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Regional - New York Times - 7 hours ago

Scams and a Rent Spike Follow New York City’s New Broker Fee Law

The law mostly shifts fees from tenants to landlords. But since it took effect, some landlords have raised rents, and tenants say some brokers still try to make them pay fees.

Regional - New York Times - 7 hours ago

How Calvert Crary, of FlowerSchool New York, Spends His Day With Roses

Calvert Crary, the executive director of FlowerSchool New York, teaches students how to haggle, spruces up his apartment lobby and ends his day on the roof.

Regional - New York Times - 9 hours ago

Justice Dept. Asks Federal Court to Unseal Epstein Grand Jury Testimony

The president has been under intense political pressure from his base after Attorney General Pam Bondi withheld portions of investigative files on the disgraced financier.

Regional - New York Times - 14 hours ago

Man Who Was Pulled Into M.R.I. Machine Has Died, Police Say

The man, who, without authorization, entered the room wearing a metal necklace during a scan, died a day after he was critically injured, the authorities said.

Regional - New York Times - 15 hours ago

NY Agrees to Settle Ex-Cuomo Aide’s Harassment Claims for $450,000

The former executive aide, Brittany Commisso, accused Andrew M. Cuomo of groping her when he was governor. The state did not admit wrongdoing.

Regional - New York Times - 16 hours ago

Mamdani Meets Jeffries in Brooklyn as He Seeks to Expand His Coalition

No endorsement emerged from the meeting between Zohran Mamdani and Representative Hakeem Jeffries, but both said the gathering had been productive.

Regional - New York Times - 16 hours ago

Justice Dept. Asks Manhattan Court to Unseal Epstein Grand Jury Testimony

The president has been under intense political pressure from his base after Attorney General Pam Bondi withheld portions of investigative files on the disgraced financier.

Regional - New York Times - 16 hours ago

What Is a Jet2 Holiday, and Why Are People Talking About It on TikTok?

The voice-over and soundtrack from an ad released in January 2024 have gone viral on social media a year and a half later.

Regional - New York Times - 16 hours ago

This Summer’s Unlikely TikTok Vacation Meme

The voice-over and soundtrack from an ad released in January 2024 have gone viral on social media a year and a half later.

Regional - New York Times - 21 hours ago

Mamdani Wins Backing of Major Health Care Union That Had Endorsed Cuomo

Local 1199, which represents 200,000 health care workers in New York City, rescinded its support of Andrew Cuomo and is now endorsing Zohran Mamdani for mayor.

Regional - New York Times - 21 hours ago

Martin Izquierdo Dead: Costume Designer Who Made Wings for ‘Angels in America’ Was 83

His work was seen in “Angels in America” and Victoria’s Secret runway shows. He also made outlandish ensembles for Heidi Klum and Marc Jacobs.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

N.Y.C. Museum Will Offer Free Admission to Food Stamp Recipients

The American Museum of Natural History has introduced a no-cost membership tier available to New York residents who receive food assistance. They can also bring guests.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

Trump-Driven Chaos Comes to U.S. Attorney’s Offices in Waves

In Manhattan, Brooklyn, Albany and Newark, confusion has reigned as prosecutors are fired or walk out, and U.S. attorneys serve in limbo while awaiting confirmation.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

Who Gets to Wear a Mask?

The tension over masked federal immigration agents expanded on Long Island, where police officers are now permitted to mask up but no one else is.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

A W.N.B.A. Star Loves These Sneakers. She Gets Fined for Wearing Them.

When an upstart women’s shoe brand made a sponsorship deal with Courtney Williams, a Minnesota Lynx all-star, it put the hugely popular league in an awkward position.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

Columbia and White House Enter Final Stage of Talks to End Standoff

A deal to resolve allegations that the university failed to protect Jewish students from harassment is expected to include a fine of about $200 million.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

Man Wearing Neck Chain Is Pulled Into M.R.I. Machine, Police Say

The man, 61, was in critical condition after entering an exam room in Westbury, N.Y., on Long Island, without authorization while a scan was in progress, the authorities said.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

Man Wearing Neck Chain Is Sucked Into M.R.I. Machine, Police Say

The man, 61, was in critical condition after entering an exam room in Westbury, N.Y., on Long Island, without authorization while a scan was in progress, the authorities said.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

Customers Griped About High Grocery Prices. The Grocer Agreed.

After hearing complaints about his prices, a store owner in Brooklyn has apologized, and begun the laborious task of lowering thousands of them.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

Archery Club Used to ‘Nasty Storms’ Reels From Fatal Lightning Strike

The bolt struck local archers and a boy scout troop in New Jersey, killing one man and injuring at least 13 other people. Friends of the victims said the strike had come out of nowhere.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

13 Law Enforcement Unions Endorse Eric Adams in N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race

Mr. Adams, who was elected on a law-and-order campaign message, is seeking to portray Zohran Mamdani, this year’s Democratic nominee, as weak on crime.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

Maurene Comey, Prosecutor Fired by Trump, Calls Fear the ‘Tool of a Tyrant’

Maurene Comey, who helped prosecute Jeffrey Epstein and Sean Combs, was dismissed without a detailed explanation. She is the daughter of James B. Comey, a longtime adversary of President Trump.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

N.Y.P.D. Officer Accused of Theft to Pay for ‘Booty’ Exercises and BMW

Yeison Rodriguez Acosta used data he had obtained as a Wells Fargo employee to spend customers’ money on luxury car payments and a body-shaping program, among other expenses, prosecutors said.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

How Paula Fox’s Former Brooklyn Home Was Transformed Into a Color-Saturated Sanctuary

The interior designer Nick Spain added jewel-toned colors and botanical prints to a Cobble Hill home with literary history.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

Maurene Comey, Prosecutor Fired by Trump, Calls Fear the ‘Tool of the Tyrant’

Maurene Comey, who helped prosecute Jeffrey Epstein and Sean Combs, was dismissed without a detailed explanation. She is the daughter of James B. Comey, a longtime adversary of President Trump.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

‘Why Do You Continue to Lie?’: Fight Over Subway Crime Erupts at Hearing

A leading Manhattan congressman who has taken the subway for years and the transportation secretary, who frequently criticizes the system, clashed over how dangerous it is at a House hearing in Washington.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

A Revolutionary War Tour of New York

Historians have put together an app that guides users to significant sites around the city, just in time for the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Why Did the Indie Film Studio A24 Buy an Off Broadway Theater?

The Hollywood upstart has upgraded the Cherry Lane Theater for plays and more. Coming this fall: films chosen by Sofia Coppola, food from Frenchette and the voice of Barbra Streisand.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Faith Leaders Can Now Endorse. Will That Swing the NYC Mayor’s Race?

The I.R.S. has cleared faith leaders to endorse political candidates to their congregations. New York clergy are wrestling with the choice to use their newfound influence.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Squabble Over Safety in N.Y.C. Subway Erupts at Congressional Hearing

Government officials from opposite sides of the aisle clashed in Washington over just how dangerous the New York City subway system is.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

N.Y.C. Panel Withdraws Proposal to Switch to Open Primaries

The panel, created by Mayor Eric Adams, said it would introduce other ballot initiatives, but not a proposal that would allow all voters to participate in primaries regardless of party.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Broadway’s ‘Gypsy’ Revival, Starring Audra McDonald, Will Close

The show is the sixth musical to announce a closing date since last month’s Tony Awards, reflecting financial challenges facing producers.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Maurene Comey, Prosecutor of Jeffrey Epstein, Is Fired

Maurene Comey, who is the daughter of the former F.B.I. director James Comey, worked on the criminal cases against Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Immigrants File Class-Action Lawsuit to Stop ICE Courthouse Arrests

The detentions have become a relatively easy way for Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to detain immigrants who are appearing for court dates.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Manhattan Prosecutor Who Handled Epstein Cases Is Fired

Maurene Comey, who is the daughter of the former F.B.I. director James Comey, worked on the criminal cases against Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Spurned U.S. Attorney Clings to Job by Being Appointed His Own Assistant

District judges recently denied John Sarcone, who was interim U.S. attorney, the permanent position. The Justice Department then gave him a special appointment so he could continue in the role.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Ceratosaur Fossil Auctioned for $30.5 Million by Sotheby’s

The price paid for the juvenile specimen of the 150-million-year old predatory dinosaur is the third-highest on record.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Adams Eclipses Mamdani in Recent Fund-Raising, as Cuomo Lags Behind

Mayor Eric Adams reported raising $1.5 million over the last month, but his inability to qualify for matching funds may hamper his re-election bid.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Ex-Commissioner Sues, Saying Adams Ran N.Y.P.D. as a Criminal Enterprise

Thomas G. Donlon, who served only weeks, said in a lawsuit that New York’s mayor and top department officials had manipulated the system for personal and political gain.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

Your Questions About the New York City Mayor’s Race

Readers wanted to know more about Zohran Mamdani, how he won the Democratic primary (and how Andrew Cuomo lost), and what it all means. We have answers.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

Bally’s Bronx Casino Plan Appears Dead After Council Rejects Rezoning

The City Council vote all but dooms the company’s chances of obtaining one of up to three casino licenses that New York State is expected to award this year.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

A Reporter’s Search for the Best Croissants in New York

A food writer scouted more than 100 bakeries in search of flaky, buttery perfection.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

Columbia Expands Efforts to Fight Antisemitism as Trump Deal Seems Near

The university plans to offer additional anti-discrimination training in partnership with Jewish organizations. Some other measures could prove controversial.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

Why the Subway Still Floods in New York After Billions in Renovations

The century-old system is being hit with more powerful and frequent storms, and it will take a multiagency effort to fix it.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

Andrew Cuomo Test Drives a Warmer, Friendlier Version of Himself

Mr. Cuomo, the former governor of New York, has vowed to run a more energetic campaign than he did in the mayoral primary, and aimed to demonstrate that on Tuesday.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

Storm Threat Moves South Toward Virginia

Lingering showers were forecast for the New York City area, but heavy rain and threats of flash flooding were shifting south on Tuesday.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

Billy Jones, Baby’s All Right Owner and NYC Nightlife Impresario, Dies at 45

He opened Baby’s All Right and three other nightclubs, a restaurant and a record store in a dozen years, helping the city maintain its cultural verve.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

Billy Jones, Impresario of New York’s Indie Music Scene, Dies at 45

He opened Baby’s All Right and three other nightclubs, a restaurant and a record store in a dozen years, helping the city maintain its cultural verve.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

Why the New York Subway System Keeps Flooding

The century-old system faces infrastructure and climate challenges that are making its water problem worse.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

Mayor Adams Loses Another Round in Bid to Receive Public Matching Funds

The New York City Campaign Finance Board rejected Mayor Eric Adams’s request for millions of dollars from the city’s generous matching-funds program.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

After Flooding in N.Y. Region, Morning Commuters Face Some Delays

Some transit agencies in the New York area said they were running normally, but New Jersey announced road closures and Amtrak warned of delays.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

After Major Flooding in N.Y. Region, the Morning Commute May Look Pretty Normal

Transit agencies in the New York area said they were running on or close to schedule.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

Clearer Skies Expected in Northeast as Storms Move Southward

Lingering showers were forecast in the New York City area, but heavy rain and flash flooding threats were predicted to shift south on Tuesday.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

Should Children Be Allowed at Breweries?

While breweries and beer gardens offer a casual environment and outdoor space that is appealing to families, some have introduced adults-only policies, citing safety concerns.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

Flash Floods Fill N.Y.C. Subway Station

Passengers on an uptown No. 1 train saw floodwaters swamping the station at 28th Street and Seventh Avenue in Manhattan.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

Lingering Moose Shuts Down Popular Adirondack Trail for a Month

Sickness, not stubbornness, is the most likely explanation for the animal’s “unusual behaviors,” which prompted the unusually long closure, officials said.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

21 Questions About the NYC Mayoral Race, Answered

Readers from around the world asked about Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani’s surprising primary win, its effect on national politics and how The Times covers elections.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

In Rare Move, Judges Reject a Trump Pick for U.S. Attorney

While serving as interim U.S. attorney in Albany, John A. Sarcone III claimed that the judges had appointed him to the office permanently. They had not.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

Cuomo to Fight On in Mayor’s Race After Bruising Primary Loss to Mamdani

Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is expected to announce his commitment to a third-party run against Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, who soundly defeated him in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

The Heroin Pipeline That Linked New York to Vermont

Inside the efforts to bring down a drug operation that led to shootings in the Bronx and a fatal overdose hundreds of miles away in rural New England.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

Footage of Inmate Suicide Captures Dysfunction on Rikers Island

The New York Times has obtained video of the 2022 death of Michael Nieves, a mentally ill detainee who mortally wounded himself on Rikers Island.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

Inside Rikers Island: A Suicide Attempt as Guards Stand By

Michael Nieves, 40, was awaiting trial on Rikers Island when he tried to kill himself in 2022. The staff response to his suicide drew a harsh rebuke from the New York State attorney general and watchdog groups.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

The Tooth Fairy Is Real. She’s a Dentist in Seattle.

For 20 years, Dr. Purva Merchant has been answering letters from gaptoothed children and their parents roughly 6,000 in all. “Happy growing up,” she typically replies.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

New York City Set to Expand Minimum Pay Law for Delivery Workers

The City Council is expected to pass a package of bills to include nearly 20,000 grocery delivery workers in legislation that improved working conditions for food delivery workers.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

Climate Law Could Shape the Race for New York City’s Next Mayor

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee, has vowed to strictly enforce the measure, Local Law 97, which calls for potentially expensive upgrades to buildings to curb greenhouse emissions.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

‘I Noticed a Building Handyman Washing Down the Sidewalk’

Cleaning up on the go, spotting dropped cash in Brooklyn and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

Bill Dilworth, Caretaker of ‘The New York Earth Room,’ Is Dead at 70

For decades, he tended a SoHo loft filled with dirt, made by the conceptual artist Walter De Maria. People made pilgrimages to see it and Mr. Dilworth, its magnetic steward.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

Nassau County Will Let Officers Wear Masks When Working With ICE

The Long Island county, which recently barred residents from wearing masks in many circumstances, will allow police officers to wear them during immigration enforcement and other actions.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

An Army of Searchers Combs the Banks of the Guadalupe for the Missing

Volunteers and professionals from around the country and Mexico are still searching the challenging terrain for victims of the Texas flood.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

Spend an Hour in the Dark With Bats, Cats and Naked Mole Rats

The Bronx Zoo has reopened its World of Darkness exhibit after a 16-year hiatus.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

How Ashley Coiffard, Co-Owner of L’Appartement 4F, Spends Her Busiest Days

Ashley Coiffard, who co-owns L’Appartement 4F, stays busy with long walks, staff meetings and FaceTime with friends.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

Tracking Devices Were Removed From N.Y.P.D. Vehicles at Chief’s Request

Federal prosecutors investigating Jeffrey Maddrey, who resigned over sexual abuse accusations, learned of the request during an investigation into overtime misuse in his office.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

A New York County Will Let Officers Wear Masks When Working With ICE

Nassau County, which recently barred residents from wearing masks in many circumstances, will allow police officers to wear them during immigration enforcement and other actions.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

Columbia and Trump Near a Deal, With School Possibly Paying Millions

In return, the White House would restore some of the more than $400 million in federal research funding it canceled, according to people familiar with ongoing discussions.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

A New York County to Allow Officers to Wear Masks When Working With ICE

Nassau County, which recently barred residents from wearing masks in many circumstances, will permit police officers to wear them during immigration enforcement and other actions.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

U.S. Subpoenas Governor Who Said He Would House Migrant at His Home

Federal prosecutors in New Jersey are investigating remarks that Gov. Philip D. Murphy, a Democrat, made in February.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes

A Staten Island man was being held on charges that included manslaughter after speeding through a red light and mowing down the victims, the police said.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

N.Y. County Settles With Woman Who Says the Police Removed Her Hijab

Suffolk County’s $225,000 settlement provides a striking counterpoint to the anti-sanctuary policies that have recently taken shape across Long Island.

Regional - New York Times - 8 days ago

Can Subway Riders Learn to Love OMNY?

The tap-and-go payment method is replacing the MetroCard. Straphangers cite some glitches, and a watchdog says the design could be improved.

Regional - New York Times - 8 days ago

After Trump’s SNAP Cuts, 300,000 in NYC Could Lose Food Benefits

The president’s sweeping new law includes work requirements for more people and less coverage for some noncitizens. Republicans argue the cuts are needed to tackle waste and fraud.

Regional - New York Times - 8 days ago

Does Brooklyn Need a New Waterfront Neighborhood?

The risks and opportunities of turning 122 industrial acres over to developers.

Regional - New York Times - 8 days ago

N.Y.P.D. Moves to Fire Dozens of Officers Who Failed Psychological Exams

More than 30 officers were being dismissed before a judge stopped the process temporarily. An inspector who led the unit that vetted recruits was transferred after officials said he had ignored failures on psychological tests.

Regional - New York Times - 8 days ago

New York Must Move Forward With Housing Voucher Expansion, Court Rules

The decision by a New York appeals court was a win for the City Council and a loss for Mayor Eric Adams, who had opposed the expansion, citing budget concerns.

Regional - New York Times - 8 days ago

N.Y.P.D. Fires Dozens of Officers Who Failed Psychological Exams

More than 30 officers were being dismissed on Thursday. An inspector who led the unit that vetted recruits was transferred in May after officials said he had ignored failures on psychological tests.

Regional - New York Times - 8 days ago

Bronx Museum Picks New Leader

Shamim Momin, who started her curatorial career at the Whitney Museum of American Art, returns to New York to take the helm of the Bronx Museum of the Arts.

Regional - New York Times - 8 days ago

N.Y.P.D. Fires Dozens of Officers It Says Should Never Have Been Hired

About 30 officers were being dismissed on Thursday. An inspector who led the unit that vetted recruits was transferred in May after officials said he had ignored failures on psychological tests.

Regional - New York Times - 8 days ago

Billionaire Bill Ackman Loses Pro Tennis Debut at Hall of Fame Open

Bill Ackman, an outspoken 59-year-old financier, tried competing in a professional tournament.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

Espaillat Endorses Mamdani for Mayor, After Backing Cuomo and Adams

Representative Adriano Espaillat, the most powerful Latino leader in New York City, will back Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic candidate for mayor.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

Library180, a Magazine Nirvana in Manhattan’s Financial District

A trove of periodicals is available for anyone to peruse at Library180, a project by two printheads who met as interns at a fashion magazine.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

How Endorsements From Pulpits Could Play Out in New York

The I.R.S. lifted the ban on endorsements in houses of worship. That move could pose a challenge in a city that relishes religious diversity.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

In Beauford Delaney’s Luminous Watercolors, Color Flirts With Line

A rich exhibition of works on paper at the Drawing Center in SoHo showcases the paradox at the heart of Delaney’s work.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

FEMA Is Holding Up $2.4 Billion in Grants to Fight Terrorism, States Say

FEMA officials are two months behind in posting grant application guidelines, which are expected to reflect President Trump’s demand for cooperation on his priorities.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

As N.Y.C. Replaces MetroCards With OMNY, Transit Riders Have Complaints

A survey of transit riders found that a majority have had issues with New York’s new tap-and-go system, months before its predecessor is expected to be retired.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

DuPont Agrees to $27 Million Payout in Hoosick Falls Water Contamination

The chemical company was one of four businesses that contaminated the water supply in the upstate New York community. Residents have fought for nearly a decade for a settlement.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

Lawmakers in Liberal States Want ICE Agents to Show Their Faces

Elected officials in New York and California are trying to upend President Trump’s deportation campaign by banning law enforcement officers from wearing masks in public.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

Zohran Mamdani Expands Campaign Team, Hiring Veteran Democrat

Mr. Mamdani, a state assemblyman and the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City, is taking on a small handful of more experienced campaign hands.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

Court Overturns Conviction for Memes That Sought to Trick Clinton Voters

Douglass Mackey’s posts in 2016 falsely advertised text voting for Hillary Clinton. Appeals court judges said prosecutors had not shown that his actions were part of a conspiracy.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

Harlem Middle School Aide Accused of Sexually Abusing 3 Students

Saneel Boodram was removed from the school after officials heard of the allegations. Manhattan prosecutors are seeking parents who think their children might have been harmed.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

Eric Adams Asked Bill Ackman to Vet Campaign Manager Before Hiring Him

Mr. Ackman and another hedge fund titan, Daniel S. Loeb, interviewed a potential campaign hire for Mayor Adams, who is courting their financial support.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

Eric Adams Asked Top Donors to Vet Campaign Manager Before Hiring Him

Two hedge fund titans, Bill Ackman and Daniel S. Loeb, interviewed a potential campaign hire for Mayor Adams, who is courting their financial support.