Coquito Was Once a Puerto Rican Secret. Now Everybody Knows.

The Puerto Rican rum and coconut drink used to be passed down within families, but now it has become a holiday party staple beyond the community.

He Was Locked Up in a Psych Ward. It Helped Him Get His Life Together.

Lamar Brown went through a rigorous program at a New York State psychiatric hospital aimed at stopping the “revolving door” for homeless people with mental illness.

$100 for a Cab to the Airport? It May Soon Get Worse.

The Port Authority is preparing to increase the charge for drivers to pick up and drop off passengers at the airports.

Former Fire Boss, Who Is Jewish, Wants to Move on From Mamdani Criticism

Zohran Mamdani chose Lillian Bonsignore to be fire commissioner, weeks after the former commissioner, Robert S. Tucker, resigned, citing Mr. Mamdani’s views on Israel.

A Democrat, a Republican and a Supermarket Baron Go to ‘Marty Supreme’

A “Marty Supreme” showing took a political turn when John Catsimatidis, who has a small role in the movie, invited both Gov. Kathy Hochul and her Republican rival, Bruce Blakeman.

Lawmaker Returns to Migrant Center Where She Clashed With U.S. Agents

Representative LaMonica McIver, a New Jersey Democrat, called on immigration officials to close Delaney Hall in Newark, calling detainees’ food and medical care inadequate.

Mamdani Named His Fire Commissioner. Then Adams Did Too.

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani chose Lillian Bonsignore, the former chief of New York’s E.M.S., as the first openly gay person to lead the Fire Department.

Officers Who Failed N.Y.P.D. Mental Health Exams Can Stay

The city and the union agreed to a 12-month probation for 30 officers. The department had moved to fire them after they failed psychological exams or background checks.

Woman Dies in East Harlem When Scaffolding Collapses After Truck Crash

A garbage truck hit a parked vehicle, pushing it into the scaffolding, the police said.

Man Charged With Hate Crime in Attack Near Chabad Headquarters

Authorities say that Armani Charles, 23, accosted a man on the street before a running argument devolved into a stabbing.

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Who Started New Year’s Eve in Times Square? That’s the Hint.

It was more than 100 years ago, and there was no ball to drop. But, a report said, the crowd was “hysterical.”

The Complicated Legacy of Eric Adams

Mr. Adams will be remembered for the drumbeat of scandals that derailed his mayoralty in New York City, a growing affordability crisis and progress on public safety and housing.

N.Y.C. Housing Isn’t Being Built Fast Enough, Report Says

Housing experts and politicians agree that New York City needs to add hundreds of thousands of new homes. The Real Estate Board of New York is keeping tally.

Did Mayor Eric Adams ‘Get Stuff Done’? A Look at His Record on 7 Issues.

The mayor has kept his vow to lower crime in New York City, but the city’s economic recovery has stalled and homelessness has risen.

Mistrial in Case of N.Y. Official Charged With Working for China

Linda Sun was accused by federal prosecutors of selling her allegiance and being rewarded handsomely for influence peddling.

Bernie Sanders to Lead Zohran Mamdani’s Public Swearing-In Ceremony

Mr. Sanders, a democratic socialist senator from Vermont, has supported New York City’s mayor-elect since the Democratic primary.

A New Man in Town in the ‘Archbishop Capital of the World’

Ronald Hicks, the next head of the New York archdiocese, is likely to set a different tone from Cardinal Timothy Dolan, a conservative.

What to Know About OMNY, MetroCard’s Tap-and-Go Successor

With the MetroCard retiring at the end of 2025, the OMNY system will become the only way to pay for most transit riders.

Goodbye (and Good Riddance?) to the MetroCard

Thirty years ago, the newfangled method of paying for New York City’s buses and subways seemed like cutting-edge technology. Now, its days are numbered.

Man Is Arrested in Bow-and-Arrow Killing After Overnight Standoff

The man was taken into custody on Sunday afternoon in Kearny, N.J., hours after a fire broke out in the building in which he was hiding.

How New York Keeps Its Unfiltered Water Safe: Spending Millions on Land

The city has bought more than 125,000 acres of land to provide a buffer around water reservoirs. It’s much cheaper than spending billions on filtration systems, officials say.

Mamdani Inauguration to Usher in ‘New Era’ With Broadway Block Party

Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as New York City’s new mayor on Jan. 1, alongside a party spanning seven blocks that will accommodate 40,000 spectators, his transition team said.

N.Y.C. Holiday Markets Offer Profit and Peril for Small-Business Owners

The festive fairs have become vital to the success of many artists and retailers. But the booths are expensive, and the payoffs aren’t guaranteed.

At the Center of the Latest Mangione Hearings: A Battle Over a Backpack

For three weeks, defense lawyers argued that searches of Luigi Mangione’s bag were unconstitutional. But state prosecutors have other evidence — and a federal prosecution looms.

New York’s Hottest Dinner Party Is in an Apartment in the South Bronx

There are almost 4,500 people on a waiting list to get into Nine26, a monthly Dominican-themed supper club.

‘The Car Was Empty, and the Train Was Moving Fast’

An Upper West Side pizza taste test, a can in need of opening and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

A ‘Timeout Box’ in an Elementary School Draws Outrage: ‘This Is Not OK’

An upstate New York district, where most students are Native American, placed its superintendent on leave after images of a wooden box in a classroom spread on social media.

A Weekly Gathering for Those Who Fled the Nazis Ends After 82 Years

The meetings began in 1943 in a German enclave in Manhattan. When the last member to experience life under Hitler died, the original purpose was gone.

How the Head of a Baby Food Company Spends a Day Taste-Testing

Angela Vranich, the co-founder of Little Spoon, tries new smoothie flavors as she keeps up with her sheepadoodle, workout schedule and grown-up friends.

Crypto Fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried Has New Pursuit: Jailhouse Lawyer

The man convicted of taking billions has advised the former president of Honduras and Sean Combs, among others. He said in an interview that he helps in ways overwhelmed lawyers cannot.

Mangione’s Lawyers Take Issue With Bondi’s Ties to UnitedHealthcare

Lawyers for Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive, say Attorney General Pam Bondi should have recused herself from the case.

Two NJ Transit Trains Collide, Injuring More Than a Dozen People

The accident on Friday evening shut down the Montclair-Boonton Line in Montclair, N.J. Service had resumed by Saturday morning.

Hochul Repeals Rule Allowing New Customers Free Gas Hookups

Gov. Kathy Hochul struck down a decades-old provision that raised gas bills for millions of New Yorkers. The move could help curb the use of fossil fuels.

Hochul Reaches Deal on A.I. Regulation in New York

The bill, which lawmakers passed in June, will be modified to more closely match a similar law in California, at Big Tech’s urging.

Immigration Officials Deport Queens 6-Year-Old and Father Who Fled China

Hundreds of people had rallied for the family in New York City after they were separated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in November.

Emily Korzenik, Rabbi Who Took a Bar Mitzvah to Poland, Dies at 96

Among the first women to be ordained in America, she went to Krakow, still scarred by the Holocaust, to preside over the rite, the first there in decades. It didn’t go smoothly.

ICE Detainee Dies After Being Held at a Troubled Jailhouse in Newark

Jean Wilson Brutus, 41, was one of four migrants to die in the past week after medical emergencies in detention centers in New Jersey, Michigan, Mississippi and Pennsylvania.

Mamdani Revamps Hiring After Old Antisemitic Remarks Prompt Aide to Quit

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said he did not know about the antisemitic posts and would not have hired the woman who made them if he had.

Hochul Vetoes Bill Requiring 2-Person Crews on Subway Trains

The bill, which would have ensured that every train had a conductor and a driver, as most now do, was supported by the transit workers’ union and opposed by many transit advocates.

Elise Stefanik Drops Out of N.Y. Governor’s Race and Will Leave Congress

Ms. Stefanik, a Republican congresswoman and staunch ally of President Trump, abruptly ended her bid to unseat Gov. Kathy Hochul and said she would not seek another House term.

Federal Judge Overturns Conviction in Killing of D.J. Jam Master Jay

Karl Jordan Jr., godson of the musician, was convicted last year of murder in the service of a drug deal. The judge found that the government had not proved the motive.

Brooklyn Man Accused of Stealing $16 Million in Crypto From Victims

From a house in Sheepshead Bay, Ronald Spektor bilked about 100 people across the United States, prosecutors say. Then, he went online to brag.

New York Commuters to Be Fined for ‘Repeatedly’ Activating Tickets Late

Passengers on Metro-North and Long Island Rail Road trains could face $8 fines if they keep waiting until after the train leaves to activate their mobile tickets.

N.Y. Governor Signs Prison Reform Bill After Beatings and Deaths

Prison guards have been accused of more than 120 acts of brutality that amounted to torture in the past decade in New York, a Times investigation found.

Bumpy Rollout for New Gates Meant to Stop Subway Fare Evasion

At a demonstration of devices designed to replace turnstiles, one rider got hit in the neck, and another sneaked through without paying.

He Said He Was Not Close With Epstein. His Emails Suggest Otherwise.

Andrew Farkas, a New York City real estate mogul, had assured investors that his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein was for business only.

ICE Allows Democratic Lawmakers Inside Migrant Cells in New York City

The immigration agency had barred elected officials from the holding facilities. A federal judge this week said they must be given access.

Mamdani Names Deputy Mayors for Housing and Economic Justice

Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s mayor-elect, tapped Leila Bozorg, a longtime public official and development advocate, and Julie Su, who served as acting secretary of labor in the Biden administration.

The MetroCard Cookie. The Pizza. The Carvel Treat.

The M.T.A. has worked with six food vendors to say goodbye to the MetroCard, memorialized in various treats.

Trump-Appointed Judge Flays ICE Over Conditions in Long Island Lockup

A detainee and eight others were held in a tiny room with an open toilet in freezing, filthy conditions.

Falling Enrollment, Money Woes: The New School Seeks a Path to Survival

The New York City university has embarked on an overhaul that some professors and students say imperils its standing as a bastion of the liberal arts.

Coming Soon to a TV Near Trump: A G.O.P. Ad in N.Y. Governor’s Race

Bruce Blakeman, an ally of President Trump, is buying ad time on Fox News in the West Palm Beach, Fla., market, where Mr. Trump may be watching.

Mamdani Appointee Resigns After Decade-Old Antisemitic Posts Re-emerge

Catherine Almonte Da Costa resigned from her just-announced post as Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s director of appointments after the Anti-Defamation League resurfaced the comments.

Man Accused of Dismembering Woman Had Surgical Skills

The remains of a woman and her child were found near Gilgo Beach on Long Island. Prosecutors accused Andrew Dykes, the father of the child, who had worked in Army clinics, in the woman’s murder.

Atlantic City’s Mayor Is Found Not Guilty of Assaulting His Daughter

A jury on Thursday acquitted Marty Small Sr. of all four crimes he was charged with, including aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of his teenage daughter.

N.Y.C. Subway Crime Is Down, Hochul Says, Rebutting Trump Officials

Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state would spend another $77 million on police patrols in the subway, acknowledging that felony assaults remain stubbornly high.

Inside the Fight to Keep Mamdani’s Promise of 200,000 Affordable Homes

As Zohran Mamdani prepares to take over as mayor of New York, his team and allies have been pushing back against proposals that could make it more difficult to build new homes in the city.

Mamdani Names Budget Director as He Prepares to Enact Costly Agenda

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani chose Sherif Soliman, a veteran of municipal government and the chief financial officer of the City University of New York, to lead the Office of Management and Budget.

They Thought They Had ‘Made It.’ Now They Can’t Afford Food.

New Yorkers in the so-called “missing middle,” who may make too much for food benefits, say it’s still hard to find enough money for groceries.

The Sketch That Reveals the History of ‘American Gothic’

The famous painting by Grant Wood shows a farmer holding a pitchfork and a woman standing next to him. The earlier sketch is a bit different.

City Council Introduces Bill to Create Mamdani’s Community Safety Agency

The proposed Department of Community Safety would send mental health teams to respond to 911 calls, rather than the police, according to Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s plans.

New York City Will Allow Thousands More Street Vendors to Work Legally

Legislation passed Thursday, which will significantly raise the cap on street vendor permits, was part of a package of City Council bills aimed at helping the city’s vendors get on the right side of the law.

Where ‘Seinfeld,’ a $120,000 Chandelier and a Mysterious Church Converge

Olde Good Things, an antiques giant with stores in New York and Los Angeles, is operated by a group called the Church of Bible Understanding.

Ghislaine Maxwell Asks a Judge to Throw Out Her Sex-Abuse Conviction

Ms. Maxwell, who conspired with Jeffrey Epstein in a sex-trafficking scheme, argued that she had been denied a fair trial.

Twelve Men Saturated East Harlem Housing Project With Drugs, U.S. Says

For more than three and a half years, officials said, the men used the Johnson Houses as “an open drug market” to sell crack cocaine and fentanyl.

Stabbing Near Chabad Headquarters Investigated as a Possible Hate Crime

A dispute on a Brooklyn street appeared to explode after the perpetrator made antisemitic statements, the police said.

N.Y. Governor Will Sign Right-to-Die Bill for the Terminally Ill

Gov. Kathy Hochul cast the measure in unusually personal terms, saying she had felt “the pain of seeing someone you love suffer and feeling powerless to stop it.”

How Do You Afford Life in New York City?

The New York Times is looking to talk to New Yorkers about how they budget, splurge and save in one of the most expensive cities in the world.

What Can Iowa City Teach New York About Free Buses?

The Midwestern city went fare-free two years ago, mainly to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Eric Adams Pledged to Help Dyslexic Students. Many Say He Fell Short.

Mayor Adams took notable steps toward improving reading instruction in New York. But families and advocates say many students with dyslexia are still struggling.

Widow of Officer Slain in Park Ave. Attack Sues Landlord Over Security

Didarul Islam and three others were killed when a gunman came to a Midtown skyscraper. The suit says the building had few physical barriers and lax surveillance.

Mayor Adams’s Farewell To-Do List: Praise Himself, Undermine Mamdani

Before jetting off to Mexico, Mayor Eric Adams held an unusual news conference that included a time capsule, a new theme song and a defense of his one-term tenure.

New Yorkers Back Mamdani’s Push for Free Child Care, Poll Shows

A Siena University poll showed that voters support having wealthy New Yorkers pay more in taxes to fund child care statewide, and favored Gov. Kathy Hochul in next year’s election.

Subways Are for Shopping? A Tough Sell for New Yorkers.

The Turnstyle Underground Market in the 59th Street-Columbus Circle station faces some retail challenges.

Flu Cases Skyrocket in New York City, Earlier Than Expected

The city and surrounding region have some of the highest levels of flu-like illness in the United States.

Uber and DoorDash Try to Halt N.Y.C. Law That Encourages Tipping

The two food-delivery app companies filed a lawsuit against new rules, starting in January, that require food-delivery apps to provide a tipping option at checkout.

At a Dark Time, Jews in New York Celebrate the Festival of Lights

After the mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia, Jewish New Yorkers said they felt the need to stand up for their community.

Why New York Has Backed Off on Addressing Climate Change

With affordability and energy costs looming large as political issues, Gov. Kathy Hochul is less focused on going green.

With Prices Soaring, Can New York Survive as a Mecca for the Arts?

The number of artists living in the city has declined after growing sharply between 2004 and 2019. Almost 50 arts venues have closed in the past five years.

His Job Is to Make the Subway Accessible. His Own Life Fuels His Work.

Quemuel Arroyo, the New York transit system’s chief accessibility officer, has used a wheelchair for half his life. He understands how difficult it is to navigate the subway.

‘Watching the Twinkling Subway Cars Chug By’

Hooked on Broadway at a young age, an unlikely dog walker and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

Officials Target Youth Immigration Program, Speeding Up Deportations

The Trump administration is dissolving long-established protections meant to help undocumented children stay in the country.

Up All Night in New York, Selling Christmas Trees

Before Santa comes to town, the tree sellers do, packing themselves into trailers and vans across New York City to claim a slice of the competitive tree market.

How the ‘Pasta Heiress’ Spends Her Day

Sarah Raffetto, the fourth-generation owner of Raffetto’s, spends her days cutting pasta and her nights singing her heart out.

Eric Adams Swaggered Into City Hall, and Now He’s Swaggering Out

Interviewed as he prepares to leave office, Mayor Eric Adams said that he hadn’t gotten the credit he deserved and that certain forces had always been arrayed against him.

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Fraudster’s Victims Are Seething After Trump Commuted His Sentence

David Gentile spent just days in prison for his conviction in what prosecutors described as a $1.6 billion scheme that defrauded thousands of investors.

Everyone Hates SantaCon. He Made a Movie About It.

Seth Porges shows the event in all its raucousness, but he is also sympathetic to its origins.

Soon He’ll Be Mayor Mamdani. To His Soccer Teammates, He Was Just Z.

Zohran Mamdani isn’t just a superfan. Until recently, he was a key player on the Talking Headers, a rec-league team in Brooklyn.

U.S. Says Ex-C.E.O. of Abercrombie Is Fit for Trial, Despite Diagnosis

The former chief executive, Michael S. Jeffries, was charged with running an international sex-trafficking ring. An earlier ruling found that he could not be tried because he had Alzheimer’s.

Eels in the Bronx: Slimy, Hardy and Hungry

The population of American eels has declined. They need protection, conservationists say, despite their resilience.

New York Was a Leader on Climate Issues. Under Hochul, Things Changed.

Faced with an affordability crisis and rising energy demands, Gov. Kathy Hochul has slowed progress on New York’s efforts to fight climate change.

Emma and Glory Are N.Y.P.D. Therapy Dogs. Will They Get to Stay?

The dogs are part of a mental wellness program that began after a rash of officer suicides. The unit’s fate is unclear as Commissioner Jessica Tisch shifts more officers to patrol duty.

One of the Last Times Square Dive Bars Faces Eviction

New York is a city of hustlers, of odds makers and shot takers. For 54 years, Jimmy’s Corner has been their bar.

He Called to Say Her Mom’s House Was On Fire. Prosecutors Say He Set It.

Virginia Cranwell, 82, died in a fire in her New Jersey home this summer. Her neighbor, who claimed he had tried to save her, now faces murder and arson charges.

Man Admits to Strangling Pregnant Woman in 1996, Settling Cold Case

Gregory Fleetwood, 69, pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Wednesday in the killing of 36-year-old Jasmine Porter. He is expected to be sentenced to 12 years in prison.

Nursing Home Owners Pocketed Millions as Patients Suffered, Report Says

As the owners intentionally understaffed two New Jersey facilities and diverted Medicaid money for their own use, residents in the homes “suffered unnecessarily,” the state comptroller said.

How to Fight Rising Utility Bills? Take Over the Company, Activists Say.

A grass-roots coalition is trying to push New York State to use eminent domain to buy out Central Hudson Gas & Electric and replace it with a public authority.

13 Charged in Gang-Related Attack That Killed 16-Year-Old in Harlem

The defendants, members of the “OY” gang, were charged with attempted murder in the death of Tresaun Clements, who was not affiliated with a gang, prosecutors said.

U.S. Moves to Drop Charges in International Soccer Corruption Case

Hernán López, a former Fox executive, and an Argentine sports marketing company were convicted in 2023 of bribing officials to secure soccer broadcast rights.

Democrats Abandon Effort to Defang a Corruption Watchdog in New Jersey

The state comptroller has aggressively investigated fiscal misconduct. The Democratic leader of the State Senate had introduced legislation blocking the office from subpoenaing records.

Judge Grants Request to Unseal Epstein Grand Jury Records

The ruling could lead to the most expansive look yet at the federal investigation of the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Lander Will Run for House Seat With Mamdani’s Support

Brad Lander, the New York City comptroller, will run for a House seat in Brooklyn and Manhattan, challenging Representative Daniel Goldman in a Democratic primary.

‘Messiah’ Inspires Hope. It’s Being Performed Twice Tonight.

The first part of Handel’s oratorio will be heard at Trinity Church, where it was performed in 1770.

Trump Didn’t Clear a Path for Stefanik in the N.Y. Governor’s Race

With two allies, Elise Stefanik and Bruce Blakeman, running for governor of New York, President Trump is not making an endorsement — for now.

A New Governor Inherits a Misconduct Investigation Into the State Police

A prolonged slowdown in traffic enforcement by New Jersey troopers coincided with an uptick in fatal crashes. The pattern remains under investigation as Mikie Sherrill prepares to take office.

End of Major Corruption Case Embarrasses N.Y. Cannabis Regulators

A case against the Long Island-based cannabis company Omnium Health was halted on the eve of trial. A judge on Tuesday held off on dropping the matter.

Legal Groups Sue Justice Dept. for Secret Memo Justifying Boat Strikes

“The public deserves to know how the Trump administration has justified the outright murder of civilians as lawful,” the organizations said in their lawsuit.

Items Seized From Mangione Included Bullets and Note to ‘Pluck Eyebrows’

Prosecutors showed body camera footage as they argued that some evidence the police said they collected from Luigi Mangione’s backpack when he was arrested should be admitted at trial.

Kathryn Garcia Is Named New Head of the Port Authority

Ms. Garcia, who ran for mayor of New York in 2021 after serving as the city’s sanitation commissioner, would succeed Rick Cotton, who is retiring.

Man Charged With Attempted Murder in Shooting of Jets Player Kris Boyd

Weeks after the shooting, Frederick Green, 20, was taken into custody near Buffalo and brought back to Manhattan, the police said.

Judge Grants Request to Unseal Grand Jury Records in Maxwell Case

The ruling cited a law signed last month by President Trump requiring the Justice Department to release its files on Jeffrey Epstein and his longtime companion, Ghislaine Maxwell.

At This Animal Hospital, Your Pet Gets Treated Like a Human

The Animal Medical Center’s renovated facilities include separate intensive-care areas for cats and dogs and five new operating rooms.

Wrenching Pain, a Severe Infection: An ICE Detainee Is Ordered Released

A judge blamed “deliberate indifference” for the illness of a man held by immigration officials. Across the country, several courts have blasted conditions in U.S. facilities.

Top N.Y. Cannabis Official Resigns as Major Investigation Is Dropped

Gov. Kathy Hochul demanded the resignation of the head of New York’s Office of Cannabis Management following the withdrawal of a case against a Long Island-based company.

Supreme Court Questions N.Y. Ban on Religious Exemptions for Vaccines

The U.S. Supreme Court directed a lower court to review the ban, which applies to strict vaccine requirements in New York schools.

Democrats’ Proposal Would Halt Courthouse Arrests of Migrants

About 80 percent of immigrants have skipped appointments to avoid detention, risking their path to legal status, a New York congressman said.

Bruce Blakeman Jumps Into Race for Governor of New York

Mr. Blakeman, the Nassau County executive, faces a bitter Republican primary with Representative Elise Stefanik. The winner will likely face Gov. Kathy Hochul in the fall.

N.Y. Archdiocese Will Negotiate Sex-Abuse Settlement for 1,300 Accusers

The archdiocese will raise at least $300 million to fund the settlement. It has agreed with its accusers on a mediator to conduct negotiations.

Terry Rozier of Miami Heat Pleads Not Guilty in Gambling Case

The N.B.A. player has been charged in federal court with money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy.

Alina Habba, a Trump Loyalist, Resigns as New Jersey’s Top Prosecutor

Ms. Habba resigned on Monday, after a federal appeals court last week found she had been serving as U.S. attorney unlawfully.

Mamdani Confirms He Will Leave Queens One-Bedroom for Gracie Mansion

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and his wife, Rama Duwaji, will move into the official residence in Manhattan sometime after his inauguration.

After a Subway Train Hits Someone, How Does the Driver Cope?

Some train operators who saw people struck on the tracks said they weren’t told about mental health resources. Others felt pressure to return to work.

4 Takeaways From The Times’s Examination of N.Y.C. Subway Collisions

New York City train operators witness more people being struck by trains than drivers in any other American system. Afterward, many struggle to get the help they need.

Hundreds Rally for Boy, 6, Who Was Separated From His Father by ICE

“Taking children from their families is not normal,” a speaker told the crowd in Queens, where Yuanxin Zheng attended school until being detained.

They Witness Deaths on the Tracks and Then Struggle to Get Help

After train operators are involved in fatal strikes, the agency that runs New York City’s subway often leaves them to fend for themselves.

Cold Case Inquiries Stall After Ancestry.com Revisits Policy for Users

The genealogy site’s clarification of its terms and conditions has barred those working on unsolved crimes from access to the company’s vast trove of records.

‘I Came Right Out of the Rubber Boots I Was Wearing’

Rescued from the Jamaica Bay mud, what a camera sees overnight and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

Florida Man Charged in Murder of Woman Found Near Gilgo Beach

The woman’s body was found near her 2-year-old’s, and the man who was charged was the child’s father, the authorities said. The case did not appear to be linked to the Long Island serial killings.

How Clint Ramos, a Tony Winner, Spends a Day Designing Costumes

Mr. Ramos, Lincoln Center’s artist in residence, makes breakfast for his daughter before heading to the Metropolitan Opera House and a photo shoot — and his own birthday celebration.

Inside the Yearslong Push to Bring the World Cup Final to New Jersey

Winning the right to host the world’s most popular sporting event took years of planning, countless Zoom calls and a bit of luck with a broken-down bus.

Man Accused of Setting Subway Rider on Fire Is Charged With Arson

The victim was sleeping on a train at Penn Station in Manhattan around 3 a.m. Monday when an 18-year-old man set him on fire, the police said.

How Has Congestion Pricing Changed Your Year?

The tolling program, decades in the making, has shown signs of being effective after a rocky rollout.

For Tekashi69, Drugs and Fight Add Up to Three More Months in Prison

The rapper, who was sentenced to two years in prison after testifying for the government at a gang trial, was ordered incarcerated for probation violations.

Gen Z Councilman Ends Primary Challenge to House Democratic Leader

Chi Ossé had hoped to ride the momentum of Zohran Mamdani to challenge Representative Hakeem Jeffries, but he failed to secure the backing of the Democratic Socialists of America.

Linda McMahon’s School Visit, Sponsored by Conservatives, Draws Protest

The secretary of education is barnstorming the country, talking to schoolchildren about civics and promoting patriotism. Critics claim the lessons have been crafted by partisan and religious groups.

Mamdani Woos Wealthy Donors Alongside Grassroots Givers for Transition

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has turned to crypto kings, movie stars and an oil heir, among others, to help reach his $4 million goal to fund his transition and Jan. 1 inauguration.

Ex-D.E.A. Agent Charged With Agreeing to Launder Millions for Cartel

The former agent, Paul Campo, laundered money for what he thought was the Jalisco New Generation Cartel in Mexico, according to an indictment unsealed on Friday.

A LaGuardia Terminal That Recalls the Glory Days of Air Travel

Aviation buffs want to be sure that Marine Air Terminal, an Art Deco landmark, will be protected.

Rich New Yorkers Threaten to Leave. Then They Find Out How Hard That Is.

Tax accountants and lawyers detail the arduous process wealthy New Yorkers would have to face to avoid paying New York State and city taxes.

Where Is Jacob? His Mother Won’t Say, and the Police Cannot Find Him.

Jacob Pritchett, 11, has been missing for months. A judge has said his mother must remain at Rikers Island until she reveals his whereabouts.

N.Y.P.D. Officers Won’t Be Charged in Fatal Shooting of Queens Man

Win Rozario, who had called 911 in distress, was holding scissors when two police officers shot him. The New York attorney general said it was unlikely the officers would be convicted.

ICE Separates Boy, 6, From Father During Effort to Deport Them to China

The child and his father fled China earlier this year and the boy had just been enrolled in school. Federal officials have tried and failed to send them back.

Days After Trump Pardoned One Honduran Politician, Another Gets 22 Years

President Trump pardoned the former Honduran president, who had been convicted for drug trafficking. Midence Oqueli Martinez Turcios, a former congressman, got nearly 22 years.

Brooklyn Borough President Will Run for House Seat as Socialists Circle

Antonio Reynoso’s bid to replace Representative Nydia M. Velázquez will most likely be contested by a candidate backed by the Democratic Socialists of America.

174 Million Stolen Rides: The Cost of Fare Evasion

The M.T.A. is deploying a variety of tools to combat fare beating, and the authority says that they are working.

In Her 90s, a Painter Finally Confronts Her Nazi Trauma

Cornelia Foss, better known as a confidante to other artists than as an artist herself, has put aside landscape painting for something far more visceral.

As Hochul Considers an A.I. Bill, Its Sponsor Throws Her a Fund-Raiser

Gov. Kathy Hochul received nearly $250,000 for her re-election campaign from donors eager to have her sign a bill that would regulate the A.I. field in New York.

Who Is Andrew Farkas, Who Owned a Marina With Jeffrey Epstein?

The billionaire real estate developer’s relationship with Mr. Epstein is in the spotlight, with the release of emails and images of Mr. Epstein’s private home in the Caribbean.

Ghislaine Maxwell Says She Will Ask a Court to Free Her From Prison

In a court filing, a lawyer for the onetime companion of the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein said she would seek to be released from her minimum-security federal lockup.

The M.T.A. Is Counting on a Casino Windfall

A state board has recommended licensing three casinos. If they go ahead, they will provide revenues for mass transit starting next year.

Trump’s Pardon of Honduran Ex-President Erases Top Loyalist’s Triumph

Emil Bove III’s work as a prosecutor, before he was a Trump lawyer and official, helped lead to the conviction of the former Honduran leader whom President Trump freed this week.

Spikes, Fins, Guards: How New York Is Trying to Stop Subway Fare Evasion

Subway and bus fare evasion cost New York’s transit system nearly $1 billion last year. Will an arsenal of new tricks turn the tide?

‘The President Has the Final Word’ on Pardons, U.S. Attorney Says

Jay Clayton, Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor, had called his office’s drug prosecution of an ex-president of Honduras a success. President Trump decided to free him this week.

A Sidewalk Encounter Between 2 Longtime Neighbors Ends in a Death

Dean Whetzel, 82, had known Dana Escoffier, 79, for decades. When Mr. Whetzel bumped into him near their Village apartments, Mr. Escoffier shoved him, the police said, and he fell to the ground.

James Solomon Trounces Jim McGreevey, a Former Governor, in Jersey City

Mr. Solomon was elected mayor over Mr. McGreevey, who was hoping for a comeback after resigning in 2004 as New Jersey’s governor amid a sex scandal.

‘I Knew It Was Him’: Officer Recalls Confronting Mangione at McDonald’s

A Pennsylvania patrolman said a superior had offered him a hoagie if he responded to a call at a local McDonald’s. The officer recognized the suspect and then played for time.

Prosecutors Drop Murder Case Against Man Who Served More Than 25 Years

James Pugh, one of two men originally convicted in the savage killing of Deborah Meindl near Buffalo in 1993, said all along that he was innocent.

The B.Q.E. Headache

Zohran Mamdani will be the third mayor to confront the issue of the decaying highway. The city has neither a consensus on how to fix it nor the money to do so.

Democrats in New Jersey Ram Through Bill to Defang a Corruption Watchdog

A State Senate committee moved to weaken an office that investigates police misconduct and government waste. Senator Andy Kim spoke in opposition but was cut off after three minutes.

School Integration Has Lost Steam. Will Mamdani Revive It in New York?

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has spoken about integrating America’s largest education system in striking terms rarely heard from big city leaders.

How a Verdict by a Jury of 11 People in Queens Made Legal History

New York’s highest court let a verdict by 11 jurors stand in a criminal case that involved an escort, machetes and a mysterious visitor. The ruling broke 342 years of precedent.

Trump Administration Fires 8 Immigration Judges in New York

The firings, part of a nationwide effort, felt “like a Monday afternoon massacre,” said one judge who lost her job last month.

Starbucks to Pay $39 Million in Landmark N.Y.C. Labor Law Settlement

Starbucks agreed to the settlement after failing to give workers stable schedules. Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect, joined striking Starbucks workers in Brooklyn.

Appeals Court Says Alina Habba Is Unlawful U.S. Attorney

The judges wrote that the Trump administration appeared to have become frustrated by legal and political barriers that have prevented its preferred U.S. attorneys from leading federal prosecutors’ offices.

Will a Once Glamorous Ship Become a Reef in Florida?

The S.S. United States was an opulent passenger steamship. Now it might be sunk in the Gulf of Mexico.

Gaming Board Recommends All 3 Bids for New York City Casino Licenses

The board recommended that the state’s gaming commission award licenses to Bally’s, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Resorts World New York City. The commission is expected to follow the recommendations.

At Mangione’s Hearing, Giddy Fans Whisper and Prison Guards Testify

Lawyers for Luigi Mangione, accused of killing a health insurance executive in Manhattan, are asking a judge to throw out materials gathered when he was arrested in Pennsylvania.

The Transgender Cancer Patient and What She Heard on Tape

Jennifer Capasso had endured multiple tumors. She wondered what might be said during her next cancer surgery. So, she hit record on her phone.

James Riches, Fire Chief Who Lost Firefighter Son on 9/11, Dies at 74

He spent months searching the wreckage of the World Trade Center for his son’s remains, then suffered lung illnesses attributed to toxic dust.

Protesters Arrested After Trying to Block a Possible ICE Raid

Nearly 200 protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving a parking garage in Lower Manhattan on Saturday. The confrontation appeared to prevent a possible ICE raid nearby, and led to violent clashes between the police and protesters.

Mamdani, a Sharp Critic of Police Surveillance, Will Soon Oversee It

Zohran Mamdani, New York’s mayor-elect, has criticized the Police Department’s surveillance tactics. He reappointed the police commissioner who helped create a ubiquitous web of monitoring.

‘It Was the Start of a Frosty Relationship’

Discovering a restaurant host’s daring back story, a Brooklyn feud and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

The Ex-President Whom Trump Plans to Pardon Flooded America With Cocaine

Juan Orlando Hernández, whom Mr. Trump called a victim of persecution, helped orchestrate a decades-long trafficking conspiracy. It ravaged his Central American country.

Several Arrested as Protesters Block Federal Agents in Manhattan Garage

The confrontation appeared to foil a possible ICE raid nearby, underscoring the numerous challenges the federal government faces in trying to stage raids in a dense city like New York.

N.Y. Law Could Set Stage for A.I. Regulation’s Next ‘Big Battleground’

The new law seeks to prevent retailers from ripping off consumers by using artificial intelligence and their personal data to charge them higher prices.

How the Fortunes of a Struggling Village Became Tied to a Weed Company

Sidney, N.Y., in the Catskill Mountains, hoped to attract job-creating businesses. But there was some unease when the recreational cannabis company Stiiizy moved in.

How Taylor Rooks Spends a Day Staying Fit and Finding Herself

Ms. Rooks, a sports journalist, starts her day with matcha and ends with W.W.E. In between? A little glam and fitness.

How N.Y.C. Is Trying to Fix This Iconic Highway

The Brooklyn-Queens Expressway is a vital New York City artery. But for years now it’s been crumbling, and there is no consensus about how to fix it. Our reporter Winnie Hu goes to the B.Q.E. to unpack things.

N.Y. Lawmakers Put Pressure on Hochul to Sign Prison Reform Bills

The bills, which have already passed the State Legislature, would help prevent brutality in prisons, supporters say. But the governor has yet to enact them.

Why Nadine Menendez Still Hasn’t Visited Her Husband in Prison

Robert Menendez, a former Democratic senator, has been in prison since June. He hasn’t seen his wife, who is set to begin serving her sentence next summer.

Labubu and KPop Demon Hunters Join Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Crowds in New York City bundled up to take in the latest version of a tradition that has run for nearly a century.

ABBA’s Popular Hologram Show Could Come to New York City

ABBA Voyage, the popular London show, features holograph versions of the Swedish pop band when they were decades younger.

A Highway Is Crumbling. New York Can’t Agree on How to Fix It.

The Brooklyn-Queens Expressway has exceeded its life span. Clashing visions have hindered a solution.

Workers Inflate Balloons Ahead of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Teams of workers in New York City began inflating balloons on Wednesday for the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

New York Sues Over Rule Barring Thousands of Immigrants From SNAP

The Trump administration says refugees and asylum seekers can never get food stamps, but attorneys general from New York and nearly two dozen other states say that is unlawful.

A Moderate From Manhattan Claims Enough Support to Lead City Council

Julie Menin, a councilwoman from the Upper East Side, was seen by some supporters as a necessary check on Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist with an ambitious policy agenda.

The First Thanksgiving Proclamation, 12 Years Before the Constitution

The revolutionary Samuel Adams is credited with writing the document in 1777. It referred to “a just and necessary war” against the British.

New York City’s Next Super Storm

What’s a worst-case scenario for hurricane flooding in New York City? Our reporter Hilary Howard, who covers the environment in the region, explores how bad it could get as climate change powers increasingly extreme rainfall and devastating storm surges.

How to Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

The 99th edition of the New York parade will feature performances from Cynthia Erivo and Busta Rhymes, as well as dozens of floats and balloons.

Marriages, Kids, Careers: For 44 Years, They’ve Been Talking It Out

Six women in their 70s, all married and all mothers and grandmothers, gather twice a month without fail. They credit their close-knit families to their longstanding friendships.

The Race for Mikie Sherrill’s House Seat Is On, and It’s Crowded

The dozen candidates include an activist endorsed by Bernie Sanders, New Jersey’s lieutenant governor and an ousted congressman running in a new district.

In City Hall Housecleaning, Mamdani Asks 179 Adams Staff Members to Quit

Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as mayor on Jan. 1. His request for resignations targeted political appointees.

Prosecutors Prepare to Try Suspect in Etan Patz Case for the Third Time

The defendant, Pedro Hernandez, was convicted in 2017 of kidnapping the 6-year-old, who disappeared in 1979 in SoHo.

After Trump Meeting, One Progressive Mayor Questions Mamdani’s Approach

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani won praise for his meeting with President Trump. But Michelle Wu, the like-minded mayor of Boston, said “flattery is not the way.”

New York Leads Effort to Stop Plan That Could Cut Housing for 170,000

The Trump administration is pushing a new approach to America’s homeless crisis, favoring shelters and rehabilitation centers over long-term housing for people who use drugs and alcohol.

The Disaster to Come: New York’s Next Superstorm

Heavy rain would make a hurricane catastrophic. See the neighborhoods that could face the worst flooding.

‘She’s Clearly Playing Us’: Influencer Dined and Dashed Through Williamsburg

Restaurant owners in Brooklyn have warned one another about a woman who frequents their establishments, photographs her food and then doesn’t pay for it.

What’s Behind the Rise in Brutality in N.Y. Prisons?

Abuse by guards has increased significantly in the past three years, a New York Times investigation found.

A Manhattan Cathedral Appoints its First Female Dean

“It is quite something to carry the authority of the church in this body,” said the Rev. Winnie Varghese, a queer Episcopal priest born to Indian immigrants.

The ‘New’ Solution for the N.Y.C. Housing Crisis: Single-Room Apartments

There is a push to revive single-room occupancy housing, where kitchens and bathrooms are shared among apartments as small as 100 square feet each.

Challengers Take on N.Y. House Democrats, Targeting Their Ties to Israel

Several Democratic incumbents are facing primary battles after Zohran Mamdani’s win suggested that being pro-Israel was no longer a universal selling point.

Deported and Desperate to Be Reunited With Their Children

Across the United States, children have been left in the care of relatives and neighbors after deportations. In Venezuela, parents are clamoring for the return of their sons and daughters.

Mamdani Response to Protest Inflames Tensions With Jewish Leaders

The mayor-elect chastised a synagogue that hosted an event promoting migration to Israel and settlements in occupied territories. His stance further tested his strained relationship with pro-Israel Jews.

Chauncey Billups, N.B.A. Coach in Gambling Case, Pleads Not Guilty

A hearing in Brooklyn was packed as Mr. Billups and 30 other defendants answered charges in a sweeping federal indictment involving rigged poker games.

Judge Dismisses Cases Against Comey and James, Finding Trump Prosecutor Was Unlawfully Appointed

The decision is a setback for the president’s efforts to wield the criminal justice system against his perceived enemies.

Man Is Killed in Early Morning Stabbing Near Times Square

It was the second murder in Midtown in roughly 24 hours. The attack came about a week after Kris Boyd, a player for the New York Jets, was shot in the area.

Rick Cotton, Head of the Port Authority, Is Stepping Down

Mr. Cotton oversaw the rebuilding of LaGuardia Airport and several other major infrastructure projects in the New York City region.

In Times Square, a New Ball for a New Year

The new ball will have more lights and round crystals and can be visited year-round, for a price.

Restrained, Beaten, Asphyxiated: New York Prison Guards’ Brutality Grows

As frustrations among corrections officers mount, abusive treatment of inmates is rising and becoming more vicious, records and interviews show.

Why Are Guards Using Force More Often in New York’s Prisons?

State prison guards say they are doing so because their jobs have become more dangerous. A New York Times analysis points to a different reality.

Mamdani and Trump Tamp Down Fears Over National Guard in New York City

In a Sunday interview on “Meet the Press,” Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect, said he had made a forceful case to the president that troops were not needed in the city.

‘We Saw a Man Illuminated by a Disco Ball’

A night out in Queens, changing a tire in the Bronx and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

Doulas Provide Crucial Care to Mothers. Medicaid Cuts Could Change That.

Funding for doulas may be safe in New York, for now. But elsewhere, health experts are concerned that President Trump’s domestic policy law could jeopardize access to maternal care.

Ultra-Orthodox Leader Who Received Rare Sex Abuse Conviction May Go Free

Nechemya Weberman, convicted of molesting a 12-year-old girl in a politically charged case and sentenced to 103 years, is seeking a new, shorter sentence with the Brooklyn district attorney’s support.

A Gigolo, a Dead Body, City Mayhem. In Other Words, the Good Old Days.

New York City loves to tell stories about itself. In the new low-budget film “Bunny,” the East Village of the ’90s — before Whole Foods and Target arrived — is a nostalgic template.

How a ‘Stranger Things’ Star Spends an Off Day

Gaten Matarazzo, a breakout star of Netflix’s megahit horror series, attends Rangers hockey games with his dad and walks the Hudson River with his girlfriend.

U.S. Defends Decision to Seek Death Penalty for Luigi Mangione

Prosecutors argue that Mr. Mangione can receive a fair trial, despite his lawyers’ concerns about “damaging” statements from the attorney general about the murder case.

Trump and Mamdani’s News Conference: Read the Transcript

President Trump and Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, spoke to the news media after their first face-to-face meeting.

New Jersey Congressman’s Aide Faked Anti-Trump Slashing Attack, U.S. Says

Natalie Greene, 26, who worked for Representative Jeff Van Drew, a Republican, falsely claimed she was attacked at a nature reserve, the authorities said.

The Surprise Ending to the Trump-Mamdani Buddy Movie Has Heads Spinning

Zohran Mamdani and President Trump seemed to cast aside their months of traded insults, a development that seemed good for New York City but odd to some followers.

How Trump’s Electoral Success Helped Fuel Mamdani’s Rise

In one of his earliest viral videos, Zohran Mamdani asked New Yorkers why they had decided to vote for President Trump. What he heard shaped his campaign.

Citizenship Ceremonies Are Back On in Upstate New York After Abrupt Halt

At least seven counties had been affected by the interruption in celebrations for people who were becoming naturalized citizens.

Trump and Mamdani’s Past Comments Reveal a Mutual Distaste

President Trump and Zohran Mamdani have pelted each other with insults from afar. They are meeting in person on Friday.

Trump Fought to Prevent Mamdani’s Election. The Two Will Soon Meet Face to Face.

A first-time meeting between the president and the mayor-elect has implications for New York City.

Family of Man Wrongly Imprisoned for Decades Gets $80 Million Award

Darryl Boyd, who died this spring of pancreatic cancer, was convicted as a teenager for a 1976 Buffalo murder he did not commit.

A Gay Woman Becomes New York’s Lutheran Bishop

The Rev. Dr. Katrina Foster became known for her work with struggling parishes. She says young people who are experiencing an “epidemic of loneliness” are turning to the church.

‘Everyone’s in Sync’: Phone Ban on NYC Dance Floors Is Getting Rave Reviews

In the TikTok era, people were filming rather than dancing. “I’d rather live in the moment and feel the joy,” one reveler said.

A Tap-to-Pay Society Is Leaving These New Yorkers Behind

As fewer people carry cash, vendors, street performers and people experiencing homelessness and unemployment are at a disadvantage.

The Basketball Star Who Accidentally Became a Country Music Heartthrob

As a boy in Brooklyn, Adrien Nunez dreamed of playing in the N.B.A. He got close, but it turns out he had a gift for singing at the top of his lungs in his car.

NJ Transit Restores Service to Midtown

Passengers were told to expect delays on Friday as service restarted. On Thursday, the Midtown Direct lines were not entering Manhattan.

Trump and Mamdani Will Meet for First Time, With Implications for New York

Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, will go to the White House on Friday. The stakes are high for the city.

Nydia Velázquez, a New York Trailblazer in Congress, to Retire Next Year

Ms. Velázquez, 72, a 16-term congresswoman, said it was time for a new generation of Democrats to step forward.

A Fraudster Pardoned by Trump Gets 37 Years for Running Ponzi Scheme

A New Jersey man convicted of defrauding investors of roughly a quarter-billion dollars is among a growing number of people granted clemency only to to be charged with new crimes.

Mamdani Urges D.S.A. Not to Endorse a Challenger to Jeffries

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani argued that an endorsement of a left-leaning ally, Chi Ossé, would hurt his efforts to secure mainstream Democratic support for his proposals.

Justice Democrats Re-Emerge in New York to Try to Unseat Espaillat

The group, which powered Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s rise in 2018, is backing Darializa Avila Chevalier’s primary challenge against Representative Adriano Espaillat.

Why the Public Library Is Giving Away 1,000 Books

The books come from its list of best titles of the year and will be available at three flagship library branches.

These Rocketry Hobbyists Are Not Just Playing Around

At a rocketry club’s monthly launch, some of the projectiles flew as high as 4,500 feet, carrying onboard cameras, GPS trackers and altimeter-activated parachutes.

After a Mysterious Death, a Family’s Quest for Answers Leads to a Tick

A JetBlue pilot’s illness looked like food poisoning, but it was actually an increasingly common tick-borne meat allergy that can be fatal.

Trump and Mamdani Will Meet at White House on Friday

The meeting between Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, and President Trump will come after the two men have fiercely attacked one another.

She Runs the N.Y.P.D. He’ll Lead the City. Here’s Where They Disagree.

The New York City mayor-to-be, Zohran Mamdani, and the head of the Police Department, Jessica Tisch, have gaps to bridge on crime and policing.

Driver Who Killed Mother and Daughters Sentenced to 3 to 9 Years

Miriam Yarimi, a wig maker with a big social media presence, ran a red light in Brooklyn before slamming into the family members. The deaths spurred calls for increased traffic safety.

Police Officer and Ex-Mayor Is Charged With Sexually Assaulting a Child

The attack took place when the child was home alone, prosecutors said. The accused assailant, Sgt. Andrew LaBruno, ran unsuccessfully for the New Jersey State Legislature this year.

Tisch Will Be Mamdani’s Police Commissioner in an Unlikely Partnership

Jessica Tisch, the current head of the New York Police Department, agreed to serve in Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s administration despite differences in their approaches to policing.

Who’s Running to Replace Jerry Nadler? 9 People and Counting.

Mr. Nadler’s coveted House seat in Manhattan will be up for grabs next year in a district that is the wealthiest in New York.

2 Democratic Activists Join a Crowded House Race in Manhattan

Cameron Kasky is a Parkland school shooting survivor; Mathew Shurka helped form a group to pressure Congress to ban conversion therapy.

6 Cobblestones Wrap Up a 6-Year Restoration Project

The project in Dumbo and Vinegar Hill, Brooklyn, involved replacing cobblestones and the infrastructure underneath them.

At This College, the English Dept. Is Out. ‘Human Narratives’ Is In.

At Montclair State University in New Jersey, a departmental restructuring plan is igniting concerns about the future of the humanities.

N.Y. Doctor Accused of Desecration Can Be Sent to Japan, Court Rules

A federal appeals court ruled that Masahide Kanayama, a surgeon and practicing Christian, may be extradited to face charges of vandalism.

Trump’s Border Czar Threatens More Immigrant Arrests in New York City

Thomas Homan said that additional federal agents would descend on the city if it did not help with President Trump’s deportation campaign.

Sid Davidoff, Powerful Aide to Mayor Lindsay, Dies at 86

In the 1960s and ’70s, he was a brash lieutenant to a young, ambitious, reform-minded mayor and ended up on President Nixon’s “enemies list.”

ICE Frees Blind Migrant Who Was Detained for Days in Isolation

Carlos Anibal Chalco Chango, 40, was released on Monday from an upstate New York jail where he had been held without his cane. It was a surprising move by an agency that rarely frees detainees.

Eric Adams, Still the Mayor, Is Increasingly Out of Office

In the waning days of his term, Mayor Eric Adams is spending a significant portion of his time far from New York City.

Former Adams Aide Sentenced to Home Confinement on Conspiracy Charge

Mohamed Bahi, prosecutors said, coached witnesses to lie during an investigation of Mayor Eric Adams. The judge noted the perception that Mr. Bahi was left “holding the bag.”

Harrowing Video Shows Inmate’s Death and the Halting Effort to Save Him

Nurses and guards in Oneida County, N.Y., cracked wise and complained about poor equipment as Antwan Cater lay unconscious in a drug-induced seizure. His father has filed a lawsuit in the case.

Judge Dismisses Trump’s Challenge of New York Law Barring Court Arrests

The state law largely prohibits immigration arrests in state and local courthouses. A federal judge said it was not unconstitutional.

New York City’s Scaffolding Gets a Long Overdue Makeover

Officials have unveiled six new designs, in the biggest reimagining of the city’s ubiquitous sidewalk sheds in decades.

A Little Corner of Estonia in Manhattan

A street sign will be unveiled on 34th Street to honor a long-serving diplomat. For years, he was an emissary without a country.

What New York’s Waterfront Could Have Looked Like

These proposals from The Times’s archives never came to pass. For most of them, that’s probably for the best.

Man Behind Plot to Give Jewish Children Poisoned Candy Pleads Guilty

Michail Chkhikvishvili, a Georgian man known as “Commander Butcher,” pleaded guilty in Brooklyn to soliciting hate crimes. He led the Maniac Murder Cult, an online neo-Nazi group blamed for eruptions of violence around the world.

Mamdani Reaches Out to White House to Arrange Meeting With Trump

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said he hoped to press President Trump to help ease the affordability crisis. His remarks came a day after Mr. Trump said he wanted to “see everything work out well for New York.”

Officials Accused of Mortgage Fraud Attack Trump’s Housing Agency Chief

New York’s attorney general, Letitia James, and a Federal Reserve governor, Lisa Cook, sought to publicize the role of the housing official, Bill Pulte, in executing President Trump’s retribution agenda.

3 Charged With Trying to Bribe Juror in Boxer’s Drug Smuggling Case

The defendants contacted a man on the jury and arranged to meet him on Staten Island, where they offered $100,000 for an acquittal, prosecutors say. A new jury will be anonymous.

Adams Meets Netanyahu on Day 3 of Israel Trip. Next Stop: Uzbekistan.

Mr. Adams, whose tenure as mayor of New York City ends in six weeks, will fly on to his next destination on Tuesday and remain out of the city all week.

What Bodegas Mean for New York

Bodegas have been an essential part of New York City life for decades. Anna Kodé, a reporter at the New York Times, breaks down the history, challenges and triumphs of the bodega and the people who run them.

Why the New York Bodega Is Here to Stay

The iconic corner store is perhaps the ultimate symbol of a city constantly evolving and on the move.

As a Town Grows More Diverse, a Mayor Says There’s Room for Everyone

As South Asian and Muslim immigrants transform a small New Jersey town, the five-term mayor has managed to keep the peace. What happens when he’s gone?

In Israel, Adams Raises Doubts About Safety of Jews in New York

Mayor Eric Adams painted an alarming picture of his city under his successor, Zohran Mamdani, saying, “If I were a Jewish New Yorker, I’d be concerned about my children.”

Boy, 10, and Woman, 21, Are Killed in Newark Shooting

Three other people, including an 11-year-old boy, were wounded in the shooting on Saturday night, city officials said. It was unclear whether the police had made any arrests.

New York Jets Player Kris Boyd Is Critically Wounded in Shooting

Mr. Boyd was wounded early on Sunday in a shooting in Midtown Manhattan. He is in his first year as a defensive player with the team after signing in March.

Church and College Leaders Work to Free a Detained Afghan Student

When Ali Faqirzada was detained after a routine asylum hearing in New York, officials from Bard College and the Episcopal Diocese tapped their networks to help.

As Mamdani Tries to Woo the N.Y.P.D., He Is Met With Skepticism and Hope

Zohran Mamdani takes office on Jan. 1 with ambitious plans to rethink policing and some officers angry about his past criticisms. Winning them over could be a key to a successful term.

‘We Walked in Silence for Two Blocks Until He Stopped’

A trip back in time at a Queens barbershop, shelter in a storm and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

Man Arrested After Appearing at Alina Habba’s Office With Bat, U.S. Says

Authorities said Keith Michael Lisa had a bat when he showed up at the office of the U.S. attorney for New Jersey on Wednesday. He was charged with possession of a dangerous weapon in a federal facility.

‘Never Forgot Me’: How a Monk’s Supporters Helped Him Survive Prison

U Pyinya Zawta fled political persecution in Myanmar and has settled in Buffalo.

U.S. Attorney Under Pressure After Order to Investigate Democrats

Jay Clayton, who heads the Southern District of New York, has so far managed to keep clear of President Trump’s most politically charged directives. Now, come the hard choices.

How an ‘X-Men’ and James Bond Movie Star Gets Creative Away From the Set

Famke Janssen surrounds herself with her paintings in her Manhattan apartment, then heads to the garment district and Pilates. But don’t forget time for chocolate.

Inside a Chaotic Week for New York’s Food Stamp Program

The government shutdown halted the program’s funding, and left many hungry New Yorkers with little or nothing to eat.

Seneca Soldier and Statesman Can Finally Add Lawyer to His Legacy

Ely Samuel Parker, a Native American who served as an aide to Ulysses S. Grant during the Civil War, was kept from practicing law during his lifetime.

ICE Scouted Site to Hold Immigrant Detainees in New York City

Federal officials explored the possibility of using a Coast Guard facility on Staten Island. The effort appears to be part of a plan to expand President Trump’s immigration crackdown.

A.I.G. Parts Ways With Incoming President Before He Assumes Role

John Neal’s withdrawal from the insurer comes as the company grapples with another high-profile departure.

Police Shoot Man Menacing Bystanders in Chaotic Upper East Side Episode

Elijah Brown, 20, was killed on Madison Avenue; the police said he had been brandishing a gun and acting erratically.

The Strategic Uncoupling of Zohran Mamdani and Brad Lander

Mr. Lander, the New York City comptroller, campaigned with Mr. Mamdani and once hoped to join him in City Hall. Now he is eyeing a congressional seat.

Why a Bill on the Governor’s Desk Is a Tough Call

The measure would require the M.T.A. to keep using two-person subway crews as other systems around the world are cutting back on train staffing.

PATH Train Fare to Rise to $4 by 2029

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on Thursday announced the increase and a timetable for restoring daily service on all its lines for the first time in 25 years.

Mamdani and Hochul Discuss Their Challenges: Trump and Child Care

Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, and Gov. Kathy Hochul met to talk about how to prepare for threats from President Trump.

Mystery Man Known as ‘John Doe’ Gets Up to 9 Years for Stealing 3 Homes

The man, whose identity is still unknown, pleaded guilty to deed fraud in Queens. “I just want to get it over with,” he told the judge as one of his victims wept.

Hochul Approved Permits That Could Help Clients of Her Husband’s Firm

Opponents of a natural gas pipeline approved by Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York noted that the project would benefit a client of the prominent law firm where her husband works.

Mafia Member Recruited Son’s Friends for Gambling Ring, Prosecutors Say

Prosecutors say the New Jersey man farmed out his betting operations, and that some participants were college athletes. Gambling charges are on the rise throughout collegiate and professional sports in the United States.

U.S. Seeks Man Who Appeared at Alina Habba’s Office With Baseball Bat

The man showed up outside the office of the U.S. attorney in New Jersey on Wednesday evening and was later allowed to enter without the bat. Law enforcement authorities are seeking his arrest.

Assault Case Against a Democratic House Member Can Proceed, Judge Rules

The judge concluded that Representative LaMonica McIver did not have legislative immunity from charges that grew out of a congressional oversight visit to a migrant jail in Newark.

Justice Dept. Struggled to Find Lawyers to Handle Maurene Comey Suit

Ms. Comey, the daughter of the former F.B.I. director James B. Comey, sued the Trump administration after she was abruptly fired. Now the U.S. attorney in Albany has agreed to take the case.

Following a Kennedy, N.Y. Councilman Joins Packed Race to Succeed Nadler

Erik Bottcher, a Democrat from Chelsea, began his career as an L.G.B.T.Q. rights activist. He faces a growing field of rivals vying for a Manhattan House seat.

Why the Grand Central Subway Passageway Smells Woodsy

A holiday-themed promotion in “Grand Scentral” is perfuming the passage that connects the shuttle train and the 4, 5 and 6 trains. Revenue goes to the M.T.A.

Does the Subway Still Need Train Conductors?

Gov. Kathy Hochul must decide by year’s end whether to sign a law that would mandate two-person crews on all trains, a practice critics say is costly and outdated.

Hochul Vetoed 7 of His Bills in a Single Day. Could It Be Personal?

State Senator James Skoufis of New York has been a steady critic of Gov. Kathy Hochul, a fellow Democrat. Her vetoes of his bills seemed intended to send a message.

Why Can’t We Fix Penn Station?

The biggest thing holding Penn Station back from a much-needed rehaul is what’s on top of it: Madison Square Garden.

Why Can’t New York Fix Penn Station?

The nation’s busiest transit hub stands as a symbol of a condition that afflicts so many attempts to get big things done in America: inertia.

3 Charged With Stuffed Animal Heist at Amusement Park Seen in ‘Big’

They arrived at Rye Playland in the darkness, in a boat they had taken without the owner’s permission, then hopped a fence into the park, where the spree began, officials said.

Adams Makes It Harder for Mamdani to Build Over Elizabeth Street Garden

Mayor Eric Adams’s administration is designating the garden as parkland, which could stymie Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in his vow to revive the fight to put affordable housing there.

City Council Approves Plan That Could Bring 14,700 Homes to Queens

The New York plan would open up 54 blocks of Long Island City, which are mostly warehouses and parking lots, to housing.

Arline Bronzaft, Who Campaigned for a Quieter City, Dies at 89

She studied the impact of noise on health and classroom learning and helped impose stricter regulations in New York City.

Hal Sirowitz, Poet Who Mined His Mother’s Worry With Wit, Dies at 76

He wrote of his suffocating relationship with his mother to create mordant reminiscences and became a standout at poetry slams in New York.

Can N.Y.C. Casino Bids Deliver an Economic Boost?

Contenders for full-scale casino licenses in New York City predict an economic boom fueled by gambling. Experts say that’s not what has happened elsewhere.

Former Aide to N.Y. Governors Is on Trial, Accused of Helping China

Linda Sun, who worked for Kathy Hochul and Andrew M. Cuomo, had luxury watches and cars that prosecutors say were rewards for boosting the country’s agenda.

Jack Schlossberg, Kennedy Heir, to Seek Nadler’s N.Y. Congressional Seat

Mr. Schlossberg, the son of Caroline Kennedy, said the Democratic Party needed someone who could stand up to President Trump and his allies.

Head of N.Y.P.D. Oversight Board Resigns, Citing Pressure From Union

Dr. Mohammad Khalid, the interim chairman of the Civilian Complaint Review Board, said a “campaign of lies” about him by the head of the police union had forced him to quit.

Accused of Desecration, a Doctor Faces the End of His Life’s Work

Dr. Masahide Kanayama has devoted his life in Manhattan to medicine and God. He could face five years of hard labor in Japan.

N.Y.C. Casino Bids Promise an Economic Boom. The Reality Might Differ.

As the number of gambling houses has grown across the United States, they are no longer the tourism magnets that they used to be, experts say.

How Do You Judge Whether a Police Officer Is Mentally Fit for the Job?

The New York Police Department has tried to fire 30 officers who failed a psychological exam or a background check. Some say the test is the problem.

Against Mamdani’s Wishes, Gen Z Councilman Plans to Challenge Jeffries

Chi Ossé, a New York City councilman, has told allies he is preparing to challenge Representative Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic leader of the House.

M.L.B. Limits Bets on Individual Pitches After Gambling Charges

Two Cleveland pitchers were accused of colluding with bettors. The league and its gambling company partners have put a $200 limit on wagers on individual pitches.

Microbets, Parlays and Prop Bets: A Guide to the M.L.B. Gambling Scandal

Federal prosecutors say two pitchers for the Cleveland Guardians tipped off bettors about what pitches they would throw, setting up rigged “microbets.” M.L.B. moved to limit such bets.

Bonnie Watson Coleman, a Democratic Trailblazer, to Retire From Congress

Ms. Watson Coleman, 80, the first Black woman to represent New Jersey in Congress, said she would not run for a seventh term in the state’s 12th Congressional District, near Trenton.

Mamdani Fills 2 Top Posts With Government Veteran and Trusted Aide

The mayor-elect named Dean Fuleihan, a government veteran, to be his first deputy mayor. Elle Bisgaard-Church will serve as his chief of staff.

Remembering Veterans, and Some of the Vehicles They Drove

Dragon Wagons, rare World War II trucks, are a part of military history, and there’s one parked on Long Island.

Who Will Be Mamdani’s City Council Partner? Get Ready for a Battle.

The heated contest to become City Council speaker took shape in Puerto Rico, where the leading contenders jockeyed for votes at a beachside political gathering.

Prosecutor Who Quit Over Adams Case Joins a Firm Known for Independence

Danielle Sassoon resigned as an interim U.S. attorney rather than halt the prosecution of Mayor Eric Adams. Her new firm’s conservative principles have at times put it at odds with President Trump.

Felon Freed by Trump Is Sentenced Again, This Time to 27 Months

A Brooklyn federal judge found that Jonathan Braun had violated the rules of his release by assaulting a nanny, swinging an IV pole at a nurse and dodging tolls in luxury cars.

Unpacking Mamdani’s Viral Victory Speech

A close annotation of the references, applause lines and barbs in Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s address to his supporters.

Hochul Raises Doubts About Mamdani’s Free Bus Proposal

Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York said she had concerns about Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s plan to make New York City buses free. She supports his proposal for universal child care.

2 Major League Baseball Pitchers Are Charged in Gambling Investigation

Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, pitchers for the Cleveland Guardians, were charged with sharing inside information about their pitches with bettors. Mr. Ortiz was arrested Sunday.

Firefighter, 42, Dies After Cardiac Arrest While Fighting Brooklyn Blaze

Firefighters assembled in Brownsville to remember Patrick D. Brady, who died on Saturday. He was an 11-year veteran of the department.

Mamdani, Mofongo and Rum: Democratic Squabbles Fade Away, for Now

At an annual gathering in Puerto Rico for New York’s political class, former foes of Zohran Mamdani put aside their differences and tried to get information about his inner circle.

With a Mayor-Elect From Queens, the Borough Is Having a Moment

When Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as New York City’s 111th mayor, he will be the first with such an intimate connection to Queens.

‘He Didn’t Know My Name, and I Didn’t Know His’

An uncanny long-range shooter, a conversation observed on the 6 and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

Live From New York: Zohran Mamdani’s Got Jokes

New York City’s next mayor showed during the campaign that he has a sharp sense of humor. Keeping things light at City Hall could be trickier.

How the Sisters Behind Manic Panic Spend a Day Rocking Out

Tish and Snooky Bellomo are still creating wild hair dye colors for the brand, which took off in the 1980s. But they also make time for harp lessons, Italian dinners and the sauna.

Among Mamdani’s Many Upcoming Challenges: Fixing New York City’s Schools

Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect, will encounter dwindling enrollment, lackluster reading scores and federal officials spoiling for a fight.

In a Skyscraper City, They Fix Cobblestone Streets by Hand

Meet the specialty bricklayers helping to preserve a quaint remnant of New York City’s early days.

New York Approves $1 Billion Underwater Gas Pipeline After 3 Rejections

The contentious proposal, previously rebuffed by state regulators who expressed environmental concerns, was deemed acceptable on Friday.

Sister of Blind Man Targeted for Deportation Asks U.S. to Free Him

Eva Magdalena Chalco Chango, who has no lawyer, asked a federal judge to free her brother, whom she has cared for throughout his life.

New York Prepares for a Potential Trump Immigration Crackdown

The election of Zohran Mamdani as mayor has stoked speculation that President Trump might move to send forces into the city.

Zohran Mamdani and the Revenge of the Struggling Yuppie

When the city becomes a “luxury product,” even the comfortable start to rebel.

The Election Is Over. Now Take the Quiz.

If you have followed coverage of the history-making New York City mayoral election, here’s a chance to check your knowledge.

Mamdani Lives in a One-Bedroom. He Could Move to a 226-Year-Old Mansion.

Five bedrooms. A ballroom. A full-time chef. The official mayoral residence in New York City could not be more different from Zohran Mamdani’s current home.

In N.B.A. Betting Scandal, Influencers Played an Old Game in a New Form

A Supreme Court decision created a sports gambling industry now worth $14 billion. Many are angling for a cut.

Mamdani Wants to Tax the Rich. Can He Persuade State Leaders?

After an impressive victory, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani now must find funds for his programs. His push for higher taxes puts Gov. Kathy Hochul, who faces a re-election fight, in a tough spot.

Anti-Defamation League Creates Antisemitism Tip Line Focused on Mamdani

The group, which has taken aim at Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani over his criticism of Israel, is facing backlash after unveiling a website where New Yorkers could report incidents of antisemitism.

Stefanik Launches Campaign to Challenge Gov. Hochul in New York

Elise Stefanik, a Republican congresswoman, is a leading ally of President Trump who has gone to great lengths to criticize Ms. Hochul and Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.

Mamdani Allies Create a Nonprofit to Push His Affordability Agenda

A new group will solicit donations to replicate Zohran Mamdani’s grass-roots army of volunteers and to help build momentum for his proposals.

When Does Mamdani Officially Become Mayor of New York City?

Zohran Mamdani will take charge just after midnight on Jan. 1, 2026, as required by city law. A swearing-in ceremony will follow soon after.

Edward Arrigoni, 91, Dies; His ‘Cop-Shot’ Charity Rewards Tipsters

A bus company executive, he founded an organization that offers $10,000 for information on gunmen who assault police. Its posters are ubiquitous in the New York area.

Judge to Consider Moving Trump’s Hush-Money Conviction to Federal Court

A federal judge must now determine whether President Trump’s immunity for official acts means that his Manhattan criminal case belongs in federal court.

As Mamdani Surges Ahead, Schumer Risks Finding Himself Left Behind

The rise of New York City’s mayor-elect comes at a complicated moment in the career of Senator Chuck Schumer, who is in danger of looking out of touch with the prevailing energy back home.

A College Tries to Pitch In and Train Air Traffic Controllers

In Queens, a college of aeronautics is trying to help meet the need for controllers. I put on a headset and gave the training a try.

5 Pressing Housing Issues for Mamdani, From Airbnb to Angry Landlords

When Zohran Mamdani becomes mayor, he will immediately have to confront a host of issues that have little to do with “freezing the rent,” his main housing-related pledge.

Explosion in the Bronx Injures 7 Firefighters

A garbage fire appeared to have spread to vehicles on a street and caused a fireball. The firefighters were expected to recover.

After ‘Seismic’ Win, New Jersey’s Next Governor Says She Has a Mandate

Representative Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, defeated her Republican opponent, Jack Ciattarelli, by 13 points as voter turnout surged.

Police Investigate Killing of 4 People in Bronx Apartment

Investigators did not name the victims or explain what had happened. Residents of the building were stunned by the deaths of cherished neighbors.

An Emboldened Mamdani Sheds Conciliatory Tone

Fresh from a stunning victory, Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect, said in an interview that his supporters wanted “a politics of consistency” and aggressive action, including on taxing the rich.

London’s Mayor Says Mamdani’s Victory Mirrors His Own

Sadiq Khan has been attacked by President Trump and misrepresented on social media. “I’m a mayor who happens to be Muslim,” he said, “and I think Zohran is the same.”

Why the Bronx Swung Toward Mamdani in the General Election

Voters in New York City’s poorest borough came out in droves to support Zohran Mamdani, energized by his visits to their neighborhoods and his promises to tackle the cost of living.

After Mamdani Win, Schumer Rejects Charges He’s Out of Touch

The top Senate Democrat was reluctant to say why he stayed on the sidelines of the mayoral race and denied that Zohran Mamdani’s victory reflected poorly on him.

15-Year-Old Is Fatally Stabbed at Long Island House Party, Police Say

Liam Delemo, of West Babylon, was stabbed when a fight broke out at a party attended by dozens of teenagers near his home, the authorities said.

Mamdani Holds News Conference After Mayoral Victory

In his first news conference as mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani described “twin crises” facing New York City: cost of living and threats by the Trump administration.

Lawmaker Demands Accountability in Bloody Prison Beating Caught on Video

State Senator Julia Salazar of New York said the officers accused of assault and sexual abuse in a 2023 case should face consequences.

How N.Y.C. Voted For Mamdani

Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City, riding a historic surge of enthusiasm. Our reporter Nicholas Fandos explains the results across all five boroughs broken down by precinct.

Mamdani Begins to Pick the Team That Will Help Him Run New York City

Zohran Mamdani has been planning his mayoral transition for months and appears poised to hire veterans of city government to key posts in his administration.

How the World Sees Mamdani: Icon, Threat, Proof of the American Dream

Zohran Mamdani’s improbable journey from Muslim immigrant to mayor-elect in New York City resonated across the globe in unpredictable ways.

Mamdani’s Beard Gives Him Another Mayoral Milestone

New York has not had a bearded mayor since 1913. Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s beard marks him as a millennial with a mandate to shake up the system.

Mamdani Turns to Seasoned Officials for Transition Team

The mayor-elect’s official transition will be led by five women, including two former City Hall officials and a former chair of the Federal Trade Commission.

4 Progressive Mayors Offer Advice to Zohran Mamdani

Tips from young liberals in office: Manage the stress. Keep your mom off Facebook. Plow the snow.

See the New York Neighborhoods That Swept Mamdani to Victory

Zohran Mamdani captured a broader section of the electorate in the New York mayoral election compared with the primary. A Times analysis maps the differences.

For Mamdani, Winning Is One Thing. Governing Will Be Quite Another.

Being mayor of New York City is often referred to as the second hardest job in the country, but the task may be even more complicated for Zohran Mamdani.

Mamdani’s Win Makes Few Waves in Uganda, His Birth Country

Zohran Mamdani, the new mayor-elect of New York City, was born in Uganda to parents of Indian origin, and his family emigrated when he was a child.

Zohran Mamdani’s Top 5 Priorities as Mayor

When he takes office on Jan. 1, Mr. Mamdani will seek to move quickly to implement his affordability plans and respond to threats from President Trump.

Mamdani Walks Offstage to Bollywood Song After Victory Speech

“Dhoom Machale,” a popular Hindi film song played at the end of Zohran Mamdani’s first speech as New York City’s mayor-elect, nodded to his Indian roots.

‘Hope Won’: Sadiq Khan, London’s Mayor, Congratulates Mamdani

Both men have faced virulent attacks from the far right for their Muslim faith and progressive politics, although there are notable differences in their policies.

Here’s the latest.

Mamdani’s New Coalition Brings Him an Easy Victory

As turnout surged past two million, New York City voters repudiated former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and sent Zohran Mamdani from the Assembly to City Hall.

Mamdani Calls, and His Supporters Respond

At the Brooklyn Paramount, die-hard fans of Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s mayor-elect, enthusiastically ushered out the old guard as they celebrated his victory.

He’s Been Charged With Dozens of Crimes. Nobody Knows His Name.

He called himself by many names as he cycled in and out of prison. He is to be sentenced in Queens for deed fraud, but investigators still do not know his true identity.

With Trademark Defiance, Cuomo Contemplates Another Loss

Before a dwindling and forlorn crowd, Andrew Cuomo conceded defeat in the New York City mayor’s race, but still somehow conceded little else.

Mamdani’s Mayoral Victory Divides Jewish New Yorkers

Jewish leaders had a mixed reaction to the election of Zohran Mamdani, who has repeatedly criticized Israel’s treatment of Palestinians and its conduct during the war in Gaza.

In a Speech Full of Hope, Mamdani Celebrates a New Political Order

Zohran Mamdani, in his victory speech, celebrated New York’s immigrants, working class and young people and said the city could show the country how to defeat President Trump.

In the New York City Council, Democrats Win Key Races

Democratic candidates won contested races in Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens, but a Republican firebrand won re-election.

The Full Transcript of Zohran Mamdani’s Victory Speech

Mr. Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, addressed supporters at a venue in Brooklyn late Tuesday night.

7 Takeaways From a Stunning New York City Mayoral Election

Zohran Mamdani motivated voters to head for the polls, using a broad coalition of supporters to overcome Andrew Cuomo’s success in siphoning Republican votes.

Rama Duwaji, Mamdani’s Wife, Carves a Path of Her Own

Ms. Duwaji, an accomplished artist and reluctant campaigner, steps onto center stage alongside New York City’s new mayor.

Curtis Sliwa, Back in the Beret, Puts New York’s New Mayor on Notice

Mr. Sliwa, an anti-crime activist who is the product of a bygone city, said he hoped the incoming mayor succeeded, but not at the cost of socialism and a weakened police force.

Rama Duwaji, New York City’s Next First Lady, Dresses to Represent

On election night, Ms. Duwaji’s outfit spoke of her identity as well as the whole city.

Jumaane Williams is Re-elected New York City Public Advocate

Mr. Williams, who has championed the rights of tenants, immigrants and victims of police violence while in office, won re-election handily after beating two Democratic primary challengers in June.

Mamdani Galvanized Voters With Promises of Hope and Affordability

To many of his supporters, Zohran Mamdani offered an ambitious agenda in the face of rising costs of living. “Mamdani brings a refreshing sense that he understands us,” one voter said.

Zohran Mamdani Is Elected Mayor of New York City

Mr. Mamdani, a state lawmaker and democratic socialist, will be the first Muslim mayor in the city’s history.

New York City Voters Pass Contentious Housing Ballot Measures

The results reflect how more people are embracing development as a solution to the housing crisis.

Mark Levine Elected New York City Comptroller

The Manhattan borough president, who endorsed Zohran Mamdani, said he welcomed his new role as a counterbalance to the mayor’s office.

Mamdani was elected with a thinner résumé than his predecessors as mayor.

The mayor-elect’s rivals focused on his inexperience during the campaign. Voters appeared to put more weight on his vision.

How Mamdani Built a Winning Campaign in One Short Year

A timeline of Zohran Mamdani’s rise from little-known lawmaker to mayor-elect of New York City.

How Zohran Mamdani Beat Back New York’s Elite and Was Elected Mayor

The 34-year-old assemblyman won the Democratic primary by defying the city’s all-powerful establishment. He secured the mayoralty by delicately disarming it.

New York City Has Not Elected a Mayor This Young in More Than a Century

John Purroy Mitchel, known as the “Boy Mayor,” was three months older than Zohran Mamdani is now when he won office in 1913.

Alvin Bragg Is Re-elected as Manhattan’s District Attorney

His opponents tried to make the campaign a referendum on his record, which included convicting Donald Trump.

Joy, Hope and Resignation: New York Reacts to Mayoral Election

Zohran Mamdani won a contentious election that gained worldwide attention and drew droves of voters from brownstone Brooklyn to suburban Staten Island.

Mamdani Blazes Trail as New York’s First Muslim and South Asian Mayor-Elect

Zohran Mamdani’s ascent was powered by a relentless focus on affordability. Along the way, he energized South Asian and Muslim communities that rarely receive sustained attention from politicians.

Mamdani built a campaign around food.

Here’s how Cuomo has tried to woo independent, conservative and Republican voters.

A Little-Noted Element Propelled Mamdani’s Rise: Gen Z Loneliness

Members of Gen Z found something unexpected in the mayoral race: a chance to hang out. Their enthusiasm turned into real votes.

After Decades of Low Turnout for Mayor’s Races, Voting Surges in New York

Voter participation in the city, which once surpassed 90 percent, cratered in recent elections. Here’s a look at why it fell, and why this year has been different.

Could Mamdani’s plan for ‘fast and free buses’ work?

Muslim voters say their excitement about Mamdani has been tempered by a rise in Islamophobia.

They want to run New York City. How would they do it?

As Mamdani has risen, South Asians have emerged as a political force in New York.

Andrew Cuomo, scraping and scrambling, is still running as Andrew Cuomo.

New York’s next mayor will face big decisions on climate change.

Why does Curtis Sliwa wear that red beret?

Mamdani plans to keep Tisch as police commissioner if elected.

Is it ‘subsidizing the rich’ to make buses and child care free for all?

Aging N.Y.C. Seminary’s Prayers Are Answered With a Lease by Vanderbilt

The Tennessee university has promised to make repairs to the General Theological Seminary buildings as it establishes a satellite campus in Chelsea.

Helping homeowners avoid foreclosure, Mamdani found the blueprints to run for mayor.

Why Zohran Mamdani and Curtis Sliwa Are on the Ballot Twice for N.Y.C. Mayor

The listings follow the normal rules for ballots in New York City.

Mamdani faces questions over a link to Jeremy Corbyn, a U.K. politician who was accused of antisemitism.

Cuomo earned almost $5 million from consulting. He won’t name his clients.

Turmoil Over Food Stamps Is Defining Issue for Some New York Voters

For some voters on Tuesday the trimming and delay of benefits under the federal food aid program known as SNAP was helping inform who would get their support.

Here’s how the candidates plan to tackle homelessness.

The Dawn of a New Mayor

New York will soon know who will lead the city for the next four years, but other questions remain.

A year later, Mamdani returned to the Bronx street corner where he filmed one of his first viral videos.

Quiz: What do you and the N.Y.C. mayoral candidates agree on?

Mamdani’s voters want free child care. How could he do it?

Zohran Mamdani’s coalition in the New York mayor’s race includes residents who have questioned whether they can afford to raise children in the city.

Cuomo was contrite about his sexual harassment scandal. Not anymore.

These are the songs of the mayoral race.

Andrew Cuomo has a complicated legacy in New York City.

Mamdani makes $142,000 as an assemblyman. Does that make him rich in New York City?

Mamdani Votes ‘Yes’ on Housing Measures Giving Mayor More Say on Development

During his campaign, Zohran Mamdani had repeatedly declined to say where he stood on the measures.

Cuomo blasted Mamdani for his rent-stabilized apartment. But he had one, too.

Who should run N.Y.C. schools? Mamdani and Cuomo clash over the answer.

How an elite public high school set Mamdani on the path to politics.

Cuomo had dreams of becoming a radio star. Then they unraveled.

Why can’t people say Zohran Mamdani’s name correctly?

How Eric Adams lost his coalition and became an also-ran.

Sliwa’s management of the Guardian Angels calls his leadership into question.

Why is Andrew Cuomo still running for mayor? The answer may lie in 1977.

We asked Mamdani, Cuomo and Sliwa 10 questions. Here’s what they said.

Here’s the latest.

New Yorkers Are About to Choose Their 111th Mayor

After an intense and contentious campaign, Election Day has arrived. Polls open at 6 a.m.

Trump Backs Cuomo as N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race Nears Finish Line

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic front-runner, said he was “confident but not complacent” about winning, as former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo was endorsed by President Trump.

How Zohran Mamdani came to embrace the Palestinian cause.

Spotlight on Mayoral Race Also Captures the New York of Now

Times photographers caught signal moments from the campaign trail as Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa battled for votes.

N.Y.C. Mayoral Candidates Deliver Final Appeals Before Election

On Monday, New York City’s three mayoral candidates made a final attempt to drum up support from voters the day before the election. Over 735,000 people have already voted early, more than four times the amount over the same period of time in 2021, according to the Board of Elections.

As the mayor’s race comes to a close, the contest for City Council speaker is heating up.

Trump Endorses Cuomo for N.Y.C. Mayor on Eve of Election

The president wrote that if Zohran Mamdani were to win, it would be “highly unlikely” that the city would receive federal funding beyond a bare minimum.

‘The Boat,’ Despised Floating Jail Near Rikers, Heads for the Scrap Heap

The jail barge, officially called the Vernon C. Bain Center, was a relic of the crack cocaine era. It was notorious even among Rikers Island’s many troubled lockups.

How New York’s Mayoral Race Became a Vote on the Middle East

Many New Yorkers have been agonizing over the war between Israel and Hamas since Oct. 7, 2023. Now they are casting their ballots.

Houses of Worship Struggle to Feed New Yorkers During SNAP Stalemate

In New York City, there are about 600 food pantries scattered across the five boroughs and at least 90 percent are run by either a religious organization or a nonprofit connected to a place of worship.

New Yorkers came out en masse to vote early.

Drunk Driver Who Killed 4 at Manhattan Picnic Is Convicted of Murder

Daniel Hyden, who was a substance abuse counselor, had written a book about sobriety. He crashed his pickup through a fence and into a barbecue.

Has Gracie Mansion Ever Had a Democratic Socialist?

Zohran Mamdani’s opponents have portrayed his Democratic Socialists of America affiliation as unusual, but he is not the first New York politician — or would-be mayor — with ties to the group.

Mamdani Crosses Brooklyn Bridge at Sunrise to Signal ‘New Day’ for City

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic front-runner in the New York City mayoral race, marched under the bridge’s arches with elected officials, holding a banner that said, “Our Time Is Now.”

Mamdani Mocks Cuomo After Trump Offers His Reluctant Backing

“I know how hard you worked for this,” Zohran Mamdani said on social media after his chief rival in the New York City mayor’s race, former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, received tepid support from President Trump.

Here’s the latest.

Mamdani Takes in the Knicks From the Rafters, After Cuomo Sat Courtside

By catching a Knicks game on Sunday, Zohran Mamdani honored a political tradition of attending a sporting event on the campaign trail. But he sat in the cheap(ish) seats.

What the IBX Rail Project Could Mean for Brooklyn and Queens

The proposed light rail would be the biggest expansion of the city’s transit system since the GG line was created almost 90 years ago.

Will an Early-Vote Advantage Help Democrats in New Jersey?

Democrats have shown up in greater numbers than Republicans in early voting as a close race for governor between Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli comes to a close.

These 5 Key Voting Groups Could Decide the Mayor’s Race

From religion to race, age to ethnicity, pockets of New Yorkers represent key blocs that can unlock tens of thousands of votes in a citywide race.

A Bloody Prison Beating Was Caught on Video. No Guards Were Punished.

A New York prisoner accused corrections officers of assault and sexual abuse. State prison officials investigated and deemed his claims unfounded despite footage of the encounter.

N.Y.C. Early Voting Ends With 735,000 Ballots Cast, as Younger Voters Surge

This year’s mayoral race saw the highest early in-person turnout ever for a nonpresidential election in New York.

The New York City Marathon in Photos and Videos

Some 55,000 people came out to race through the five boroughs on a sunny Sunday.

A Thrilling Finish to N.Y.C. Marathon as Kenyans Dominate Elite Races

It was a record-setting day as more than 50,000 athletes packed the streets for the 2025 New York City Marathon. Benson Kipruto and Hellen Obiri triumphed.

He’s planning to run the marathon, and then do two performances in ‘Wicked.’

A New York marathon tradition: getting your name in The New York Times.

5 Die, Including 3 Children, in Halloween Night House Fire

The cousin of a state assemblyman, his wife and children died in the fire in Paterson, N.J. Seven other relatives survived the blaze.

N.Y.C. rabbi moves off sidelines to condemn Mamdani amid Jewish divide.

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl of Central Synagogue in Manhattan took issue with Zohran Mamdani’s view of Israel, but said that religious leaders should not be in the endorsement business.

Close Finish in N.Y.C. Marathon Men’s Race Was One of the Closest Ever

Some past New York marathons have been extremely tight. Benson Kipruto’s split-second victory was a photo finish.

Who are the celebrities running today?

At 74, He Started Running. At 91, He’s a Marathoner.

This is Koichi Kitabatake’s third New York City Marathon. He is one of only seven nonagenarian runners in the race’s history.

At the Start, Dogs Help Runners Relax Before the New York Marathon

To help soothe the athletes’ nerves, the New York Road Runners have for the last several years provided a bit of therapeutic support. Specifically, therapy dogs.

Benson Kipruto wins the men’s race.

Hellen Obiri of Kenya wins the women’s elite race.

How much are the prizes for the winners?

Marcel Hug and Susannah Scaroni Are the Wheelchair Winners, Again.

Hug and Scaroni were also dual champions in 2022, when they both set course records.

Susannah Scaroni repeats as champion in women’s wheelchair race.

Scaroni, who lives in Illinois, led from start to finish, winning convincingly.

Two new crossing points for pedestrians in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Marcel Hug wins a record 7th New York City Marathon men’s wheelchair race.

Known as the Silver Bullet, he led from start to finish.

Early voters are younger than usual this year, data shows.

How to watch the race from home or on your device.

Here’s the latest.

How to track your favorite runners.

Where are the best places to cheer?

What time does the marathon start?

Here’s the marathon course map.

Some 55,000 athletes were running today.

Even for Some Mamdani Supporters, His Thin Résumé Is Cause for Concern

Many voters struggle with a fundamental question about Zohran Mamdani’s candidacy: Is a 34-year-old state assemblyman ready to lead the nation’s largest city?

‘I Could Hardly Believe I Was About to Run the New York City Marathon’

A pick-me-up after the race, a chilly fellow traveler in the Village and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

Mamdani is joined by Ro Khanna in hopes of exciting South Asian voters.

Obama Calls Mamdani to Praise His Campaign and Offers to Be Sounding Board

Former President Barack Obama told Zohran Mamdani “your campaign has been impressive to watch,” and suggested that he was invested in Mr. Mamdani’s success beyond the election.

Muslim Voters Feel Pride and Fear, for Both Mamdani and Themselves

After an uptick in Islamophobic comments about Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City, some Muslims say they are hopeful but worried about repercussions.

Al Sharpton condemns Islamophobia in the New York City mayor’s race.

Rabbi Alvin Kass, N.Y.P.D. Chaplain for Nearly Six Decades, Dies at 89

The youngest and longest-serving chaplain in New York City history, he was also the first Jewish chief chaplain in the modern era.

Cuomo Says Diversity Can Be a ‘Strength’ and a ‘Weakness’ in Interview

Andrew M. Cuomo, after saying he unequivocally condemned Islamophobic comments directed at Zohran Mamdani, told MSNBC that “antipathy among groups” could create “friction.”

Cuomo was contrite about his sexual harassment scandal. Not anymore.