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Regional - New York Times - 1 hour ago

Woman Dies After Being Set on Fire in Subway Car, Police Say

The police said “criminality is suspected” in the death, which they said appeared to be a homicide. It happened aboard a subway car at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station on Sunday morning.

Regional - New York Times - 9 hours ago

Campus Groups Try to Make Room for Middle-Ground Opinions on the Middle East

Some college students and faculty members are seeking space for nuanced perspectives on the Israel-Hamas war on deeply divided campuses.

Regional - New York Times - 11 hours ago

Ron Eliran, Israeli ”Ambassador of Song,” Has a Bar Mitzvah at 90

In 1947, Ron Eliran’s 13th birthday in the British Mandate for Palestine was canceled when authorities called a curfew. Now, 77 years later, he has officially become a man.

Regional - New York Times - 11 hours ago

‘Before We Got to the Park, Kali Mentioned the Northern Lights’

Regret over missing a rare occurrence, a nostalgic stroll and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

Regional - New York Times - 22 hours ago

New York Is Putting Trash in Bins. Some People Have a Problem With That.

Citywide rules now require more buildings to place trash bags inside containers for pickup. Many New Yorkers are thrilled to see fewer rats, but some are discovering new headaches.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

Amazon Warehouse Workers in New York City Join Protest

The workers’ union hopes that adding employees at the Staten Island warehouse to a protest started by delivery drivers will increase pressure on Amazon.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

Top Uniformed N.Y.P.D. Officer Resigns After Abuse Allegations

Jeffrey Maddrey traded sexual favors for overtime, according to a report from The New York Post. He had previously been accused of harassment on the job.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

Putting Trash in Trash Cans? Good Luck With That, New Yorkers Say.

Citywide rules now require more buildings to place trash bags inside containers for pickup. Many New Yorkers are thrilled to see fewer rats, but some are discovering new headaches.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

How Sophia Cheng, Founder of a Fruit Jelly Snack Company, Spends Her Sundays

Sophia Cheng, the founder of Oddball, takes a snack tour around the city, breaks for tennis and wards off the Sunday scaries with Channing Tatum.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

White Judge Who Threatened to Shoot Black Teens at Party Resigns

Justice Erin P. Gall of Oneida County, N.Y., faced removal from office after a judicial commission found that she engaged in a “racially offensive, profane” tirade at a high school graduation party.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

Ann Rockefeller Roberts, Champion of Native Americans, Dies at 90

The eldest daughter of Nelson Rockefeller, she founded a nonprofit to support Indigenous culture and helped fill two Smithsonian institutions with artifacts.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

Luigi Mangione to Be Arraigned on New York State Charges on Monday

Luigi Mangione faces terror and murder charges in New York court. A federal prosecution is proceeding in parallel.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

At Luigi Mangione’s Perp Walk, Mayor Eric Adams Appeared Stage Right

In widely seen images, Mayor Eric Adams was behind Mr. Mangione, a murder suspect, when he arrived in Manhattan. Some questioned the mayor’s motives.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

Why Luigi Mangione Faces 2 Murder Cases Tied to One Killing

Federal and state prosecutors will follow a delicate legal choreography after characterizing Mr. Mangione’s actions differently in the fatal shooting of Brian Thompson.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

She Turned in Her ‘Star Trek’ License Plates, but the Tickets Kept Coming

Beda Koorey, 75, returned personalized plates inspired by the number on the U.S.S. Enterprise to New York State in 2020. She has since been inundated with tickets for others who used the same tag.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

The Logic Behind the Rash of U.F.O. Sightings in New Jersey

No matter how many official voices declare there is no drone emergency, conspiracy theories continue to flourish. We’ve been here before.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Former Knicks Star Clashes With Dolan Lawyer Over Run-In at Garden

Charles Oakley answered questions in a federal courtroom on why he didn’t preserve old text messages that might have shed light on the case.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Table for 2 at Tatiana? There Used to Be a Bot for That.

A new state law will clamp down on what Gov. Kathy Hochul called a “predatory black market” for restaurant reservations.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

What To Do for NYE in NYC

Whether you brave Times Square, pop into a drag show or snuggle up in a heated igloo, we have you covered for this year’s countdown.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

How Did New Jersey Become Area 52?

No matter how many official voices declare there is no drone emergency, conspiracy theories continue to flourish. We’ve been here before.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Hochul Weighs Legislation Limiting A.I. and More Than 100 Other Bills

A bill passed by the New York State Legislature to regulate the state’s use of artificial intelligence is among more than 100 that await Gov. Kathy Hochul’s decision.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

What Broadway Gets Right and Wrong About Journalism

A Culture writer takes stock of recent stage productions that depict newsrooms and reporters.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

F.A.A. Bans Drone Flights Near Key Sites in New York

The temporary ban covers parts of Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island. The F.A.A. also issued a monthlong ban on drone flights over a large swath of New Jersey.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Former Knicks Star Clashes With Dolan Lawyer Over Assault at Garden

Charles Oakley answered questions in a federal courtroom on why he didn’t preserve old text messages that might have shed light on the case.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Tisch Shakes Up N.Y.P.D. Staff and Orders 500 Officers Back to Key Roles

Commissioner Jessica Tisch is replacing the Police Department’s head of communications, who had clashed with reporters, and sending many officers back to patrol.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Joanne Pierce Misko, Ex-Nun Who Made F.B.I. History, Dies at 83

She and Susan Malone were sworn in together in 1972 as the first female agents, only months after the bureau opened the door to women.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

New York to Pay $10 Million in Woman’s Death After Abuse in Group Home

The state in 2019 paid a $2 million abuse settlement. In retaliation, staff members withheld the victim’s medicine, and she died in a hospital.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

U.S. Files Murder Charge Against Mangione That Could Bring Death Penalty

Federal authorities filed a total of four counts against Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing Brian Thompson, the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

Ingrid Lewis-Martin and Her Son Are Charged in Corruption Case

Ingrid Lewis-Martin, who resigned as the mayor’s chief adviser, was charged in a bribery scheme involving $100,000 for a new Porsche for her son.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

Adams Hosts Fox News at City Hall, as N.Y. Leaders Mute Trump Hostility

In an interview with the conservative network, Mayor Eric Adams criticized the Biden administration and did not take aim at President-elect Donald J. Trump. He is not the only New York Democrat treading lightly.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

Andrew Cuomo Plans to Sue Harassment Accuser for Defamation

Mr. Cuomo, the former governor of New York, accused a former aide, Charlotte Bennett, of falsely saying that he sexually harassed her, harming his political future.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

U.S. Files Murder Charge Against Mangione in C.E.O. Shooting Case

Federal authorities filed four counts against Luigi Mangione.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

F.A.A. Bans Drone Flights Near ‘Critical Infrastructure’ in New Jersey

The ban runs through Jan. 17 and precludes most drone flights in airspace near 22 communities, including the cities of Camden, Elizabeth and Jersey City.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

The Congresswoman Wore an F.D.N.Y. Jacket

In her official portrait, former Representative Carolyn Maloney posed in the jacket, which referenced her support for health benefits for 9/11 workers.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Staten Island

This week’s properties are in the East Village, Chelsea and Port Richmond.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

They Thought It Was an Old Baseball. It Was a Mastodon Tooth.

Remarkably well preserved ice age remains like those discovered recently in a yard near Scotchtown, N.Y., are rare but not that rare for that part of the state.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

It Was a Haven for New York Families. Now They Can’t Afford to Stay.

Families in Washington Heights are being pushed out by rising rents and costs, and New York City is losing its youngest demographic group.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

New York City Approves New Contract for Specialized High School Test

The vote by the Panel for Educational Policy came after a contentious five-hour meeting. The exam for eight highly competitive high schools will now be computerized.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

Suspect in Insurance C.E.O.’s Murder Is Said to Face Federal Charges

The nature of the potential charges against Luigi Mangione was unclear, but they could allow federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

Congestion Pricing Settlement Stalls Between New York and New Jersey

Gov. Kathy Hochul said New York offered New Jersey “generous” incentives to settle its lawsuit against the tolling plan. A judge could soon determine the program’s fate.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

The Rev. James Callan, Renegade Catholic Priest, Dies at 77

He was excommunicated in 1999 after allowing women to celebrate Mass, blessing same-sex unions and offering communion to non-Catholics.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

2 Deaths in New York Linked to Bat Feces Used as Cannabis Fertilizer

Two men in Rochester, N.Y., died after being infected with a rare fungus found in bat feces, which is sometimes used as fertilizer, researchers wrote in a medical journal.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

Court Upends a State Takeover of a Troubled Police Force

New Jersey’s attorney general, Matthew J. Platkin, seized control of the Paterson Police Department in March 2023. He vowed to appeal a ruling that found he had overstepped his authority.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

Ex-Adams Aide to Face Bribery Charges That Center on Porsche for Her Son

Ingrid Lewis-Martin, her son, and two businessmen were expected to be arraigned on bribery charges connected to the loan for Lewis-Martin’s son.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

$100,000 Loan for Porsche at Center of Charges Against Former Adams Aide

Ingrid Lewis-Martin, her son, and two businessmen were expected to be arraigned on bribery charges connected to the loan for Lewis-Martin’s son.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

Man Who Ran Secret Police Office in New York Admits He Was Chinese Agent

Chen Jinping used the office in Lower Manhattan to quash dissent against the Chinese government. The Justice Department is fighting Beijing’s efforts to wield its influence secretly.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

New York City to Pay $92.5 Million to Improperly Detained Immigrants

The city was accused of unlawfully holding more than 20,000 people beyond their scheduled release dates between 1997 and 2012 to comply with ICE detainer requests.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

What to Know About the Charges Against Luigi Mangione

The man the authorities say killed UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive is accused of crimes in Pennsylvania and New York, including first-degree murder, which is a terrorism charge.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

A City Lost Control of Its Police Department. A Court Gave It Back.

New Jersey’s attorney general, Matthew J. Platkin, seized control of the Paterson Police Department in March 2023. He vowed to appeal a ruling that found he had overstepped his authority.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

A City Lost Control of Its Police Department. A Court Just Gave It Back.

New Jersey’s attorney general, Matthew J. Platkin, seized control of the Paterson Police Department in March 2023. He vowed to appeal a ruling that found he had overstepped his authority.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

Investigation of Police ‘Courtesy Cards’ Finds a 2-Tiered System of Justice

Videos released by a New Jersey government watchdog have pierced a veil of secrecy around cards that can be used to avoid traffic tickets.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

500 Drones Over Central Park? Nothing to Worry About.

Both Central and Prospect Parks are planning drone shows on New Year’s Eve, after canceling their usual fireworks displays.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

Who Will Be New Jersey’s Next Governor? It’s Wide Open.

At least 10 candidates are vying for attention in the competitive race, including two mayors, a far-right radio host and a former state senator known as “Ed the Trucker.”

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

Tax Preparer Known as ‘the Magician’ Bilked I.R.S. Out of $145 Million

A businessman in the Bronx falsified information on thousands of returns, committing one of the largest tax frauds in Department of Justice history, prosecutors said.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

Trump Accuses Juror of Misconduct in New Move to Overturn Hush-Money Conviction

The president-elect’s latest attempt to overturn his Manhattan conviction was rebuffed by the judge overseeing the case, who called it “mere hearsay and conjecture.”

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

Luigi Mangione Charged With Murder in UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing

A grand jury formally indicted Luigi Mangione in the killing of Brian Thompson, the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

Some of New York’s Best Pastry (and Plenty More) Is in Astoria

Levant, in Little Egypt, is an impressive addition to Steinway Street, a thoroughfare already thick with fascinating food choices.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

Judge in Eric Adams Corruption Case Upholds Bribery Charge

Lawyers for Mayor Eric Adams of New York had asked for the bribery charge to be thrown out, but the judge was not persuaded.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

Bronx Water Main Break Floods Streets and Submerges Cars

Some cars were submerged by the rising water. By Tuesday morning, the flooding had mostly stopped as crews worked to repair the problem.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

A New Richard Foreman Play Puts a Twist on His Metaphysical Puzzles

New York theater’s elder statesman of the avant-garde brings “Suppose Beautiful Madeline Harvey” to the stage, hist first new work in over a decade.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

Gilgo Beach Defendant Rex Heuermann Is Charged in a Seventh Killing

The man whom authorities call a serial killer was charged with second-degree murder in the case of Valerie Mack, who disappeared in 2000.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

Eric Adams’s Week Gets Off to a Rough Start

Eric Adams loses his closest aide and is denied access to public matching funds. But Donald Trump said he would consider pardoning him.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

The Mayor’s Week Gets Off to a Rough Start

Eric Adams loses his closest aide and is denied access to public matching funds. But Donald Trump said he would consider pardoning him.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

As Adams and Trump Get Cozier, Some N.Y. Republicans Recoil

Donald J. Trump is speaking sympathetically about Mayor Eric Adams, but Republicans in New York still view the mayor with skepticism.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

Woman Who Stowed Away on Paris Flight Tries to Flee by Bus to Canada

The woman, Svetlana Dali, had been ordered to wear an ankle monitor after her arrest, but she cut it off and boarded a bus, a law enforcement official said.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

Judge Denies Trump’s Bid to Throw Out Conviction Over Immunity Ruling

Justice Juan M. Merchan thwarted one of several attempts by Donald J. Trump to clear his record of 34 felonies before returning to the White House.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

Gilgo Beach Prosecutor Promises Major Development in Serial Killing Case

The defendant, Rex Heuermann, is due in court Tuesday. Investigators have been trying to tie him to other unsolved killings on Long Island.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

Real Estate Leaders Sue to Stop New York City’s Overhaul of Broker Fees

A law in New York City shifting broker fees from renters to landlords is set to take effect in June. Real estate leaders want to stop it.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

Ingrid Lewis-Martin Resigns as Grand Jury Is Said to Hear Evidence Against Her

Prosecutors with the Manhattan district attorney’s office have presented evidence that is focused at least in part on Ingrid Lewis-Martin, who was the top aide to Eric Adams until her resignation.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

Gov. Murphy Grants First Pardons, Freeing 3 Women Convicted of Murder

The women, who had been abused and killed their boyfriends, were recommended for pardons by a panel that Philip D. Murphy, New Jersey’s governor, set up.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

Supreme Court Rejects Brian Benjamin’s Bid to Dismiss Charges

The former lieutenant governor of New York, Brian Benjamin, is accused of funneling state money to a local real estate developer in exchange for campaign contributions.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

Trump Says He Would Consider Pardoning Eric Adams

The comment by President-elect Donald J. Trump reflects an unusual relationship that has been encouraged by Mayor Eric Adams of New York as his federal corruption trial nears.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

Adams Is Denied Public Matching Funds, Hampering Re-election Campaign

The New York City Campaign Finance Board voted to withhold as much as $4.3 million in matching funds from Mayor Eric Adams, as he faces federal corruption charges focused on his fund-raising practices.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

Gov. Murphy Grants First Pardons, Freeing 3 Prisoners

The offenders were recommended by an advisory panel that Philip D. Murphy, New Jersey’s Democratic governor, set up in June.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

Supreme Court Rejects Ex-Lt. Gov. of New York’s Bid to Dismiss Charges

The former lieutenant governor, Brian Benjamin, is accused of funneling state money to a local real estate developer in exchange for campaign contributions.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

Subway Surfing’s Deadly Lure in New York City

For more than a century, people have climbed on top of moving trains in search of a thrill. Now social media has attracted a new generation of daredevils.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

Mayor Adams Is Denied Public Money for His Re-election Campaign

The New York City Campaign Finance Board voted to withhold as much as $4.3 million in matching funds from Mayor Eric Adams, hampering his re-election bid.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

The Reverberations of the Daniel Penny Verdict

Penny was acquitted in the chokehold killing of Jordan Neely. The case has set off a debate over justice, race and the treatment of mentally ill people.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

Private Schools Group Apologizes After Claims of Antisemitism at Event

After criticism from Jewish groups over speeches at a conference, the president of the National Association of Independent Schools said future addresses would be vetted.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

Expect an Icy Commute for Parts of the Northeast on Monday Morning

Light snow and freezing rain are expected in parts of Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania starting Sunday night and could make for a hazardous commute on Monday, forecasters said.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

Grand Jury Said to Hear Evidence Against Chief Adviser to Mayor Adams

Prosecutors in the office of the Manhattan district attorney, Alvin Bragg, have been presenting evidence at least in part focused on the aide, Ingrid Lewis-Martin.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Top Adviser to Mayor Adams, Resigns

The departure of Ms. Lewis-Martin, whose phone was seized by investigators in September, is the latest in a string of resignations among the mayor’s inner circle.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

Weeks of Drone Sightings Leave New Jersey on Edge

In the Garden State, where the rash of sightings started a month ago, residents are looking to the skies, wondering why they still don’t have definitive answers from officials.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

‘At the End of the Bench, a Man Was Leaning Against the Railing’

Curiosity rewarded on the C train, a Christmas gift and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

Hochul May Face a Challenger She Knows Well: Her Lieutenant Governor

Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado has begun to carve out his own political path, potentially putting him on a collision course with his boss, Gov. Kathy Hochul.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

After Weeks of Drone Sightings, New Jersey Remains on Edge

In the Garden State, where the rash of sightings started a month ago, residents are looking to the skies, wondering why they still don’t have definitive answers from officials.

Regional - New York Times - 8 days ago

Manhattan D.A. Faces Fresh Anger From Right Over Daniel Penny

Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan district attorney who won a conviction of Donald J. Trump, has been a target of the right. After Mr. Penny’s acquittal in a subway choking, Mr. Bragg faces fresh anger.

Regional - New York Times - 8 days ago

Where It Isn’t Christmas Until the City Shoots Lasers at 20,000 Crows

In Rochester, N.Y., every year in early December thousands of crows descend on the city, which tries to shoo them away with loud noises and bright lights.

Regional - New York Times - 8 days ago

As the Right Lionizes Daniel Penny, His Prosecutor Faces a Familiar Fury

Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan district attorney who won a conviction of Donald J. Trump, has been a favorite target of the right. After Mr. Penny’s acquittal in a subway choking, Mr. Bragg faces a fresh round of anger.

Regional - New York Times - 8 days ago

How a Children’s Tennis Instructor Spends Her Sundays

Joyce Short, who has worked with New York Junior Tennis and Learning for decades, takes a popcorn break in between classes, and plays pickleball with friends.

Regional - New York Times - 8 days ago

Dancing in the Park: How an M.T.A. Worker Spreads Joy

For eight years, Anthony Johnson has danced to Soca and disco music in Prospect Park in Brooklyn. He has a loyal following.

Regional - New York Times - 8 days ago

F.B.I. Passed Tip About Mangione to New York Police After C.E.O. Killing

It was unclear when the information arrived, or whether it would have helped speed an arrest in the death of Brian Thompson, the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare.

Regional - New York Times - 8 days ago

CEO’s Killing Poses Test for New NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch

Weeks ago, Jessica Tisch was in charge of street sweeping and trash pickup. On Monday, she found herself overseeing a ferocious manhunt as the head of the Police Department.

Regional - New York Times - 8 days ago

Drone Sightings Reported in New Jersey and New York: What We Know

Reports of flying objects continue to occur throughout the region. State and local officials say they do not pose a threat but have provided few answers.

Regional - New York Times - 8 days ago

Eric Adams’s Advisers Are Trying to Get Him a Trump Inauguration Ticket

Members of the Democratic mayor’s team have put out the word to New York Republicans that he is interested in attending Donald J. Trump’s swearing-in.

Regional - New York Times - 8 days ago

Hochul Launches Investigation Into Drone Sightings in New York

The governor made the announcement on Friday as sightings spread across New York and New Jersey. State and federal authorities said the flying objects posed no threat to the public.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

Police Theorize C.E.O. Gunman Dumped Getaway Bike and It Was Swiped

Investigators are tracing the movements of the man they say fatally shot Brian Thompson, the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

Avant Gardner, Troubled Brooklyn Venue, Promises Security Changes in Major Renovation

The planned overhaul comes more than a year after two patrons who left the mega-club were found dead nearby.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

Louis Nelson, Designer of Korean War Mural, Dies at 88

A designer of signage and product packaging, he was best known for his work on the 164-foot mural wall at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

Victor Brombert, Princeton Scholar With a Secret Army Past, Dies at 101

As a Jewish teen, he fled the Nazis for America then landed at D-Day and swept across Europe in a unit that gathered intelligence. Its work was hidden for decades.