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Regional - New York Times - 3 hours ago

Barbara Jakobson, Art World Power Broker in New York, Dies at 92

She was a longtime trustee of the Museum of Modern Art, a savvy collector who befriended young artists like Robert Mapplethorpe.

Regional - New York Times - 5 hours ago

Talks Between Adams and Trump Adviser Center on Saudi Ambassadorship

The discussions are said to be part of an effort to get Mayor Eric Adams to end his mayoral campaign in New York City, clearing a path for Andrew Cuomo.

Regional - New York Times - 5 hours ago

What to See in Galleries in September

This week in Newly Reviewed, Travis Diehl considers a show on Smell-O-Vision, Edward Burtynsky’s exurban cacophony, Catharine Czudej’s playful transactions and a group show with a maze of water bottles.

Regional - New York Times - 9 hours ago

Donors Push Mamdani to Maximum Fund-Raising Cap in Mayor’s Race

Zohran Mamdani’s campaign says it has hit the $8 million spending cap, a sign of the Democrat’s support especially among small-dollar donors in New York City.

Regional - New York Times - 9 hours ago

‘Gridlock Sam’ Gives Back

Samuel Schwartz, a former city transportation official and longtime columnist writing about New York traffic, is donating $1 million to start a transportation research center at Hunter College.

Regional - New York Times - 9 hours ago

The Downtown Ventriloquist

In New York nightclubs, Sophie Becker is reviving a lost art form, one wisecrack at a time.

Regional - New York Times - 9 hours ago

Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter Are Ready for ‘Godot’

After years of training (clowning, Butoh and more), the longtime friends take on Samuel Beckett’s towering drama on Broadway.

Regional - New York Times - 11 hours ago

The N.Y. Assembly’s Most Powerful Democrat Has Been Slow to Back Mamdani

Carl Heastie, the speaker of the Assembly, has not yet endorsed his fellow lawmaker. He’s not the only prominent Democrat to hold back support.

Regional - New York Times - 14 hours ago

U.S. Agents Raid Upstate N.Y. Plant and Detain Dozens of Migrants

Local law enforcement officers helped federal agents carry out an immigration raid near Syracuse. Witnesses said the agents used police dogs in the raid and wielded crowbars to gain entry.

Regional - New York Times - 17 hours ago

Hochul to Sign Order to Get Around U.S. Limits on Covid Vaccine

Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York plans to authorize pharmacists to provide the vaccine to almost anyone who wants it without a prescription.

Regional - New York Times - 17 hours ago

Trump Is Exploring Ways to Take Over the Sept. 11 Memorial and Museum

It was unclear exactly how the federal government would take control of the site in Lower Manhattan. As a candidate, Mr. Trump offered a preview of one potential option.

Regional - New York Times - 18 hours ago

N.Y.C. Elections Board May Block Ballot Proposals on Housing

The City Council opposes the measures, which would curtail its power. The Board of Elections, appointed by the Council, could prevent voters from weighing in.

Regional - New York Times - 18 hours ago

U.S. Agents Raid Upstate N.Y. Plant and Detain More Than 70 Migrants

Local law enforcement officers helped federal agents carry out an immigration raid near Syracuse. Witnesses said the agents used police dogs in the raid and wielded crowbars to gain entry.

Regional - New York Times - 20 hours ago

Adams Considers Dropping Out of Race After Secret Meeting in Florida

Mayor Eric Adams of New York City has told confidants that he would consider abandoning his re-election bid, despite his public denials.

Regional - New York Times - 20 hours ago

Woman, 72, Dies in Fire in East Harlem Apartment Building

Firefighters took the stairs to reach the woman’s 19th-floor apartment on Wednesday. Residents said one of the building’s two elevators wasn’t working and that the other moved very slowly.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

Detainee Dies at Rikers, the Fifth Fatality in 2 Weeks in N.Y.C. Lockups

The authorities said the man had a seizure. The previous death, of a pedicab driver held in a precinct cell, has been ruled a suicide.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

With Starbucks Struggling, Can a Chinese Chain Make Inroads in New York?

Luckin Coffee, a dominant chain from China, arrived in the city in June vowing to inject “new vitality” into American coffee culture.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

Are New York Coffee Drinkers Finally Done With Starbucks?

Luckin Coffee, a dominant chain from China, arrived in the city in June vowing to inject “new vitality” into American coffee culture.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

She Decides Who’s Famous Enough for Free U.S. Open Tickets

Every year, Amanda Wight makes sure that a steady stream of A-listers get to see the world’s best tennis players and be seen by millions on TV.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

Today’s the First Day of No Smartphones in Schools

As the year begins in the city’s public school system, students and their parents have to adjust to a smartphone ban. The phones must be stored in pouches or lockers.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

Fashion vs. Style: The Power of Accessories

Looking distinct so often boils down to little details.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

Celebrities Love the U.S. Open. She Decides Who Gets In.

Every year, Amanda Wight makes sure that a steady stream of A-listers get to see the world’s best tennis players and be seen by millions on TV.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

As Starbucks Slumps, a Chinese Coffee Giant Sees an Opening in New York

Luckin Coffee, a dominant chain from China, arrived in the city in June vowing to inject “new vitality” into American coffee culture.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

Republicans Break Ranks to Block the Censure of a House Democrat

Representative LaMonica McIver of New Jersey has been charged with assaulting immigration agents outside a detention center. A push to censure her and eject her from a House committee failed.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

Representative LaMonica McIver Overcomes G.O.P. Effort to Censure Her

Ms. McIver, a New Jersey Democrat, has been charged with assaulting immigration agents outside a detention center. A push to censure her and eject her from a House committee failed.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

Rats in a Stroller: The Central Park Playground Panic

City data actually suggest that rat sightings are declining. But horror stories are everywhere, and a single rat in a stroller is enough to set off a panic.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

Sure, Rats Are Everywhere. But Inside a Baby Stroller in Central Park?

City data actually suggest that rat sightings are declining. But horror stories are everywhere, and one rat in a stroller is enough to set off a panic.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Trump Advisers Have Discussed a Job for Adams if He Quits Mayor’s Race

The conversations have also involved Curtis Sliwa with the goal of giving Andrew Cuomo a better chance of defeating Zohran Mamdani in November.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Unhappy on Wall Street, Fulfilled as a Paramedic

Jonathan Kleisner has followed an unusual path to becoming an instructor to rescue medics in the Fire Department.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

With ‘Color Theories,’ Julio Torres Throws Shades

In his first Off Broadway play, the artist and comedian behind “Fantasmas” and “Problemista” is bringing audiences into his off-kilter world.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

42 Plays and Musicals to See Across the U.S. This Fall

Highlights include a Prince musical in Minnesota, “Working Girl” in California, a Zora Neale Hurston play in Connecticut and “Paranormal Activity” in Illinois.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Keanu Reeves in ‘Waiting for Godot’ and More Broadway Shows to See This Fall

Season highlights this fall include Michelle Williams in a Eugene O’Neill drama, a new Kristin Chenoweth musical and a revival of “Ragtime.”

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

As Zohran Mamdani’s Stature Grows, He Tries to Shed Some Past Stances

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City, once called for defunding the police and decriminalizing prostitution. He says he has changed.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Demystifying the Art World as a Daily Quest

Zachary Small’s beat is the opposite of narrow, but that’s part of the fun.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

The Cloudy Outlook for New York City’s Economy

Employers are adding far fewer jobs, and even the health care sector could soften. But the city’s economy appears stronger than those on the West Coast.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

The Endangered Leopard Frog That Lives Next to an NYC Amazon Warehouse

The Atlantic coast leopard frog, first identified in an industrial section of Staten Island in 2012, is now on the state’s endangered species list. Conservation groups see an opportunity.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

A Kennedy, a Protégé and a Progressive Star Eye Nadler’s N.Y. House Seat

Representative Jerrold Nadler’s departure is still 16 months away, but Democrats are already testing the waters in what is expected to be a highly contested race.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Jim Walden Suspends Campaign for Mayor of New York City

Jim Walden, who was polling a distant fifth in November’s election, dropped out on Tuesday. He urged other contenders to consider doing the same in a bid to defeat Zohran Mamdani.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Taxi Driver Runs Over Man Who Once Escaped Custody on a City Bus

James Mossetty was dragged for 10 blocks by the taxi, whose driver was arraigned on charges that he left the scene.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Walden Suspends Campaign for Mayor of New York City

Jim Walden, who was polling a distant fifth in November’s election, dropped out on Tuesday. He urged other rivals to consider doing the same in a bid to defeat Zohran Mamdani.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

Stephen Muss, Developer Who Helped Revive Miami Beach, Dies at 97

The scion of a New York family of builders, he rescued the Fontainebleau hotel from bankruptcy, spurring a real estate boom.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

In a Tiny Space With a Spare Korean Menu, Sunn’s Makes Magic

Expert banchan and impeccable seafood are just part of the draw at this petite Chinatown restaurant that paves its own path.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

The Art to See This Fall, According to Our Chief Critic

Spirituality and politics influence major N.Y.C. and L.A. exhibits, and shows featuring Tom Lloyd, Wifredo Lam, Coco Fusco and Vaginal Davis are must-sees.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

Art Shows and Exhibitions to See This Fall at The Met, MoMA and More

Monet, Manet and Morisot are highlights, but also an exhibition of decommissioned historical monuments and a show of punishing performance art.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

Art’s New Season Offers Rauschenberg and More Headliner Shows for Fall

Monet, Manet and Morisot are highlights, but also an exhibition of decommissioned historical monuments and a show of punishing performance art.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

The Millionaire Who Left Wall Street to Become a Paramedic

After making millions in a job he came to hate, Jonathan Kleisner joined the Fire Department as a rookie paramedic at the age of 41. Now he’s determined to be the best rescue medic anywhere.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

Giuliani Finds a Home Away From Home in New Hampshire

Before his car crash, the former mayor of New York City was taking in a minor-league baseball game in Manchester, N.H., a city where he’s been known to enjoy a good cigar.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

N.Y.C. Man Is Fourth Person to Die in Custody in Just Over a Week

A Turkish-born pedicab driver who was arrested on Friday night was found unconscious and unresponsive in a police station house cell. He later died at Bellevue Hospital.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

Nadler, Pillar of Democratic Party’s Old Guard, Will Retire Next Year

Representative Jerrold Nadler, the ex-House Judiciary chairman who helped lead President Trump’s impeachments, will not seek re-election in New York.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

N.Y.C. Man Is at Least Fourth Person to Die in Custody in Just Over a Week

A Turkish-born pedicab driver who was arrested on Friday night was found unconscious and unresponsive in a police station house cell. He later died at Bellevue Hospital.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

Rudy Giuliani Released From Hospital After Car Crash

Rudolph W. Giuliani was injured Saturday night when the vehicle he was riding in was rear-ended on a New Hampshire highway.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

N.Y.C. Mayoral Rivals Make a Pivotal Stop at West Indian Day Parade

The parade on Labor Day marks the beginning of a two-month sprint to Election Day, as Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani’s rivals try to narrow his lead.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

In Brooklyn, West Indian Parade Celebrates Heritage and Carnival

Revelers crowded Eastern Parkway for the 58th annual West Indian American Day Parade, known for its elaborate floats and costumes.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

What to Know About Rudy Giuliani’s Car Crash

Rudolph W. Giuliani, the former mayor of New York and lawyer for President Trump, suffered a fractured vertebra when a vehicle slammed into his car on Saturday.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

What to Know About Rudy Giuliani’s Car Accident

Rudolph W. Giuliani, the former mayor of New York and lawyer for President Trump, suffered a fractured vertebra when a vehicle slammed into his car on Saturday.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

Where You Can Stumble Upon a U.S. Open Match

A small part of the New York City tennis tournament is staged, miles away from the main action, at the gleaming Cary Leeds Center for Tennis and Learning in the Bronx.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

When the Trumpeter Plays Taps, the Crowd at the Shore Goes Silent

As the sun sets on another summer, John Hersh is wrapping up his 10th year of rooftop serenades.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

Rikers Detainee Becomes Third Person to Die in N.Y.C. Custody in a Week

Days before the death of the man, Jimmy Avila, another detainee was pronounced dead in his cell at the troubled city jail complex, and a third died in police custody.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

What’s Loud, Pink and Drawing New Yorkers Together?

With his Karlala Soundsystem, Karl Scholz is using nightclub-grade audio to ensure that neighbors gather.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

Beaten and Choked at a U.N. Mission, Then Arrested by the N.Y.P.D.

Two brothers went to the Egyptian Mission in Manhattan to protest Egypt’s role in keeping aid from reaching Gaza. Video of the violence, which involved mission security guards, has incited rage.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

The Manhattan Park That Keeps Children Locked Out

A beloved park on state-owned land in Upper Manhattan has been closed for years, with neither the government nor any nonprofit groups willing to step in to operate it.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

‘I Stood on the Corner Dreading the Long, Humid Wait for the Subway’

Stopping for a Dave’s egg cream, a rainy morning in Central Park and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

What to Know About Zohran Mamdani and Democratic Socialism

Opponents of the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City have derogatively called him both a socialist and a democratic socialist to make a dent in his lead in the polls.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

New York’s Very Rich Reel Over the NYC Mayoral Race and Mamdani’s Lead

“The Hamptons is basically in group therapy about the mayoral race.”

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

How Ivan Dalia, a Pianist and Composer, Spends His Day Performing

Ivan Dalia fills his day with cooking, podcasts and the fear-defying ascent of a rock wall in Brooklyn.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

Why N.Y. Legal Weed Might Not Be as Safe, or as Strong, as Advertised

New York depends on private labs to test cannabis products’ potency and check for contaminants. Some industry experts say the tests are not reliable.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

U.S. Is Working With Guatemala to Return Hundreds of Children

The children, who crossed the border as unaccompanied minors, are being kept in shelters. Experts said the move raised troubling legal questions.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

3 Workers at Rikers Are Suspended After Another Man Dies in Custody

The death of the 29-year-old, who was found in his cell after midnight, is the latest of several at the Rikers Island jail complex in New York.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

Can This Chef Revive Babbo, Mario Batali’s Signature Restaurant?

Mark Ladner, a master of Italian cooking and a Batali protégé, is reinventing the Manhattan restaurant under the same famous (and infamous) name.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

NYC Legionnaires’ Outbreak Traced to City-Owned Sites, Including Harlem Hospital

Officials said Harlem Hospital and a nearby construction site were two sources of an outbreak that has killed seven and sickened over 100.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

Trump Administration Bars Palestinian Officials From U.N. Meeting in New York

The United States generally allows foreign officials to attend the United Nations General Assembly. The administration’s move comes amid a new push for Palestinian statehood.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

A New ‘Pericles’ Pairs Shakespeare With Black Gospel

The wandering prince of the title sings in this version from the Public Theater’s Public Works, with a cast of everyday New Yorkers and stars like Denée Benton.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

He Photographed Some of New York’s Extraordinary Trees

For Alex Kent, taking pictures of some of the city’s beautiful trees was humbling. The best time to capture them, he said, is sunrise or sunset.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

TSA PreCheck: Does It Really Save Time at the Airport?

At the New York-area airports, for example, a lot depends on the terminal.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

It’s the End of ‘Big City.’ New York Will Be Fine.

The weekly column that focused on inequality in the city ran for 14 years, from Occupy Wall Street to Zohran Mamdani. Now it comes to a close.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

N.Y.C. Covid Cases Appear to Be Rising. So Are Inquiries on Vaccines.

Patients are flooding medical practices with reports of the telltale signs of Covid and questions about whether they will be able to get vaccinated.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

Mamdani Distances Himself From Democratic Socialists’ National Agenda

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic front-runner in the New York City mayor’s race, is fending off attacks that seek to link him to some of the D.S.A.’s more controversial stances.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

Doctor Who Raped and Videotaped Patients Is Sentenced to 24 Years

Zhi Alan Cheng, who practiced at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens medical center, had a variety of illicit drugs in his apartment.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

Mamdani Widens Fund-Raising Lead, as Adams Is Denied Matching Funds

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic candidate for mayor of New York City, has nearly four times more campaign funds than Andrew M. Cuomo, thought to be his closest rival.

Regional - New York Times - 8 days ago

Sharpton, Mamdani and Hundreds More Gather in Lower Manhattan for ‘March on Wall Street’

The marchers, led by the Rev. Al Sharpton, protested President Trump’s crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion policies. Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic candidate for mayor, made an appearance.

Regional - New York Times - 8 days ago

New York Needs More Millionaires, Fiscal Watchdog Says

A report by the nonpartisan Citizens Budget Commission comes at a time when income inequality and affordability have been the most prominent themes in the race for New York City mayor.

Regional - New York Times - 8 days ago

Inside the Crisis Gripping New Jersey’s Federal Courts

Trials and hearings have been delayed since a judge ruled that Alina Habba was serving unlawfully as U.S. attorney. The uncertainty may last for months.

Regional - New York Times - 8 days ago

The Race to Trace a Legionnaires’ Outbreak

Scientists are examining samples from cooling towers in Harlem for evidence of bacteria and checking for matches with samples from patients with Legionnaires’ disease.

Regional - New York Times - 8 days ago

Their Beach Home in the Hamptons Is a Driveway

Tucked among exclusive real estate, a family’s 18-foot-wide strip of land is not just an oceanside parking spot. It’s their legacy.

Regional - New York Times - 8 days ago

In Brooklyn, a Health-Inspired Rowhouse Renovation

The design created such a feeling of freshness that the owners felt like they were back in Northern California.

Regional - New York Times - 8 days ago

Here’s What the Judicial Crisis Gripping New Jersey Looks Like

Trials and hearings have been delayed since a federal judge ruled that Alina Habba was serving unlawfully as U.S. attorney. The uncertainty may last for months.

Regional - New York Times - 8 days ago

New N.Y.C. Food Standards Could Spell Doom for Chicken Nuggets

The standards prohibit processed meat and limit the use of artificial sweeteners in meals served by nearly a dozen city agencies, including the Department of Education.

Regional - New York Times - 8 days ago

Woman, 69, Is Killed in Midday Shootout on East Harlem Street

The woman, Robin Wright, died after being shot in the face near her apartment building on Wednesday afternoon, the police said.

Regional - New York Times - 8 days ago

Pat Moore, a Model Turned Institution at P.J. Clarke’s, Dies at 89

She went from fashion shoots to becoming a familiar server at that venerable Manhattan saloon for some 45 years. She dated two of her more famous customers, Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra.

Regional - New York Times - 8 days ago

This Very American Equestrian Discipline May Cross the Pond

Riding horses in the languid, American hunter style has long been dismissed by many speed-loving show jumpers. Now it may be catching on abroad.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

Penn Station Renovation Will Begin in 2027, Officials Say

Sean P. Duffy, the federal transportation secretary, laid out the ambitious goal at a news conference on Wednesday afternoon.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

Sean Duffy to Announce Penn Station Renovation Will Begin in 2027

Amtrak intends to partner with a private developer to rebuild the dingy Manhattan train station on an accelerated schedule, transportation officials said.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

Longest-Running Rafiki Says Goodbye to ‘The Lion King’

After more than 9,000 performances as the shaman in the Broadway show, Tshidi Manye prepares to hang up her baboon costume.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

A Wrongful Arrest and Worry About the Accuracy of a Police Tool

Trevis Williams was arrested after facial recognition identified him as a possible match for a suspect. “In the blink of an eye, your whole life could change,” he said.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

In a Lab, a Hunt for a Killer: The Germ Causing a Legionnaires’ Outbreak

Six people in New York City have died this summer from Legionnaires’ disease, and more than 100 others have been sickened.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

American Dream Mall Is Sued for Allowing Shopping on Sundays

A lawsuit argues that the American Dream mall, by allowing the sale of lumber, furniture and “wearing apparel” on Sundays, has violated a “blue law” descended from a 1798 statute.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

Prosecutors Seek 7-Year Prison Term for Nadine Menendez

Ms. Menendez was convicted of taking bribes of gold, cash and a Mercedes in exchange for political favors dispensed by her husband, a former New Jersey senator.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

Brooklyn’s Federal Judges Name Joseph Nocella Jr. as U.S. Attorney

He will continue to oversee an office that often handles cases involving violent drug cartels and transnational repression. In making the choice, the judges avoided a political fight.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

How the N.Y.P.D.’s Facial Recognition Tool Landed the Wrong Man in Jail

Trevis Williams is eight inches taller than a man accused of flashing a woman in Union Square in February. The police arrested him anyway.

Regional - New York Times - 10 days ago

Judge Dismisses Trump Administration Suit Against Federal Bench in Maryland

The judge used the ruling to take President Trump and some of his top aides to task for having repeatedly attacked other judges who have dared to rule against the White House.