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Regional - New York Times - 5 hours ago

Footage in Police Shooting of Queens Man to Be Released Amid Criticism

Critics have questioned why officers were called to respond to an apparent mental health crisis. The shooting has increased pressure on Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Regional - New York Times - 6 hours ago

Woodie King Jr., a Driving Force in Black Theater, Dies at 88

His New Federal Theater in New York provided a rare stage for Black playwrights and emerging actors, among them Denzel Washington, Phylicia Rashad and Chadwick Boseman.

Regional - New York Times - 7 hours ago

Shopping Sprees and a Penthouse: Public Defender Pleads Guilty to Fraud

Lori Zeno, the former head of the Queens Defenders, faces around five years in prison for stealing public money to pay for international vacations and teeth whitening.

Regional - New York Times - 7 hours ago

Epstein Files Reveal Name of Woman Who Accused Alexander Brothers

Defense lawyers unsuccessfully asked for a mistrial after the brothers appeared in the latest batch of Epstein emails. The Alexanders have not been linked to Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes.

Regional - New York Times - 8 hours ago

Letitia James to Deploy Observers to Document ICE Raids Across New York

Letitia James, the state’s top law official, said staffers from her office would serve as “neutral witnesses” amid recent backlash to President Trump’s deportation campaign.

Regional - New York Times - 8 hours ago

New York Attorney General to Deploy Observers to Document ICE Raids

Letitia James, the state’s top law official, said staffers from her office would serve as “neutral witnesses” amid recent backlash to President Trump’s deportation campaign.

Regional - New York Times - 13 hours ago

It Was 33 Degrees on Monday. That’s Still Cold.

Though the temperature edged above freezing for the first time in 10 days, the weather barely felt warmer.

Regional - New York Times - 13 hours ago

Sean Hayes Suffers Writer’s Block and More Horrors in ‘The Unknown’

In David Cale’s “The Unknown,” the actor plays 11 characters including a writer suffering the horrors of writer’s block and an unraveling mind.

Regional - New York Times - 13 hours ago

A Phantom Humming Has a Connecticut City at Wit’s End

West Haven, Conn., has budgeted $16,000 for an acoustics expert to try to pinpoint the source of a low-frequency disturbance that has disrupted residents’ lives.

Regional - New York Times - 15 hours ago

A Role Model for How to Die

What if you really did live every day as if it were your last? That was Brian’s plan.

Regional - New York Times - 20 hours ago

Trump Administration Sued Over Cutting Off Funds for $16 Billion Tunnel

The Gateway Development Commission said that if the federal government continued to withhold funding for a rail link under the Hudson River, it would have to stop construction this week.

Regional - New York Times - 22 hours ago

Woman’s Dismembered Body Is Found in a Brooklyn Basement, Officials Say

The police are investigating the death of Michelle Montgomery, whose remains were found in a public housing building in the Williamsburg neighborhood.

Regional - New York Times - 23 hours ago

Julie Won Enters Heated Race for NYC House Seat

Julie Won, a New York City councilwoman, will face two other Democrats, one backed by the departing incumbent, Nydia Velázquez, and the other by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Regional - New York Times - 23 hours ago

Epstein Victims Ask Judge to Shut D.O.J. Website After Names Disclosed

A judge will hold a hearing on Wednesday after attorneys for victims in the Epstein case said the recent batch of documents released by the government included their names.

Regional - New York Times - 23 hours ago

Third Candidate Enters Heated Race for Open House Seat

Julie Won, a New York City councilwoman, will face two other Democrats, one backed by the departing incumbent, Nydia Velázquez, and the other by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

Woodie King Jr., Impresario of Black Theater, Dies at 88

His New Federal Theater in New York provided a rare stage for Black playwrights and emerging actors, among them Denzel Washington, Phylicia Rashad and Chadwick Boseman.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

‘I Didn’t Have Time to Think,’ Says Sergeant Who Threw Cooler at Man

Erik Duran, an N.Y.P.D. sergeant, said he was trying to save lives when he struck Eric Duprey with a cooler. The sergeant took the unusual step of testifying at his own manslaughter trial.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

Mamdani Announces New Shelter Beds as Death Toll During Cold Rises

The 50 units in Upper Manhattan will house single people who may be reluctant to stay in group shelters.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

A Closer Look at Mamdani’s Custom Carhartt Jacket

As he dealt with a major snowstorm, Mayor Zohran Mamdani appeared in a personalized Carhartt jacket designed with help from the first lady.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

New York City’s First Real Winter in a Long Time Is Relentless

Mountains of rock-solid filthy snow. Narrow, icy sidewalks. Temperatures that sound like shoe sizes. When will it end?

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

Takeaways From the First Week of the Alexander Brothers Trial

Jurors in the sex trafficking case heard from the first witnesses and saw graphic evidence of the crimes the brothers are accused of.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

Trump Administration Sued Over Ban on Immigration From 75 Countries

The Trump administration says these immigrants take welfare intended for Americans, which the lawsuit says is an “unsupported and demonstrably false claim.”

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

Can the New Terminal at J.F.K. Be Among the World’s Best?

The enormous Terminal 1 is expected to open later this year at a cost of $9.5 billion. The Port Authority, which operates Kennedy Airport, has high aspirations for it.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

After Weeks of Rancor, a Glimmer of Hope in N.Y.C. Nurses’ Strike

Nearly 15,000 workers have been off the job at some of New York’s top hospitals for three weeks, but signs of progress have emerged in negotiations.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

Pay, Staffing, Safety: The Divisive Issues in the Nurses’ Strike

Striking New York City nurses say they are being maligned as greedy, while hospital officials say they are not taking into account sharp reductions in federal funding.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

Mike Lawler Gets Rowdy Reception at Town Hall

Representative Mike Lawler, who has promised to hold several town halls as he seeks re-election, was repeatedly heckled by audience members in Rockland County.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

N.Y. Republican in Swing District Gets Rowdy Reception at Town Hall

Representative Mike Lawler, who has promised to hold several town halls as he seeks re-election, was repeatedly heckled by audience members in Rockland County.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

Man and Dog Found Dead Inside Mobile Veterinary Van in Queens

A second man was found unconscious outside the van. The police are investigating whether the deaths were caused by carbon monoxide from a generator.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Snow, Ice, Parking Hell: It’s a Tough Winter to Be a New York City Mover

Even in summer, moving crews have to contend with walk-up apartments, double-parking and sofas that won’t fit through narrow hallways. It’s a lot worse right now.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Mamdani Announces New Shelter Beds as Death Toll During Cold Rises to 14

The 50 units in Upper Manhattan will house single people who may be reluctant to stay in group shelters.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Sean Hayes, Ethan Slater and Alia Shawkat Star in Off Broadway Shows in February

Sean Hayes performs a new solo thriller, Alia Shawkat leads a play revival and Ethan Slater stars as Marcel Marceau in a world premiere.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

18 Off Broadway Shows (and Some Puppets) to Defrost Your February

Sean Hayes performs a new solo thriller, Alia Shawkat leads a play revival and Ethan Slater stars as Marcel Marceau in a world premiere.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

This Hasidic Reporter Has a Few Questions for Mayor Mamdani

Jacob Kornbluh, a former lox-slinger with no degrees, became an unlikely fixture in New York politics. Now he is chasing the story of a lifetime, inside the new City Hall.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Westminster 2026: Yes, Some Show Dogs Still Have Day Jobs

Nick, a Tibetan spaniel, is a therapy dog at a senior living center in Washington. He is one of several champion show dogs that have busy lives outside of the competition.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Mayor Mamdani and the Taxi Driver

Richard Chow befriended Zohran Mamdani five years ago and has driven him to City Hall and Gracie Mansion.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Woman Says Tal Alexander Assaulted Her When She Was 13 Years Old

The woman told police she was at a party when she was drugged and assaulted by five boys, including Mr. Alexander, who is currently on trial for sex trafficking.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

‘Spontaneously, We Both Start to Laugh, Giggle Even’

A shared snack at the movies, love rides the express train and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Mamdani’s 31-Day Challenge: Showing Voters They Were ‘Right to Believe’

In his first month as mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani used his showmanship to spotlight some early victories, even amid some stumbles.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

Mamdani Names Nonprofit Leader and Ex-Rikers Inmate to Run N.Y.C. Jails

Stanley Richards is taking over as correction commissioner at an inflection point for the city’s jails. Mayor Zohran Mamdani also named Dr. Alister Martin to lead the health department.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

Death Toll During New York City Cold Snap Rises to 14

The growing number of deaths comes amid heightened concern about Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s handling of last weekend’s winter storm and the aftermath.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

Laura Maioglio, Whose Restaurant Was a Theater District Mainstay, Dies at 93

Since 1962, she had overseen her father’s stately Italian restaurant, Barbetta, and became one of the city’s most enduring female restaurateurs.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

New Epstein Files Name Elon Musk, Bill Gates and Other Powerful Men

Elon Musk, Richard Branson and Sergey Brin were among those who exchanged messages or visited with Jeffrey Epstein, according to the newly released documents.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

Kristin Sudeikis Is A Dance Fitness Star with Celebrity in Her Blood

Through her dance company and studio, Forward Space, where models and actresses come to sweat, Kristin Sudeikis has earned fame of her own.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

Sherrill Urges New Jersey Residents to Record ICE Action on Their Phones

Governor Mikie Sherrill said the state would begin collecting images of federal immigration agents interacting with the public.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

What to Know About the Alexander Brothers Sex Trafficking Trial

The men used their wealth and fame to lure women and then assault them, prosecutors say. The brothers have denied all allegations.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

She Called Mamdani a ‘Terrorist Lover.’ Did She Deserve to Be Promoted?

Inna Vernikov, a Republican city councilwoman, was named to help lead a task force to fight antisemitism. She later apologized for her remark about Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

Could the Hudson River Freeze Over?

New York City is icy and cold right now, but you’re probably not going to be able to walk to New Jersey any time soon.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

Grand Jury Hears Evidence on Brooklyn Power Broker

Brooklyn federal prosecutors have been conducting a corruption investigation into Frank Carone, who served as Mayor Eric Adams’s chief of staff.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

‘Produce Pete’ Napolitano, a Fruit and Vegetable Celebrity, Dies at 80

For more than 30 years, he drew fans for dispensing weekly produce punditry on a New York television station, building on a sales career that began when he was 5.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

Death Toll During New York City Cold Snap Rises to 13

The people who died, at least several of whom were believed to be homeless, had been found outdoors, including at a playground and near a hospital.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

Decades Later, a Man’s Conviction Is Overturned With Ex-Inmate’s Help

On Friday, a Queens judge vacated the double-murder conviction of Allen Porter. Jabbar Collins, who was exonerated 16 years ago, never stopped fighting for the friend he met in custody.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

Hochul Seeks to Bar N.Y. Police From Helping ICE on Non-Criminal Issues

Gov. Kathy Hochul said she would propose legislation so the federal government could not “weaponize” local officers to enforce civil immigration laws.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

Federal Judge Drops Death Penalty Charge Against Luigi Mangione

The judge, Margaret Garnett of Federal District Court, said the case against Luigi Mangione would still proceed to trial on other counts.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

Court Upholds Dismissal of Charges Against George Norcross

George E. Norcross III had been accused of illegally obtaining property and fraudulently collecting millions in tax breaks. The state attorney general’s office can appeal the decision.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

In a Shuttered Macy’s, You Can Feel the Pulse of Fulton Street

An artist has created an installation in the former department store in Downtown Brooklyn, using light patterns triggered by sounds.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

Lukoil Gas Station Franchisees Caught in a Fight Between US and Russia

After the United States imposed sanctions on Russia’s two biggest oil producers, the ripple effects wreaked havoc on business for local franchisees.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

Inside the Huge New Terminal That Will Transform J.F.K.

The 2.6-million-square-foot Terminal One, part of a multibillion-dollar redevelopment of Kennedy Airport, will be nearly as large as the Empire State Building.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

Free Buses? How About Expanding the Subway by 41 Miles Instead?

In a break from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, some transit advocates are wary of a plan to subsidize bus fares and argue the money would be better spent on a major subway expansion.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

Man Charged With Hate Crimes After He Rams Car Into Chabad Headquarters

The police accused a New Jersey man of slamming his vehicle into the Hasidic Jewish organization’s Brooklyn headquarters. The man’s father said that his son wanted to convert to Judaism.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

Pizza Cutter and a Fork: A Bizarre Bid to Break Mangione Out of Jail

Federal prosecutors said a man was arrested after he impersonated an F.B.I. agent during a visit to the federal jail complex in Brooklyn where Luigi Mangione was being held.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

Police File Hate Crime Charges After Chabad Ramming in Brooklyn

The police arrested the man, Dan Sohail, after a vehicle was rammed into the Brooklyn headquarters of the Hasidic Jewish organization. The man’s father said in an interview that his son did not hate Jewish people.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

Man With Pizza Cutter Is Said to Have Tried to Break Mangione Out of Jail

Federal prosecutors said the man was arrested after he impersonated an F.B.I. agent on Wednesday in a visit to the federal jail complex in Brooklyn that houses Luigi Mangione.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

Suspect Is Said to Have Tampered With Stove Before Deadly Bronx Fire

A gas leak from the stove started a fire that engulfed apartments on the top floors. The man was arrested on Wednesday.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

Dudamel and the Philharmonic Partner With Carnegie Hall on Operas

Gustavo Dudamel, the New York Philharmonic’s incoming music and artistic director, plans to lead annual operas in concert at Carnegie Hall.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

Girls Sue Saint Ann’s School and Former Teacher Over Sex Crimes

Winston Nguyen, a former teacher at Saint Ann’s School who pleaded guilty to a felony charge last year, is accused in the lawsuit of soliciting naked photos of students and sharing them online.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

Saks Fifth Avenue Bankruptcy Revives Debate Over the Future of Department Stores

Saks Fifth Avenue’s bankruptcy filing has revived debates about how these once celebrated shopping emporiums can regain their luster.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

Why There Are Snow Mountains at New York’s Intersections and Bus Stops

Three days after the city’s biggest snowstorm in years, many New Yorkers are still scaling mounds of snow and ice. Cleaning it up is a shared responsibility.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

Driver Rams Car Into Headquarters of Chabad Hasidic Movement

No one was injured when the motorist drove into a rear door of the building on Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn. The man was arrested; the police are investigating the incident as a hate crime.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

Slaps on the Wrist for State Troopers in Misconduct Cases

A series by The New York Times’s Local Investigations Fellowship found that State Police officers who had committed serious misconduct largely remained on the job.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

New Home Listings in Harlem, Murray Hill and Crown Heights

This week’s properties are in Harlem, Murray Hill and Crown Heights.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

Adams’s Parting Gift of 19 Vetoes Is Being Returned, With 17 Overrides

The New York City Council is expected to overwhelmingly vote to create wage minimums for private security officers and lift the cap on street vendor licenses.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

For Protesters at Houses of Worship, How Far Away Is Too Far?

The New York City Council speaker, Julie Menin, is proposing a barrier of up to 100 feet to protect congregants from protesters, 75 feet larger than Gov. Kathy Hochul has suggested.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

Driver Rams Car Into Headquarters of Chabad Hasidic Movemen

No one was injured when the motorist drove into a rear door of the building on Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn. The man was arrested; the police are investigating the incident as a hate crime.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

Dante de Blasio Was Among Those Arrested at Hilton Protest Against ICE

“I thought it was the right thing to do,” former Mayor Bill de Blasio’s son said. He was issued a summons after joining demonstrators in the lobby of the Hilton Garden Inn in TriBeCa.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

Victim in School Sex Abuse Case Wins $30 Million Jury Award

The man, now 44, said that a teacher in Newark repeatedly sexually abused him in the 1990s.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

N.Y.P.D. Searches Target Black and Latino Drivers, Lawsuit Says

The New York Civil Liberties Union accused the Police Department of discrimination in a federal lawsuit that calls for an end to the practice.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

Judge Questions Trump Administration’s Push to Halt Congestion Pricing

As a legal battle continues over the fate of New York City’s toll program, a judge appeared skeptical of the federal government’s arguments, but did not issue a ruling.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

Jury Awards $30 Million to Man Who Accused Teacher of Sexual Abuse

The man, now 44, said he was repeatedly sexually abused when he was a child at a school in Newark in the 1990s.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

Mamdani Blames Rivals for Leaving New York With a ‘Poisoned’ Budget

Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the only way to close a more than $12 billion budget gap was to raise taxes on the wealthy and corporations.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

Who’s Supposed to Clear the Snow From New York City’s Street Corners?

Three days after the city’s biggest snowstorm in years, many New Yorkers are still scaling mounds of snow and ice. Cleaning it up is a shared responsibility.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Role in Plot to Kill Iranian Dissident

Carlisle Rivera became the third person to be sentenced for playing a role in trying to kill Masih Alinejad, an activist and a critic of the Iranian government.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

N.Y. State Prosecutors Want Mangione Murder Trial to Start in July

Manhattan prosecutors want the trial of Luigi Mangione to start before a parallel federal case. Mr. Mangione was arrested in 2024 in the shooting death of a health insurance chief executive.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

After Winter Storm, New York Uses Hot Tubs to Melt the Snow

With no warm weather expected any time soon, the city’s snow piles require mechanical intervention.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

Prosecutors Seek July Trial for Mangione in State Murder Case

Manhattan prosecutors want the trial against Luigi Mangione to start before a parallel federal case. Mr. Mangione was arrested in 2024 in the shooting death of a health insurance chief executive.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

Most N.Y.C. Storm Victims Believed to Have Died After Cold Exposure

Mayor Zohran Mamdani said that seven of the 10 people who died during the cold weather showed signs of cold exposure. One man was found dead just steps from a hospital.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

Trump Officials’ Use of ‘Domestic Terrorist’ in Minnesota Shootings Doesn’t Match Legal Reality

The Trump administration has used the term as a cudgel against political adversaries, especially this month to defend immigration officers who had killed two protesters in Minneapolis.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

‘Ulysses,’ ‘Watch Me Walk’ and Other Festival Shows Revisit the Past

“Watch Me Walk,” “Ulysses” and other offerings from Under the Radar and the Exponential Festival engage with personal histories and the works of literary lions.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Former Adams Aide, Took Diamond Earrings as Bribe, Prosecutors Say

Prosecutors added new details to their case against Ingrid Lewis-Martin, who is accused of using her position in New York’s City Hall to help associates in exchange for bribes.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

Mamdani Makes a ‘Tonight Show’ Cameo

The mayor appeared with Jimmy Fallon and made a joke, but also urged New Yorkers to stay inside during the freezing weather.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

Did a Luxury Nursing Home Hold a 91-Year-Old Woman Captive?

Her memory was failing, and the $28,000-a-month assisted living facility wouldn’t let her leave. Was it protecting her from an untrustworthy guardian?

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

New York Sues Solar Panel Firm, Saying It Bilked Hundreds of Customers

The city is demanding about $20 million in penalties and restitution from Radiant Solar, the largest sum it has ever sought from a home improvement contractor.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

Former Adams Aide Took Bribe of Diamond Earrings, Prosecutors Say

Prosecutors added new details to their case against Ingrid Lewis-Martin, who is accused of using her position in New York’s City Hall to help associates in exchange for bribes.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

Dozens Arrested After Anti-ICE Protest at a Manhattan Hilton

The demonstration at the TriBeCa hotel followed a similar targeting of a Hilton property in Minneapolis on Sunday.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

U.S. Expects to Finish Review of Epstein Files Soon, Bondi Says

By law, the government was required to release its files on Jeffrey Epstein in December. Now the attorney general said they will be out “in the near term.”

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

Storm Tests Mamdani as Dangerous Cold Grips New York

The death toll from the storm has risen to 10. As it emerged that some of the dead had prior contact with social service workers, Mayor Zohran Mamdani vowed to do more to get people into shelters.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

Woman Says She Met Alexander Brothers at Celebrity Home Before Assault

The woman, who used a pseudonym, was the first victim to testify in the trial of the three brothers, former titans of the New York party scene. All three men have pleaded not guilty.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

Storm Deaths Reach 10, Testing Mamdani’s Handling of a Weather Emergency

After first saying that it did not appear that the dead were homeless people, Mayor Zohran Mamdani vowed to do more to get people into shelters.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

Man Went on ‘Trial Run’ Before Killing 4 Homeless Men, Prosecutors Say

Randy Rodriguez Santos faces four murder charges for the beating deaths of homeless men in Manhattan’s Chinatown in 2019. The killings left the city’s homeless population on edge.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

Trial Starts in Sex-Trafficking Case Against Alexander Brothers

Prosecutors say the three men used their money, power and status to sexually assault women, including two underage girls. The men have denied the charges.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

Judge Cuts Sentence of Ultra-Orthodox Therapist Convicted of Molestation

Nechemya Weberman’s sentence for child sexual abuse was reduced to 18 years, making him eligible for release within five years. He admitted his guilt for the first time on Tuesday.