For some young people, feelings of political optimism are tempered by realism.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani will begin contract talks with District Council 37, New York City’s largest municipal union, whose leader is seeking worker protections against artificial intelligence.
In Lewis County, N.Y., the highly contagious virus has swept through Amish homes. Public health experts fear there’s no end in sight.
Zabar’s, a family business, became a renowned food emporium, which he ran with his brother Saul and another partner. He was 94.
Before it can serve its first vodka soda, a Hell’s Kitchen bar has come under snarky and unsparing criticism for what some see as its lack of sidewalk appeal.
Prosecutors say Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, a leader of an Iranian-backed militia, passed along coded messages that were delivered to operatives working on behalf of Iran.
A brewing storm system could bring some snow to the mountains, but most cities across the region will probably see rain, forecasters said.
Dereck Rivera-Deleon was apprehended by New York Police Department detectives and the U.S. Marshals. The latest attack happened in October.
The space that was Enrique Olvera’s Atla gets a redo with an open kitchen surrounded by a granite bar, and other restaurant news.
A political and public relations virtuoso and journalist, he also worked for Senator Jacob Javits and brought an all-news cable channel to New York. He was 98.
“Hearing different kinds of rhythms and tones makes me understand shapes better,” said Kim Mupangilaï.
A federal judge ordered Mayor Zohran Mamdani to comply with a federal subpoena for information about some migrants with serious criminal records.
In the South Bronx, the first program of its kind offers the same classes as any high school. Only these classes are dope.
A network of progressives wants Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to run for president. The field could be crowded.
While New York City focuses its street safety efforts on bikes and cars, a boisterous weekly gathering of roller skaters is expanding its reach.
A champion of slow, methodical editing and long working relationships with writers, he was regarded as one of the best of his generation. He was 72.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani spoke glowingly about Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, but is working on an early Plan B in case she decides against running for president.
The cause of the early-morning fire was under investigation, officials said, noting there was “heavy clutter” in the unit where the blaze broke out.
Jonathan de Sola Mendes, a decorated Marine Corps aviator, was 96 when he crossed the finish line in 2016. Then he sipped some Johnnie Walker Black Label.
Ms. Taylor was known as the unofficial first lady of New York City while Mr. Bloomberg was mayor. It is the second marriage for both.
Aaliyah Duah, 23, has made profitable investments in the stock market, and is trying to teach even younger people how to do the same.
The “Wonder Theater” in Jersey City is working out the role of a community group in its programming.
On All Souls’ Day, a Manhattan church held a requiem Mass to honor the homeless people whose bodies were never claimed after their deaths.
New York City is providing $500,000 to some pantries to provide pet food during an affordability crisis that is affecting humans, but could also be a problem for their pets.
The jailed Venezuelan autocrat studies religious texts and meets with diverse clergy, including a rabbi, as he awaits trial. He has also lost weight.
The man in line to be the first Black speaker is a reserved moderate seen by activists on the left as too timid to take on President Trump. He says he’s “strongly positioned” to get things done.
The actress Ashlie Atkinson, who plays the society fixture Mamie Fish on the HBO series, also loves to throw a bash — “the weirder the better.”
Older New Yorkers forge connections while chatting in three languages, sharing homemade cakes and crafting garments, as well as the occasional “weird-looking” doll.
This week is the column’s 50th anniversary. It first appeared on Nov. 10, 1976. To mark the occasion, we’re featuring tales of New York City from contributors who answered our special Metropolitan Diary challenge.
Sayed Mohassib, who had worked briefly as a police officer and then as a school aide, was arrested. The jogger, Katie Suarez, had been on a ventilator for days before her death.
With Tom Verlaine, he led the dual-guitar attack in a band that brought fiery yet sophisticated art rock to the New York City punk scene of the 1970s. He was 75.
The ‘American Hagwon’ author’s home features floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and seven fireplaces.
A New York woman has a distinctive name. She was stunned by violations and fines linked to her BMW convertible.
The Brooklyn blaze that killed six people this week renewed focus on the soaring death toll and raised questions about whether e-bike batteries have played a role.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani backs a bill to stop Amazon from outsourcing its deliveries, which would be a blow to the company. The City Council speaker, Julie Menin, and business leaders have concerns.
Readers discuss the blue wave midterm elections, looking back and ahead. Also: Applying to New York City high schools.
Lauren Sottile’s signature cut is a style coveted by artsy women in New York City looking for a bit of edge.
Chantz Rivera walked to California. He will fly back but is already thinking about his next megawalk.
From headliners like Dave Chappelle and Marc Maron to up-and-comers like Olivia Carter, the event has plenty of options for fans.
Valeen Bhat warns that fall foliage, though picturesque, can prove dangerous when it clogs storm drains. She is spreading the gospel of clearing leaves.
In honor of our updated list of the best pizza in New York City — some off-the-beaten-path choices.
The store agreed to settle a claim that it was not entitled to the loan because its owner is married to a U.S. senator.
The agent went through a red light, drove the wrong way on a Brooklyn road and struck a man, leaving him unconscious, prosecutors said.
He was executive director of the inquiry into the Attica prison uprising and made a provocative decision in the Central Park jogger case. He died at 93.
The agreement, with 1,300 people who said they were abused by clergy and lay leaders, might help America’s foremost Roman Catholic archdiocese avoid bankruptcy.
The fashion designer Grace Gui raises silkworms in Queens to embellish the garments she makes.
A Bronx native who’d spent his whole life in the city left on foot in May.
The cause of the fire, at a house in Brooklyn, is not yet clear, but Mayor Zohran Mamdani raised concerns about electric bikes. Fatal fires have soared in New York City this year.
In interviews in New York and Washington, on the eve of two major shows, he discloses the effect of glaucoma on his work.
Gov. Kathy Hochul will again face pressure for a millionaires’ tax, and New Yorkers are wondering if the city will gain from having one of its own as speaker of the House.
This week’s properties are on the Upper West Side, in Chelsea and Pelham Bay.
Staying near prime tourist attractions in Manhattan can cost hundreds, even thousands, of dollars a night. These five properties welcome budget travelers of any faith.
The Democratic surge on Election Day is expected to lead to New Yorkers occupying the top echelons of power in the U.S. government. The state could benefit.
Katie Suarez was a regular runner on a desolate stretch of the Brooklyn waterfront. On Friday, her parents went looking for her after she stopped returning phone calls.
The court reversed a judge’s order that had said New York erred in its rollout of the tax, granting Mayor Zohran Mamdani a victory over a key piece of his agenda.
Gusmane Coulibaly pleaded guilty to harassment in connection with his actions at a large snowball fight this year in Washington Square Park.
Gov. Kathy Hochul won re-election to a second full term, and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez secured a fifth term in Congress.
The gallerist fits the stereotype of the art world scion. But in reality he had to start (almost) from scratch.
Plans emerge for the timeworn building that the Amsterdam News has called home for nearly nine decades.
The results could allow Mayor Zohran Mamdani to build housing and bike lanes more quickly.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defeated her opponent, Diamant Hysenaj, despite having spent much of this election cycle campaigning for other Democrats across the country.
From the team behind Hart’s, Cervo’s and Eel Bar, the new Zig Zag Oyster Bar is a warm and welcome presence in Prospect Heights.
The roughly 60,000 people who ran the New York City Marathon on Sunday were met with cheers along the roads of the city’s five boroughs.
Mike Dang, a 10-time marathoner and New York Times business editor, relives the unique sonic experience of running the New York City Marathon.
Judson Memorial Church in New York City hosts Heartbeat’s Drag Opera Extravaganza for the 11th year. This year the seasonal event featured, “Queeney Todd: The Demon Bottom of Fleet Street.”