Luigi Mangione Death Penalty Bid May Pit Prosecutors Against Each Other

State and federal prosecutors have both accused Mr. Mangione of killing a health insurance executive. Attorney General Pam Bondi is pushing aggressively for capital punishment.

An Early Photograph With a Famous Creator Goes Up for Auction

Among a collection of daguerreotypes for sale at Christie’s is one made by Samuel F.B. Morse, the inventor of the telegraph, who briefly ran a portrait studio in New York City.

Adams Is Allowing ICE to Return to Rikers. Here’s What to Know.

Federal immigration officials had been barred from the New York City jail complex. The mayor says they can return, but only to work on criminal cases.

In the Bronx, a Battle Over the Future of Jennifer Lopez’s Alma Mater

The religious order that owns Preston High School says it can no longer operate it. Supporters are appealing to the New York attorney general for help.

Senate Panel Demands Information About Gaza Protest Group at Columbia

Lawmakers want the university to turn over all its records about Students for Justice in Palestine. At Northwestern University, two professors sued over a separate request.

Georgia Man Sentenced for a Cache of Taxidermy Birds and Rare Eggs

John Waldrop, an orthopedic surgeon, amassed a vast collection of ornithological specimens as part of what he called an “obsessive hobby.” He’s now into wood carvings.

New York Lawmakers Want to Get Paid, Even if the Budget Is Late

The State Assembly leader says legislators should not be punished if a late budget is caused by policy disagreements unrelated to New York’s finances.

Fate of Congestion Pricing Is Likely to Be Decided in Fall or Later

State and federal officials have agreed to a court timeline that keeps the tolls in place for several months. The federal Transportation Department said it was still fighting to end the program.

Police Commissioner, Heiress and Maybe a Future New York City Mayor

“I don’t see it,” Jessica Tisch says. It is already a complicated life overhauling the Police Department, working for Eric Adams and keeping the Trump administration at bay.

A Teachers’ Union Is Spending Millions to Elect Its Boss Governor

The candidate, Sean Spiller, is president of the union, the New Jersey Education Association. A related PAC is prepared to spend $35 million on his election.

Adams Administration Will Give ICE Space to Operate on Rikers Island

An executive order says federal immigration agents would work with city officials on criminal investigations only. Critics say the move opens the door for wrongdoing.

Death of Palestinian American Boy in West Bank Sparks Outcry

Amer Rabee, 14, was fatally shot by Israeli forces in the West Bank, according to his family. Community leaders gathered in New Jersey to demand justice.

Gang War Ravaged East Harlem for Six Months, Prosecutors Say

The Manhattan district attorney charged 16 people, most of them minors, in a score of shootings. Violence among New York City’s youth has soared.

Lawyers for Venezuelans Try Again to Stop Deportations, Now in New York

The Supreme Court this week allowed the administration to resume deportations, saying a case should have been filed in Texas. But the A.C.L.U. said other detainees are being held in the jail of a small New York town.

Councilwoman Who Bit Officer Has Charges Dropped After ‘Healing’ Course

Susan Zhuang attacked a deputy chief of the Police Department during a protest last summer over a homeless shelter in Brooklyn.

He Was Held Captive in His Room for Decades. Then He Set It on Fire.

Firefighters found a 32-year-old man who weighed 68 pounds. The police say his stepmother locked him away when he was 12.

FEMA Tells New York to Fork Over Another $106 Million in Migrant Grants

Federal officials informed New York City that three previously issued grants were inconsistent with President Trump’s agenda. Mayor Eric Adams said the city would sue.

How Climate Change Could Make Homes Disappear

In the next 15 years, the New York area could lose more than 80,000 homes to floods, worsening the housing shortage, according to a new report.

When They Go Home After Working All Day, It’s Not to a Home

Thousands of working people in New York City now live in shelters, unable to afford apartments despite holding down jobs that pay them $50,000 or more.

Congestion Pricing Will Live On for Several Months After Court Agreement

State and federal officials agreed to a timeline in their court dispute over the tolling program that is likely to leave it in place until the fall. Other threats to the program still loom.

Mother and 3 Children Detained by ICE at Upstate N.Y. Farm Are Released

The family was returned to New York after being taken into custody last month and held at a detention center in Texas, officials and advocates said.

FEMA Cuts More Than $300 Million in Disaster Prevention Aid to New York

Much of the money was to go toward flood mitigation in vulnerable areas of New York City that were struck hard by Hurricane Sandy and the remnants of Hurricane Ida.

Columbia’s Former Leader Faced Contentious Interview After Resigning

Dr. Katrina Armstrong told a federal task force she could not remember details from the university’s report on antisemitism or her response to its recommendations.

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Trump Is Threatening School Funding. Here’s What Families Should Know.

The impact of the upheaval could vary greatly across the country. New York, for example, is not feeling significant effects so far, but district leaders are watching closely.

New York Investigates Brands Accused of Selling Illegally Sourced Weed

New York State is investigating some of America’s biggest cannabis brands over a tactic that has become pervasive in the absence of strong oversight.

N.Y.C. Mayor Candidate Pitches Largest Guaranteed Income Program in U.S.

Adrienne Adams, the New York City Council speaker who is running for mayor, released a plan to provide guaranteed income for thousands of homeless families.

A Poem for CUNY, the School ‘That Runs Its City’

Stephanie Pacheco, a student at Borough of Manhattan Community College, wrote “Dear CUNY” to celebrate the value New York’s public university offers.

What Is a Student Visa? The Rights and Risks Amid Trump’s Crackdown.

Federal immigration officials are rescinding the legal status of some international students, using rarely invoked powers.

In 15 Years, 80,000 Homes in the New York Area May Be Lost to Flooding

The metro region’s housing shortage is acute. But by 2040, dozens of neighborhoods and suburbs are likely to have lost thousands of homes to floods, a new report found.

Man Is Shot by N.Y.P.D. After Attacking 4 Girls With Cleaver

The man may be related to the girls, who all survived, the police said. An 11-year-old called 911, and officers rushed to the house in Brooklyn where the children lived.

They Pushed for Cuomo to Resign. Now They’re Clearing His Comeback Path.

Many political, business and union leaders who castigated former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and pressed him to resign have done an about-face and support his run for mayor.

‘As the Doors Closed, I Realized I Had Left My Laptop on the Bench’

A sinking feeling on the subway, racing after a teen heartthrob and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

This Agency Fights Corruption. New York City Leaders Have Weakened It.

The Department of Investigation, tasked with stamping out corruption in city government, has lost more than a quarter of its employees since 2019.

Prosecutors in George Santos Case Seek 7-Year Sentence

The disgraced former congressman is set to be sentenced on April 25. His lawyers asked for a penalty of two years, the minimum allowed.

Should a Killer Profit From Putting His Death Row Writings Up for Sale?

Albert Jones’s 11 books describe life in prison. His victims’ relatives say his family should not benefit from a sale of his story.

How the Broadway Producer Tom Kirdahy Spends His Sundays

That morning workout he scheduled? He might get around to it. But Mr. Kirdahy is certain to make time for his friends and a quick trip to the theater.

Man Employs A.I. Avatar in Legal Appeal, and Judge Isn’t Amused

The use of a video persona created with artificial intelligence software to help make an argument earns a stern rebuke.

Vandalism of Muslim Prayer Room at N.Y.U. Is Investigated as Hate Crime

Graffiti was etched onto walls of the room, at a university library, and prayer mats kept there had been soaked in urine.

Private School Diversity Events Are Canceled Amid Government Crackdown

The National Association of Independent Schools said it would reassess two of its diversity conferences “given the rapidly evolving political and legal landscape.”

A Miracle Underground: Sean Duffy Rides the Subway. (He Survived.)

Mr. Duffy, the U.S. transportation secretary who has characterized the New York City subway as dirty and dangerous, rode a train with Mayor Eric Adams on Friday.

Robert S. Rifkind, Who Defended a Libel Suit by Ariel Sharon, Dies at 88

In one of the biggest cases he worked on, he represented Time magazine when Mr. Sharon, Israel’s defense minister, sued it over its reporting on a 1983 massacre in Lebanon.

Felon Freed by Trump Is Sent Back to Prison After Child Assault Charge

Jonathan Braun, a drug smuggler, on Friday made an obscene gesture toward people in the courtroom and complained about his legal representation.

Columbia Displays More Aggressive Posture in Dealing With Demonstrators

Students chained to a gate were removed by security officials. It came as the university planned to deploy 36 officers empowered to remove people from campus.

Will Adams Voters Stick With Him in November?

The mayor has chosen not to run in the Democratic primary in June but says he’ll seek re-election as an independent. His base may move on to other candidates.

The Ex-Convict Who Turned Down Columbia’s Ph.D. Offer

After 30 years in prison, Ibrahim Rivera was headed to the Ivy League. Then he realized that because of Trump administration threats, the university could not guarantee his funding would survive.

Key Evidence Thrown Out in Jolt to ‘Orgasmic Meditation’ Conspiracy Case

Defense lawyers had argued that diaries by a former adherent of the OneTaste group were tainted by the way they were prepared and edited for a Netflix documentary.

Police Officers Are Suspended After a Car Chase Ends in a Fatal Fire

The Police Department is investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash.

Fake Doctor Is Charged After ‘Butt Lift’ Surgery Leaves Woman Near Death

Felipe Hoyos Foronda, who advertised cosmetic surgery services on social media, tried to flee the country after the procedure went wrong, according to an internal police report.

Murders and Shootings Tumble in New York City in First Quarter of Year

The number of shootings in the first three months of 2025 was the lowest since 1994, but rape numbers were up and more children were shot, according to police statistics.

It’s Day 1 of a New Mayor’s Race in New York

What do a once-indicted mayor, a former governor and the Guardian Angels founder have in common? They all may be on the November ballot in the New York City mayor’s race.

Eric Adams to Run as an Independent, Skipping Democratic Primary

Mayor Eric Adams faced an uphill battle in the June 24 Democratic primary, which has drawn a crowded field of candidates. He will run for re-election as an independent instead.

What Permanent Supportive Housing Can, and Can’t, Do for New Yorkers

The housing model provides a stable residence that formerly homeless people with mental illness and addictions can’t “fail out” of, though some describe feeling stuck.

A Swastika, a Tesla and a Debate Over the Limits of Hate Crime Law

Is it a hate crime for people to draw a swastika on a Tesla if they believe Elon Musk is a Nazi?

How Online Rage Invaded a 151-Year-Old Intellectual Retreat

Charges of antisemitism and liberal bias, and dismay over cuts to the opera budget, have led to a small mutiny at Chautauqua Institution. And this was after the attack on Salman Rushdie.

Officer Won’t Be Charged in Fatal Shooting of Boy Who Had Pellet Gun

The New York attorney general, Letitia James, said the evidence in the shooting of Nyah Mway, 13, last year would be unlikely to persuade a jury to convict the officer.

Excerpts From the Judge’s Order Dropping Charges Against Eric Adams

Although he granted the federal government’s request to drop the case, the judge harshly criticized its reasoning in seeking the dismissal.

N.Y.U. Langone Cancels Doctor’s Speech, Citing Anti-Government Tone

Dr. Joanne Liu, an N.Y.U. graduate, said the cancellation of her presentation on humanitarian crises was a sign of the climate of fear at U.S. universities.

Adams Doubles Down on Trump Alliance, Praising F.B.I. Director’s Book

In the mayor’s first comments after a judge ordered corruption charges against him dropped, he urged New Yorkers to read a book by the Trump administration’s F.B.I. director.

Adams Endorses F.B.I. Director’s Book After Charges Are Dropped

Mayor Eric Adams held a news conference after his federal corruption case was dismissed and encouraged New Yorkers to read “Government Gangsters” by the F.B.I. director, Kash Patel.

The Retro Subway Map That Design Nerds Love Makes a Comeback

The redesigned map of the New York City system, the first to be introduced in nearly half a century, is reminiscent of a version from the 1970s that was reviled by many traditionalists.

Granddaughters of a Paul Weiss Patriarch Deplore the Firm’s Trump Deal

The law firm’s chairman, Brad Karp, capitulated to the president’s threats. The descendants of the man who wrote its high-minded principles told Mr. Karp that he had betrayed them.

Charges Dropped Against Adams, but Re-Election Chances Remain Dim

Even with the dismissal of a five-count federal corruption indictment, Mayor Eric Adams faces an uncertain future.

Read the ruling dismissing corruption charges against Eric Adams

Read Judge Dale Ho’s decision dismissing the charges against Eric Adams, the mayor of New York City, with prejudice.

‘Finally Some Fire’: Cory Booker’s 25-Hour Speech Strikes a Chord at Home

Many Democrats, including in Mr. Booker’s home state of New Jersey, reveled in his stamina and moxie as he assailed President Trump in the longest Senate speech on record.

Judge Ends Eric Adams Case, but Sharply Criticizes Trump’s Justice Dept.

Judge Dale E. Ho refused to let the government leave open the prospect of reinstating charges against the mayor. But he acknowledged the president’s power to determine the fate of prosecutions.

At a Hip-Hop Landmark, a Fight Over Sidewalk Shed Art

Are the images on the shed at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx art, or are they advertising?

N.Y. Lawmakers Fight Trump With a Proposal Targeting Elon Musk

A bill would authorize an audit of a state deal allowing Tesla to lease a factory site near Buffalo for $1 a year, and would create a way for the state to claw back subsidies.

A Deadly Crash Puts a Spotlight on New York’s Worst Drivers

The city has long grappled with traffic fatalities. Officials and residents are now asking what more can be done after a fatal crash that killed a woman and two of her children.

Columbia Campus Occupation Could Have Ended Without Police, Report Says

A university senate review concludes that some demonstrators who occupied Hamilton Hall were willing to leave voluntarily.

If New York Puts a Casino in the Bronx, Trump Will Get $115 Million

Although the Trump Organization sold a golf course in Ferry Point Park in the Bronx to Bally’s, it will still receive a windfall if the site is chosen for a casino.

In Adams Case, Some Say It’s Not the Time for Narrow Reading of the Law

Some legal observers say the court-appointed expert who recommended dismissing charges against Mayor Eric Adams failed to account for the extraordinary factors in the case.

5 Rikers Detainees Have Already Died This Year as Crisis Worsens

Mayor Eric Adams’s administration is fighting to keep control of the troubled complex and other New York City lockups that have been plagued by violence and deaths in custody.

When Banksy Came to Red Hook and Made His Mark

A chunk of wall that bears the work of the graffiti artist will go on display in Manhattan this month.

A Bigger N.Y.P.D.? Mamdani Has a Different Idea.

Many candidates for mayor of New York City support hiring more police officers to fight crime. Zohran Mamdani wants to create a Department of Community Safety instead.

Princeton Senior, Accused of Assault During Protest, Is Found Not Guilty

A judge cleared David Piegaro of wrongdoing after he was charged with assaulting a police officer while recording pro-Palestinian campus demonstrations last year.

‘They Are Beating a Child,’ Neighbor Told 911, Months Before Boy Died

In the months before Kyng Davis, 3, was abandoned at a Brooklyn hospital by his mother and her boyfriend, there were signs he might have been in danger.

Stefanik Attacks New Columbia President Over 2023 Text Message

Elise Stefanik, a prominent Republican, questioned Claire Shipman’s commitment to protecting Jewish students. Ms. Shipman pledged “to build on the significant progress we’ve made.”

N.Y.C. Cannabis Boss Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Investigation

Dasheeda Dawson, who helped people start dispensaries, was accused of trying to pressure a businesswoman into a relationship in exchange for a city contract.

2 N.Y.P.D. Officers Are Charged With Burglary and Groping

The officers stole money from a prostitute and groped her while on patrol duty in Queens, prosecutors said.

New Jersey Police Chief Accused of Violent and Vulgar Harassment at Work

Five officers in the North Bergen, N.J., police department have filed notices of intent to sue the township over the allegations, which the chief denies.

Adams Asks Judge Who Could Dismiss Charges Against Him to Hurry Up

As the New York City mayor’s race heats up, a judge is deciding whether to drop the federal corruption charges Mayor Eric Adams faces, as the Trump administration has requested.

The Random Punch That Wrecked Two Families’ Lives

Gary Anderson hit Domingo Tapia for reasons never explained, sending Mr. Tapia into a coma and Mr. Anderson to prison. Mr. Tapia later died, and his attacker faces manslaughter charges.

In the Halls of Power, Trump’s Demands Force Agonizing Choices

Leaders at top-flight law firms, Columbia University and inside City Hall are weighing decisions that pit the fates of their institutions against their own reputations.

‘I Walked to the Q With a Bounce in My Step and a Twinkle in My Eyes’

Up early with Jimmie Dale Gilmore, trouble placing a familiar face and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

Working Families Party Endorses 4 Candidates in Strategy to Beat Cuomo

The progressive group backed Brad Lander, Zohran Mamdani, Adrienne Adams and Zellnor Myrie for mayor as part of a broader effort to defeat the former governor, who is leading in the polls.

Driver Charged in Brooklyn Crash That Killed Woman and 2 of Her Children

The victims were taking a walk on Saturday when the driver hit another car and veered into their path, the police said. The driver faces several charges, including manslaughter.

Who Is Claire Shipman, the New Interim President of Columbia?

The former television journalist and co-chair of the university’s board of trustees takes the helm at a time of significant peril for the institution.

How a Celebrity Nail Artist Spends Her Sundays

Melissa Samuel, the nail artist behind the brand Finesse Your Claws, has French toast and calls her mother, then heads to the studio to make a custom 3-D set.

He’s Building a Weed Empire in New York. Does That Make Him a Villain?

Michael Flynn believes selling cannabis is his destiny. Do his ambitious expansion efforts violate state law?

Their Catholic School Went Broke. They Found Another. It Went Broke Too.

The girls of St. Barnabas had to scramble to find a new high school. All Hallows rescued them, opening its doors to girls for the first time in 115 years. Then, in January, a familiar email arrived.

Jean Rice, Advocate for the Homeless With Firsthand Experience, Dies at 85

Homeless on and off for years himself, he was a longtime pivotal member of Picture the Homeless, a group devoted to changing negative perceptions of the unhoused.

Tug of War Continues Over Where to Hear Khalil Deportation Case

The government wants the detainee’s case heard in Louisiana, where an appellate judge may be friendlier. At a hearing in Newark, one of his lawyers called the situation “Kafkaesque.”

With Cuomo Leading Mayor’s Race, His Political Baggage Grows Heavier

Rumors resurfaced of a relationship between Andrew Cuomo and his top aide, the latest reminder that the former governor’s record presents plenty of targets for his opponents.

A Mostly Microscopic Sign of Spring

Though phytoplankton give the Hudson River a potentially unappealing greenish color, their presence indicates a healthy ecosystem.

The Family That’s Pushing Cuomo to Apologize Personally for Covid Deaths

Thousands died in nursing homes at the outset of the pandemic. Will a campaign for accountability stall Andrew Cuomo’s progress in the mayor’s race?

They Loved Their Teslas. Now They’re Too Embarrassed to Drive Them.

Fury at Elon Musk emerges as vandalism, protest and buyer’s remorse.

16-Year-Old Is Charged With Hate Crimes in Gang Assault on Black Teen

The suspect was part of a group that attacked a Black 16-year-old who was on his way to school at a subway station in Brooklyn, the police said.

How to Beat Cuomo and Adams? The Working Families Party Has a Plan.

The left-leaning political party is seeking to avoid a repeat of 2021, when its top candidates were also-rans in the Democratic mayoral primary in New York City.

In His Play, a Guard at the Met Finds Solace in the Museum

Patrick Bringley stars in a version of his book, which tells how the Metropolitan Museum’s works of art helped him work through grief.

G.O.P.’s Push to Cut Federal Spending Places New York Budget in Limbo

State leaders no longer expect to get the $91 billion in federal aid they originally anticipated, but exactly how much they will get remains unknown as they try to pass a budget.

Is Boogie Fland the Next Legendary New York City Point Guard?

In some ways, the prodigy now starring for Arkansas in the N.C.A.A. tournament is an urban basketball archetype. But this is not the same old story.

3 Postal Workers Charged in Sex Attack on Co-Worker After Party

The men dragged a woman into the back of a mail truck, where one tried to rape her, the Manhattan district attorney said.

In Rebuttal to Trump Official, M.T.A. Says Subway Is Getting Safer

In response to the transportation secretary’s disparagement of the subway system, transit officials said that felonies were way down and fare evasion was dropping.

Mangione Was Sent Socks With Heart-Shaped Notes Inside, Prosecutors Say

In filings, lawyers for the man accused of assassinating a health care executive argued with prosecutors over special treatment and his access to evidence.

Everyone Hates Sidewalk Sheds. Now There May Be Fewer of Them.

Several bills to be passed in the City Council today are expected to change the height, the color and the ubiquity of the construction sheds.

Congestion Pricing Is at Risk. So Is the M.T.A.’s $68 Billion Plan.

The M.T.A. has a five-year capital budget proposal for critical upgrades to the subway, buses and commuter railroads. The catch: It depends on $14 billion in federal funding.

Columbia Planned Tighter Protest Rules Even Before Trump Demanded Them

Students sued to stop Columbia from giving their disciplinary records to the federal government, which has demanded that the university rein in demonstrations.

Lou Nasti, Who Brought Christmas Displays to Extravagant Life, Dies at 79

A robotics specialist, he animated puppets and dolls for displays worldwide. His “Toyland,” with a two-story-high Santa, drew sightseers to a Brooklyn home for years.

Judge Orders U.S. to Stop Attempts to Deport Columbia Undergraduate

The administration has been seeking to arrest and deport Yunseo Chung, who immigrated from South Korea as a child, after she participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

Letter Raises Questions About Justice Official’s Testimony on Adams Case

The nominee for deputy attorney general had testified that he had no direct knowledge of administration officials’ decision to abandon the case against New York’s mayor.

Trump’s Cuts to Columbia Were a ‘Gun to the Head,’ Faculty Lawsuit Says

The Trump administration’s cancellation of $400 million in aid violates the Constitution, a teachers’ union and a faculty group argue in a new suit.

Professors Sue Trump Administration Over Arrests of Campus Protesters

The lawsuit says the detention of noncitizen students and faculty members deprives U.S. citizens of their right to engage with foreign-born peers.

Read the Justice Department’s filing in the Adams case.

The filing contained messages exchanged by federal prosecutors in Manhattan about the Justice Department’s order to seek the dismissal of corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams of New York.

Why Tariffs Are Hurting N.Y.’s Cannabis Industry

Legal weed is grown in New York State, but items used to grow it are often imported and now are subject to the Trump administration’s tariffs.

Salty Suburban Roads Are Clouding the Future of N.Y.C. Drinking Water

A new environmental report finds that rising salt levels in New York City’s water supply could make some of it undrinkable by the turn of the century.

Spring Break for the Teens of New York’s Elite: Sun, Fun and Networking

Seniors from some of the nation’s most expensive high schools travel each year to a luxury resort in the Bahamas — trips that make school administrators cringe.

Columbia Faculty Protests as Trump Officials Hail University Concessions

While some professors rallied to criticize the changes, federal officials called the university’s actions a “positive first step” in maintaining a financial relationship.

Read the lawsuit accusing the Trump administration of illegally targeting a second Columbia student for deportation.

The suit was filed by a legal permanent resident who has lived in the U.S. since she was 7 and who participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations on campus.

Columbia Student Hunted by ICE Sues to Prevent Deportation

Yunseo Chung, a legal permanent resident who has lived in the U.S. since she was 7, participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Immigration agents visited residences looking for her.

A ‘Life-Changing’ Child Care Program in New York Could Soon Collapse

Child care vouchers for low-income families have been a lifeline amid the city’s affordability crisis. They could vanish unless state lawmakers move quickly to fund the program.

Nadine and Bob Menendez Were ‘Partners in Crime,’ Prosecutor Says

But a lawyer for Ms. Menendez, the wife of former Senator Robert Menendez, told jurors at the start of her bribery trial that she lacked “knowledge and intent.”

Trump Chooses His Former Lawyer as Interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey

Alina Habba, who defended President Trump against E. Jean Carroll’s sexual abuse and defamation claims, will oversee the work of about 150 prosecutors.

Democrat and Army Veteran Enters Key N.Y. House Race

Cait Conley, a former National Security Council official, will run for the seat held by Mike Lawler, a second-term Republican, in a Hudson Valley swing district.

Does Madison Avenue Need a 5G Tower?

Some Upper East Siders are fighting a proposed tower. They say that it’s “ugly” and that the corner where the city plans to put it is already crowded.

Adams Uses Agency ‘Tracker’ to Control Messaging on Trump

Mayor Eric Adams has used a spreadsheet to flag agency statements that may cause potential problems with the Trump administration.

Hochul Backs Plan to Ease Evidence Requirements for Prosecutors

District attorneys say that a 2019 law ordering them to give reams of evidence to defense lawyers has resulted in thousands of scuttled cases.

9 Mayoral Candidates Unite to Attack Cuomo on Nursing Home Deaths

Nearly all the people running for New York City mayor appeared at a Covid memorial event with a shared message: Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s pandemic response is a reason not to support him.

U.S. Lodges New Accusations Against Detained Columbia Protest Leader

The Trump administration is now accusing the Columbia University graduate and protest leader of having withheld information when he applied for permanent residency status.

Can Zohran Mamdani, a Socialist and TikTok Savant, Become N.Y.C. Mayor?

The progressive state assemblyman from Queens is building a new coalition of voters for his mayoral campaign, which has focused on the city’s lack of affordability.

‘I Told Her How Pretty Her Comb Was and Asked Where I Could Buy One’

A slow ride up Madison Avenue, a helping hand at the post office and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

The Synagogue Massacre That Never Happened

They were two troubled young men, hurtling toward an atrocity. One was the grandson of a Holocaust survivor.

Wildfire in New Jersey State Park Burns 2,300 Acres

Crews were working to contain the fire in the Wharton State Forest, southeast of Philadelphia.

Girls’ Basketball Coach Is Fired After Pulling Player’s Ponytail

The coach of the girls’ varsity team in Northville, N.Y., was caught yanking a player’s hair on a television broadcast of a championship game on Friday. He apologized on Sunday.

Academia Confronts a Watershed Moment at Columbia, and the Right Revels

Threatened with losing $400 million in federal funding, the university agreed to overhaul its protest policies and security practices.

Man Accused of Shoplifting Dies at Brooklyn Courthouse

The cause of death was not immediately clear. Four other people have died this year in city jails or just after being released from custody.

A Walkway Was Set to Open on the Queensboro Bridge. Until it Wasn’t.

A long-awaited pedestrian path appeared to be finished this month. A ribbon-cutting was scheduled. A news release was prepared. Then City Hall hit the brakes.

How the Owner of a Nightclub and a Roller Rink Spends His Sundays

Varun Kataria owns various nightlife venues in Bushwick, Brooklyn. His Sundays usually begin with creative projects and end with his dog, Mushroom.

What to Know About Paul Weiss, the Law Firm Bowing to Trump’s Demands

The 150-year-old firm has employed many Democrats, including Manhattan’s former U.S. attorney. Its revenue was more than $2.6 billion last year.

Man Charged With Posing as Federal Agent After Promising Green Card Help

Prosecutors said a New York City man, who drove a red Hummer with “ICE” on its license plate, promised to help a Chinese citizen obtain a green card if she invested $500,000 with him.

Where Do the Candidates for New Jersey Governor Stand on the Issues?

The New York Times sent a wide-ranging survey to candidates for governor of New Jersey about housing, immigration, abortion, transit, affordability, schools and climate.

Columbia Agrees to Trump’s Demands After Federal Funds Are Stripped

The administration has moved to cut $400 million in federal funding to the university without changes to its policies and rules.

Decades Ago, Columbia Refused to Pay Trump $400 Million

A quarter-century ago, the university was looking to expand. It considered, and rejected, property owned by Donald Trump. He did not forget it.

Why a Percussionist Was Playing a Siren

At the New York Philharmonic, the piece “Amériques” called for some unusual instruments, like sleigh bells and air raid sirens.

Who’s Against Banning Cellphones in Schools?

Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing a ban on smartphones in schools, and reaction is favorable, with one notable exception: parents who can’t stop monitoring their children.

Workers Say They Were Pressured to Pay for N.Y.C. Election Jobs

A Republican Board of Elections employee was charged with taking kickbacks in exchange for jobs working the polls in the Bronx. Other employees say it did not end with her.

Adams Names Rejected Pick for Top Lawyer as First Deputy Mayor

Randy Mastro, who withdrew his nomination for corporation counsel after the City Council strongly objected, will try to help calm the turmoil in Mayor Eric Adams’s administration.

Two Men Are Convicted in Plot to Kill Iranian Dissident in New York City

The convictions brought some measure of resolution to what U.S. officials have described as an unrelenting retaliation effort against Masih Alinejad.

Yeshiva University Recognizes L.G.B.T.Q. Club After Lengthy Battle

Yeshiva, a Modern Orthodox Jewish school in New York, had refused for years to recognize the club. The resulting legal fight reached the Supreme Court.

New York City Can’t Allow Noncitizens to Vote, Top State Court Rules

The Court of Appeals upheld a lower-court ruling that had declared unconstitutional the city’s bid to allow noncitizens to vote.

The Subtext of a Trump Official’s Letter to the M.T.A.

Sean Duffy, secretary of transportation, demanded information about crime in the subway system. But transit watchers saw a different agenda.

Trump Official Pushes Congestion Pricing Deadline Back a Month

New York was defiant in the face of the Trump administration’s demand that the tolling program end by Friday. Now, Washington is willing to wait a month.

Mexico Sent Cartel Bosses to U.S. Knowing They Could Face Execution

Rafael Caro Quintero, who faces trial in Brooklyn, and at least four other drug cartel figures are vulnerable to the death penalty because they were expelled from Mexico rather than extradited.

Queens Businessman Sentenced to Prison for Acting as Agent of China

An Quanzhong, who will spend 13 months behind bars, harassed a resident whom China’s government wanted back home. His conviction was one of several that prosecutors have won against operatives in New York.

Hochul Softens Stance on Ban Against Wearing Face Masks in Public

A day after pushing for a partial ban on face coverings, Gov. Kathy Hochul said she favored a less stringent proposal that would target “masked harassment.”

Students at Elite Schools Tell Sex-Offender Teacher How He Scarred Them

Winston Nguyen, who taught math at Saint Ann’s School in Brooklyn, was sentenced to seven years in prison after pressuring students from several private schools to send him lewd images.

The MetroCard Goes the Way of the Token as M.T.A. Announces End of Sales

The transition to the new tap-and-go system for New York City subway and bus riders is expected to save the agency at least $20 million annually, it said.

Iranian Dissident Tells of Activism That Led to Murder Plots in New York

Masih Alinejad started rattling Iran’s rulers as a teenager. Now, men whom prosecutors say arranged for an assassin to kill her in New York are on trial in Manhattan.

Hold My Snacks: Pirate’s Booty Founder Attempts a Seaside Coup

A snack food magnate declared himself mayor of the Village of Sea Cliff, on Long Island. The voters said otherwise.

Read the Order Transferring Mahmoud Khalil’s Case to New Jersey

Read Judge Jesse Furman’s order transferring Mahmoud Khalil’s habeas corpus case from the Southern District of New York to the District of New Jersey.

Judge Says Khalil’s Deportation Case Can Be Heard in New Jersey

The Trump administration has sought to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate, though he is a legal permanent resident and has not been charged with a crime.

New York Is Getting Strict About Composting. Here’s What to Know.

Starting April 1, buildings that don’t separate compostable waste from trash will face fines.

To Finally Close Rikers, Panel Suggests Making It Someone’s Only Job

The jail is “decrepit, dysfunctional, and violent,” according to a report from a commission convened by the City Council speaker, Adrienne Adams.

Trump’s Threat to Annex Canada Is Keeping Tourists North of the Border

Among international tourists, only the British visit New York City more than Canadians, who spent $600 million there last year.

Fearing Trump, Hospital Shuns ‘Trigger’ Words Like ‘Diverse’

Lawyers at NYU Langone Health have identified terms to avoid or scrutinize as the medical center navigates Trump administration executive orders aimed at D.E.I. programs.

U.S. Threatens to Cut Off M.T.A. Funds Over Subway Safety

Sean Duffy, the U.S. transportation secretary, demanded a long list of details about crime in the subway and on buses in New York.

Eric Adams’s Fund-Raising in Last Two Months Plummets to $19,000

Mayor Eric Adams’s meager fund-raising total is a strong signal of his campaign’s dormancy.

For Tina Louise, Escape, Finally, From ‘Gilligan’s Island’

Ms. Louise would prefer not to talk about Ginger, her breathy sitcom character from the 1960s. Luckily, to the children she tutors, she’s just Ms. Tina.

Adams’s Associates Under Federal Investigation Over Ties to China

The Justice Department is pushing to drop corruption charges against Eric Adams in Manhattan while federal authorities in Brooklyn have been investigating his top fund-raisers.

A Second Act for Gatehouses at the Central Park Reservoir?

The two imposing buildings no longer serve their original purpose. The city is seeking to adapt them.

Nadine Menendez, Wife of Ex-Senator, Goes to Trial on Bribery Charges

Former Senator Robert Menendez was sentenced to 11 years in prison after a trial in which he attempted to shift blame to his wife. Jury selection for her trial begins Tuesday.

Medical Research at Columbia Is Imperiled After Trump Terminates Funding

Dozens of medical and scientific studies are ending or at risk of ending, leaving researchers scrambling to find alternative funding.

Mark Grossich, Who Opened Landmark Luxe Bars, Dies at 74

His lounges in Manhattan settings like Grand Central Terminal and the Empire State Building conjured the elegance of a bygone era.

What’s Next for Mahmoud Khalil? A Fight to Keep His Case in New York.

The Trump administration’s effort to have his case heard in Louisiana could let some of America’s most conservative judges set a precedent on deportations.

Bodega Cats: The Catch-22

Bodegas need cats to catch mice, but strictly speaking food businesses are not supposed to have animals in residence.

Money Pours In for Cuomo and Mamdani in Mayoral Race

Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani, a progressive state lawmaker from Queens, are leading the mayoral candidates in fund-raising.

Legal Experts Question Trump’s Authority to Cancel Columbia’s Funding

The government has demanded drastic changes to the university before it will consider reinstating $400 million. Lee C. Bollinger, the school’s former president, calls it an “existential threat.”

Mayor Adams’s Biggest Backer in the State Capitol Endorses Cuomo

Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, chairwoman of the Brooklyn Democratic Party, had been one of the mayor’s staunchest supporters.

His Death Was Interrupted, Just as He Had Planned

Brendan Costello’s family was bracing for goodbyes. But he had one last wish.

How a Columbia Student Activist Landed in Federal Detention

Mahmoud Khalil never shielded his face with a mask the way some protesters did. That made him a target when President Trump decided to move aggressively against campus activists.

Glimpsing a Ferry Terminal’s Faded Grandeur Before Beauty Is Restored

Hoboken’s busy transit hub, which dates to a time when railroad companies built lavish structures to serve passengers, is being renovated.

‘We Planned a Rare Date Night Out and Found a Friend to Babysit’

Seeing stars on the Upper East Side, a spare pen to the rescue and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

How a Columbia Student Fled to Canada After ICE Came Looking for Her

Ranjani Srinivasan’s student visa was revoked by U.S. immigration authorities. That was just the start of her odyssey.

How to Watch the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The parade on Monday will kick off at 11 a.m. and proceed north along Fifth Avenue in its usual fashion.

In the Ring, It Doesn’t Matter How Much Money His Parents Have

Sean O’Bradaigh grew up in a world of Manhattan privilege, but private schools and ski vacations have nothing on the dream of being a professional boxer.

How a TikTok Cook Spends Her Sundays

Justine Doiron, who is better known as Justine Snacks, is the early bird at the farmer’s market, then spends her day trying new recipes, cleaning and checking out new books.

Bird Flu Kills 2 Pet Cats in New York City, Officials Say

Health authorities say the threat of infection for people remained low even amid the spread of H5N1 virus among birds and cattle nationally.

Ocasio-Cortez Lashes Out at Schumer Over His Support for G.O.P. Measure

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized Senator Chuck Schumer for siding with Republicans on a plan to avert a government shutdown. Her tough language drew talk of a primary challenge.

Father Accused of Fatally Beating His 2-Month-Old Daughter

Marlon Rabanales-Pretzantzin was charged with second-degree murder in a Long Island court on Thursday. Authorities said he had acknowledged hurting the child.

A 150-Mile Commute Complicates 3 New York City Mayoral Campaigns

Zohran Mamdani, Zellnor Myrie and Jessica Ramos are ping-ponging between New York City and Albany as they divide their time between legislating and campaigning.

Read the Letter to Columbia University

The Trump administration sent a letter to Columbia on Thursday demanding that the university make dramatic changes in student discipline and admissions before it would discuss lifting the cancellation of $400 million in government grants and contracts.

A New Route for Half Marathon Runners

On Sunday, the runners will go over the Brooklyn Bridge for the first time because of construction in Lower Manhattan.

How a Russian Mobster Stalked an Iranian Dissident in Brooklyn

Khalid Mehdiyev was sent to America to establish a beachhead for his gang. The organization then gave him a mission: Kill Masih Alinejad.

As Trump Attacks Elite Colleges, Their Usual Allies Are Nowhere in Sight

The president wants to punish schools like Columbia University for allowing campus protest. College megadonors don’t seem to mind.

A ‘Sea Change’ in the Subway: Assaults Outnumber Robberies

While crime remains rare in the New York City subway, a surge in unpredictable attacks, not motivated by theft, signals a worrisome shift.

N.Y.C. Man (Not George Costanza) Sentenced for ‘Vandelay’ Con

Thomas John Sfraga appropriated the name from a scheming “Seinfeld” character as he bilked friends and neighbors. He was sentenced to more than two years in prison on Thursday.

Trump Demands Major Changes in Columbia Discipline and Admissions Rules

A letter outlining “immediate next steps” arrived less than a week after the administration said it was canceling $400 million in grants and contracts.

Khalil Sues Columbia and Lawmakers to Keep Activists’ Names Secret

Mahmoud Khalil is among pro-Palestinian demonstrators targeted by the government, which has demanded records from the university. He joined seven unnamed students in the case.

Democratic Attorneys General Sue Over Gutting of Education Department

The Trump administration cut about half the agency’s work force, saying the move would enable it to deliver services more effectively. The attorneys general called the layoffs “reckless and illegal.”

How Has New York Remade Itself Since the Pandemic Arrived?

New York City was on the front lines of the Covid-19 crisis. It has largely recovered, but has transformed into a place of greater extremes.

How the Intrepid Moved a World War II Fighter Plane

The 33-foot Corsair, on loan from Florida, had to be “rigged up on skates” to get to the Intrepid’s hangar deck.

After Pandemic Exodus, New York City’s Population Is Growing Again

Fewer people leaving the city and more foreign newcomers have helped erase pandemic losses, new census data shows.

He Was Once the ‘Subway Ninja.’ He Would Like to Explain.

In the lowest moment of Selwyn Bernardez’s life, he attacked a stranger with a sword. It was another transit horror story, but with a different ending.

Justice Dept. Opens Investigation Into Migrant Shelters in New York

Prosecutors asked for a list of names of “aliens” living at a Manhattan hotel. The city houses about 43,000 migrants in shelters, including dozens of converted hotels.

Woman Imprisoned and Starved Stepson for 20 Years, Police Say

Emergency workers responding to a fire in Waterbury, Conn., found the man, 32, who weighed only 68 pounds and had been held captive in a tiny room.

At Columbia, Tension Over Gaza Protests Hits Breaking Point Under Trump

There were protests, arrests, the departure of the school’s president. Then, a new administration arrived in Washington.

Columbia Activist Has Not Been Allowed to Speak Privately With Lawyers

Mahmoud Khalil, a legal permanent resident who the Trump administration has claimed is a national security threat, is in immigration detention in Louisiana.

N.Y. Tavern Owner Takes on Texas Over Strip Steak

Todd Shapiro, who owns a restaurant where the corned beef sandwich is named for Grover Cleveland, is fighting to protect a steak’s New York name.

The Artifacts of New York’s Pandemic Era

Stuck to lampposts and floorboards, reminders of Covid’s darkest days are everywhere.

Can a Billionaire Buy St. John’s a Basketball Championship?

Mike Repole, who loved the homegrown team of his youth, has helped assemble a juggernaut enabled by compensation rules that one critic says created “the wild West.”

The Ordinary New Yorkers Who Became Pandemic Heroes

During New York City’s darkest days, some residents found purpose and meaning in helping their neighbors stay safe and even find a bit of joy.

New Yorkers Protest as White House Defends Arrest of Columbia Activist

Hundreds of demonstrators marched downtown while a spokeswoman for President Trump said the president had the authority to detain Mahmoud Khalil.

Jury Hears Details of Failed Plot to Kill Iranian Dissident in New York

Prosecutors say figures in Tehran hired two men to kill Masih Alinejad, a journalist who had criticized Iran’s head scarf laws.

2,000 Striking N.Y. Prison Officers Fired and Barred From Public Jobs

Gov. Kathy Hochul made good on a threat to punish those who failed to meet a Monday deadline for returning to their posts after a three-week work stoppage.

Judge to Consider Free Speech Issues in Columbia Activist’s Arrest

The government is trying to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a permanent resident and defender of the Palestinian cause, accusing him of siding with terrorists.

Several Children Injured After School Bus Overturns in New Jersey

At least 31 passengers were on board the bus when it overturned near Montvale, N.J., injuring 14 children and the driver.

The Searing Memories of the Pandemic’s Early Days

Five years after Covid-19 hit New York, we are still trying to comprehend the impact it had on the city and the losses we suffered.

Among American Jews, a Schism Over ICE Arrest of Columbia Activist

Some organizations applauded the move. But the raid chilled other American Jews, even some who consider themselves supporters of Israel.

A New Pitch to Fix Penn Station: Move Madison Square Garden

With few signs of progress on a proposed redevelopment project, one group is hoping to move the famous arena.

15 Injured as School Bus Overturns on New Jersey Highway

The bus overturned on the Garden State Parkway carrying at least 31 passengers, officials said. A child who had been pinned under the bus was seriously injured.

Long Island Wildfires Began With Backyard S’mores, Police Say

The wildfires began accidentally when someone in Suffolk County tried to light a fire to make s’mores, officials said. They were fully contained by Monday.

Couple Sought After Death of Boy, 3, Abandoned at Brooklyn Hospital

The child’s death is one of several in recent months. The medical examiner is seeking a cause as investigators look for the man and woman who left him.

Columbia Activist in Detention Was Public Face of Protest Against Israel

Mahmoud Khalil, a permanent resident of the United States, was arrested in his Manhattan apartment and sent to Louisiana. His detention sets up a fight over free speech.

She Goes to Trader Joe’s for the Art

Julie Averbach has written a book celebrating the displays, the murals and the installations at the grocery store chain.

Trial Set for Men Accused of Targeting Iranian Dissident in New York

Prosecutors say the men helped direct a murder-for-hire scheme aimed at Masih Alinejad. The trial is expected to show Iran’s efforts to punish those who criticize it, no matter where they are.

For a Family That Lost 5 Loved Ones, ‘Covid Will Never Be Over’

Elizabeth Fusco’s relatives had their usual family dinner in New Jersey in early 2020. Soon, her mother, three siblings and aunt were all dead.

For #MeToo Movement, Mayor’s Race in New York City Poses a Test

Three mayoral candidates have been accused of sexual misconduct. They deny wrongdoing. Will it be a deciding issue for Democratic voters?

New Deal Reached to End Wildcat Strikes by N.Y. Prison Guards

The state and the correctional officers’ union agreed that officers should return to work Monday and that some provisions of a solitary confinement law would be put on pause.

Immigration Authorities Arrest Pro-Palestinian Activist at Columbia

Mahmoud Khalil, who recently completed a graduate program at Columbia, has legal permanent residency, his lawyer said.

As Utility Bills Soar, New Yorkers Face the Cost of a Greener Future

The utility that serves New York City and Westchester County has filed a request to raise its rates to help pay for the shift to cleaner energy, sparking dismay among residents.

‘I Started a Conversation With a Woman Sitting to My Right’

Seats up close for a Broadway show, a friendly question on the 7 and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

Trump Casts a Long Shadow Over a Governor’s Race

President Trump and his divisive policies are helping to define the primary races for New Jersey governor.

A series of brush fires prompted the closure of parts of Sunrise Highway on Long Island, N.Y.

Long Island Wildfire Is Under Control, Officials Say

The last of four blazes that began in Suffolk County on Saturday has been put out, but Long Island and the Hudson Valley still faced a high fire risk on Sunday, officials said.

For Black Women, Adrienne Adams Is More Than Just Another Candidate

The New York City Council speaker, who officially launched her mayoral campaign on Saturday, would be the first woman to lead City Hall.

14-Year-Old Boy Arrested in Connection With Fatal Newark Police Shooting

The boy, who has not been named, was charged with murder, attempted murder and possessing illegal weapons. The officer who died early Saturday morning was identified as Detective Joseph Azcona.

If You Have to Ask About This Harlem Dinner Party, You’re Not Invited

Members-only clubs and private restaurants have become powerhouses for socializing and networking. But there are some spaces you can’t buy your way into.

How a Sculptor Spends His Sundays

Sergio Furnari doesn’t need an alarm for a day of creating art, eating with his daughter and watching the movies in his mind.

Justice Department Accuses Adams Prosecutors of Politicking and Hypocrisy

In a court filing, two top officials released prosecutors’ internal messages in a further attempt to discredit the case against the mayor of New York.

Newark Police Officer Is Killed and Another Is Injured in Shooting

Gov. Philip D. Murphy of New Jersey asked people to “please pray” for the officers, who were shot around 6:30 p.m. Friday.

Lawyer Appointed in Adams Case Says Charges Should Be Dropped

Paul D. Clement also said a judge should not allow the Trump administration to use the court’s authority to compel Mr. Adams’s support in the White House’s mass deportation efforts.

Eric Adams Names 4 New Deputy Mayors After Others Resigned in Protest

The four deputies announced their resignations last month in a show of opposition to the mayor’s cooperation with the Trump administration’s deportation agenda.

Justice Dept. Is Said to Put Two Prosecutors in Adams Case on Leave

The prosecutors, Celia Cohen and Andrew Rohrbach, had held high-ranking positions in the U.S. attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York.

White House Cancels $400 Million in Grants and Contracts to Columbia

The Trump administration blamed the university’s failure to protect Jewish students from harassment during protests last year over the war in Gaza.

Andrew Cuomo’s Pro-Israel Group Promised Big Plans. It Delivered Little.

The group was one of several initiatives that Mr. Cuomo rolled out after resigning as governor. They helped pave the way for his return from the political wilderness, and now a mayoral bid.

It’s Spring Forward Time for Some Famous New York Clocks

This weekend, Daylight Saving Time begins. Some clocks require special care.

Who Decides When a Homeless Person Needs to Be Taken Off the Street?

New York City’s involuntary removal policy was supposed to make it easier to help mentally ill homeless people get the care they need. In practice, it has raised impossible questions.

Her Father Took Her on a Trip to Pakistan. The Police Say It Was a Trap.

Hira Anwar was pulled out of middle school for what she thought was a vacation. Her death is being investigated as a so-called honor killing.

N.Y. Corrections Department Issues Ultimatum to Striking Officers

The department agreed to some of the officers’ demands but said that those who did not return to work on Friday would face disciplinary action and possible criminal charges.

What to Know About Measles Cases in New York and New Jersey

A New York City resident who had recently traveled abroad became the latest known person in the region to contract measles. Experts recommend vaccines as the best defense against the viral illness.

Ad Campaign Aims to Lure Federal Workers Laid Off by DOGE to New York

“DOGE said you’re fired?” a sign asks commuters in Washington. “New York wants you!”

Pandemic Traces

COVID Artifacts

Is Eric Adams Running for Re-election? Signs Point to No.

Mayor Eric Adams of New York City has taken few concrete steps to launch a serious re-election campaign, even as he faces a growing field of prominent challengers.

What to Know About the Status of the Eric Adams Corruption Case

The government wants to drop the charges, a move that critics call a deal to secure the mayor’s help in deportations. A lawyer appointed by a judge is scheduled to weigh in.

New York Attorney General Recuses Herself From Inquiry Into Prison Death

Letitia James said a special prosecutor would lead the investigation into the death of Messiah Nantwi because her office had a possible conflict of interest.

Gaining Ground in the War on Rats

The city’s “rat czar” says trash containerization is having an impact on the rodent population.

Zellnor Myrie, in N.Y.C. Mayor Bid, Wants Free After-School Care for All

Mr. Myrie, a Democratic state senator, would offer free seats to public school students from 3-K to 12th grade in a plan to make New York City more affordable for families.

Grammar Fans Flock to a Film About Participles and Gerunds

“Rebel With a Clause” celebrates the improbable cross-country journey of a woman who gently imparts grammar rules to strangers.

Brad Lander Would Declare Housing Emergency if Elected N.Y.C. Mayor

Mr. Lander wants 500,000 homes to be built in the city. Nearly every candidate has the crisis as a top issue.

Adrienne Adams, the N.Y.C. Council Speaker, Enters Mayor’s Race

Ms. Adams, the New York City Council speaker, is trying to position herself as a principled alternative to former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Eric Adams.

Pro-Palestinian Activists Occupy Barnard Building for 2nd Time in Week

The Police Department said several demonstrators were taken into custody during the sit-in at the college’s main library.

Most Voters Want Eric Adams to Resign as Approval Rating Hits Record Low

Just 20 percent of New York City voters surveyed in a Quinnipiac University poll approved of Mayor Eric Adams’s job performance.

4-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Found Near Fentanyl at Brooklyn Shelter

Officials are investigating whether drugs played a role in the death of the boy, who was treated with overdose-reversing medication.

G.O.P. Representatives and Democratic Mayors Spar Over Sanctuary Cities

At a House hearing, the mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York City rejected accusations that they were harboring criminals by not aiding deportation efforts.

Children Were Forced to Torture Sam Nordquist, Prosecutors Say

Seven people are now charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of Mr. Nordquist, a transgender man whose killing has drawn national attention.

Former Nassau County Detective Who Moonlighted for Mafia Is Convicted

Hector Rosario had hoped to earn big from his work for the Bonanno crime family. He wound up with about $8,000 and an indictment.

Do You Need Another Measles Shot?

New York officials have released a health advisory about the disease as cases surge in Texas. They advise checking your vaccination record.

Why Did New York’s Streets Seem Extra Salty This Winter?

The city didn’t actually spread more salt than usual. But it may have seemed that way, according to the Sanitation Department, because there was less snow and rain.

15 N.Y. Prison Workers Placed on Leave as Inmate’s Death Is Investigated

Gov. Kathy Hochul said that early reports suggested “extremely disturbing conduct” leading to the death of Messiah Nantwi, 22, in an upstate prison.

Democrats Call for Inquiry Into Top Justice Official Over Adams Case

Senate Democrats asked a New York legal disciplinary panel to consider whether Emil Bove III abused his power in seeking the dismissal of the federal corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams.

Trump Threatens Columbia With Millions in Cuts Over Antisemitism Claims

The university, the administration’s first big target in a campaign to root out what it called harassment on campus, could lose more than $50 million in funding.

N.Y.C. Council Speaker Attacks Trump in Potential Preview of Mayoral Bid

In her final State of the City address, Speaker Adrienne Adams, who is considering a run for mayor, proposed ideas that she said could be “scaled for greater impact.”

For Once, Good News About the B.Q.E.

Fewer overweight trucks are heading toward Queens, the Department of Transportation found, thanks to hidden sensors.

Seven Prisoners Die as New York Guard Strikes Cause Widespread Disarray

Thousands of corrections officers at dozens of prisons have been protesting working conditions in wildcat strikes across the state.

A Plan for Legal Weed Shops Failed. New York Wants Its Money Back.

The state contributed $50 million to a failed plan to build 150 dispensaries. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan to recover the money has stirred concern.

What to Know About Proposals to Fix the Chaos at Rikers Island

As a judge considers appointing a receiver to oversee the jails, there are two very different plans for how that would work.

2 Democrats Begin Investigation of Move to Drop Adams Charges

In a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, the lawmakers, Jamie Raskin of Maryland and Jasmine Crockett of Texas, accused the Justice Department of a coverup.

Trump Official Makes Video With a Message: Kill Congestion Pricing

The secretary of transportation, Sean Duffy, posted an unusual video that features interviews with five men who are opposed to New York’s tolling program.

Top New York City F.B.I. Agent Forced Out After Clash With Justice Dept.

James E. Dennehy had told agents to “dig in” in the face of the Trump administration’s culling of officials who investigated the Jan. 6 attack.

Trial of Music Teacher Accused of Sexual Abuse Stirs Painful Memories

Paul Geer, a former music instructor at a reform school in upstate New York, faced charges of sexual activity with children.

Day Care Owner Sentenced to 45 Years in Fentanyl Death of 1-Year-Old

Grei Mendez tried to delete thousands of messages while she was being questioned by police investigators after a child died in her care. Many were recovered, and they were damning.

Teacher Whose Sex Crime Arrest Shook an N.Y.C. Prep School Pleads Guilty

Winston Nguyen, who taught math at Saint Ann’s School in Brooklyn, was accused of soliciting lewd images from students. He pleaded guilty to a felony and five misdemeanors.

A Black Studies Curriculum Is (Defiantly) Rolling Out in New York City

Educators are embracing rather than restricting discussions of race in schools. Leaders have said they’ll do so whether the Trump administration approves or not.

Cuomo’s In, and It’s a Whole New Mayor’s Race

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo benefits from name recognition but also carries a fair amount of baggage.

One Hopped Turnstile, 9 Police Bullets, 4 People Shot. Does It Add Up?

New York’s subway has been flooded with patrols to prevent crime and stop fare evasion. One Sunday in Brooklyn, it all went wrong.

Cuomo’s First Mayoral Campaign Promise: A Plan to Tackle Affordability

Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has jumped into the New York City mayoral race. His first proposal focuses on affordability.

N.Y. State Police Investigate Death of Another Inmate at Upstate Prison

Eleven corrections workers were placed on leave after a 22-year-old inmate at Mid-State Correctional Facility died. Inmates said he was viciously beaten by prison guards.

Cuomo Jolts New York’s Mayoral Race as His Challengers Attack

Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo hit the campaign trail on Sunday. The other candidates are already trying to stop his momentum.

An Immigrant Neighborhood Where Trump Made Inroads Now Fears ICE Raids

In Corona, a once-vibrant New York City enclave home to generations of Latino immigrants, the threat of mass deportations has made many residents afraid to go outside.

‘It Was Clear That No One Really Wanted to Be on the Train’

Squeezed onto the express like silent sardines, adopting a barber and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

In N.Y.C.’s Ukrainian Enclaves, Trump’s Rebuke Stirs Complex Feelings

The president and vice president’s berating of Volodymyr Zelensky was greeted with a mix of support and outrage.

Hazel N. Dukes, Longtime Civil Rights Stalwart, Dies at 92

She was president of the national N.A.A.C.P. in the early 1990s and headed the organization’s New York State Conference from 1977 until her death.

Cuomo’s Foes Look to Renew Focus on Sexual Harassment Scandal

As Andrew M. Cuomo runs for mayor, political opponents are previewing attack lines regarding the harassment accusations that led to his resignation as governor.

A Timeline of Andrew Cuomo’s Rise, Fall and Re-emergence

Mr. Cuomo has twice had his political career written off and managed to come back. A look at some of the key moments in his career.

Andrew Cuomo Enters N.Y.C. Mayoral Race

Andrew Cuomo is running for mayor of New York City, three years after he resigned in disgrace as governor of New York State. Emma G. Fitzsimmons, the City Hall bureau chief for The New York Times, looks at his comeback attempt.

Cuomo Enters N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race, Upending Contest to Unseat Adams

The comeback attempt, three years after Andrew M. Cuomo resigned as governor in scandal, will test New Yorkers’ appetite for second chances, and change.

FedEx Plane Lands at Newark Airport With Engine on Fire After Striking Bird

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which runs the airport, said that the plane landed on Saturday morning and that there were no reported injuries.

Joseph Gitnig, Central Park Minstrel Known as Pegasus, Dies at 95

For nearly two decades, he delighted children and adults in New York City with songs and silly antics. He also scored a victory for free speech.

How Patina Miller, of Starz’s ‘Power’ Series, Spends Her Sundays

The Tony Award-winning actress fits in a long run before her daughter’s swim class and time in the recording studio.

Black Leaders on Why They’ve Turned Against Eric Adams

The mayor is losing support from a crucial cohort whose members say he is damaging the political prospects of other Black officials.

In Photos: New York’s Ban on Plastic Bags, Five Years On

In Photos: New York’s Ban on Plastic Bags, Five Years On

New Jersey Regulators Accuse Interactive Aquarium of Mistreating Animals

Officials seized 25 animals, including a sloth and a critically endangered amphibian called an axolotl, and found new homes for them.

He Stole $400,000 in Diamonds and Swapped Them for Look-Alikes

Manashe Sezanayev, who owned a store in Manhattan’s diamond district, pleaded guilty Thursday to stealing diamonds owned by other merchants and replacing them with cheaper, lab-grown stones.

Gender Equity Panel Members Tell Adams to Stand Up to Trump or Quit

Sixteen members of New York’s Gender Equity Commission called Mayor Eric Adams’s response to moves against women, immigrants and transgender people “weak and inadequate.”

After Extraordinary Step by Mexico, Drug Lord Appears in New York Court

The move by Mexico to allow the transfer of Rafael Caro Quintero to the United States signaled a potentially new era of cooperation in the drug war.

Citigroup Makes (and Then Fixes) an $81 Trillion Mistake

The bank temporarily credited a customer’s account with trillions of dollars, adding to scrutiny of risk management systems after a series of errors.

A Push to Help Street Vendors ‘Leave the Shadows’

Legislation before the City Council would change regulations to make it easier for vendors to operate legally.

Deal Struck to End N.Y. Corrections Officers’ Strike, Governor Says

The officers union did not authorize the strike, and it was unclear how it would enforce the agreement. The stoppages have affected all but one of the state’s 42 prisons.

If Cuomo Became Mayor, Would He Really Stand Up to Trump?

Behind the perception of Andrew Cuomo as “Mr. Tough Guy” is the reality: The former governor has rarely criticized the president by name.

Amid Furor Over Adams Case, a Glimpse of a Charge Never Brought

Federal prosecutors said they had proposed a new charge against Mayor Eric Adams. Court filings suggest it related to the conduct of an aide who was charged with witness tampering.

CUNY Removes Palestinian Studies Job Listing on Hochul’s Orders

The language in the listing included terms — like “settler colonialism,” “apartheid” and “genocide” — that Jewish groups said were offensive when applied to Israel.

Trump to Reopen 1,000-Bed Detention Center for Migrants in New Jersey

The center in Newark, just miles from Manhattan, is close to an international airport and is expected to have space for as many as 1,000 migrants.

The Funeral Home to the Stars Gets Spruced Up

Frank E. Campbell, which has handled the funerals of celebrities like Judy Garland and Ivana Trump, has undergone a renovation.

She Has Clashed With Eric Adams. Now She May Run Against Him.

Adrienne Adams, the City Council speaker, created a fund-raising committee in advance of a potential campaign, as allies try to persuade her to run against Mayor Eric Adams and Andrew M. Cuomo.

Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Stage Sit-in at Barnard Over Expulsions

The demonstrators, who were protesting the expulsions of two students, assaulted a campus employee, sending the worker to the hospital, a Barnard College spokeswoman said.

Trump Wants Congestion Pricing Dead by March 21. New York Won’t Budge.

Court filings revealed that President Trump is seeking to end the New York toll program within weeks. Legal experts say the deadline is not enforceable.

Adams Backs Out of Mayoral Forum at Last Minute, Citing Lawyer’s Advice

Mayor Eric Adams withdrew from a campaign forum hosted by a major union and expressed frustration with candidates “in the shadows” who were not participating.

N.Y.P.D. Lowers Education Standards as Recruitment Falters

But the department will bring back a requirement that officers pass a timed-run test of 1.5 miles, Commissioner Jessica Tisch said.

How Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ Plan Echoes the Golden Visas Programs in Europe

Foreigners have been able to invest to obtain citizenship in some countries on the continent for years, but governments are increasingly changing course.

Cuomo Allies Form a Super PAC to Push His Anticipated Bid for Mayor

The super PAC, called Fix the City, was registered on Wednesday, just days ahead of Andrew M. Cuomo’s expected entry into the New York City mayoral race.

Judge Dismisses Racketeering Charges Against Top Democratic Power Broker

George Norcross III had been accused of unlawfully obtaining property along the waterfront in Camden, N.J., and fraudulently collecting millions of dollars in tax breaks.

They’ll Dine Like the Passengers on the Titanic

To mark an exhibit in New Jersey, a crowd will eat a meal modeled on the last one served to the ship’s first-class passengers.

How a Plan for Reparations Became a Debt Trap for Marijuana Retailers

New York persisted with a plan to build flagship dispensaries for people the state once prosecuted for weed offenses, even as it failed to meet its goals.

As Poverty Rises in New York City, 1 in 4 Can’t Afford Essentials

The share of New Yorkers in poverty is nearly double the national average, according to a report from Columbia University and an anti-poverty group.

16 Are Hospitalized After Smoke Fills an Upper Manhattan Subway Station

Investigators believe the smoke was caused by a moving train striking an object on the tracks, officials said.

2 Men Held in New York City Jails Die in a Week, Officials Say

The deaths were the first in 2025 to be connected to the Rikers Island jail complex, which may be taken over by a court-appointed receiver.

Detective Did Jobs for the Mafia on the Side, Prosecutors Say

Hector Rosario, a Nassau County detective, raided a gambling operation that competed with the Bonanno crime family, according to federal charges.

In the Trump Era, Crafting a State Budget Becomes More Complicated

With funding from Washington uncertain, New Jersey, like other states, is budgeting cautiously.

I Tried Using an App to Unlock Cabinets at Drugstores

The CVS app is in use at three locations in Manhattan. It’s a mixed bag so far.

A Second ‘Central Park Five’ Member Will Run for Office in New York

Raymond Santana was wrongly imprisoned. Now, he wants to join Yusef Salaam, also wrongfully accused in the rape of a Central Park jogger, on the City Council.

Andrew Cuomo Is Said to Be Nearing a Run for Mayor

The former governor, who resigned in disgrace, has not officially entered the New York City mayoral race. But he has spent months laying the groundwork.

After Public Clash Over Tolls, Hochul Tries to Persuade Trump Privately

Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York said that she and President Trump discussed congestion pricing, which Mr. Trump has moved to kill, in an unscheduled meeting on Friday.

Coast Guard Suspends Rescue Efforts After Boat Capsizes Near Queens

Six passengers had been aboard the small boat that overturned in the Ambrose Channel on Sunday. At least three of them died, officials said, and one man could not be found.

DoorDash to Pay $16.8 Million to Workers for Pocketing Their Tips

The payments, part of a settlement with the New York attorney general’s office over a practice that ended in 2019, will return as much as $14,000 to some workers.

Manhattan Hotel Shelter That Became Symbol of Migrant Crisis Will Close

Mayor Eric Adams announced on Monday that the hotel will stop housing migrants by June, calling the closure a milestone in New York City’s response to the crisis.

A Historic Black Newspaper Gets a Museum

The New York Amsterdam News, which was founded 115 years ago and has published civil rights leaders, will convert most of its Harlem building into a museum and community space.

For Savvy New Yorkers, It’s All About Cheap Eggs and Where to Find Them

A bird flu outbreak affecting eggs hits differently in a city where prices and availability fluctuate from block to block.

Congestion Pricing Reduced Traffic. Now It’s Hitting Revenue Goals.

Revenue figures from the Manhattan tolling plan showed that the program is on track to raise billions for mass transit repairs.

Inmate Dies at N.Y. Prison as Corrections Officers’ Strike Continues

The 61-year-old man was found unresponsive in his cell at Auburn Correctional Facility, one of dozens of state prisons where corrections officers have walked off the job over working conditions.

At Least 3 Dead After Boat Capsizes Near Staten Island, Officials Say

Officials said one person was missing and two people were hospitalized after the boat, with six aboard, overturned on Sunday in the Ambrose Channel.

An N.Y.C. Panel Is Tackling the Housing Crisis. Here’s How You Can Help.

The Charter Revision Commission, created by Mayor Eric Adams, could give New Yorkers a rare chance to decide how the city deals with the housing crisis.

‘I Turned to See a Woman in Running Gear Walking Toward an Older Man’

Stooping to help on a Manhattan sidewalk, an A train dance party and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

They Help Make the Hamptons the Hamptons, and Now They’re Living in Fear

Latino immigrants care for some of America’s most lavish beachside mansions. Their disappearance would affect the wealthy, too.

Jumaane Williams Says He’s Ready and Willing to Take Mayor Adams’s Place

Mr. Williams, the New York City public advocate, is preparing himself to serve as interim mayor if Eric Adams resigns or is removed.

How the Co-Founder of an Immigrant Theater Spends Her Sundays

Mino Lora, who co-founded the People’s Theatre with her husband, has a double breakfast, a dance break and a bilingual reading session to wrap up her night.

Federal Judge Banishes Musk’s DOGE Aides From Treasury Dept. Systems

A group of state attorneys general sued to block the Trump administration’s policy of allowing political appointees and “special government employees” championed by Elon Musk access to government data.

Trump, After G.O.P. Criticism, Reverses Cuts to 9/11 Survivors’ Program

About 20 percent of the World Trade Central Health Program’s staff had been terminated amid President Trump’s slashing of the federal work force.

Adams Sues Trump Administration for Return of $80 Million It Seized

The money, Biden-era federal funds for sheltering migrants, disappeared from a city bank account without warning. New York wants it back.

Who Is Paul Clement, the Lawyer Appointed to Help Judge in Adams Case?

A former solicitor general, Mr. Clement has argued over 100 cases before the Supreme Court. Now he will present independent arguments as a judge decides whether to drop the charges against the mayor.

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New York Ends Funding for 2 Yeshivas That Fail to Teach Basic Skills

The decision is the first time that the State Department of Education has withheld money from private Hasidic schools for not teaching sufficient math and English skills.

Man Who Stabbed Salman Rushdie Is Found Guilty of Attempted Murder

The man, Hadi Matar, faces up to 32 years in prison. Prosecutors said he rushed onstage at an arts conference and stabbed the famed author about 15 times.

Suspect in Insurance C.E.O. Killing Creates Website as Support Floods In

Luigi Mangione faced a hearing on Friday as supporters planned a rally outside a Manhattan courthouse. Some Americans have found a hero in the man accused of vigilante murder.

Judge Defers Ruling in Adams Case, Appointing Lawyer to Guide Decision

Judge Dale E. Ho said that with Eric Adams’s lawyer and federal prosecutors agreeing to end the case, he needed to hear independent arguments.

Why an Unknown Centrist Thinks He Can Become New York’s Next Mayor

Jim Walden, a lawyer with a string of high-profile cases but little name recognition, is running as an independent. In a moment of political upheaval, anything seems possible.

Pardoned for Jan. 6, She Came Home to a New Reality

Rachel Powell is one of hundreds of prisoners granted amnesty for their role in the Capitol riot as President Trump has sought to alter the record of that day. Her life, like her nation, is deeply changed.

A Man Who Left His Mark on Pizza in New York

Patsy Grimaldi, who died last week, was a crucial link between the early days of brick oven pizza and the pies that we eat all around town today.

Facing Trump’s Threats, New York’s Governor Adopts a ‘Rambo’ Attitude

Gov. Kathy Hochul has embraced a more aggressive stance as she takes on President Trump, deals with Mayor Eric Adams and nears a competitive election next year.

Will New York Force More Mentally Ill People Into Treatment?

Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed changes to the state’s mental health laws, but they face opposition from lawmakers and civil-rights groups.

N.Y. Prisons Loosen Solitary Confinement Rules as Wildcat Strikes Spread

Corrections officers in New York say their working conditions are dangerous and they are forced into overtime. They have walked off the job at 41 of the state’s 42 prisons.

Marshall Rose, Who Helped Revive Two New York Institutions, Dies at 88

A real estate developer, he was instrumental in revitalizing the New York Public Library and transforming Bryant Park from a dangerous dead zone into a glorious sanctuary.

A Search for Answers After the Police Fatally Shoot a 79-Year-Old Man

The police said Emil Williams, who had been reported missing, pointed a gun at an officer before they shot him. A neighbor on Long Island said everything about him had been “normal.”

6 Corrections Officers Charged With Murder in New York Inmate’s Death

A special prosecutor on Thursday unsealed the charges in the killing of Robert Brooks at the Marcy Correctional Facility in December.

Hochul to Seek New Oversight, but Won’t Remove Adams for Now

Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York announced that she will not remove Mayor Eric Adams at this time but will seek to increase state supervision of New York City’s affairs.

New York Sues Vape Makers, Saying They Make Products Attractive to Teens

The state’s attorney general sued 13 companies that make and distribute popular vaping devices, seeking a permanent ban on the flavored products.

‘See You in Court’: The Fight Over Congestion Pricing’s Future

President Trump’s transportation secretary said the administration would rescind its approval of the tolling program. Gov. Kathy Hochul pushed back.

4 Takeaways From the Hearing on Dismissing Charges Against Eric Adams

The Justice Department has asked to dismiss a federal corruption case against the New York mayor, prompting resignations and calls for the judge to reject the request.

Congestion Pricing Remains in Effect. Here’s What to Know.

The Trump administration said it revoked federal approval for the tolling plan on Feb. 19. New York leaders are fighting to keep it.

Congestion Pricing’s Biggest Booster Prepares to Take On the White House

Janno Lieber, head of the M.T.A., has helped steer the tolling program through lawsuits and a last-minute pause. He now will face off with President Trump.

Why Trump’s Push to Kill Congestion Pricing Might Fail

The president made his power to shut down the tolling system sound absolute. But legal experts say the law may not be in his favor.

DOGE Cuts 9/11 Survivors’ Fund, and Republicans Join Democrats in Rebuke

After 20 percent of the World Trade Center Health Program staff was terminated last week, Democratic lawmakers were outraged. On Wednesday, Republican lawmakers joined them.

A Justice Dept. official defended moving to drop the charges on social media.

Chad Mizelle, the department’s chief of staff, offered no evidence that any of prosecutors in the Manhattan U.S. attorney’s office did anything illegal, unethical or improper.

They weren’t in court, but Adams’s prosecutors made their presence felt.

The prosecutors who brought the corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams were not at the hearing on its dismissal, but their arguments still reached the judge.

Read the dueling letters that led to Wednesday’s hearing.

Read the M.T.A.’s Lawsuit Against Federal Officials Over Congestion Pricing

After the Trump administration moved to block New York City’s congestion pricing program by revoking federal approval for the tolls, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which manages the program, immediately challenged the order in federal court.

The judge faces a flood of demands to continue the prosecution.

Danielle Sassoon Argued for an Inquiry Into the Request to Dismiss Adams’s Case

Before she resigned in protest, the former head of the Manhattan federal prosecutor’s office sent a letter that could give the judge ammunition for questioning the request.

These Are the Key Figures Who May Be at the Hearing on Adams’s Case

Emil Bove, the No. 2 at the Justice Department, and Alex Spiro, who joined Eric Adams’s defense team in September, are among those expected to participate in the hearing.

‘Quid Pro Quo’: The Phrase That Could Have Major Ramifications for Adams

The phrase, which means “this for that” in Latin, signifies acts that transgress American laws. Manhattan’s former U.S. attorney said that New York’s mayor tried to strike a corrupt deal.

Read the Letter From the Transportation Secretary About Congestion Pricing

The Trump administration moved to end New York City’s congestion pricing program by revoking federal approval for the tolls.

Justice Dept. Official Suggests That Aiding Trump Outweighs Prosecutions

Emil Bove III, the acting deputy attorney general, tried to persuade a judge to let him drop a corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams. He said the mayor was crucial to the president’s agenda.

Dorothy Chin Brandt, Trailblazing Asian American Judge, Dies at 78

She was the first descendant of a Chinese immigrant to win elective office in New York State. She was also the state’s first female jurist of Asian heritage.

Trump Administration Moves to End New York’s Congestion Pricing Tolls

The transportation secretary said he would revoke federal approval for the program, citing the cost to motorists; the Metropolitan Transportation Authority quickly filed a lawsuit to stop the move.

State Cracks Down on Bad Behavior in Legal Cannabis Trade

Regulators are targeting people who traffic illegal products into licensed stores, which are supposed to sell a safe supply of weed.

‘Time for Him to Go’: New Yorkers Sour on Eric Adams

Dozens of interviews suggested that New Yorkers believed that the mayor was compromised by his association with President Trump.

Judge to Scrutinize Adams’s Dealings With Trump’s Justice Department

At a hearing Wednesday, Judge Dale E. Ho is expected to examine the extraordinary events leading up to the government’s request to drop charges against Mayor Eric Adams of New York.

Judge in Adams Case Has Faced Trump Administration in Court Before

Dale Ho, who will decide whether the Justice Department can drop corruption charges against Eric Adams, argued successfully against Trump policy in a 2019 Supreme Court case.

Judge Orders Striking N.Y. Corrections Officers Back to Work

Gov. Kathy Hochul began sending the National Guard to New York’s prisons, where officers have refused to come to work in protest of what they say are hazardous conditions.

5 Factors That May Shape Hochul’s Decision on Adams’s Fate

Amid increasing calls to remove Mayor Eric Adams from office, Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York is weighing a complicated set of considerations.

Adams Taps Close Associate for Top Public Safety Job

The deputy police commissioner, Kaz Daughtry, replaces Chauncey Parker, a veteran prosecutor and law enforcement administrator who announced his resignation amid City Hall turmoil.

Court Rules Against Cuomo’s Attempt to Dismantle State Ethics Panel

New York’s highest court rejected the former governor’s push to undermine an ethics commission that had been investigating a $5.1 million book deal he received for a memoir.

Why Did the Seal Cross the Road? To Get to Connecticut’s Pizza Haven.

The police in New Haven, Conn., found a young seal wandering the streets and aided in its rescue. “Maybe we should just start keeping mackerel in the cruisers,” one officer suggested.

As a G.O.P. Congressman Takes Aim at Hochul, a Democrat Eyes His Seat

Representative Mike Lawler, Republican of New York, is contemplating running for governor next year. Beth Davidson, a Democrat, hopes to win his swing seat in the Hudson Valley.

Harlem Ice Skaters Need Home Ice

The girls who participate in Figure Skating in Harlem have to travel to practice at an outdoor rink.

Hochul Meets With City Leaders to Discuss the ‘Path Forward’ for Mayor

After four top aides to Mayor Eric Adams resigned, calls for him to step down are growing.

Hochul Holds Meetings on Mayor’s Future, Plunging Him Deeper Into Crisis

With four key deputy mayors saying they planned to step down, Mayor Eric Adams is facing growing questions about his ability to lead New York City.

New York Pays $206 Million to Settle Misconduct Suits, the Most Since 2018

The city spent the funds last year to settle misconduct cases involving police officers and prosecutors, according to the Legal Aid Society.

Prison Boss Elevated by Hochul Was Accused of Rape by 2 Former Inmates

The attacks occurred years earlier when Bennie Thorpe worked at a state women’s prison, his accusers said. Now he runs a prison where an inmate was fatally beaten by guards.

Judge Sets Wednesday Court Hearing to Weigh Dropping Eric Adams Case

Judge Dale E. Ho will hear the government’s rationale for its request to stop the corruption case against New York’s mayor. Former U.S. attorneys are asking him to investigate.

Who Are the 4 Key Officials Leaving City Hall?

Four deputy mayors in the Eric Adams administration — all respected veteran public servants — are resigning.

Hochul to Discuss Adams’s Future as Pressure Mounts for His Resignation

Adrienne Adams, the speaker of the New York City Council, said on Monday that Mayor Eric Adams should step aside.

Killing of Transgender Man Is Not Ruled a Hate Crime, Investigators Say

Law enforcement officials in upstate New York say that the torture and killing of Sam Nordquist, 24, did not appear to be a hate crime.

Read Maria Torres-Springer’s resignation announcement to her staff.

Read the email that Maria Torres-Springer, the first deputy mayor of New York City, sent to her staff to tell them she was resigning from the Eric Adams administration, along with deputy mayors Meera Joshi and Anne Williams-Isom.

Read Nathaniel Akerman’s Letter

The former federal prosecutor and Common Cause board member argued to the court that a special prosecutor for Eric Adams should be appointed.

4 Top Officials to Resign Over Adams’s Cooperation With Trump

Gov. Kathy Hochul said the resignations raised “serious questions about the long-term future of this mayoral administration.” She planned to meet with elected officials to discuss “the path forward.”

It’s Now Up to the Judge Whether to Drop Charges in Adams Case

Judge Dale E. Ho of Federal District Court in Manhattan has yet to respond to the government’s request to dismiss the federal corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams.

Adams Forcefully Resists Calls to Resign: ‘I Am Going Nowhere’

Mayor Eric Adams spoke at two Black churches in Queens and pushed back at those who “are dancing on my grave.”

Like Bingo, but With Beef: Why Meat Raffles Are Blowing Up

Spinning the wheel to raise money for youth sports and, maybe, win a steak, sausage or bone-in pork butt.

‘I Looked Up to See a Young Man With a Handlebar Mustache’

Comfort food in Brooklyn, an admonition on a crowded sidewalk and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

When Grave Markers Are Stolen, He Speaks for the Dead

To Michael Hirsch, the desecration of hundreds of graves was a shanda, a shame, a ghoulish crime. He wanted to do something about it.

Adams to Sue Trump Administration Over Clawback of Migrant Shelter Funds

The decision to sue over the $80 million in seized funds comes as the New York City mayor has been accused of supporting the White House’s immigration agenda in exchange for legal leniency.

Person Killed in New York Was Tortured for More Than a Month, Police Say

The remains of Sam Nordquist, 24, a transgender man, were found after he had been reported missing. The district attorney in Ontario County, N.Y., called the circumstances surrounding the death “beyond depraved.”

He Nearly Ended Cuomo’s Career. Now He Says His Ex-Rival Should Be Mayor.

H. Carl McCall, whose 2002 primary race with Andrew M. Cuomo became a racially charged clash, is urging the former governor to run for mayor of New York City.

The Parking Lot Frisbee Game That Started in 1968 Is Still Going Strong

In the New Jersey parking lot where high school students invented Ultimate Frisbee nearly 60 years ago, some of the original players are still throwing the disc every week.

How a Lady Gaga Impersonator Spends Sundays

Nick Gaga, who performs at a monthly Gaga Ball, gets a late start on Sundays but then fills the day with wig-prepping, dance rehearsal and a little bit of “Charmed.”

Protesters Rally Against Deletion of ‘Transgender’ on Stonewall Website

Hundreds of people gathered at the Greenwich Village site to condemn what they saw as a chilling strike against the symbolic heart of the gay rights movement.

Judges Generally Let Prosecutors Drop Charges. Maybe Not for Adams.

Judge Dale E. Ho will weigh the request after the resignation of Manhattan’s U.S. attorney and her accusations of misconduct.

A Justice Dept. in Turmoil Moves to Dismiss Eric Adams’s Corruption Case

New York City’s mayor was accused of bribery, fraud and soliciting illegal foreign campaign donations. President Trump’s administration wants him free to help with mass deportations.

Seven Former Manhattan U.S. Attorneys Voice Support for Sassoon

The former prosecutors, both Democrats and Republicans, sharply criticized the Justice Department’s intention to investigate Danielle Sassoon. She resigned rather than drop a case she supported.

Adams tells Dr. Phil he’s happy to work with Trump’s border czar.

Why Prosecutors Accused Their Bosses of Offering Adams a Quid Pro Quo

The federal prosecutor who received orders to drop charges against Eric Adams said that the Trump administration was seeking the mayor’s cooperation on immigration enforcement.

Many Want Hochul to Force Adams From Office. She Isn’t Rushing.

Although Gov. Kathy Hochul has the power to begin removal proceedings against Mayor Eric Adams, doing so would test history, time and her own preference.

Recent Resignations Recall Nixon-Era Saturday Night Massacre

More than 50 years ago, President Richard M. Nixon sought to fire the special prosecutor leading the Watergate investigation, but his attorney general refused and resigned.

Adams May Avoid a Criminal Trial. He Still Faces Political Peril.

The criminal case against Mayor Eric Adams may be in jeopardy, but his political future now seems more imperiled amid heightened calls for his resignation or dismissal.

Why Bove Wants Someone Else to Request the Adams Charges Be Dismissed

While it would be highly unusual for the acting No. 2 at the Justice Department to take such a role in a criminal case, there is nothing that expressly bars Emil Bove III from doing so.

Adams’s Lead Prosecutor Quits Defiantly: ‘It Was Never Going to Be Me’

Hagan Scotten told Justice Department officials that he would not be party to a political prosecution. He was the latest in a succession of federal prosecutors to quit.

Read the Resignation Letter From Hagan Scotten

Hagan Scotten, an assistant U.S. attorney, wrote to Emil Bove, acting deputy attorney general, refusing to drop the case against Mayor Eric Adams.

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Eric Adams Highlights Coordination With Trump’s Border Czar on Fox News

Mayor Eric Adams, appearing alongside the border czar, Tom Homan, said he would work with the Trump administration on immigration as he faces calls to resign over his cooperation.

Today is a Deadline for N.Y.C. Voters Who Want to Support Eric Adams’s Challengers

The June 24 Democratic primary is a wide-open race, and the mayor’s ties to Donald Trump may make him more vulnerable in the election.

4,000 Applications for Outdoor Dining. 39 Licenses Issued.

A program to restart outdoor dining in New York City on April 1 is facing an extensive backlog of applications.

Judge Extends Restrictions on Musk’s Access to Sensitive Treasury Data

A hearing Friday represented the beginning of a case pitting 19 attorneys general, led by Letitia James of New York, against the Trump administration.

How the Justice Dept. Helped Sink Its Own Case Against Eric Adams

A top Trump appointee guided Mr. Adams’s legal team as they crafted an argument for dismissing corruption charges against the mayor of America’s largest city.

Abortion Provider Won’t Be Extradited to Louisiana, N.Y. Governor Says

The case could lead to a battle in federal court over whether states that support abortion rights can protect doctors who provide abortion services.

After Meeting With Trump’s Border Czar, Adams Opens Rikers to ICE Agents

The executive order seems to get around New York City’s sanctuary laws designed to prevent cooperation with the enforcement of federal immigration law.

U.S. Park Service Strikes Transgender References From Stonewall Website

The “T” was removed in references to L.G.B.T.Q.+ on the official site for the Greenwich Village monument, which marks a milestone in the fight for gay rights. Later, the Q+ also disappeared.

Read the letter from Emil Bove accepting Danielle Sassoon’s resignation

A letter from Emil Bove, acting deputy attorney general, accepting the resignation of Danielle R. Sassoon, Manhattan’s acting U.S. attorney, over her refusal to drop the case against Mayor Eric Adams.

Order to Drop Adams Case Prompts Resignations in New York and Washington

The interim U.S. attorney for the Southern District and five officials with the federal public integrity unit quit after the Justice Department ordered charges against Mayor Eric Adams to be dropped.

Adams Donor Took Millions From Covid Housing Plan for Inmates, U.S. Says

Brooklyn’s U.S. attorney said Weihong Hu and two men set out to “line their own pockets” at the height of the pandemic. Ms. Hu has helped raise funds for Mayor Eric Adams of New York.

Man Charged With Killing Roommate, Whose Torso Was Found in a Suitcase

The remains of Edwin Echevarria, 65, were found floating in the East River on Feb. 5. His roommate, Christian Millet, 23, has been charged with second-degree murder.

Some Schools Act After Trump’s D.E.I. Orders. Others Say They’ll Resist.

Some universities are scrubbing websites and canceling events to comply with executive orders targeting diversity efforts. Other schools are promising to resist.

Off Broadway, Labor Tension Heats Up

Stagehands and other backstage workers have gone on strike against a prominent theater, and two productions have been canceled.

Lost Dog? A Pet Detective and His Thermal Drone Are on the Case

Chad Tavernia, a retired New York State Police investigator, uses a thermal-imaging drone to help owners find and rescue their lost dogs.

A New Generation of ‘Unbeatable’ Fake IDs Is Bedeviling Bouncers

Holograms, engravings and just the right polycarbonate make a perfect driver’s license from anywhere you want.

Baby Girl Born on Subway to Woman Who Had Been Reported Missing

A 25-year-old woman from Florida gave birth on a W train in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday morning. She had been missing since last summer, her sister said.

Eric Adams Discussed Possible Republican Primary Run With G.O.P. Leader

The mayor discussed options to run for re-election in the Republican contest as recently as Monday. Asked for comment, he said he was running as a Democrat.

An Ambitious Prosecutor Quits Rather Than Do Trump’s Bidding

Danielle R. Sassoon, Manhattan’s interim U.S. attorney, built a life on conservative values and amassed a daunting resume. On Thursday, she took a stand against the Justice Department where she had made her career.

New York Got $80 Million for Migrants. The White House Took It Back.

The New York City comptroller’s office, which first noticed the missing money, said that the Federal Emergency Management Agency had unilaterally taken the funds from the city’s accounts.

N.Y.P.D. Officer Who Fatally Shot Driver Should Be Fired, Judge Says

Lt. Jonathan Rivera was a sergeant in October 2019 when he shot Allan Feliz during a struggle in the Bronx. An administrative judge found him guilty of first-degree assault.

After 3 Die in Fires, Officials Urge Drivers Not to Block Hydrants

Firefighters had to navigate cars that blocked hydrants in two fires in the Bronx and in Brooklyn. “Seconds count when we’re fighting fire,” said a Fire Department chief.

Ex-N.Y. Official Accused of Working for China Faces Bribery Allegation

Linda Sun, a former aide to Gov. Kathy Hochul and Gov. Andrew Cuomo, is also accused of violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act, according to a superseding indictment.

The Housing Crisis Forces Change on a Low-Rise Pocket of Brooklyn

A contentious plan to build two 10-story towers illustrates how a pressing shortage of affordable apartments has started to change the politics around development.

Adams Seeks to Move Past Charges as Questions Remain About Trump’s Sway

In a speech, Mayor Eric Adams of New York did not address whether the Justice Department’s order that his federal corruption case be dropped would put him in the president’s debt.

Manhattan D.A. Would Face Uphill Battle if He Took Adams Case

Now that the Justice Department has directed federal prosecutors to drop Eric Adams’s case, could Alvin L. Bragg’s office pick it up?

An Emboldened Trump Seeks to Bend New York City to His Will

The Trump administration’s order to drop the charges against Mayor Eric Adams was the most pronounced example of the president using his power to determine the city’s future.

Top FEMA Official Is Fired Over Payments for N.Y.C. Migrant Shelters

The Trump administration fired the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s chief financial officer and three others after Elon Musk misleadingly claimed the agency had used disaster relief funds for migrant services.

‘I Was Dying’: Salman Rushdie Testifies About Terrifying Stabbing Attack

The author recounted in vivid testimony the moment when an attacker stabbed him about 15 times as he was about to give a lecture in western New York.

Adams Asks for Voters’ Trust as Democrats Argue He Is in Thrall to Trump

Mayor Eric Adams of New York gave a speech on Tuesday professing his innocence and saying that he would not put his personal interests above the city’s.

Bannon Pleads Guilty to Fraud in Border Wall Case but Will Serve No Time

President Trump had already pardoned his longtime adviser in a similar federal case, which accused him of skimming money from donations to build a southern border barrier.

Who’s Running for Mayor of New York City?

The Democratic primary has drawn an unusually large field of challengers seeking to seize on the unpopularity of the incumbent, Mayor Eric Adams, who plans to run as an independent.

Adams Gets a Reprieve From Trump

Eric Adams had made repeated overtures to the president before the Justice Department directed that the corruption charges against the mayor be dismissed.

In Crowded N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race, Zellnor Myrie Lands Coveted Endorsement

Representative Dan Goldman’s support may help Mr. Myrie, a state senator from Brooklyn, to emerge from a pack of progressive Democrats.

Dropping Charges Against Adams Wouldn’t Affect Case Against Close Ally

Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Mayor Eric Adams’s former top adviser, and her son, Glenn Martin II, are charged in state court with taking $100,000 in bribes.

Adams’s Lawyer Claims Vindication. The Reality Is More Complicated.

Mayor Eric Adams’s defense lawyer Alex Spiro welcomed the move to drop his federal corruption case and insisted that the mayor was innocent. His assertions conflicted with evidence described by federal prosecutors.

If Adams Is Cleared, Other Inquiries in His Orbit Would Face Uncertainty

The dropping of federal corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams could affect criminal investigations involving his associates in different ways, or not at all.

Eric Trump Said Adams Treated the Trump Family Company Well

Eric Trump, in a radio interview last week, said Mayor Eric Adams had always been supportive of everything the Trump Organization did.

For 2 corruption cases connected to Adams, an uncertain future.

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Hochul Halts Bill Aimed at Weakening Republican Control of House

Lawmakers were ready to pass a bill to delay a special election in New York State, but Gov. Kathy Hochul, who is in discussions with President Trump on congestion pricing, sidelined it.

Eric Adams Curried Favor With Trump for Months

Mr. Adams has refrained from criticizing President Trump or his policies, even urging top aides not to do so, and has signaled a desire to work with the new administration.

N.Y.P.D. Apologizes for Falsely Accusing Teen in Fatal Parade Shooting

The police posted photos of Camden Lee, 16, on social media and said he was wanted for the shooting. Only after five months did they admit they were wrong.

Adams May Get His Charges Dropped, but His Re-election Fight Remains

It is unclear if the request to drop the indictment against the New York City mayor will sway enough disaffected voters to his side.

Here Are the Charges Against Eric Adams

The indictment on corruption and fraud charges was the first against a sitting mayor in modern New York City history.

Read the Justice Department Memo About Eric Adams’s Corruption Case

The Justice Department on Monday told federal prosecutors in Manhattan to drop the corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams of New York.

Here’s the latest.

Push to Drop Adams Charges Reveals a Justice Dept. Under Trump’s Sway

Eric Adams cultivated a close relationship with President Trump. Now, U.S. prosecutors in Manhattan have been told to drop the corruption case against the New York City mayor.

Adams Urges N.Y.C. Officials to Avoid Criticizing Trump Administration

In response to concerns about his cooperation with the Trump administration, Mayor Eric Adams on Monday told top aides that being confrontational could hurt New York City.

Brooklyn Man Admits to Smuggling Precious Egyptian Relics

The artifacts, which included amulets and a sculpture, smelled like earth when they spilled out of his suitcases, according to court papers.

3 Convicted of Murder for Luring Men From Gay Bars to Their Deaths

Two men were fatally drugged as their bank accounts were being drained. The killers lurked outside Manhattan clubs near closing time.

Top Judge Favors a Second Chance for Those Languishing in Prison

Rowan Wilson, the chief judge of New York State’s highest court, used his State of the Judiciary address to push back against prolonged incarceration.

Trump Argues That Courts Cannot Block Musk’s Team From Treasury Systems

The president’s lawyers argued that the distinction between civil servants and political appointees was unworkable and unconstitutional. A hearing is set for Friday.

Why the Traffic Lights Have Slowed Down on 3rd Avenue

The city has reset traffic signals on a two-mile stretch to make it safer for cyclists.

Man Accused of Stabbing Salman Rushdie Goes on Trial

Hadi Matar is charged with attempted murder in the attack, which took place in 2022 as Mr. Rushdie was about to speak at an arts conference in western New York.

Trump Says He Might Use U.S. Transit Agency to ‘Kill’ Congestion Pricing

In an interview with The New York Post, President Trump said that congestion pricing hurt New York City but indicated that he was still talking with Gov. Kathy Hochul.

‘I Had Decided I Wanted to Spend Some Time Outside After Work’

Just the right spot in Prospect Park, mesmerized by Manhattan and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

Can $400 Million Rescue New York’s Run-Down Capital City?

Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed to earmark $400 million to revitalize the capital of New York, where poverty rates are high and the downtown is moribund.

Bird Flu Suspected in Deaths of Ducks and Wild Birds at N.Y.C. Zoos

Three ducks died of the disease at the Queens Zoo, while three more ducks and nine wild birds that died at the Bronx Zoo were being tested for the virus, according to the parks’ operator.

Amid Concern Over Trump Order, New Yorkers Rally to Support Trans Youth

Thousands of protesters in Union Square called for action against an executive order that threatens to withhold federal funding from hospitals that provide gender-affirming care.

Trans Youth Are Rattled by Efforts to Ban Gender Care. So Are Hospitals.

President Trump’s executive order threatening hospitals’ funding if they provide gender transition care for youth has caused chaos in the transgender health landscape.

How the Costume Designer for ‘Wicked’ Spends His Sundays

Paul Tazewell, who was nominated for an Oscar for “Wicked,” makes time for yoga before a day of shopping, museums and dinner with friends.

Mother Is Charged in Death of Girl, 6, Who Was Found in Bathtub

The girl was unconscious when officers found her in a water-filled tub, officials said. Her mother was charged with assault.

Judge Halts Access to Treasury Payment Systems by Elon Musk’s Team

The order came in response to a lawsuit filed by 19 attorneys general accusing the president of failing to faithfully execute the nation’s laws when he let DOGE comb through federal computer systems.

Live Bird Markets Ordered to Close in New York After Avian Flu Is Found

The order affects roughly 80 markets in New York City and in several nearby counties. New Jersey is also asking its live markets to voluntarily clean, disinfect and temporarily close.

Former Adams Aide to Plead Guilty to Conspiracy in Straw Donations Case

The aide, Mohamed Bahi, had been accused of telling a witness to lie to federal agents investigating illegal contributions to Mayor Eric Adams’s campaign.

When a Bar Closes, Who Gets the Neon Sign?

After the decades-old Subway Inn shut down, the new tenant took down its sign. The Subway Inn’s former operator said he had no right to do so.

N.Y.U. Parent Has an Idea: Deport Hamas Supporters on Campus

The founder of Mothers Against College Antisemitism advised the group’s over 61,000 followers to take advantage of a new executive order allowing the deportation of Hamas supporters.

The Lawyer Priest From Ireland Who Counsels New York’s Immigrants

Msgr. James Kelly has been helping people obtain citizenship since he moved to Brooklyn in 1960. His job has never felt more urgent, or more controversial.

22 States Sue to Block New York Law Targeting Fossil Fuel Companies

Emboldened by President Trump, West Virginia and other states are challenging the Climate Change Superfund Act, which makes corporate polluters pay for past emissions.

N.Y.C. Officials Give City Workers Leeway to Yield to ICE Agents

City workers at migrant shelters, schools and hospitals can allow federal immigration personnel to enter city property if they feel threatened by the agents, a memo from City Hall said.

Read the Guidance Sent to New York City Shelters

On Jan. 13, City Hall instructed city employees how to respond if federal law enforcement officers showed up on city property.

Human Torso Found in Suitcase in the East River Near Manhattan

A New York City ferry captain saw the luggage and called the Police Department’s Harbor Unit. The authorities have not identified the remains.