Where Things Stand in the Jane Doe Investigation

Gov. Kathy Hochul has named a special investigator, Letitia James, as the allegations of rape in a fraternity house become part of a national conversation about sexual assault and consent.

Why Prosecutors May Face Legal Hurdles in the Cornell Investigation

Experts in sexual assault cases said it may not be easy to win a conviction on the rape allegations that Jane Doe has made against fraternity members.

N.Y. Lawmakers and Victims Push to Change Rape Law in Intoxication Cases

Accusations that Cornell University students assaulted a woman while she was impaired have renewed calls to amend the law.

Cornell’s Handling of Sexual Assault Case Questioned

Our reporter Emma Goldberg visits the Cornell University campus to speak with students after prosecutors reopened the case of a woman who said she was raped at a fraternity house in 2024. None of the accused men have been charged with a crime, and all have denied wrongdoing.

Cornell Students Call for Change at Fiery Public Meeting

Through tears, some students shared stories of assaults they had experienced, while others spoke out to criticize administrators and demand improved training on consent.

Hochul Names Letitia James as Special Prosecutor in Cornell Case

Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed the New York State attorney general to investigate allegations by a former Cornell University student that several men sexually assaulted her.

How The New York Times Is Reporting on the Cornell Rape Investigation

Times editors explore the thinking behind our coverage of the explosive allegations that have roiled a campus and the country.

Man Charged With Threatening Katie Miller, Wife of Top Trump Aide Stephen Miller

The charges against the Massachusetts man were not the first time the Miller family has raised concerns about its security.

Cornell Documents Raise Questions About Handling of Rape Allegations

More than 1,000 pages of documents obtained by The New York Times show how a woman identified as Jane Doe gradually concluded that what had happened to her at a fraternity party was a crime.

Chi Phi Members Accused in Cornell Sex Assault Lawsuit Give Varying Accounts of Night

Their accounts, detailed in hundreds of pages of investigative files obtained by The New York Times, were disjointed and sometimes contradictory. All the men denied any wrongdoing.

Man Is Fatally Stabbed on the Subway in a Random Attack, Police Say

An internal police report referred to the man charged in the killing, which happened in Queens during the evening rush hour, as emotionally disturbed.

As Cornell Reckons with Sexual Assault Case, Will Applicants Think Twice?

Many alumni and some prospective parents are rethinking their relationships with Cornell. But as one admissions consultant said, “Prestige is a powerful draw.”

Landlords Release Emails and Texts in Lawsuit Over Mamdani’s Rent Freeze

The communications were revealed as part of a lawsuit challenging the rent freeze on rent-stabilized units in New York City, which went into effect on Thursday.

Men Accused in Cornell Sex Assault Suit Give Varying Accounts of Night

Their accounts, detailed in hundreds of pages of investigative files obtained by The New York Times, were disjointed and sometimes contradictory.

How a Cornell Student Went From Shame to Action

The woman known as “Jane Doe” was initially embarrassed about what happened at a fraternity party in 2024, but soon concluded: “I was assaulted.”

‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Plans a Broadway Debut With Andrew Rannells

The show, “a live radio play,” will run during this year’s holiday season. The cast includes Andrew Rannells, Megan Hilty, Tituss Burgess, Harry Hamlin and Lisa Rinna.

Steven Spielberg, Alec Baldwin and Gov. Kathy Hochul Turn Out for Dudamel

“I’m so happy here. Honestly,” Gustavo Dudamel, the superstar conductor, said at the New York Philharmonic’s season-opening gala on Wednesday.

How a Cornell Student Went From Shame to Anger

The woman known as “Jane Doe” was initially embarrassed about what happened at a fraternity party in 2024, but soon concluded: “I was assaulted.”

Statement Written by Police in Cornell Assault Case Omitted Her Claim She Was Raped

Documents obtained by The New York Times show that the campus police at Cornell University sent a condensed statement to a prosecutor, who then declined to bring charges.

Andrew Scott in ‘Sea Wall’ and 27 Other Off Broadway Shows to See in October

Andrew Scott stars in a “Sea Wall” being captured for the screen, and “In the Heights” gets a gala revival as New York City stages approach their autumn peak.

Andrew Scott in ‘Sea Wall’ and 26 Other Off Broadway Shows to See in October

Andrew Scott stars in a “Sea Wall” being captured for the screen, and “In the Heights” gets a gala revival as New York City stages approach their autumn peak.

Why He Sings About Exit 31 on the B.Q.E.

Andrew Rose Gregory thinks the exit is the worst place in the city. He put his thoughts into music.

Cute Delivery Robots Have Invaded New Jersey. Not Everyone Is Charmed.

The machines have conquered Jersey City’s sidewalks, and Hoboken is the next target. But skepticism about artificial intelligence has forced the robot horde to proceed with caution.

The Cornell Rape Investigation: Five Takeaways

The New York Times obtained more than 1,000 pages from the university’s internal inquiry into accusations by “Jane Doe.” Here are the revelations so far.

How a Cornell Student Went From Shame to Seeking Justice

The woman known as “Jane Doe” was initially embarrassed about what happened at a fraternity party in 2024, but soon concluded: “I was assaulted.”

The New York City Neighborhoods Where It’s Hardest to Build Housing

Some City Council members are losing an informal veto power over new projects in their districts after voters approved a measure aimed at eliminating roadblocks to development.

Cornell Will Hire Outside Lawyers to Investigate 2024 Rape Claim

The university and law enforcement officials are under growing pressure to explain how they handled a woman’s initial claims of being assaulted by a group of students.

What New York’s Rape Laws Mean for the Cornell Case

State law makes it harder to prosecute when victims drank willingly. The prosecutor in the Cornell case said that kept him from charging students accused of sexual assault.

Cornell Students Question Greek Life Culture After Sexual Assault Claim

With their university under fire in the wake of a sexual assault lawsuit, students are having difficult conversations about Greek life, campus rituals and the possibility for lasting changes.

At Packed Hearing, N.Y.C. Lawmakers Debate How to Slow Down E-Bikes

Lawmakers on Wednesday reviewed a record number of proposals to regulate the use of electric bikes and scooters, after a series of fatal crashes.

Andrew Cuomo Buys $10 Million Hamptons Home After Mayoral Loss

The former New York governor bought a compound on the South Shore of Long Island in June that includes a nine-bedroom main house, a guesthouse and a tennis court.

A Move to Quiet Down the Noisy Pedicabs of Midtown

Bills before the City Council would regulate the pedicabs, which often play loud songs outside theaters during performances.

Critic’s Pick: ‘Degenerates’ Unmasks the Longing Disguised as Hate

In her play about a group of very online incels, Else Went reveals what happens to their rabid rhetoric when these people are offered love.

After Fatal Crashes, N.Y.C. Lawmakers Seek to Regulate E-Bikes

Lawmakers are expected on Wednesday to discuss a raft of proposals to regulate the use of electric bikes and scooters, after a series of fatal crashes.

A Hasidic Jew Protested Against an Israeli Flag. He May Be Deported.

Yehonatan Ovadia, who opposed the mounting of the flag in a small New York town, belongs to a Hasidic branch that is anti-Zionist. He is now in ICE custody.

U.S. News Shuffled Its N.Y. High School Rankings. An Uproar Ensued.

After the New York State Education Department denied a request from U.S. News for A.P. scores, perennially top-ranked schools plummeted.

As E-Bikes and Scooters Surge on New York Streets, So Do Fatal Crashes

More than two dozen people have died in crashes involving electric bikes and scooters in New York City this year. Officials are moving to address a growing safety crisis.

What to Know About New York City’s Second-Home Tax

A judge added to confusion over a tax on high-end second homes, also known as pieds-à-terre, when he ordered the city to scrap and restart the rollout of the tax.

D.A. in Cornell Case Hopes to Speak to Accuser as He Weighs New Evidence

District Attorney Matthew Van Houten said a woman’s report to police in 2024 saying she had been raped at a fraternity did not support a criminal case. But he said he is now reaching out to her.

A Timeline of the Cornell University Rape Investigation

Prosecutors have reopened an investigation into a former student’s claims that several men sexually assaulted her in a campus fraternity house.

Students at Cornell Daily Sun Pursued Sexual Assault Case for Two Years

The student newspaper, The Cornell Daily Sun, covered the allegations of rape at a fraternity party since they were first made in 2024 and led the reporting on the case.

Judge Orders New York to Scrap Rollout of Second-Home Tax and Start Over

A Staten Island judge sided with a group of homeowners who had sued the city over its introduction of the tax, dealing a blow to Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Brooklyn Democratic Chair Accused of ‘Power Grab’ Won’t Seek Re-election

Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn will not seek another term after the party was thrown into chaos after disputed rule changes.

In ‘How Shakespeare Saved My Life,’ Tragedy Mingles With Comedy

The actor Jacob Ming-Trent faced numerous rejections. But in this solo play at the Public, he tells how he found redemption through the playwright’s worlds and words.

Mamdani Announces Plan to Fight Antisemitism, Without Discussing Israel

A report issued by Mayor Zohran Mamdani describes ways that New York City is funding hate crime prevention and celebrating the contributions of Jewish New Yorkers.

Man Killed In Brooklyn After Bag Gets Stuck in Subway Doors, Police Say

The man, a 47-year-old from Brooklyn, was pulled by the train and found near the tracks at the Utica Avenue station.

Cornell University Rape Investigation: What We Know

Prosecutors have said they will reopen the case of a woman who said she was sexually assaulted on campus in 2024. The woman’s lawsuit brought renewed pressure to reopen the investigation.

Man Killed After Bag Gets Stuck in Subway Doors, Police Say

The man, a 49-year-old from the Bronx, was pulled by the train and found near the tracks at the Utica Avenue station.

Sunkist Fruit Gems, Bar Mitzvah Staple, Get 2nd Chance After Discontinuation

The company said that Candyrific of Louisville, Ky., will produce the jelly candy that comes in a rainbow of colors and citrus flavors and is used in Jewish traditions.

A Knockout Show Resets the Record With ‘Krasner and Pollock’

She had to settle for the kitchen as her studio but Lee Krasner finally gets her share of the spotlight at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Turning an Airfield in Brooklyn Into a High School

Floyd Bennett Field is somewhat remote and underused. A nonprofit has big plans for the site.

Central Park Was Her Home and Her Studio. She Was Killed There.

Francis Lee Rogers painted birds in the park, her home for decades. She was found dead on Sunday, beaten and stabbed, shaking a community of friends and collectors of her art.

Beagles Are Bred for Research. Activists Are Pushing Back.

Marshall BioResources, in western New York, is the nation’s largest breeder of dogs for biomedical research. It is facing a campaign against using animals for that purpose.

Denée Benton and Patina Miller Help Give ‘School Girls’ a Broadway Glow-Up

Jocelyn Bioh’s breakthrough 2017 play about cliques and colorism is just as funny and devastating with a sharp ensemble and direction by Whitney White.

In N.Y. Swing District, Candidates Debate Trump, Energy and Data Centers

Representative Mike Lawler, a vulnerable Republican in a suburban New York district, faced Cait Conley, a military veteran, for the first time onstage.

Man Is Fatally Stabbed at Manhattan Homeless Shelter

Another man was arrested in connection with the attack, which occurred at a shelter in Washington Heights for people dealing with mental illness and substance abuse.

He Burned to Death in a Prison Cell. His Family Wants Answers.

New York State officials have yet to say what caused a fire that killed Marcos Alcaraz at Eastern Correctional Facility in July.

Cornell Sexual Assault Investigation to Be Reopened

After outrage over allegations in a lawsuit, the Tompkins County district attorney will revisit the decision not to pursue criminal charges against seven fraternity members.

Free OMNY Cards for 700 CUNY students

Students at CUNY who were eligible were chosen at random to receive the OMNY passes in a City Council pilot program.

Here’s What Fans Paid for Harry Styles Tickets at M.S.G.

What is a concert really worth? We asked 34 fans about the time, money and effort they spent getting tickets for the star’s New York City residency.

Mamdani’s Shadow Looms Over Hochul’s Bid for Re-election

Gov. Kathy Hochul is counting on Mayor Zohran Mamdani to help her campaign in New York, but how he does so is still being worked out.

After Taxi Driver Deaths, Union Pushes Mamdani for Health Fund

Several New York City cabbies were recently found dead in their cars. A taxi union is seeking to revive a fund that would provide medical screenings, disability insurance and other benefits.

N.Y.P.D. Officers Used Flock Safety to Track License Plates

Public records show police officers used Flock Safety’s technology to make more than 1,700 searches. The department did not have a contract with the company.

Tom Kean Jr. Backs Trump on Iran and Tariffs, if Not Local Issues

In a debate with the Democrat Rebecca Bennett, the New Jersey Republican said he was willing to take on the president over funding for a Hudson River tunnel project.

Lumbering Storm Churns Off Coast as Power Starts Coming Back On

Utility crews have restored service to many of those who lost power because of the lashing winds, which drove flooding along the coast. The gradually weakening storm remains a threat through Monday, forecasters said.

Nor’easter Weakens but Remains a Threat

The weekend’s storm is expected to continue to bring rain and the threat of floods to parts of the northern East Coast through the beginning of the week.

Woman Who Had Been Stabbed Is Found Dead in Central Park

Investigators are questioning a man. The woman, who appeared to be homeless, was found dead near the Central Park Boathouse, according to officials with knowledge of the matter.

Nor’easter Live Updates: Lumbering Storm Churns Off Coast as Power Starts Coming Back On

Utility crews have restored service to many of those who lost power because of the lashing winds, which drove flooding along the coast. The gradually weakening storm remains a threat through Monday, forecasters said.

Neil Patrick Harris to Star in ‘Damn Yankees’ Revival on Broadway

The Tony- and Emmy-winning actor will portray the Devil in a new production of the 1955 musical, performing alongside Julianne Hough and Austin Scott.

For East Coast Surfers, the Nor’easter Is a Warm Weather Gift

‘This swell is like Christmas morning,’ said a surfer looking to catch the perfect wave.

Woman Who Had Been Stabbed Found Dead in Central Park

Investigators are questioning a man. The woman, who appeared to be homeless, was found dead near the Central Park Boathouse, according to officials with knowledge of the matter.

Nor’easter Live Updates: Lumbering Storm Churns Off Coast as Flooding Threat Continues

Rising waters inundated communities up and down the East Coast, and emergency crews worked to restore power knocked out by lashing winds. The gradually weakening storm remains a threat through Monday, forecasters said.

Woman Found Dead in Central Park

Investigators are questioning a man in the death. The woman, who appeared to be homeless, was stabbed multiple times, according to officials with knowledge of the matter.

Across Massachusetts, power flickers as storm lingers.

Nor’easter Live Updates: Heavy Winds and Rain Cause Coastal Flooding in Northeast

The Daredevil Aviator on Page 1

In 1910, there was no greater journalistic mission than following a plane with a train.

We’re Not in Texas Anymore. Line Dancing Takes New York by Storm.

It’s happening in bars, dance studios, even a roller rink. And you’re as likely to find the crowd clad in cutoff shorts and crop tops as boots and denim.

‘As I Straightened Up, I Noticed the Cyclist Coming Back’

A putback in Prospect Park, imagining the Manhattan day ahead and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

Likely Piece of 1884 Shipwreck Washes Ashore in Nantucket During Nor’easter

Powerful waves spat out a chunk of the wooden boat, one of hundreds that had wrecked around the island in the 19th century.

Woman Fatally Shot by Police in Times Square: ‘I’m Tired of This World’

Body camera footage released by the N.Y.P.D. shows officers trying to reason with Pamela Cisneros, who was armed with two knives.

Storm-tested New Jersey Braves Nor’easter With Waist-High Floods

The storm flooded homes and businesses, caused power outages and forced people to evacuate amid heavy winds and rain.

Here’s what the rest of the day will look like.

Nor’easter Cancels Major Shows Across East Coast

On World Stage, Mamdani Tries to Play Diplomat

In a whirlwind week, Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosted President Trump, sat with many of the world’s mayors and led heads of state around New York City.

The nor’easter has already forced the cancellation of hundreds of flights.

Airports in New England and the New York metropolitan area were most affected.

Brooklyn Democrats Were About to Lose Power. So They Changed the Rules.

The Brooklyn Democratic Party is in the middle of a fight over who will control the organization that has shocked even seasoned political observers.

The Feast of San Gennaro Turns 100 in a Changing Little Italy

It’s a milestone year for the annual food festival, but its shrinking size and the absence of some of the feast’s mainstays are weighing heavy on the community.

Nor’easter Updates: East Coast Braces as Powerful Storm Approaches

Rain, flooding and strong winds are in the forecast this weekend for much of the coastal Northeast, including New York, Long Island and Boston.

Nor’easter vs. Hurricane: What’s the Difference?

The systems are organized differently, though how they affect your town or neighborhood can be the same.

Jersey Shore residents are getting ready for the worst of the storm.

After Much Political Ado, Ed Sheeran’s Boston Concerts Are Canceled for Weather

The cancellations come after the Gillette Stadium owner pressured Mr. Sheeran to remove an act who made pro-Palestine statements.

Live Updates: East Coast Braces as Powerful Nor’easter Approaches

Rain, flooding and gusty winds are in the forecast this weekend for much of the coastal Northeast, including New York, Long Island and Boston.

Embattled New Jersey Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell Resigns After Ethics Inquiry

Dale G. Caldwell, a Methodist minister and former university president, quit one day after the release of a report that found he had crossed ethical lines.

2 Men Were Searching for Gold in New York City’s Sewers, Police Say

The men, who were charged with trespassing on Friday, were part of a group that slinked out of a manhole near where world leaders were staying for the U.N. General Assembly, the authorities said.

The Graffiti Artist Top Brands Call On for That ‘New York’ Look

If the city had a font, would his lettering be it?

Mamdani warns city dwellers about storm’s shifting path

Live Updates: Nor’easter Strengthens as It Crawls Up the East Coast

Rain, flooding and gusty winds are in the forecast this weekend for the Northeast, including New York and Boston.

New York metropolitan area prepares for high winds, rain and coastal flooding.

Mamdani warns city dwellers about the storm’s shifting path.

Embattled New Jersey Lt. Governor Resigns After Ethics Inquiry

Dale G. Caldwell, a Methodist minister and former university president, quit one day after the release of a report that found he had crossed ethical lines.