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Regional - New York Times - 2 hours ago

Will a Ban on Bromated Flour Change New York Bagels and Pizza?

Bromated flour, which makes breads and crusts stretchy and springy (and cheap), is among the carcinogens forbidden in pending state legislation.

Regional - New York Times - 2 hours ago

He Created the Odeon. And Now He’s a Prizewinning Author.

Keith McNally won the Gotham Book Prize for his memoir, “I Regret Almost Everything.” It tells the story of his life in New York.

Regional - New York Times - 2 hours ago

Cursive Club, Where Students Learn With a Flourish

Students are practicing cursive in clubs after school and in libraries after it was cut from the Common Core curriculum. Some states are reintroducing it into schools.

Regional - New York Times - 4 hours ago

Need to Hire an Architect or Designer? Try Dumbo.

A Brooklyn neighborhood with waterfront views and pricey apartments has become New York City’s latest design hub, with more than 160 architecture and design firms.

Regional - New York Times - 4 hours ago

Airbnb Turns to Black Leaders in Its Bid to Make a Comeback in New York

The multibillion-dollar corporation is partnering with influential Black pastors as it seeks to regain a foothold in the city’s short-term rental market.

Regional - New York Times - 13 hours ago

Abraham Foxman, Warrior Against Antisemitism, Dies at 86

For almost three decades, he led the Anti-Defamation League, winning access to presidents and prime ministers and meeting with Pope John Paul II.

Regional - New York Times - 13 hours ago

Maya Lin Connects Nature to a New Manhattan Skyscraper and Beyond

The famed artist and designer drew on her lifelong love of the environment for inspiration for new work in New York and Chicago.

Regional - New York Times - 18 hours ago

Before SoHo, This Building Was at the Heart of New York’s Arts District

A West Side co-op built for artists and later turned into offices is being reborn as a luxury condominium named Parc Beaufort.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

‘She Studied Us for a Moment With Theatrical Longing’

Sharing a secret at a Williamsburg wine bar, a brilliant full moon and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

Beware of Wolves, but Straw Houses Could Help With Climate Change

Near Hudson, N.Y., a Princeton University team erected a cottage made from the agricultural byproduct, which they said is more sustainable than bricks or concrete.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

Rudy Giuliani Once Helped a Fellow Mayor Get Health Care

As the former mayor seeks help from the World Trade Center Health Program, an episode where he helped his predecessor John V. Lindsay carries resonance.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

Can the Country’s ‘Dirtiest Hotel’ Get a Clean Slate?

For decades, the Hotel Carter in Times Square was the site of squalor and crime. Now rundown and empty, its future is tied up in litigation but some hope for a rebirth.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

Bartenders at a Cocktail Hot Spot Propose a New Concoction: a Micro-Union

The bartenders at Attaboy, a Lower East Side joint considered one of the best cocktail bars in the world, voted to form a union.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

When Mark Consuelos Wants to Escape New York, He Goes Here

“The midcentury architecture is fascinating. It’s also a place where I’m outside almost every waking hour of the day.”

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Bartenders at a Cocktail Mecca Propose a New Concoction: a Micro-Union

The bartenders at Attaboy, a Lower East Side joint considered one of the best cocktail bars in the world, voted to form a union.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

For a Third Time, Elderly Man Is Convicted of a Grisly Murder

A Brooklyn jury found Harvey Marcelin guilty of the 2022 murder of a woman. He’d been convicted twice before for killing women, starting in the 1960s.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Man Dies in Subway Attack; Mamdani Orders Inquiry Into Suspect’s Release From Bellevue

A 76-year-old man died after he was pushed down subway stairs, and the police arrested a suspect who had been discharged from the public hospital’s psychiatric unit hours earlier.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Mamdani Orders Investigation Into Bellevue After Unprovoked Attack

A 76-year-old man died after he was pushed down subway stairs by a man who had been discharged from the psychiatric unit at the public hospital hours earlier.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

For A Third Time, Elderly Man Is Convicted of a Grisly Murder

A Brooklyn jury found Harvey Marcelin guilty of the 2022 murder of a woman. He’d been convicted twice before for killing women, starting in the 1960s.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Mahmoud Khalil Hurtles Toward Potential Deportation as U.S. Speeds Case

A key judicial decision in Mr. Khalil’s immigration case was expedited significantly and included the recusal of multiple judges.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Teen Charged in Fatal Stabbing That Police Say Was Inspired by TikTok

The police said the teenager, Jayden Sanchez, was motivated by a social media trend to attack Leonides Baez, who had been sleeping on the street.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Teen Charged in Fatal Stabbing That Police Say Was Inspired By TikTok

The police said the teenager, Jayden Sanchez, was motivated by a social media trend to attack Leonides Baez, who had been sleeping on the street.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Compare the Purported Epstein Suicide Note to His Writings

The New York Times has not authenticated the note. But some of its phrases are similar or identical to ones Jeffrey Epstein used in emails and another handwritten letter.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Rail tickets to New Jersey World Cup matches will be $105, not $150.

But fans traveling roundtrip between New York City and

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Compare the Purported Epstein Suicide Note to His Other Writings

The New York Times has not authenticated the note. But some of its phrases are similar or identical to ones Jeffrey Epstein used in emails and another handwritten letter.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

A State Budget That Speaks to a New Political Reality

Gov. Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders announced a handshake deal on a budget that includes a second-home tax, expanded child care in the city and a ban on ICE agents’ wearing of masks.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

New York’s Budget Deal Is Still Hazy. Here Are 5 Key Questions.

Gov. Kathy Hochul claimed victory for a state budget agreement that is already five weeks overdue, and clearly still needs more work.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

Gates Around Washington Square Park? Greenwich Village Is Divided.

The park in Manhattan, known for its regal arch and freewheeling spirit, has a hard-to-enforce midnight curfew.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

Vote Brings ‘Freeze the Rent’ Closer to Reality in New York

The panel that regulates rents for nearly one million apartments cast its first vote since Mayor Zohran Mamdani took office, approving ranges that included no increases.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

Cornell Is Investigating Confrontation Between President and Students

The university’s leader bumped into students as he drove away following an evening of debate over the long-running conflict in the Middle East.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

Push to Freeze the Rent in New York Clears Major Hurdle

The panel that regulates rents for nearly one million apartments cast its first vote since Mayor Zohran Mamdani took office, approving ranges that included no increases.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

A Stroll Through the Mansions of New York’s Gilded Age

Yes, some memorable mansions were lost to the vagaries of expenses and development, but many remain and some are even open to the public. A walking guide.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

From France to the U.S., an Exhibition on the Luxury Ties That Bind

Dozens of French luxury houses and institutions will converge on Manhattan for the cross-cultural exhibition “Hidden Treasures: 250 Years of Franco-American Luxury Stories.”

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

How Suspects Were Caught in Robbery of $1 Million in Apple Products

Federal prosecutors said three men stole watches, iPads and iPhones from a truck in January. One of the men activated Apple watches after the heist, they said.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

New York Bars ICE Agents From Wearing Masks in Broad Immigration Deal

State and local officials will also be prohibited from formally cooperating with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement under the agreement.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

ICE Agents Barred From Wearing Masks in New York Under State Budget Deal

State and local officials will also be prohibited from formally cooperating with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement under the agreement.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

New York’s $268 Billion Budget Deal Includes New Second-Home Tax

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a handshake budget deal with state lawmakers that also seeks to push back on federal immigration enforcement in the state.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

The Fight for Cleaner Air in the South Bronx

Since congestion pricing was implemented in Manhattan, a study found a 2 percent increase in pollution in parts of the Bronx.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

Mamdani Wants Free Buses for All. The City Council Has Different Ideas.

Rather than making city buses free for all riders, elected officials and transit advocates are pushing to expand a transit program for low-income New Yorkers.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

Will New York Freeze the Rent? A Panel Will Cast Its First Vote.

The panel that regulates rents for nearly one million apartments is set to weigh in on potential increases for the first time since Mayor Zohran Mamdani took office.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

N.Y.C. Schools Could Lose 153,000 Students in Next Decade, Study Finds

A confluence of factors is causing public schools in New York and across the country to experience dramatic reductions in enrollment.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

Jeffrey Epstein’s Purported Suicide Note Is Released by Federal Judge

A federal judge released the note, which Jeffrey Epstein’s former cellmate said he found in a graphic novel. The New York Times has not authenticated that Mr. Epstein wrote it.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

Giuliani Seeks to Have Health Care Covered by 9/11 Program

The former New York City mayor, who is improving after a serious case of pneumonia, suffers from a respiratory condition linked to his exposure to toxins at ground zero, his spokesman says.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

Purported Epstein Suicide Note Is Released

A federal judge released the note on Wednesday, which Jeffrey Epstein’s former cellmate said he found in a graphic novel. The New York Times has not authenticated that Mr. Epstein wrote it.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

‘The Book of Mormon’ Will Close for 2 Weeks After Fire

The long-running musical, one of Broadway’s biggest hits, will be closed through at least May 17 after an electrical fire in its lighting booth.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

Giuliani Is Pursuing Health Care Through 9/11 Program, Lawyer Says

The former New York City mayor, who is improving after a serious case of pneumonia, suffers from a respiratory condition linked to his exposure to toxins at ground zero, his spokesman says.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

Possible Epstein Suicide Note Is Released

A federal judge released the note on Wednesday, which Jeffrey Epstein’s former cellmate said he found in a graphic novel.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

U.S. Prosecutors Pull Out of Event in Sign of Rift With Legal Critics

Top federal prosecutors in New York withdrew from an annual event hosted by the City Bar Association, which has been critical of President Trump’s policies.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

Crossing Guard Is Fatally Hit by Car in New Jersey While Escorting Children

Jean Schultz, 80, had been a crossing guard in Woodland Park since 2022. She died after she was struck by a vehicle on Monday, the authorities said.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

His DNA Was Taken After His Arrest at an ICE Protest. Now, He’s Suing.

In a lawsuit, an Air Force veteran says that the federal government is sending a “chilling message” to people demonstrating the immigration crackdown.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

Fare Enforcers Are Coming to New York City Buses

With fare evasion rampant, enforcement teams will use hand-held devices to see if riders actually paid to ride the bus.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

Pollution Worsened in South Bronx After Congestion Tolls, Study Finds

Columbia University researchers said that sensors detected a 2 percent increase in toxic particles in the air. M.T.A. officials disputed the report.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

A Writer With a Healthy Appetite, and a Love of New York City

To cover the city’s evolving food scene, Luke Fortney relies on his curiosity, and an assortment of fermented dishes.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

Trial Begins for Man Accused of Running Secret Police Outpost for China

Lu Jianwang, a U.S. citizen, is accused of working on behalf of the Chinese government to target dissidents. A co-defendant has pleaded guilty.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

Pro-Palestinian and Pro-Israel Demonstrators Rally Outside Synagogue

For the second time in six months, protesters gathered outside Park East Synagogue, which was holding an event to promote real estate sales in Israel. A heavy police presence kept the two groups apart.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

Journalist and Her Mother Are Among 3 Killed in Upper Manhattan Fire

Yolaine Díaz, a fashion and beauty writer for People en Español, and her mother were killed in the blaze at an apartment building in Inwood, People magazine said.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

N.Y.P.D. Captain Is Transferred After Calling Mamdani ‘Total Nonsense’

The captain, James G. Wilson, was also filmed calling Democrats a “waste of human race.”

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

In Attack on Mamdani, Vornado Chief Likens ‘Tax the Rich’ to Hate Speech

Steven Roth, the chief executive of Vornado, criticized Mayor Zohran Mamdani for singling out the billionaire Ken Griffin in his bid to make the wealthy pay more taxes in New York City.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

Democrats Urge N.Y. Leaders to Redistrict After Supreme Court Ruling

The House minority leader, Hakeem Jeffries, sent a familiar emissary to the New York State Capitol to convey the party’s urgency to draw more favorable maps.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

With Mamdani’s Rise, Muslim Democrats Become Power Players

The Muslim Democratic Club was founded to increase political clout among the city’s Muslims. Now some of its founders are the mayor’s top aides.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

Vornado C.E.O. Blasts Mamdani’s Tax-the-Rich Approach in Earnings Call

Steven Roth, the chief executive of Vornado, criticized Mayor Zohran Mamdani for singling out the billionaire Ken Griffin in his bid to make the wealthy pay more taxes in New York City.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

Tony Nominations Snubs and Surprises: Lea Michele Left Out, ‘Titaníque’ Shines

Lea Michele, Adrien Brody and other boldface names were left out, while June Squibb, André De Shields and Layton Williams as an iceberg were among the surprises.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

Inside the Met Gala After-Parties: See the Stars and Their Looks

Models, designers, D.J.s and performers kept the night going into the early morning.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

Tony Awards Nominations 2026: The Complete List

Nominations for the 79th Tony Awards were announced on Tuesday. Here’s who made the list.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

New Musicals ‘Schmigadoon!’ and ‘Lost Boys’ Lead List of Tony Nominees

The nominated performers include the film stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rose Byrne, John Lithgow and Lesley Manville.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

Tony Awards Nominations 2026: Updating List

Nominations for the 79th Tony Awards will be announced on Tuesday. Here’s the updating list.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

How Anne Frank Is Linked to a Sapling on Staten Island

On the campus of Wagner College, a cutting from a chestnut tree has been planted. It once grew in Amsterdam outside Anne Frank’s window.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

The Hole-in-the-Wall Shop That Dressed Hip-Hop

The name of the South Bronx store was HandR Hosiery, though nobody called it that. But it shaped street fashion, until the rent rose to $8,000 a month.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

In Mamdani’s Rise, Muslim Organizers See Political Opportunity

The Muslim Democratic Club was founded to increase political power among the city’s Muslims. Now some of its founders are the mayor’s top aides.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

Four Epstein Victims Ask N.Y. Lawmakers to Open His Estate to Lawsuits

New York State law prevents people from seeking punitive damages from the estate of someone who has died.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

Electrical Fire at Broadway Theater Closes ‘Book of Mormon’ Indefinitely

The New York Fire Department said there was “substantial damage” to a room containing lighting equipment at the Eugene O’Neill Theater in Manhattan.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

18 Off Broadway Shows to Catch in May

“Little Shop of Horrors” has some new stars. Romeo and Juliet bring their love to the Delacorte. And Hugh Jackman stars in “New Born” at the Minetta Lane Theater.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

Hugh Jackman in ‘New Born’ and 17 Other Off Broadway Shows to See in May

“Little Shop of Horrors” has some new stars. Romeo and Juliet bring their love to the Delacorte. And Hugh Jackman stars in “New Born” at the Minetta Lane Theater.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

3 Killed and 14 Injured in Upper Manhattan Fire

The fire, at a six-story apartment building in the Inwood neighborhood, also displaced more than 100 residents, officials said.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

Plane Hits Light Post and Damages Tractor-Trailer at Newark Airport

The tractor-trailer was on the New Jersey Turnpike on Sunday when it was damaged, the authorities said. Its driver had minor injuries and no one aboard the plane was hurt.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

It’s Met Gala Day, Whether You Love It or Hate It

The benefit for the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art raked in $31 million last year. Critics say it celebrates wealth and celebrity.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

Fare on PATH Trains Increases to $3.25 as Part of Revitalization Plan

Later this month, riders on the weekend will be able to travel directly from Hoboken to the World Trade Center for the first time in nearly 25 years.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized in Florida in ‘Critical Condition’

A spokesman for the former mayor of New York City said Mr. Giuliani was critical but stable.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

Tractor-Trailer and Light Post Damaged as Plane Lands at Newark Airport

The tractor-trailer was on the New Jersey Turnpike on Sunday when it was damaged, the authorities said. Its driver had minor injuries and no one aboard the plane was hurt.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

Rudy Giuliani Is in ‘Critical Condition’ in Florida Hospital

A spokesman for the former mayor of New York City said Mr. Giuliani was critical but stable.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

8 Arrested at Protest Over ICE Detention Outside Brooklyn Hospital

Protesters clashed with the police outside Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, where federal immigration agents brought a detainee for evaluation and later dragged him to a waiting car.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

As Enrollment Shrinks, a Clash Between the Have- and Have-Not Schools

A battle in one New York neighborhood echoes struggles unfolding in school systems across the nation that are experiencing a decline in students.

Regional - New York Times - 8 days ago

Tariffs, Rebates, Chaos: Boutique Businesses Wonder What’s Next

A Brooklyn general store that sells Taiwanese imports was pummeled by tariffs. A rebate would help, but the confusion still lingers.

Regional - New York Times - 8 days ago

‘Every Child Walking by Stared at My New Purple Hair’

A spring walk near Prospect Park, an S. Klein bargain and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

Regional - New York Times - 8 days ago

The New Schoolyard Fight: Shrinking Enrollments and Too Many Classrooms

A battle in one New York neighborhood echoes struggles unfolding in school systems across the nation that are experiencing a decline in students.

Regional - New York Times - 8 days ago

Diners in New Jersey Are Struggling to Survive

New Jersey bills itself as the “diner capital of the world.” Lawmakers are trying to help it stay that way, despite economic turmoil causing food prices to skyrocket.

Regional - New York Times - 8 days ago

Do Higher Taxes Drive the Rich Away? Mamdani’s Plan Revives the Question.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to raise income taxes on New York City’s millionaires. Tax increases elsewhere have not led to an exodus, but some worry the city is reaching a tipping point.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

Can a Second-Home Tax Work in New York? The Numbers Don’t Add Up Yet.

The tax proposal is being held up as a generational attempt to make the ultrawealthy pay more to society and potentially raise $500 million a year for New York City.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

Too Delicious to Die: The Push to Save Old-School Diners

New Jersey bills itself as the “diner capital of the world.” Lawmakers are trying to help it stay that way, despite economic turmoil causing food prices to skyrocket.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

Kennedy Consulted With Scandal P.R. Firm While Seeking Cabinet Nomination

An associate of the firm, which has been accused of running a smear campaign against the actress Blake Lively, promised to suppress negative stories about Robert F. Kennedy Jr., records show.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

Federal Judge Blocks Plan to End Deportation Protections for Yemenis

A Supreme Court court decision involving similar deportation protections for Haitians and Syrians could have implications for Yemeni migrants.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

Cornell President’s Car Bumps Into Students After Confrontation Over Gaza

After a debate over the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, students say the university president hit them with his vehicle. He says he was the victim in the incident.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

Federal Judge Blocks Plan to End Deportation Protections For Yemenis

A Supreme Court court decision involving similar deportation protections for Haitians and Syrians could have implications for Yemeni migrants.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

Kennedy Messaged With Scandal P.R. Firm While Seeking Cabinet Nomination

An associate of the firm, which has been accused of running a smear campaign against the actress Blake Lively, promised to suppress negative stories about Robert F. Kennedy Jr., records show.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

Takeaways From Week 2 of Testimony in the Harvey Weinstein Trial

Jessica Mann, who accused Mr. Weinstein of raping her at a hotel in 2013, is testifying against him for the third time. It seems to be taking a toll on her.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

Takeaways from Week 2 of Testimony in the Harvey Weinstein Trial

Jessica Mann, who accused Mr. Weinstein of raping her at a hotel in 2013, is testifying against him for the third time. It seems to be taking a toll on her.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

9-Year-Old Hit and Killed by School Bus in Brooklyn

The police said the boy was crossing the street when he was hit by a driver making a left turn.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

Asmik Grigorian on Performing the Opera ‘Eugene Onegin’

The soprano Asmik Grigorian is starring as Tatiana, one of her signature roles, in Tchaikovsky’s classic at the Metropolitan Opera.

Regional - New York Times - 10 days ago

Why Mayor Mamdani Didn’t Roll Out the Red Carpet for the Royals

Zohran Mamdani studiously avoided the type of red-carpet welcome most mayors would prepare for a royal visit, reflecting his upbringing but also drawing some criticism.

Regional - New York Times - 10 days ago

What We Know About New York’s Proposed Tax Increases

City leaders and state lawmakers are pushing Gov. Kathy Hochul to raise taxes on the wealthy, and they have floated several options.