30

    Discovering a restaurant host’s daring back story, a Brooklyn feud and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

  142. Several Arrested as Protesters Block Federal Agents in Manhattan Garage New York, November 29

    The confrontation appeared to foil a possible ICE raid nearby, underscoring the numerous challenges the federal government faces in trying to stage raids in a dense city like New York.

  143. How Taylor Rooks Spends a Day Staying Fit and Finding Herself New York, November 29

    Ms. Rooks, a sports journalist, starts her day with matcha and ends with W.W.E. In between? A little glam and fitness.

  144. A Fascinating Tale, Unearthed at a Sidewalk Sale Times Insider, November 28

    After a crowded stoop sale on a Brooklyn block caught one reporter’s eye, he traced the items to Georgia — and an elusive figure known as Miss Paula.

  145. How N.Y.C. Is Trying to Fix This Iconic Highway Video, November 28

    The Brooklyn-Queens Expressway is a vital New York City artery. But for years now it’s been crumbling, and there is no consensus about how to fix it. Our reporter Winnie Hu goes to the B.Q.E. to unpack things.

  146. A Bunch of People Are Out of Town, Let’s Feast! Food, November 27

    Four restaurants to check out before the holiday crowds descend in full force.

  147. Labubu and KPop Demon Hunters Join Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade New York, November 27

    Crowds in New York City bundled up to take in the latest version of a tradition that has run for nearly a century.

  148. They Upsized to a Single-Family House in Brooklyn for Less Than $900,000. But Where? Interactive, November 27

    When their Ditmas Park apartment became too cramped, a young family looked for a house in central Brooklyn where they could spread out. Here’s what they found.

  149. Here Comes Labubu Style, November 27

    A global sensation gets her moment at the Thanksgiving Day parade.

  150. Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn Real Estate, November 27

    This week’s properties are in Carnegie Hill, Harlem and Clinton Hill.