When the Bar Mitzvah Boy Is 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.

‘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.

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

Jeffrey Maddrey demanded sexual favors, according to subordinates, and the federal authorities are investigating. He had previously been accused of harassment on the job.

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.

How the 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.

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.

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 institutions with artifacts.

Suspect in C.E.O. Killing to Be Arraigned on State Charges Monday

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

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.

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.

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.

Is New Jersey the New Area 51?

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ex-Top Aide to Mayor Adams 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.

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

In an interview, 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.

Read the Criminal Complaint Against Luigi Mangione

Federal prosecutors in Manhattan have filed four charges against Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 as rare as you might think.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bat Feces Used to Fertilize Cannabis Is Linked to 2 Deaths

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.

$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.

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.

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.

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.

Read the decision

A court ruled that the New Jersey attorney general, Matthew J. Platkin, overstepped his authority by seizing control of the Paterson Police Department.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Luigi Mangione Is Charged With Murder

The first-degree murder charge branded him a terrorist over the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive, Brian Thompson.

Trump Accuses Juror of Misconduct in Latest Move to Overturn Conviction

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

Mangione Faces First-Degree Murder Charge That Brands Him a Terrorist

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

Judge in Adams Corruption Case Upholds Bribery Charge Against the Mayor

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

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.

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.

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.

Firefighters wade through a flooded street in the Bronx while responding to a water main break.

Water Main Break in the Bronx Floods Streets and Cuts Off Power

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Trump Says He Would Consider Pardoning Eric Adams

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s comment reflects an unusual relationship that Mr. Adams, the New York mayor, has encouraged as his federal corruption trial nears.

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

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

Supreme Court Rejects Former Lt. Gov.’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.

The Deadly Lure of Subway Surfing

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.

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.

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.

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.

See How Much NYC's Congestion Pricing Plan Would Cost You

A new toll on drivers hopes to reduce traffic in one of the world’s most congested cities. How would it work?

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

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

Vote For the Best Metropolitan Diary Entry of 2024

We will have published 250 Diary entries this year by the end of December. We need your help choosing the best. New York Times editors narrowed the field to five finalists. Now it’s up to you to vote for your favorite.

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.

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 target of the right. After Mr. Penny’s acquittal in a subway choking, Mr. Bragg faces fresh anger.

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.

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.

C.E.O.’s Killing Poses Early Test for New N.Y.P.D. Commissioner

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.

U.S. Officials Say Sightings Are Mix of Planes, Stars and Legal Drones

Reports of flying objects continue to occur throughout the Northeast, but the authorities say they do not pose a threat. Here’s what we know.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In New York and Paris, Church Organs Return to Life

On Palm Sunday five years ago, fire struck two cathedrals: Notre-Dame and St. John the Divine. Both their organs are now restored.

As East Village’s Little India Fades, One Place Keeps Its Lights On

Three neighboring South Asian restaurants with string light-filled windows survived for decades. Only one remains as Sixth Street’s “Curry Row” moniker fades.

Uber and Lyft Found a Loophole in a Driver Pay Law. Drivers Pushed Back.

As ride-hailing companies and labor unions each push New York City to amend its rules, drivers hurt by widespread app lockouts are struggling to make ends meet.

One Dead in Small Plane Crash Near Westchester County Airport

A second person on the flight was in serious condition. The single-engine plane crashed shortly after the pilot reported engine issues.

Mount Vernon Police’s Strip Searches Were Unconstitutional, U.S. Says

A report by federal prosecutors found that a Westchester County police department violated the Fourth Amendment “on an enormous scale.”

A Bagel Shop Closed, and the Upper West Side Is Absolutely Losing It

The neighborhood reaction to the sudden closure of a Manhattan bagel shop was intense: “No no no no no no no no no no no!!”

Report on New Jersey’s Worst Nursing Home Finds Rampant Fraud and Abuse

A trio of relatives in New Jersey defrauded the state’s Medicaid program out of millions of dollars while neglecting patient care, the state comptroller found.

Mayor Adams Meets Trump’s ‘Border Czar’ as Immigration Crackdown Looms

Thomas D. Homan, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s designated border czar, has cited Eric Adams’s willingness to work together as a model for Democratic mayors.

The Whitney Is Now Free for Those 25 and Under

The painter Julie Mehretu donated $2 million to the art museum to encourage young people to visit.

Will This Man Be New Jersey Transit’s ‘Train Daddy’?

Kris Kolluri, who until recently managed the project to build a $16 billion rail tunnel under the Hudson River to New York City, will become the agency’s chief executive.

N.Y.C. Grocery Prices Are High. Could City-Owned Stores Help?

A New York City mayoral candidate wants the city to open its own, more affordable grocery stores. The idea has gained momentum in Chicago and other cities.

How the Resurrected Congestion Pricing Plan Could Die in the Courts

Manhattan’s new tolling program is still being challenged in federal and state courts, with rulings possible before it begins on Jan. 5.

Mysterious Drones Keep Flying Over New Jersey

New Jersey residents have expressed astonishment over flying objects in the night sky. The F.B.I. has not been able to explain the sightings.

Are Those Drones Over New Jersey? Despite Sightings, U.S. Is Skeptical.

Drones have been reported in at least 10 counties of the state. But a White House spokesman suggested many of them were actually manned aircraft.

Private Insurers Must Now Cover Dyslexia Testing in New York

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law a first-in-the-nation bill requiring insurance companies to cover costs associated with dyslexia diagnoses.

Preet Bharara to Investigate State Police Slowdown in New Jersey

New Jersey’s attorney general has chosen Mr. Bharara, a former U.S. attorney, to investigate a steep dip in tickets for speeding and drunken driving.

Alexander Brothers Sex Trafficking Indictment

The federal indictment against Oren Alexander, Tal Alexander and Alon Alexander, on conspiracy to commit sex trafficking.

Police Say Suspect’s Notebook Described Rationale for C.E.O. Killing

“It’s targeted, precise and doesn’t risk innocents,” said a sentence in a spiral notebook belonging to the man charged with murdering Brian Thompson.

Suspect in C.E.O.’s Killing Fights Extradition to New York

Luigi Mangione, who was charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Brian Thompson, the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare, is a 26-year-old Ivy League graduate from a prominent Maryland family. Maria Cramer, a New York Times reporter covering crime, describes what else we know.

What the Suspect in the C.E.O.’s Killing Has Revealed About Himself

The man arrested in Brian Thompson’s murder “views himself as a hero of sorts,” the police have said.

For Rastafarians, Marijuana Is Sacred. Should the Law Account for That?

Members of the religious group would like to see New York’s cannabis legalization law revised to include accommodations for those who use the drug in worship.

Saint Ann’s Protected Criminal Teacher at Students’ Expense, Report Says

The elite Brooklyn school commissioned an investigation after the arrest of Winston Nguyen, who is now accused of soliciting lewd photographs from students.

Pistol Taken From Suspect Was a Fully Homemade Weapon, Officials Say

The ghost gun and suppressor found on the man accused of killing the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare were made with the help of a 3-D printer, authorities said.

UnitedHealthcare C.E.O. Laid to Rest as Family Mourns Privately

Brian Thompson was remembered in his Minnesota hometown as a devoted father to his two sons.

Reaction to C.E.O. Killing Exposes Frustrations With Health System

In some quarters, the suspect in Brian Thompson’s murder is being defended and even applauded by Americans who share his outrage over the insurance industry.

N.Y.P.D. Sergeant Is Charged With Shoplifting From Target

Sgt. Rayna Madho was charged with two counts of petty larceny for stealing from a store on Long Island on two different occasions.

In emails from Japan, the suspect talked politics and philosophy.

Police Say Suspect in UnitedHealthcare Shooting Saw Himself as a Hero

The suspect’s three-page manifesto, summarized by the police, described the killing as a “symbolic takedown.”

Suspect in CEO’s Killing Had Discussed His Health Struggles on Reddit

In posts that stretch over years, he described debilitating back pain, “brain fog” in his college years and testing for irritable bowel syndrome.

New York to Close Giant Family Shelter to Protect Migrants From Trump

The imminent closure reflects concern from New York City officials that President-elect Donald J. Trump will target the shelter because it sits on federal land.

Here are the latest developments.

Daniel Penny Is Acquitted in Death of Jordan Neely on Subway

Daniel Penny, a former Marine who choked a fellow subway rider on an uptown F train last year, was acquitted on a charge of criminally negligent homicide on Monday, ending a case that had come to exemplify New York City’s post-pandemic struggles.

An Installation That May Give Way to a Casino

The developer of a site near the U.N. plans a temporary “Path of Liberty” installation while he awaits a casino decision.

In Penny Verdict, a Flashpoint in the Debate Over Crime and Mental Illness

A New York jury acquitted Daniel Penny in the death of Jordan Neely. Republican politicians hailed the verdict. But some New Yorkers found it deeply disturbing.

Mayor Adams’s Stance on Migrants Has Evolved, in Trump’s Direction

Mayor Eric Adams has become more outspoken about his desire to detain “dangerous” immigrants, a view more closely aligned with President-elect Donald J. Trump.

Suspect in C.E.O. Killing Withdrew From a Life of Privilege and Promise

The suspect, Luigi Mangione, was an Ivy League tech graduate from a prominent Maryland family who in recent months had suffered physical and psychological pain.

That Manhunt Photo Looks Like a Loved One. Do You Have to Tell?

Photos of the suspect in the killing of the UnitedHealthcare C.E.O. were circulated by the police and viewed by millions of Americans, making it likely that at least a few people who saw them recognized him.

Eyes, Not Tech, Led Police to Suspect in C.E.O. Killing

The key was not advanced facial recognition technology. An employee at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s reported the man after being alerted by a customer who had seen a widely circulated image of the suspect.

Suspect in C.E.O. Shooting Has Background in Games Industry

Luigi Mangione was passionate about game development and programming from a young age, teaching himself to code in high school.

Suspect Is Charged in C.E.O.’s Murder After Arrest in Pennsylvania

Luigi Mangione was arrested after a tip from a McDonald’s in Altoona. On Monday night, Manhattan prosecutors charged him with murder.

The Mets Stole Juan Soto From the Yankees. Who’s the Big Spender Now?

The Yankees didn’t just lose a superstar; they lost him to the Mets. Is the balance of power shifting in New York?

Luigi Mangione, Suspect in C.E.O.’s Killing, Attended Elite Institutions

He grew up in Maryland, graduated from a private high school in Baltimore and went on to the University of Pennsylvania.

Suspect in C.E.O. Shooting Had a Manifesto, Police Say

The handwritten document found with Luigi Mangione criticized health care companies for prioritizing profits and conveyed “ill will toward corporate America,” according to the authorities.

‘Strong Person of Interest’ Is Arrested in Health Care C.E.O.’s Shooting

Luigi Mangione, 26, was arrested on gun charges and for questioning in connection with last week’s killing of a health insurance executive in Midtown Manhattan.

New York Taxpayers Could Get Refunds of Up to $500 Under Hochul Plan

The proposal, which Gov. Kathy Hochul intends to include in next year’s state budget, would send $3 billion in refunds to roughly 8.6 million New Yorkers.

Easy-to-Assemble Ghost Guns Have Been a Major Issue in Gun Control

The weapons do not have serial numbers and are sold online as do-it-yourself kits, making them popular among criminals barred from buying ordinary guns.

Watch Live: Mayor Adams Holds News Conference

Eric Adams, the mayor of New York City, holds a news conference at City Hall.

Judge Denies Nadine Menendez’s Request to Postpone Trial Further

Ms. Menendez, the wife of New Jersey’s former senator, is scheduled to stand trial on Jan. 21, eight days before her husband is expected to be sentenced for taking bribes.

Here’s the latest on the case.

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Daniel Penny Is Acquitted in Death of Jordan Neely on Subway

Mr. Penny choked Mr. Neely in a minutes-long struggle on the floor of an F train. The case reflected the pathologies of post-pandemic New York.

New York City Council Sues Adams for Blocking Solitary Confinement Ban

The lawsuit charges that Mayor Eric Adams exceeded his authority when he declared a state of emergency to block a ban on the practice in city jails.

Why Street Vendors Are Upset About a Ballot Measure

Proposition 2, which gives the Sanitation Department more authority to conduct sweeps of vendors, will hit immigrant vendors hard, an advocacy group said.

An Elite School and the Criminal It Hired to Teach Math

Saint Ann’s School hired Winston Nguyen knowing he had been imprisoned for fraud. Then someone began soliciting graphic sexual images from its students.

How a Criminal With Close Ties to China Became a New York Power Broker

John Chan was a Chinatown gangster before remaking himself into a powerful force in New York politics — one closely aligned with the Chinese Communist Party.

New Image Shows Suspect in C.E.O. Shooting in Back of Taxi

The manhunt for the gunman who fatally shot Brian Thompson, chief executive of UnitedHealthcare, entered its fifth day, and the police released two new images.

In Penny Trial, the Moment May Have Mattered as Much as the Evidence

Jordan Neely’s death on the subway would once have prompted persistent protests. But when it comes to the perception of threat, context is everything.

‘I Was So Absorbed in My Notes That I Had Forgotten to Have Lunch’

A forbidden snack while studying, exercise to start the day and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

How a Never-Ending Home Renovation Project Is Fighting Climate Change

Forrest Meggers, a professor at Princeton University, has turned his home into a live-in laboratory that pushes the boundaries of sustainability.

For 8 Months, Traffic Enforcement on New Jersey’s Highways Plummeted

After a report found racial bias in traffic enforcement, state troopers were warned by a union leader that “every stop” would be scrutinized. They started making fewer.

Unidentified Drones Light Up New Jersey’s Skies, Baffling Residents

People across the state have reported seeing scores of large, low-flying objects in recent weeks. Officials haven’t said where they’re coming from, or why they’re here.

An N.Y.P.D. Manhunt Caught a Subway Shooter. This Time, It’s Different.

Capturing a suspect who slips away from a crime scene requires solid police work, help from the public and a little luck, experts say. So far, it’s not working.

Some on Social Media See Suspect in C.E.O. Killing as a Folk Hero

The authorities have pleaded for help in finding the person who killed Brian Thompson, the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare. But some seem more interested in rooting for the gunman.

Detectives Scour Thousands of Hours of Video for Clues in C.E.O. Killing

Cameras are everywhere in Manhattan and they helped lead investigators to a distinctive backpack in Central Park that could be a key piece of physical evidence.

How Catherine Russell, of ‘Perfect Crime,’ Spends Her Sundays

Ms. Russell, who hasn’t missed a performance of her Off Broadway show in nearly 30 years, fills her day with pets, church, teaching and two shows.

The Police Offer a Detailed Timeline of the Gunman’s Movements

Investigators have begun to piece together the actions of a man they believe killed a health care executive on a city sidewalk early Wednesday morning.

Special Education Services With a Catch: Parents Are Asked Not to Sue

New York City school officials want families seeking such services to waive their right to sue the Education Department in exchange for receiving them.

Police in Central Park Find Backpack Like the One the Gunman Carried

Crime scene technicians came to a wooded area where officers were searching for the gunman’s bag and weapon.

Ocasio-Cortez Seeks House Post That Would Make Her a Top Foil to Trump

After years of challenging her party from the left, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a New York Democrat, announced a bid to join its leadership ranks in Congress.

How Childhood Tragedy Shaped the Doctor Trump Picked for Surgeon General

At the age of 13, Dr. Janette Nesheiwat said she accidentally knocked over a box in a darkened room. A handgun went off, leaving her father dead.

Eric Adams Doesn’t Rule Out Becoming a Republican Again

The Democratic mayor of New York City has embraced President-elect Donald J. Trump lately. He was a registered Republican in the 1990s.

Hundreds of tips are coming in. The police say they want more.

Most Serious Charge Dismissed in Subway Trial; Lesser Charge Remains

Jurors in the Daniel Penny trial in Manhattan deadlocked on Friday. Next week they will begin deliberating a lesser charge against him in the death last year of Jordan Neely.

Was Brian Thompson’s Killer a Hit Man? Unlikely, Experts Say.

The murder of Brian Thompson did not appear to have been committed by a coldly calculating professional, according to people who study criminal behavior.

Here’s the latest on the investigation.

A Famous Christmas Poem Could Sell for $500,000

“A Visit From St. Nicholas” is the beginning of modern Christmas, a manuscript specialist at Christie’s said.

He Mocked the Rich on TikTok for Fun. Now He Can Get $30,000 Per Post.

Aris Yeager’s “European Kid” videos have been an unexpected hit. Wealthy people and luxury brands have noticed.

A Visual Timeline of the UnitedHealthcare C.E.O. Shooting

A gunman killed Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan Dec. 4. Maps, surveillance footage and photos show how the shooting unfolded and how the suspect fled.

How a Stowaway at J.F.K. Airport Made It All the Way to Paris

Prosecutors accused Svetlana Dali, 57, of hiding among other travelers during a busy travel day before Thanksgiving.

Images of Unmasked Suspect Emerge as the Police Track C.E.O.’s Killer

The man sought in the killing of Brian Thompson wore a hood and a smile in surveillance photos. Investigators visited a hostel on the Upper West Side as they mapped his movements.

Jordan Neely’s Father Sues Daniel Penny, Accusing Him of Assault

Andre Zachery claims that Mr. Penny, who put Mr. Neely in a chokehold on a subway train last year, caused his son’s death through “negligence, carelessness and recklessness.”

Where does the N.Y.P.D. get its reward money?

UnitedHealthcare Has Faced Scrutiny Over Denying Claims

The company has been accused of using algorithms to deny treatments and refusing coverage of nursing care to stroke patients.

A Backpack Maker Believes He Identified the Shooting Suspect’s Bag

Peter Dering, the founder and chief executive of Peak Design, says he called the N.Y.P.D. tip line on Wednesday after receiving a wave of messages showing the suspect carrying a distinctive backpack.

Manhattan Shooter Used a Silencer. Nearly 5 Million Are Registered in the U.S.

The tightly regulated firearm accessory has long been associated with Hollywood hit men but is rarely seen in real-life murders.

Torrent of Hate for Health Insurance Industry Follows C.E.O.’s Killing

The shooting death of a UnitedHealthcare executive in Manhattan has unleashed Americans’ frustrations with an industry that often denies coverage and reimbursement for medical claims.

The manhunt is in its second day. Here’s the latest.

Taxi, Italian Style: The Classic Yellow Cab That’s Now in Milan

Mauro Marroncelli was pushing 40. He had his eye on a Crown Victoria taxi. He had to have it.

A Coach Complained About a Dangerous Intersection. Then He Was Killed There.

A high school football coach was fatally struck by a driver in the Bronx. He was one of three pedestrians killed in traffic over the weekend.

New York City Approves a Plan to Create 80,000 New Homes

The City Council passed a major housing plan known as “City of Yes.” Experts and elected officials say it is only a first step to address the housing crisis.

A City of Cameras: How New York Police Are Hunting a Killer

The prelude, the crime and the aftermath were all caught on video. But investigators will need to use human intelligence to find the person who gunned down an insurance company’s chief executive.

Corporate security officers from around the world meet in the wake of the Midtown shooting.

What We Know About the UnitedHealthcare C.E.O.’s Killing and the Suspect

A man captured in Altoona, Pa., was charged with murder in connection with the killing of Brian Thompson outside a hotel in Midtown Manhattan.

UnitedHealthcare C.E.O. Killed in ‘Brazen, Targeted Attack,’ Police Say

The killing of Brian Thompson, the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare, near a Midtown Manhattan hotel on Wednesday morning set off a vast manhunt.

Brian Thompson, Chief Executive of UnitedHealthcare, Dies at 50

Mr. Thompson, who was fatally shot in Midtown Manhattan, rose to the top of one of the world’s biggest insurance companies.

Manhunt Enters Second Day After Health Executive Is Gunned Down in Manhattan

Brian Thompson, the chief executive at UnitedHealthcare, was shot in the back in Midtown Manhattan by a killer who then walked coolly away.

Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting in Midtown to Go On as Planned

An official with the N.Y.P.D. said there would be a “massive police presence” for the event on Wednesday night, including aviation and canine units.

Eric Adams Proposes Tax Cut for New York City’s Lowest Earners

Under indictment and facing re-election, Mr. Adams has turned his attention to the city’s affordability crisis.

Citi Bikes Leave ‘Digital Exhaust’ That Could Help Track a Killer

The police said the gunman who shot an insurance executive pedaled away after the crime.

A Storied New York Hilton Adds a Grim Chapter to Its History

The hotel, on West 54th Street, was where journalists examined the Pentagon Papers and where Donald Trump delivered a 2016 victory speech.

Before the shooting, a hack that rocked United Healthcare.

1 Dead and Over 70 Displaced After Senior Center Fire

More than 95 firefighters responded on Tuesday night to a four-alarm fire at a senior housing facility in Edison, N.J., according to officials.

Police Search for Suspect in Killing of UnitedHealthcare C.E.O.

Brian Thompson, the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot outside a hotel in Midtown Manhattan as he arrived for a company investor conference.

A manhunt is underway. Here’s the latest.

New Year’s Eve Fireworks in the Parks Are Canceled

Because of the drought, the traditional celebration in Prospect and Central Parks won’t happen. Prospect Park plans a light show with drones.

Eric Adams Suggests the Biden Pardon Proves He Was Also Targeted

The mayor has argued that he was indicted because he criticized border policies. He also said that he has rights that migrants do not because “the Constitution is for Americans.”

Thirman Milner, Hartford Mayor Who Broke Race Barrier, Dies at 91

He grudgingly transitioned from civil rights to politics and became the first popularly elected Black mayor in New England.

What Was Your Most Successful New Year’s Resolution?

Tell us about how you were able to keep it.

What Holiday Tradition Do You Cherish Most?

Tell us about it.

What’s a Landmark? It Could Be a Playground.

A foundation argues that sites of famous protests against Robert Moses are worthy of preservation.

Jurors Set to Weigh Penny’s Fate in Choking Case That Divided New York

Prosecutors in Daniel Penny’s manslaughter trial finished closing arguments Tuesday. The trial has touched on fears about crime and the city’s failure to help its most troubled residents.

Earn $800,000? You Might Get Financial Aid at an Elite N.Y.C. School.

The average tuition of $65,000 a year at private schools has separated New York’s truly rich, who can afford to pay full tuition, from its merely wealthy.

The Rikers Mess: Will Federal Oversight Fix It?

A judge has found the city in contempt of court and has cleared the way for an outside official, instead of City Hall, to manage the city’s jail system.

Closing Arguments Begin in Subway Chokehold Trial

Daniel Penny was charged with manslaughter in the choking death of Jordan Neely, a homeless man who was shouting in a subway car, last year.

A Culture-War Battle Convulses a School Panel in Liberal Manhattan

Maud Maron, a right-wing activist, introduced a resolution about transgender students’ participation in sports. The fallout has derailed a parent council in one of Manhattan’s largest school districts.

Relatives of Subway Choking Victim Must Relive His Death Daily

In life, Jordan Neely’s family lost him to mental illness. After his death, his father and uncle have steeled themselves to attend the manslaughter trial of Daniel Penny each day.

‘I Was in a Classic New York City Conflict I Had Seen in Movies’

Hailing a cab on a rainy night, an unseen hand at the cemetery and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

The Nameless Dead and the Cold Case Unit That Tries to Identify Them

A little-known squad of New York’s medical examiner’s office uses dogs, DNA and any other available clue to identify bodies.

The Hole in This Bagel Shop’s Business Model? It’s Too Popular.

Apollo Bagels in the West Village is drawing lines out the door — and most of the way down the block. Now it’s in a legal fight to stave off eviction.

How a Coffee Fortune Teller Spends His Sundays

Dr. Honeybrew, as he is known, starts his days with music before brewing Turkish coffee in hot sand and opening his home to guests for a little bit of magic.

Alice Hudson, Librarian Who Built a Trove of Historic Maps, Dies at 77

She transformed the New York Public Library’s collection of charts and atlases into one of the world’s largest and most accessible resources.

The Churchill of Staten Island

On the 150th anniversary of Winston Churchill’s birth, Luke Boyd, a Churchill impersonator who lives on Staten Island, will get up at 11 a.m.: “When Sir Winston would have.”

Can a Court’s ‘Last Resort’ Fix New York City’s Jails?

A federal judge is likely to employ a rarely used remedy to try to fix longstanding problems in the city’s jails. But it’s not foolproof.

Goodbye, Chain Drugstores. Hello, Golf Simulators.

New York’s retail landscape is changing. But it’s not cheese shops or butchers that are taking over those vacant neighborhood storefronts.

Will Hochul’s Political Concerns Put New York’s Climate Goals at Risk?

Gov. Kathy Hochul is contending with pressure from environmental advocates and President-elect Donald Trump as she charts a path forward.

Art Collector Who Bought a $6 Million Banana Offers to Buy 100,000 More

The vendor who sold the banana received only a quarter for the fruit. The buyer of the conceptual work has offered his stand a bigger payday, but logistical problems may be in the way.

Crowds Turn Out for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Despite Rain

About two dozen protesters briefly disrupted the procession near 55th Street and were taken into custody, the police said.

What to Know About a Possible Federal Takeover of Rikers Island

A judge found New York City in contempt of an agreement meant to improve jail conditions, setting the stage for a receivership.

The M.T.A.’s New Subway Boss Says He’s Here to Stay

For a decade, the M.T.A. has not retained a city transit president for longer than three years. Now a 27-year veteran of the authority is taking the job.

N.Y.P.D. Detective Is Charged With Making ‘Ghost Guns’

Anthony Sciortino, a detective in Staten Island, was also charged with falsifying police records in what prosecutors said was a “brazen act of misconduct.”

Rain Expected at Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

Over half an inch of rain could accumulate throughout Thursday in Manhattan.

Manfred Ohrenstein, Liberal Lion of N.Y. Legislature, Dies at 99

He entered the State Senate as a reformer, but over the course of 34 years, he became part of the system he sought to reform.

Judge Finds New York in Contempt, Clearing the Way for Rikers Takeover

The finding was a landmark in a court case that has stretched out over more than a decade. Plans for a receivership of New York City’s jails will be heard on Jan. 14.

At Thanksgiving Time, It’s Raining on Macy’s Parade

The forecast is bad for the famous parade on Thursday. But that’s not Macy’s only problem.

A Housing Crisis Deepens, and a Reporter Digs In

To really communicate with people about the many problems arrayed across the housing landscape, we needed to cut through the noise.

The Sidewalk Fruit Vendor Who Sold a $6.2 Million Banana for 25 Cents

A 74-year-old immigrant who works outside Sotheby’s shares a basement in the Bronx and works 12-hour shifts. He was stunned to hear what his banana went for at auction.

Escape From New York? For Thanksgiving, You Have to Have a Plan.

Getting to any of the airports that serve New York City can take too long or cost too much. Devising a way to ease the journey is its own holiday ritual.

Why a Pasture-Raised Thanksgiving Turkey Costs $95

Humanely raised turkeys are often more expensive because they eat high-quality food, require more space, and take extra time to raise.

After Beloved Pilot Dies in Crash, 2 Rescue Dogs Rescue Themselves

Seuk Kim was transporting three rescue dogs from Maryland to Albany, N.Y., when his plane crashed in the Catskill Mountains. Two of the dogs managed to survive.

Rudy Giuliani Loses His Lawyers, and His Cool, in Court

The subject of several cases, the former New York City mayor lashed out at a judge questioning why he had not forfeited personal assets as required.

U.S. Investigating Political Action Committee Tied to Mayor Adams

Prosecutors and the F.B.I. are examining an organization founded by the Rev. Alfred Cockfield II, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Officials May Close Huge N.Y.C. Migrant Shelter, Fearing Trump Crackdown

The administration of Mayor Eric Adams is fearful that President-elect Donald J. Trump may target a Brooklyn tent complex housing 2,000 asylum seekers on federal land.

One Housing Project Got Built. Another Didn’t. Why?

There’s a solution to New York City’s housing shortage: Build more homes. But that can get complicated. Mihir Zaveri, a New York Times reporter covering housing in the New York City region, explains why one project got built and another did not.

The Air in Subway Stations Is Bad for You, Study Finds

An N.Y.U. researcher found that the No. 1 stations in Washington Heights are especially unhealthy. The M.T.A. doesn’t agree.

Their Landlord Overcharged Them. Now Tenants Will Split $15 Million.

Dozens of New York City renters are receiving payoffs from Blackstone in a settlement of a case that accused the previous landlord of violating rent-stabilization rules.

They Attended Trump’s Trial. Now He’s Offering Them High-Profile Jobs.

A parade of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s allies showed their loyalty at his criminal trial in Manhattan. Many are now in line for key government jobs.

5 Ways to Fix New York City’s Housing Crisis

Here is what renters, landlords, developers and politicians say.

How to Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

For the 98th time, Macy’s brings New Yorkers its annual parade. This year, there will be 22 floats, 17 character balloons and performances by the Temptations and T-Pain.

He Was One of New York’s Busiest Shoplifters. His Mother Was a Cop.

Drug addiction fueled David Andino’s need to steal. Every day, he hit the same Target in Manhattan. His mother, a retired police officer, hadn’t seen him in years.

Jessica Tisch Is Sworn In as N.Y.P.D. Commissioner

Commissioner Tisch is the fourth person to hold the role during the Adams administration, and the department’s second-ever female leader.

Ex-Dancer Accuses Shen Yun of Forced Labor and Trafficking in Lawsuit

The former performer, who was recruited to join Shen Yun at age 13, said the prominent dance group coerced children into making money for it.

Can Tisch Put Her Stamp on the N.Y.P.D.?

Jessica Tisch, the sanitation commissioner, is moving to the Police Department. Will Eric Adams let her really be in charge?

As New York’s Migrant Crisis Eases, Trump’s Deportation Threat Looms

New York City’s migrant shelter population has been steadily falling, but President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration stance will bring new challenges.

Have New York’s Football Teams Finally Hit Rock Bottom?

The Jets and Giants are both having seasons that fans would rather forget. But they took very different routes to get there.

Former Obama Aide Enters the New York City Mayor’s Race

Michael Blake, a former state assemblyman and a veteran of the Obama administration, joins a crowded field of candidates running against Mayor Eric Adams.

‘Every Few Pages Reflected Each Person’s Take on Their Experience ’

What “Law & Order” background actors think, a special summer and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

Chinatown Vendor Tallies Neighborhood’s Decline in $1 Plastic Bracelets

A longtime vendor in Manhattan’s Chinatown is finding it harder to make a living as people shun his intricate crafts, haggle over cheap knickknacks and shift their spending online.

New York City Hotel Rates Soar to Record Heights as Holiday Travel Nears

Hotels charged an average of $417 per night in September, the highest monthly rate ever for the city. “I don’t understand how normal people can go there,” one tourist said.

F.B.I. Agents Investigate Use of Fake Donors in N.Y. Assembly Race

The inquiry follows a New York Times report questioning the validity of more than $162,000 in matching funds given to Dao Yin, a Democrat of Queens.

Dining Sheds Changed the N.Y.C. Food Scene. Now Watch Them Disappear.

Street side sheds and shanties helped keep restaurants afloat during the worst of the coronavirus pandemic. Now, for better or worse, new city rules are forcing their removal.

Can the Gilgo Beach Suspect’s House Become a ‘Nice Starter Home’?

Asa Ellerup, who is married to Rex Heuermann, the defendant in the Gilgo Beach murders, stuck it out despite destructive searches and gawkers. Now she is selling and heading to South Carolina.

How a Pop Pianist Spends Her Sundays

Chloe Flower, who performed with Cardi B at the Grammy Awards, indulges in luxury shopping, a foot massage and three-hour dinners with loved ones on her “me” day.

Ex-N.Y.P.D. Officer Convicted of Sex Offenses Involving 4 Underage Boys

Christopher Terranova, a former officer from Staten Island, was accused of preying on teenage boys on Snapchat, including one whom he met when the child reported a robbery.

Why the Rain Won’t End the Drought in the Northeast

Hundreds of brush fires and wildfires have sparked all over the New York City region. Hilary Howard, who covers climate change and the environment in the region, explains what’s happening.

Penny Trial Defense Shifts Focus From Choke to Sickle Cell and Drug Use

Lawyers for Daniel Penny, who is accused of choking Jordan Neely to death, called an expert who argued that a combination of factors led to Mr. Neely’s death.

Stabbing Suspect’s Descent Into Madness Went Undetected by Authorities

Ramon Rivera, who had a history of mental illness and minor crimes, missed a check-in with a case manager. Days later, he went on a killing spree in Manhattan, according to the police.

Trump’s Sentencing in New York Is Officially on Hold

The judge in the case confirmed that the former and future president, who was convicted on 34 felony counts, would not receive his punishment next week.

Congestion Pricing Plan Set to Come to New York City on Jan. 5

The Federal Highway Administration approved the program on Friday, though it could still be stopped by lawsuits. President-elect Donald Trump is also opposed to the plan.

M. Jodi Rell, Former Republican Governor of Connecticut, Dies at 78

She was lieutenant governor when her boss, Gov. John G. Rowland, resigned in a corruption scandal. The second woman to lead the state, she was later elected in her own right.

The Flag That Covered Lincoln’s Coffin Goes Up for Auction

The Museum of Southern History in Florida is selling the flag, which will be auctioned off by Guernsey’s, along with other Lincoln memorabilia.

The Liberal New Yorkers Who Say They’re Tuning Out the News

In the wake of the election, some New York City news addicts are quitting cold turkey. Can they really keep it up?

New York’s Soccer Clubs Meet in a Playoff, and the Loathing Is Mutual

The Red Bulls and the New York City Football Club face one another on Saturday. Much of the metro area is blasé, but the fan bases are frothing.

After Banning Booze for 120 Years, a Town Prepares to Open the Tap

Haddon Heights, N.J., voted to issue liquor licenses for the first time in its history. Not everyone is happy.

Chuck Scarborough to Step Down as WNBC News Anchor After 50-Year Career

The celebrated broadcaster, who started at the New York station in 1974, announced that he would wrap up his anchoring career on Dec. 12.

Police in New Jersey’s Capital Violate Residents’ Rights, U.S. Finds

Officers in Trenton have caused the deaths of innocent people, a Justice Department report found, citing a fatality that occurred after officers pushed a man’s face into the ground.

N.Y.C. Housing Plan Moves Forward With an Unexpected $5 Billion Boost

A City Council committee passed a major proposal that would ease restrictions on housing growth in New York. The full Council is likely to approve it next month.

An Immigrant Family’s Dreams, Shattered by a Random Stabbing Spree

On Sunday, Angel Lata Landi, a construction worker, called his mother in Ecuador, whom he helped support. The next day, he was one of three people stabbed to death on the street in Manhattan.

New N.Y.P.D. Boss Takes Over a Department With ‘Phenomenal Problems’

Jessica Tisch will oversee top officials who have behaved questionably in public and private. Her supporters say she does not put up with posturing or incompetence.

Rain, Finally. But We Need a Lot More.

As New York contends with a drought, residents are likely to welcome today’s expected downpour.

Anthony Weiner’s Latest Redemption Tour Starts With a Haircut

The disgraced New York politician is considering a run for City Council. But even in an era of political comebacks, this might be pushing it.

Brooklyn Needs Housing. She Has a Vacant Lot. Why Can’t She Build?

A property owner’s effort to develop an apartment building in a popular neighborhood has been stymied for years. She may just give up.

The Priest, the Power Broker and the Pop Star

Msgr. Jamie J. Gigantiello is in hot water with his diocese. Prosecutors are looking into his dealings with the New York City mayor’s top adviser. It all started with Sabrina Carpenter.

New York City Gets Some Rain, but Not Enough to Ease Its Drought

About two inches were forecast to fall through Saturday. Officials say it won’t be enough to fully replenish the city’s reservoirs.

Map: 2.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Connecticut

View the location of the quake’s epicenter and shake area.

Urologist Who Sexually Abused Patients Is Sentenced to Life in Prison

Darius A. Paduch, a fertility specialist, assaulted men and boys for years at prominent New York hospitals, prosecutors said.

Rudy Giuliani’s New Lawyer Takes His Case to the Streets

Mr. Giuliani has not turned over his apartment and other items to two women he defamed. His new counsel, a Staten Island divorce lawyer, held a sidewalk news conference.

Start-Up Founder Who Sold A.I. Chatbot to Schools Is Charged With Fraud

Joanna Smith-Griffin was charged with lying to investors about revenue and her customer base, which she claimed included some of the nation’s largest school districts, including New York City’s.

Man Who Bought a Gun to ‘Shoot Up a Synagogue’ Is Sentenced to 10 Years

Christopher Brown sought blessings before he tried to carry out his plan. When he was arrested in Penn Station, he had knife and a swastika arm band.

Jessica Tisch, Sanitation Chief, Becomes 2nd Woman to Lead the N.Y.P.D.

Ms. Tisch, a member of a prominent New York family who has held several positions in city government, will take over the nation’s largest police department.

New Yorkers, How Will You Get to the Airport for Thanksgiving?

As the holiday approaches, we want to know how you plan on tackling one of the biggest travel days of the year.

How Two High-Profile New York Industries Might Fare Under Trump

The city’s art and fashion worlds are keeping an eye on President-elect Donald Trump’s economic agenda, especially tariffs and tax cuts.

The N.Y.C. Region Is Dry and on Fire. Here’s How to Help.

Now that New York City and surrounding counties are under a drought warning, officials are asking residents to save water and help prevent more wildfires.

Is the Northeast Entering Its Wildfire Era?

The New York region is unlikely to ever have as many brush fires as out West. But residents need to be ready for more droughts.

N.Y.P.D. Fatally Shoots Man as Gunfire Also Wounds Officer

A bystander was also struck by a bullet in the Queens shooting. It was not clear who had fired the shot that hit her.

Two Apartment Buildings Were Planned. Only One Went Up. What Happened?

New York City is dealing with its worst housing shortage in decades. The diverging fates of two developments offer a window into the crisis.

Manhattan D.A. Suggests Freezing Trump’s Case While He Is President

With President-elect Donald J. Trump’s sentencing on hold, his lawyers are pushing to dismiss the case. The district attorney, Alvin L. Bragg, is opposing the effort.

How to Make Central Park Safer for Pedestrians

A report from the Central Park Conservancy recommends changes in the park’s roads to protect walkers from fast-moving cyclists.

An Affordable Housing Project Faced a Huge Backlash. It Won Anyway.

A developer wanted to replace parking garages with affordable apartments in Manhattan, but some residents on the Upper West Side resisted. Here’s why the housing won.

What to Know About the Daniel Penny Trial as the Prosecution Rests

Prosecutors have had to acknowledge that a victim frightened those around him. The defense lawyers are expected to paint their client as a protector.

New York City Drought Warning Declared for First Time in Over 20 Years

The warning, which extends beyond the city to include 10 other counties in New York State, was announced as wildfires burned and residents continued to await meaningful rainfall.

Man Is Charged With Killing 3 in Random Stabbings Across Manhattan

Ramon Rivera, 51, attacked the victims in an unprovoked spree that began in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood and ended near the United Nations, the police said.

Opponents Renew Attacks as Congestion Pricing Plan Is Approved

Gov. Kathy Hochul is letting the tolling program move forward in January. Her critics have jumped on the chance to object to the reversal.

1 in 8 N.Y.C. Public School Students Was Homeless Last Year

A record 146,000 students did not have permanent housing, state data shows, as the city dealt with an ongoing housing crisis and an influx of migrants.

A Miniature New York Made of Bark and Acorns

At the New York Botanical Garden’s model train show, the city’s famous buildings cluster around the tracks.

Will a $9 Congestion-Pricing Toll Yield Enough Money to Fix the Subway?

Slashing the original $15 toll raises questions about whether a smaller revenue stream could delay projects or lead to higher costs for New York’s public transit agency.

Residents Evacuated Because of Fire on New York-New Jersey Border

The voluntary evacuation plan was put in place in areas affected by the Jennings Creek wildfire. Officials encouraged residents of 165 homes to move out temporarily.

Pat Koch Thaler, Sister to a Famed Mayor, Chose to Die on a Saturday

Ms. Thaler, a former dean at N.Y.U., used her last interview to reminisce about her brother, Ed, and to publicize the alternatives to prolonging pain and suffering.

‘A Woman in the Middle of the Crowded Car Began to Hyperventilate.’

Calming a subway panic attack, contemplating a Bronx bullfrog and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

Shen Yun’s Longstanding Labor Practices Attract Regulators’ Scrutiny

The New York State Department of Labor has opened an inquiry into the global dance group and its treatment of the children and teenagers who stage its shows worldwide.

Why Whoopi Goldberg Is Feuding With a Staten Island Bakery

The left-leaning host of “The View” said the business in a Republican stronghold declined to take an order under her name. The bakery said politics had nothing to do with it.

Malcolm X’s Daughters Sue F.B.I., C.I.A. and Police

A suit filed in Manhattan federal court Friday accuses law enforcement of intentionally failing to protect him and stymying efforts to identify his killers.

How a Park Avenue Doorman (and Salsa Dancer) Spends His Sundays

Stephen Bruno, who wrote a book about his life as a doorman, helps people head to brunch, then gets ready for a day of religious worship and a night of dancing.

Trump’s Victory Could Mean End of Inquiry Into N.Y.P.D. Sex Crimes Unit

President-elect Donald J. Trump has vowed to end the sweeping scrutiny of the police that President Biden used to uproot abuse.

Drowning Death of 11-Month-Old Girl in the Bronx Is Ruled a Homicide

The finding in the case of Jazeli Mirabal is the third death of an infant in New York City over the summer to be labeled a homicide this month.

The Rebirth of Congestion Pricing

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s revised $9 toll plan still faces some hurdles but could be in place by Jan. 5.

Despite Lowering Toll to $9, Hochul May Find a Higher Political Cost

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s move to revive congestion pricing in New York has energized her Republican opponents, giving them fodder to fight her re-election in 2026.

A Surge of New Restaurants Drives New York City’s Storefront Revival

Store vacancy rates are still above prepandemic levels, but new food and drink businesses, led by Mexican, Japanese and Caribbean kitchens, have helped fill the void.

How a Democrat Turned Back the Trump Tide on Long Island

Laura Gillen was elected to Congress in Nassau County, where Democrats are grappling with a new political reality.

When Trump Won the First Time, New York Resisted. Now? It’s Complicated.

New Yorkers voted overwhelmingly for Kamala Harris. But they woke up stunned to learn how many of their neighbors voted the other way.

What Andy Kim’s Senate Victory Means to a Hub of Korean American Life

Mr. Kim will be the first Korean American senator. Nowhere in the United States is his community’s imprint more clear than in northern New Jersey.

The Anti-Fluoride Movement Vaults Into the Mainstream

With the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary, a formerly fringe opinion suddenly gets wide attention.

What to Know About Congestion Pricing

Gov. Kathy Hochul has fast-tracked the new tolls to enter Midtown and Lower Manhattan. Drivers could be charged beginning in January.

Brooklyn Man Charged With Murdering Father in Luxury Irish Hotel

Henry McGowan, Irish officials said, “did murder one John McGowan, contrary to common law,” on Tuesday night.

What to Know About Broker Fees in New York City

The City Council overwhelmingly passed a measure to shift the burden of broker fees to landlords. Here’s what that means for renters.

4-Month-Old Dies From Cocaine Intoxication

Ariel Gonzalez died in the Bronx in August. There have been no arrests in the case, which the medical examiner said on Thursday was a homicide.

Marine Who Trained Penny in Chokeholds Testifies at Manslaughter Trial

The military trainer said that Marines are taught to render a person unconscious in seconds. Mr. Penny held Jordan Neely, a homeless man, for six minutes.

30 People Charged in Manhattan Gang War That Killed 7

Washington Heights and Inwood were the scene of deadly feuds that began six years ago after a killing. Thursday’s charges were just the latest in a series of gang takedowns.

Hochul Brings Back Congestion Pricing Plan After Months of Suspense

The governor is renewing plans to start the tolling program, but at discounted rates. Ms. Hochul said it will generate $15 billion for mass transit.

The Man Is Gone, but His Voice Will Keep Riding the Rails

Van Ritshie, who recorded the announcements on Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North trains, died this month at age 80.

Man Convicted in 1989 Killing of Black Teen Will Present New Evidence

The death of Yusuf Hawkins in Brooklyn set off months of protests. Joseph Fama, who prosecutors say shot the 16-year-old in a melee, will get a chance to prove his innocence.

New York Doesn’t Have Enough Housing. Why Is It So Expensive to Build?

The scarcity of apartments makes it easy for landlords to raise rents, but building new developments comes with high costs and regulatory hurdles.

Brush Fire Under Control in Inwood Hill Park in Manhattan

The blaze in the park, at the northern tip of Manhattan, followed brush fires that burned in Brooklyn, the Bronx and New Jersey over the past week.

Firefighter Charged With Arson Said He Put Lit Cotton Balls Under Car

A volunteer firefighter on Long Island was arrested after the police said he intentionally set a brush fire. The New York area has contended with numerous fires during an unusually dry fall.

New York to Revive Congestion Pricing With $9 Toll

Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to announce the revised program on Thursday with the aim of putting it in place before Donald J. Trump takes office.

Did P’Nut Die for Nothing? Test Shows Squirrel Did Not Have Rabies.

Officials released a timeline of the decision to euthanize the squirrel, whose confiscation led to outrage from some on the right and death threats to those deemed responsible.

How Crypto Enthusiasts Hijacked a Dog Mayor Competition

Did a fun event involving cute dogs turn into a pump-and-dump scheme?

Amtrak Service Restored in Northeast After Power Issues Cause Disruption

Train service had been snarled between New Haven, Conn., and Washington because of a fire in the Bronx and fallen wires in Philadelphia.

Could a Contest Lure More A.I. Companies Here?

A report suggests a competition where the prize is a multimillion-dollar city contract.

New York City Council Approves Bill Shifting Broker Fees to Landlords

The City Council approved a bill on Wednesday that would curb a loathed New York City real estate practice: making renters pay thousands of dollars in broker fees.

Airport Food Prices, Already High, Are Set to Rise in New York Area

The three big airports that serve New York City have proposed allowing concession prices to rise and adding a surcharge to cover higher wages and improved worker benefits.

Staten Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade Ends 60-Year Ban on Gay Groups

After years of controversy and boycotts, the parade’s organizers said it was time to change the exclusionary policy.

5 Years After Killing Driver, Officer Fights at Trial to Keep His Job

In an internal trial, Lt. Jonathan Rivera of the New York Police Department faces charges that he acted rashly when he shot Allan Feliz during an altercation.

Amtrak Suspends Service Between New York and New Haven Because of Fire

The blaze was apparently connected to an Amtrak substation in the Bronx. The operator said it expected normal service to resume at 2 p.m. on Wednesday.

Gusty Winds Stoke 5,000-Acre Wildfire at New York-New Jersey Border

Known as the Jennings Creek fire, it started Friday and quickly spread. The rugged terrain has made it more difficult for emergency workers to respond.

Lee Zeldin Knows How to Defend Trump. Will He Defend the Environment?

The choice of Mr. Zeldin, a former Republican congressman of New York, to be the next E.P.A. administrator caught even some of his closest allies by surprise.

Saks Fifth Avenue Calls Off Holiday Light Show

The department store is canceling an annual show that has long drawn tourists to its flagship store in New York City.

Man Who Helped Restrain Jordan Neely Testifies About Fatal Chokehold

Eric Gonzalez, who helped Daniel Penny pin Mr. Neely to the floor of a subway car, also said he had lied when he told investigators Mr. Neely had hit him.

No More Rat Buffets: What to Know About New York City’s New Trash Rules

The rules herald the end of the city’s peculiar, decades-old tradition of letting residents place their bulging garbage bags directly on the sidewalk.

Emboldened by Re-election, Trump Renews Bid to Overturn His Conviction

Donald J. Trump moved to dismiss his Manhattan criminal case, reflecting his expansive view of presidential power. The judge paused all activity in the case, including Mr. Trump’s sentencing.

New York City Democrats Grapple With Trump’s Victory

Our City Hall bureau chief discusses how Democrats are processing Donald Trump’s win and what it might mean for Mayor Eric Adams’s legal troubles.

Why ‘Affordable Housing’ in New York City Can Still Cost $3,500 a Month

Soaring rents and few options have made it hard for average people to live in the city. Even “affordable” units often cost too much.

Wildfire Grows in New Jersey and New York, Despite Modest Rainfall

The Jennings Creek fire is currently burning across 3,500 acres, officials said, and is expected to grow to over 5,000 acres.

Former Staten Island Representative Is Paralyzed After Fall From Horse

Michael Grimm, a Republican who resigned in 2015 after pleading guilty to felony tax evasion, was paralyzed from the chest down during a polo competition in September.

What to Know About Elise Stefanik, Trump’s Pick for U.N. Ambassador

Ms. Stefanik, who chairs the House Republican Conference, undertook a dramatic transformation that brought her to the center of Donald J. Trump’s orbit.

After Trump’s Victory, Mayoral Candidates Unite Against Adams and Cuomo

Unseating Eric Adams as mayor of New York was a hot topic at a political gathering in Puerto Rico, as Democrats reflected on the impact of Donald J. Trump’s win.

Who Has the Best View of the Chrysler Building? These Bees.

On and around some of New York City’s most iconic buildings, beehives are buzzing.

He’s Eric Adams’s Third N.Y.P.D. Boss. Does He Have Staying Power?

Thomas Donlon wants the job of police commissioner permanently, and he’s been acting as though he has it as he navigates friction and uncertainty.

As Wildfire Burns in New Jersey and New York, Rain Offers Little Relief

The fire, the latest of several in the region over the weekend, had caused one death and was not contained as of Sunday afternoon, officials said.

2 New York Men Charged in Monthslong Plot to Kill Iranian Activist

The men were receiving orders from a third man, who was working as an Iranian operative and was also involved in a plot to assassinate Donald J. Trump, federal prosecutors said.

Hochul, in Unwanted Position, Says She Is Ready to Work With Trump

While other big state Democrats are reviving the resistance, Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York says she is open to working with Donald J. Trump where possible.

What a Trump Presidency Might Mean for Mayor Adams’s Criminal Case

Would Donald J. Trump come to the aid of Mayor Eric Adams of New York, an embattled Democrat indicted on federal corruption charges?

‘I Can Still Recall One Subway Ride I Took After Moving to New York’

A trip with an unusual passenger, voices from a Brooklyn past and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

New York State Parks Worker Dies While Fighting Wildfire

The blaze in Orange County, N.Y., was the latest in a series of wildfires to plague the region.

Smoky Smell Engulfs New York City After Fires in Brooklyn and New Jersey

New Yorkers encountered an unsettling smell on Saturday, a day after fires broke out in Prospect Park and across the Hudson River.

Kenneth Bronstein, Who Put His Faith in Atheism, Dies at 85

The organization that he led advocated the separation of church and state, with no exceptions for holidays, currency, symbolism or blessings.

How an Off Broadway Drag Show Choreographer Spends His Sundays

Spencer Liff, who choreographed “Drag: The Musical,” searches for New York’s best Bloody Mary, stops by the theater and tries to find his next great jacket at the flea market.

Trump’s Deportation Vow Fuels Fear and a Potential Showdown in New York

Mayor Eric Adams of New York City has vowed to prevent mass deportations, but migrants and immigration lawyers are preparing for them.

Brush Fire in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park Burns 2 Acres

The fire drew almost 100 firefighters, the commissioner said. The cause was not immediately determined.

As Trump’s New Term Looms, Hochul Considers Reviving Congestion Pricing

Gov. Kathy Hochul, facing pressure from supporters of the contentious tolling plan, is said to be exploring options for adopting it in some form.

Read the Trump Assassination Plot Criminal Complaint

The U.S. charged three men with plotting to kill Donald J. Trump on behalf of Iran.

Wildfires Spread Across New Jersey and Connecticut: ‘No End in Sight’

Firefighters in the two states have battled hundreds of blazes during an unseasonably dry fall.

Man Charged With Staging Car Crash Shown in TikTok Dash Cam Video

The crash, which prosecutors said was staged, was captured by dash cameras. The footage was uploaded to TikTok, where it has since been viewed more than 74 million times.

Mayor Adams’s Longtime Girlfriend Retires From Highly Paid Schools Job

Tracey Collins, a high-ranking Department of Education adviser, stepped down amid allegations that her position was a “no-show” job.

Iranian Agents Plotted to Kill Trump, U.S. Says in Unsealed Charges

The allegation came in a complaint that said Masih Alinejad, a Brooklyn activist, had been the target of a second assassination attempt.

An Early Flight Simulator Helped Pilots Learn the Ropes

In a new museum on Long Island, you can see a simulator that began as an amusement-park ride.

Former Adams Aide Is in Plea Talks in Federal Witness Tampering Case

Mohamed Bahi was accused of tampering with witnesses and destroying evidence in the corruption investigation into Mayor Eric Adams and his campaign fund-raising.

New York City Will Stop Giving Debit Cards to Migrants

Mayor Eric Adams is ending a contentious pilot program that gave 2,600 migrant families debit cards to purchase food.

Giuliani’s Delay in Handing Over Prized Assets Makes Judge Livid

A federal judge threatened Rudolph W. Giuliani with a contempt charge after a missed deadline to hand over prized possessions, including Yankees swag.

Keep Fluoride in New York Water? Mayor Adams Hesitates, Then Weighs In.

President-elect Donald J. Trump has indicated that he would support ending water fluoridation. Mayor Eric Adams was reticent on the issue, before eventually taking a side.

Gillen Defeats D’Esposito in New York, Flipping House Seat for Democrats

Laura Gillen unseated Representative Anthony D’Esposito, a first-term Republican, on Long Island. Her campaign focused on abortion and the border.

Man Charged in Broad Daylight Shooting That Had Ripple Effect on Subway

Eduardo Diaz was charged with attempted murder in an incident that prompted subway riders to shelter on floors and caused delays across the system.

Why This Pianist Can’t Tickle the Ivories

Julian Gargiulo moved to New York and arranged to have his Steinway shipped from Europe. That’s when his troubles began.

A Silver Lining for New York Democrats

Proposition 1, meant to expand equal rights and codify the protections of Roe v. Wade in the State Constitution, passed easily despite a Republican campaign against trans rights.

Trump’s Narrow Loss in New Jersey Signals a Shift to the Right

In New Jersey, Democrats outnumber Republicans and control every branch of government. But Tuesday’s vote nonetheless reflected a clear shift.

New York Delivers Key House Wins, but Warning Bells Sound for Democrats

Although Democrats flipped at least two House seats in New York, Donald J. Trump did better than any Republican presidential candidate since the 1980s.

Parents of Harlem Boy Who Starved to Death Are Charged With Murder

The parents of Jahmeik Modlin, 4, were initially charged with manslaughter. They are accused of locking away food from their children and showing “depraved indifference” for their son’s life.

Pimp Who Dismembered Woman After Watching ‘Dexter’ Gets Life in Prison

Cory Martin researched his plans by watching violent television shows, prosecutors said. Then he killed Brandy Odom in a scheme to collect a $200,000 life insurance payout.

Man Who Lived Rent-Free in Hotel for Years Is Found Unfit to Stand Trial

A hearing has been scheduled for next week for a judge to decide whether Mickey Barreto, who stayed at the New Yorker Hotel in Manhattan, should be held in a hospital for psychiatric care.

New York City Is Still a Democratic Town. But Trump Made Inroads.

The rightward shift in the presidential election results was especially pronounced among Asian voters and Hispanic voters in Queens and the Bronx.

Starvation Death of 1-Month-Old on Staten Island Is Ruled a Homicide

The baby, Joseph Heben Jr., died of malnutrition in July. The police reclassified the case this week.

What Trump’s Victory Could Mean for New York City

Donald J. Trump’s return to the White House could significantly affect a range of issues in his hometown, including immigration policy and congestion pricing.

What to Know About Trump’s New York Criminal Case After the Election

Donald J. Trump, the first felon elected president, has a sentencing scheduled for Nov. 26. He has many ways to avoid punishment.

N.Y.C. Voters Approve Four Ballot Measures Proposed by Mayor Adams

Opponents tried to use Mayor Eric Adams’s federal indictment to argue against the measures, and cast them as a bid to lessen the City Council’s power.

Lawler Wins New York Swing Seat, Lifting Republican House Chances

Representative Mike Lawler, a Republican, defied a stark Democratic advantage in the New York City suburbs to defeat Mondaire Jones.

Election Results in Key New York Races

Democrats flipped a House seat in central New York and defended one in the Hudson Valley, and a ballot measure tied to abortion access was approved.

Democrats Flip a Second House Seat in New York, Toppling Molinaro

Josh Riley defeated the Republican incumbent, Representative Marc Molinaro. It was the second House seat flipped in New York by Democrats.

Republicans Beat Back Democratic Challenge to Hold New Jersey House Seat

Representative Thomas Kean Jr., a first-term Republican, was re-elected after a hard-fought race against Sue Altman, a Democrat.

LaLota Fends Off Democratic Challenge to Win Key New York House Seat

Representative Nick LaLota, a Long Island Republican, faced a spirited challenge from John Avlon, a former CNN commentator.

With Mannion Win, N.Y. Democrats Flip First House Seat in the Country

State Senator John Mannion beat the incumbent, Representative Brandon Williams, in central New York, in a crucial win in the battle for the House.

Pat Ryan Holds a Democratic House Swing Seat in New York

Representative Pat Ryan, a moderate Democrat, had been a top Republican target in his Hudson Valley district.

New Yorkers Pass an Equal Rights Amendment Tied to Abortion Access

Proposition 1, which enshrines abortion rights into the State Constitution, was aggressively opposed by Republicans, who tried to cast it as an attack on girls’ sports and a giveaway to migrants.

Andy Kim Wins in New Jersey to Become the First Korean American Senator

Mr. Kim, a Democrat, will take the seat previously held by Robert Menendez, who resigned after being convicted of taking bribes.

‘Butchered’ Dolphin Found on Jersey Shore Is Subject of Federal Inquiry

The animal’s flesh “had been completely removed with clean cuts from a sharp instrument,” a marine mammal rescue group said.

Influencer Flanked by E-Bike Riders at N.Y.C. Marathon Is Banned, Organizers Say

Matt Choi, who ran the course in under three hours, was followed by two cameramen on electric bikes, who were said to have obstructed other runners.

It’s Election Day. Here’s What to Know.

If you’re voting today, expect long lines. Don’t forget to turn over your ballot to see the questions on the back.

Who Says You Can’t Live Off the Grid in Manhattan?

It takes dedication, solar panels and lots of vegetables. And it probably means putting dating on hold.

Army Veteran Is Convicted of Assaulting Police Officer at Capitol Riot

Brian Glenn Bingham, of New Jersey, hit an officer in the face as the police tried to clear rioters from the building on Jan. 6, 2021, a jury found.

How the Death of a Celebrity Squirrel Became a Republican Rallying Cry

After P’Nut and a raccoon named Fred were taken by wildlife agents and euthanized, Donald Trump and local candidates accused New York Democrats of “state overreach.”

At Daniel Penny’s Trial, Passengers Describe Harrowing F Train Ride

Witnesses from the subway train said they feared Jordan Neely but also described the horror of watching him die in a chokehold.

No Train to Rockaways for 4 Months? Cuomo, Eyeing Mayor’s Race, Objects.

Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, who is eyeing a potential run for New York City mayor next year, criticized plans to close part of the A train in the Rockaways for months.

Top N.Y.P.D. Officials Have Tense Public Argument at Marathon

Commissioner Thomas Donlon and his acting chief of staff, Tarik Sheppard, had to be separated by another official, said people familiar with the dispute.

Long After Sunset, the Final Two Runners Cross the Marathon Finish Line

Two runners with injuries ended the New York City Marathon on their own two feet — and a pair of crutches.

A Librarian From Louisiana Fights Book Bans and ‘the Haters’

Amanda Jones, who will attend a gala on Monday at the New York Public Library, lobbied against restrictions on libraries — and faced a backlash.

An ‘S.N.L.’ Sketch Gives Harvey Epstein His 15 Minutes of Fame

Mr. Epstein, a state assemblyman who is running for New York City Council, had no idea he would be the subject of a skit watched by millions.

The New York City Marathon, in Photos

New York Times photographers captured scenes of today’s race across the city. Here are some of their photos.

The other race on marathon day: the rush to get runners’ names into the newspaper.

Abdi Nageeye and Sheila Chepkirui Win New York City Marathon

A riveting competition ended with one-on-one clashes in both the men’s and women’s races, and with three Kenyans on the women’s podium.

After everyone else has gone, this team stays for the final finishers.

This will be the second year of volunteers working between Mile 15 and the finish line to support the marathon’s final runners as energy, light and cheering spectators wane.

He’s Running the N.Y.C. Marathon as Part of His Recovery From Addiction

Travis Friese is running on a team organized by Odyssey House, a residential treatment program.

What’s the Secret to a Good Water Handoff at the N.Y.C. Marathon?

Jeffrey Laperuta, 75, knows. He has volunteered at the Mile 3 fluid station of the New York City Marathon every year since 1984.

Abdi Nageeye won the men’s race.

Sheila Chepkirui won the women’s race.

What’s Powering 3 Generations of Runners? Family, Grit and Sandwiches.

The New York City Marathon is a family tradition for the Villavicencios.

Romanchuk and Scaroni Win Wheelchair Races in Sweep for Americans

Romanchuk used a late sprint to win his third New York City Marathon, while Scaroni led from start to finish.

Susannah Scaroni dominates the women’s wheelchair race.

Scaroni led from start to finish with no serious challengers.

Daniel Romanchuk wins his third men’s wheelchair race.

He sprinted past David Weir in Central Park for the victory.

What is running through their head as they run 26.2 miles?

Which Celebrities Are Running the New York City Marathon?

The actors Randall Park, Jennifer Connelly and Claire Holt have signed up, as have an NBC News correspondent and a beauty influencer.

How to watch the race without the crowds.

Daniel Romanchuk’s Pre-Marathon Routine Includes Sandpaper

There is no dedicated wheelchair repair shop at the New York City Marathon, so racers and their coaches come prepared with an array of tools to allow them to make fixes on the fly.

How much money can the elite runners win?

At the highest level, one woman and one man among invited professional athletes will win $100,000. Each runner-up will receive $60,000.

How to track your favorite runners.

Where are the best spots to cheer?

When do runners start and when do they finish?

Here’s the marathon course map.

New Yorkers turned out by the thousands to lend their support. Here’s the latest on the winners.

As Election Day Nears, Yard Signs Disappear

Modern technology including doorbell cameras and tiny tracking devices have turned the tables on sign stealers.

‘I Made My Last Trip Down the Building’s Worn Marble Stairs ’

A surprise on moving day in Brooklyn, bird song in Bryant Park and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

Adams Issues Drought Watch for New York City as Dry Weather Persists

The measure, announced by the mayor on Saturday, does not impose restrictions on New Yorkers, but officials are urging residents to use less water.

Trump Bashes Arab Americans. Here’s Why Some Like Him Anyway.

In a diverse enclave on Staten Island, some business owners say former President Donald J. Trump’s racist rhetoric and anti-Muslim policies are troubling but not disqualifying.

How a Pizzeria Owner With a Million Fans on Instagram Spends His Sundays

Frank Kabatas serves slices to his hungry customers at East Village Pizza while posting videos for his insatiable audience of 1.7 million followers on Instagram.

The G.O.P. Gained Ground in New York in 2022. Can Democrats Recover?

Democrats still hold supermajorities in both chambers of the State Legislature, but Republicans are hoping to keep the momentum from the 2022 midterms.

They Don’t Care About the Marathon. They Just Want to Cross the Street.

In a city where grousing about nearly anything is fair game, some people see the race more as an inconvenience than as a festive occasion.

As Election Nears, Republicans Blame Child’s Rape on Immigration Crisis

Wilson Castillo Diaz was arrested in New York in connection with the rape of a 5-year-old girl. On Friday, local Republicans blamed Democratic immigration policies.

Eric Adams to Stand Trial on Corruption Charges in April, Judge Says

Accused of conspiring to funnel illegal contributions from Turkey into his campaign coffers, Mr. Adams has pleaded not guilty.

‘There Is No “Just Moving On”’: The Trials of a Grieving Father

In an upstate New York courtroom, Thomas Rath faced down the man accused of orchestrating his son’s murder.

On Marathon Sunday, Go to Carnegie Hall. Or See a Dog Movie.

Nov. 3 is the date for the big race, but there are other things going on. It’ll just be a little harder to get to them.

In Subway Chokehold Trial, Lawyers Spar Over Daniel Penny’s Chokehold

Mr. Penny is charged with manslaughter in the May 2023 killing of Jordan Neely, a homeless man menacing passengers in a subway car.

Why There’s a Fierce Pushback Against 5 N.Y.C. Ballot Proposals

A broad coalition opposes the citywide questions placed on the ballot by Mayor Eric Adams’s charter revision commission, saying they weaken City Council power.

These Are the Best Places to Cheer for the New York City Marathon

Here’s our guide to picking a good cheering location, whether you are following one runner’s progress or looking for a good spot to park yourself for the day.

Elite School Will Provide Counselors for Students Distressed by Election

Attendance on Wednesday, or whatever day the results are announced, is optional for high school students at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School in New York City, families were told.

Cuomo Told a House Panel His Memory Was Hazy. Is That a Perjury Defense?

House Republicans referred the former New York governor for prosecution. His insistence on a faulty memory makes that outcome unlikely.

How Much Do You Know About New York City and Climate Change?

What are the factors that make global warming in New York City a unique challenge? Test your knowledge by taking this quiz.

Rare Autumn Drought in Northeast Brings a Spate of Wildfires

Hundreds of fires are burning in New Jersey and Connecticut as the region experiences a spell of unusually warm fall weather.

After 7 Years, P’Nut the Squirrel Is Taken Away and Euthanized

Possession of wildlife is generally prohibited in New York State, even of P’Nut, who had half a million followers on Instagram.

N.Y.C. Housing Voucher Program Is ‘Plagued With Problems,’ Audit Says

Thomas DiNapoli, the New York State comptroller, found that management lapses had caused delays for people who needed permanent housing.

The Halloween Parade’s Theme: ‘Meow’

The annual Greenwich Village parade will center on cats, who are having a big year.

Years After His Yankees Retirement, C. C. Sabathia Is Mr. October 31st.

The former pitcher and his family go all out for Halloween, turning their northern New Jersey home into a trick-or-treater’s paradise.

Mike Tyson, Marlon Brando, G.I. Joe: The Old-World Art of Pigeon Racing

Dwindling open spaces and fast-fading traditions threaten a pursuit that can trace its roots back centuries. Animal rights activists would not be sad to see it go.

Your Guide to the 2024 New York City Marathon

Everything you need to know about Sunday’s five-borough race.

House Covid Panel Refers Andrew Cuomo for Potential Prosecution

The Republican-led House subcommittee asked the Justice Department to investigate Mr. Cuomo for possible prosecution for “false statements” in his testimony.

A Jury Is Set for the Trial of Daniel Penny, Accused in Subway Killing

Lawyers selected 12 Manhattanites and four alternates to hear a manslaughter case that divided the city. Opening statements will be Friday.

Top New Jersey Newspapers Will End Print Editions, and One Will Close

The Star-Ledger, the state’s largest newspaper, will stop publishing its print edition. The Jersey Journal will shut down entirely after 157 years.

An Artist, Her Benefactor and a Murder at a Hamptons Resort

The owner of a tile company funded Sabina Khorramdel’s life of travel and creation. After she was found slain, his body was discovered at his Pennsylvania home.

Father and Son From New Jersey Are Charged With Roles in Jan. 6 Riot

Richard and Keith Andrews were part of a mob of Donald J. Trump’s supporters that sought to halt the certification of the 2020 election results, prosecutors said.

When Yankees Fans Take the Game Into Their Own Hands. Literally.

Two fans were ejected from Yankee Stadium after trying to rip a ball out of a player’s glove. It was a striking example of “fan interference,” which is more common in baseball than in other sports.

It’s Halloween in New York, and It’s Hot

No need to wear extra layers this year. Temperatures in the city had reached the upper 70s by Thursday afternoon.

Policing, Abortion, Trump: Inside a Tightening Race for a Key House Seat

Sue Altman, a Democrat, has focused on reproductive rights as she seeks to unseat a Republican incumbent, Representative Thomas Kean Jr., in a New Jersey swing district.

Why a Wealthy University Is Selling 2 of Its Paintings

Rockefeller University will auction off two works by Joan Mitchell, an Abstract Expressionist painter. They could sell for $32 million.

In New York, Democrats See Glimmer of Hope After Stinging Midterm Losses

Their congressional candidates have fixed key political missteps. But are voters upset about inflation and the migrant influx ready to take the party back?

Homeless People Sue New York City for Throwing Away Their Property

The lawsuit, which could become a class action, argues that the city’s cleanups, or “sweeps,” violate constitutional protections against illegal searches and seizures.

This Waterfront District Is a Developer’s Dream. Could It Come True?

The Red Hook waterfront in Brooklyn used to be home to some of the busiest piers on the East Coast. Developers say the land could fit thousands of housing units.

Jaywalking Is a New York Tradition. Now It’s Legal, Too.

New Yorkers can cross the street wherever they please without fear of a summons. Some fear the new law could lead to more pedestrian deaths.

Ex-Leader of Black Transgender Group Is Charged With Stealing Its Money

After Dominique Morgan said her group would start a bail fund for poor defendants, she instead took nearly $100,000 for personal expenses, prosecutors said.

Is Trump a Fascist? This Time, Mayor Adams Dodges the Question.

Mayor Eric Adams of New York City bristled at questions about the former president and said there was a need to “turn down the rhetoric.”

Migrants in New York Have Become a Campaign Trope

The migrant crisis has emerged as a dominant theme in House races across New York State and even in the presidential race.

A Modest Monument to the Dodgers’ Days in Brooklyn

It would be easy to miss the plaque in a parking lot that was once Ebbets Field, but the managers of a nearby apartment complex are happy to help.

What Giuliani Is Losing: The Co-op. The Yankees Swag. The Convertible.

The trappings of Rudolph W. Giuliani’s New York life are slipping away to pay $148 million to two election workers who sued for defamation.

Fake Blood Isn’t Cheap: Why It Costs $45 to Enter This Haunted House

It’s not as if Blood Manor can just transform into an office after Halloween.

Woman Charged With Hate Crime in Pepper-Spraying of Muslim Uber Driver

Prosecutors said the woman, Jennifer Guilbeault, attacked Shohel Mahmud without provocation after he began to pray in Arabic while stopped at a traffic light. She has pleaded not guilty.

Steve Mariotti, Whose Trauma Led Him to Help Youths at Risk, Dies at 71

After he was mugged, he took a therapist’s advice to work with “difficult students at a difficult school.” They ignored him until the lessons turned to business.

U.S. Officials Sweep Troubled Brooklyn Prison Where 2 Were Killed

Two inmates were fatally stabbed this summer at the federal Metropolitan Detention Center, where Sean Combs is awaiting trial in his sex-trafficking case.

N.Y.P.D. Chief Stirs Criticism With Newsmax Appearance at Trump Rally

John Chell also went on other networks, but struck a nerve by appearing on a channel that has boosted conspiracy theories and misinformation.

John F. Keenan, U.S. Judge in Myerson and Marcos Trials, Dies at 94

He was impatient with courtroom theatrics, and the Manhattan trials of the commissioner and ex-beauty queen Bess Myerson and the former Philippines first lady Imelda Marcos had plenty.

Timothée Chalamet Crashes Look-alike Contest

The Oscar-nominated actor showed up unannounced to a look-alike contest for himself in New York City.

Timothée Chalamet Showed Up at His Own Look-Alike Contest

No, he didn’t enter. But he still caused a stir in Washington Square Park, where four people were arrested.

Happy 120th Birthday, New York City Subway!

The first subway train left from City Hall on Oct. 27, 1904. Riders on the C train say the subway is essential to their lives as New Yorkers.

When Brian Cashman, the Yankees’ General Manager, Loved the Dodgers

As the two teams face off in a crucial game at Yankee Stadium on Monday, the longtime Yankees executive recalls a different baseball loyalty.

How New York City’s Migrant Crisis Became a Potent Campaign Issue

Across New York State, Republican and Democratic candidates are using the city’s migrant crisis to attract voters fearful of its effects on their districts.

Susan B. Anthony Was Arrested for Voting. Now Her Home Is a Poll Site.

The home in Rochester, N.Y., now a museum celebrating the women’s suffrage movement, is serving as a polling place for early voters.

‘She Pulled a Packet of Tissues From Her Bag and Tried to Take One Out’

Taming a tantrum on the 4 train, a scoop that got away in Ridgewood and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

Removing Moss and Grime From Gravestones, She Reveals Forgotten History

As she scrubs centuries’ worth of dirt and mold off gravestones, Katie DeRaddo tells her TikTok followers the stories of those buried beneath them.

At First N.Y.C. Mayoral Forum, Five Democratic Candidates Attack Adams

The event, hosted at a church in the Bronx, served as the unofficial start of the city’s 2025 mayoral race.

Penny Hires Jury Consultant Who Aided O.J. Simpson and Kyle Rittenhouse

The courtroom presence of Jo-Ellan Dimitrius illustrates the pressure on the 12 people who will decide if Daniel Penny is guilty of manslaughter for choking a man on a New York subway train.

Majority Want Eric Adams to Resign, Times/Siena Poll Finds

Few approved of Mr. Adams’s job performance, and he trailed Andrew Cuomo and Letitia James in an early survey of potential mayoral candidates.

These Japanese Baseball Fans Love Ohtani. They Love the Yankees More.

The best World Series outcome for one particular subset of fans? The Dodgers slugger hits four home runs in a game, and the Yankees win 5-4.

Presidents, Conventions and Nazis: A Political History of ‘The Garden’

Madison Square Garden, where former President Donald J. Trump will hold a rally on Sunday, has hosted many political events, some of them notorious.

How Tom Llamas, an NBC Anchor, Spends His Sundays

Mr. Llamas, who has been racing between hurricanes and election coverage, makes time for baseball with his children and not-so-scary movies with his wife.

Mega-Donors Pour $8 Million Into Late Push Against N.Y. Abortion Measure

Opponents of the so-called Equal Rights Amendment have cast it as a broad attempt by Democrats to grant rights to transgender athletes and migrants.

City Paves Over Bed-Stuy’s Hydrant ‘Aquarium’ and Puts Up a Sidewalk

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection poured concrete over a community-built goldfish pond, citing safety concerns, much to the disappointment of its Brooklyn neighborhood.

For This Headless Horseman, October Is the Busiest Month

Hugh Francis plays the famous role from the Washington Irving story in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., where the tale is set.

What to Know About New York’s Six Ballot Measures

The first, Proposition 1, is designed to enshrine abortion rights in the state Constitution. The rest would make changes to New York City’s governing charter.

Top Law Firms Shrink From the Heat of the Mideast Conflict

When a Columbia professor needed a lawyer because of her comments about the actions of former Israeli soldiers on campus, tensions over the Israel-Hamas war got in the way.

New York’s 6 Pivotal House Races: Here’s What to Know

Six House seats, including five held by Republicans, may be the key in determining which party will control the chamber for the next two years.

Kamala Harris Needs Young Voters. Her Envoy: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

The New York congresswoman’s foray onto the presidential campaign trail may be a turning point for her and her party.

Two Brothers Charged With Assaulting Officers in Jan. 6 Riot

Roger and Reynold Voisine, from upstate New York, used weapons that included a pipe, a police shield and a table leg studded with nails, prosecutors said.

Former Prep School Baseball Coach Charged With Sex Crimes Against Minors

Nicolas Morton, who worked for the Packer Collegiate Institute in Brooklyn, made boys run to exhaustion unless they exposed themselves to him, prosecutors said.

Aunt of 4-Year-Old Who Starved to Death Is Suing Child-Welfare Agency

Jahmeik Modlin’s parents have been charged with manslaughter in his death. His aunt’s suit accuses the city of failing to monitor his safety.

Violence Surges in N.Y.C. Juvenile Jails After Influx of Older Teens

Since the Raise the Age law was passed, the number of older teenagers in juvenile centers has exploded, and workers have faced attacks, the Department of Investigation said.

This Library Book Was Due in 1923. It Was Returned Last Month.

A Colorado woman was decluttering, when she found something that had belonged to her grandmother: “Shakespeare’s Life of King Henry the Fifth.”

A Toast to a Night When 2 Women Made History

In 1973, the Pierre Hotel on Fifth Avenue would not serve unaccompanied women. A legal challenge overturned that ban.

Prominent Lawyer Enters N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race Against Adams

Jim Walden, a political independent and a lawyer who has worked on high-profile cases, will run for mayor against Eric Adams.

The Liberty (and Their Fans) Celebrate With a New York City Parade

The W.N.B.A.’s newest champions were honored along the Canyon of Heroes on Broadway, the third time a women’s sports team has been granted that privilege.

What Happened When a Barber Told Trump About His $15,000 Electric Bill

During the campaign stop, a barber made a complaint about his utility bill that was soon distorted online.

Her Job Was Talking on the Radio. Then Suddenly, Words Wouldn’t Come.

One day last winter, Alison Stewart, the host of “All of It” on WNYC, was alarmed to find herself speaking gibberish.

Democrats’ Best Shot at Flipping a House Seat Is in Upstate New York

After redistricting, Representative Brandon Williams of New York is the only House Republican whose race is considered “lean Democrat.”

Therapist Is Charged With Distributing Child Sex Abuse Imagery

Renee Hoberman, a licensed social worker on Long Island, used messaging platforms to share graphic videos of infants being abused, prosecutors said.

M.T.A. Promotes New Subway Boss After 27 Years of Service

Demetrius Crichlow, who had been serving as the interim president of New York City Transit since the summer, has been given the job permanently.

A 4-Year-Old Starved to Death at Home. How Were the Signs Missed?

Jahmeik Modlin was found emaciated in a Harlem apartment stocked with food. His family’s child-welfare case had been closed two years before.

Weinstein to Face Single Trial for 3 Separate Sex Crime Charges

A new accusation against Harvey Weinstein will be joined with previous charges that are being retried, a judge ruled on Wednesday. A jury will likely hear the New York case next spring.

New York City Council Approves Bill Regulating Hotel Safety

The bill will require hotels to have licenses, panic buttons for employees and 24-hour staffing at the front desk.

A Milestone for Organ Donations

More than half of eligible New York State residents have signed up to be organ donors, though the state’s health commissioner said that is still not enough.

How Two of the Rarest Horses on Earth Got Lost

The entire world’s population of Przewalski’s horses once dwindled to a mere dozen. So how did a pair named Fiona and Shrek end up in livestock auctions in the West?

Fluffy Feeling Ill? N.Y.C. Workers May Get Sick Leave to Care for Pets.

Councilman Shaun Abreu introduced a bill that would require employers in New York City to let workers use their paid sick leave to take care of pets and service animals.

New Jersey House Race Narrows in Final Days

The campaign of the Democratic challenger, Sue Altman, has received a $4 million infusion after polls showed her closing in on the Republican incumbent, Thomas Kean Jr.