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Mamdani May Need to Find $5 Billion More a Year for Free Child Care

A new report by the Center for New York City Affairs projected that a child care system for all children under 5 could cost the city about $9 billion a year.

Regional - New York Times - 10 hours ago

‘Hadestown’ Parts Ways With Geno Segers After Transgender Comments Surface

Geno Segers was set to join the production with an all-new principal cast in September.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

When the Fireflies Come Out to Play

For a few weeks in the summer, they emerge from underground and perform their aerial light show, hoping to find some action.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

‘I Thought: This Guy Must Be the Worst Negotiator Ever’

Bartering on the L, a beautiful baritone from behind a closed door and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

The Quirky, Luxurious and Stylish Cannabis Dispensaries of New York

In a crowded field of legal sellers, stores in New York City are leaning into looks and vibes to find their customers.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

How a Reporter Turned an Article Into a Manhattan Walking Tour

An interactive search through New York City’s revolutionary history gave new meaning to the idea of shoe-leather reporting.

Regional - New York Times - 1 day ago

Body of Girl, 10, Recovered From New Jersey River Days After Boy’s Remains Are Found

The boy was credited with saving his 11-year-old sister after the three children fell into the rain-swollen Passaic River. The 10-year-old girl’s body was found on Friday after a two-day search.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Baby’s First R-Rated Blockbuster

“The Odyssey” is selling out in all formats at all times of day. Even at morning screenings, which are packed with newborns and parents desperate to feel “normal.”

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

The Bagpiper’s Endless Quest for a Place to Practice

A tour of New York’s cemeteries, toxic canals and industrial zones where a great Highland bagpipe can drone in peace.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

2 Children Drown in New Jersey River

The body of a girl, 10, was found in the Passaic River on Friday evening, two days after she was swept away. The body of a boy the same age was recovered earlier.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

George Santos Fined Over Bets on State of the Union on Kalshi Prediction Market

A federal regulator fined the former lawmaker $35,000 over allegations of insider trading by placing bets on Kalshi about whether he would attend the State of the Union address in February.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

‘Where Are the Kids?’: Caregivers Charged After Twin Starves to Death

A mother and grandmother in the Bronx face charges over the care of twin teenagers with autism. One of the boys weighed 59 pounds when he died. His brother, according to prosecutors, barely survived.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Divers Search a New Jersey River for Second of 2 Children They Fear Drowned

A girl, 10, was still missing in the Passaic River on Friday, nearly two days after she was swept away. The body of a boy the same age was recovered earlier; another girl, 11, was rescued.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Next Met Gala Show Will Honor John Galliano, Celebrated Designer Infamous for Antisemitic Rant

As famous for his antisemitic rant in 2011 as he is for his fashion, Galliano would be one of only three living designers ever to receive the honor.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Legionnaires’ Outbreak on Upper East Side Is Over, N.Y.C. Officials Say

With no new cases reported in more than a week, New York City’s health commissioner says the threat has passed. Seven people have died from the disease this summer.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

New York Sues Kalshi in Latest Bid to Regulate Prediction Markets

The suit is the latest effort by states to crack down on an industry that critics have called predatory. At least 15 states have introduced legislation this year to regulate the markets.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Mamdani Names Prominent Black Leader as Head of Police Review Board

Jennifer Jones Austin, a government veteran who also serves as vice chair of the Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network, will lead the Civilian Complaint Review Board.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

We All Do Errands. Noah Blau Films Them.

Fighting a traffic ticket. Hanging a curtain. Installing an air-conditioner. With his cult-hit online series, Noah Blau has made the mundane fascinating.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Big Losses for Small Businesses in the ‘Frozen Zone’

Restaurants near the buckling building in Midtown faced spoiled food and furloughs after being forced to shut down for weeks.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Broadway Shows Closing Soon: ‘Death of a Salesman,’ ‘Ragtime’ and More

Catch these Tony Award winners and nominees before the curtain comes down on them for a final time.

Regional - New York Times - 2 days ago

Flaco on Film (Along With the Community the Owl Inspired)

“Wild Inside” starts off with the director Penny Lane’s characteristic curiosity and winds up being a collective tribute to a bird and his city.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

Meet the Man Who Oversees the Sorting and Shipping of NYC’s Library Books

For 20 years, a retired Police Department captain has overseen the shipping of books to library branches. Tens of thousands of books are sorted each day.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

Waiting for a Library Book? This Man Makes Sure You Get It.

For 20 years, a retired Police Department captain has overseen the shipping of books to library branches. Tens of thousands of books are sorted each day.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

You’re Welcome at SUNY, New York Tells Students Disenrolled by Howard

The Washington, D.C., university told incoming freshmen who missed a tuition deadline that they no longer had a spot. But they now can attend a New York State school or CUNY.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

Mamdani to Name Prominent Black Leader as Head of Police Review Board

Jennifer Jones Austin, a government veteran who also serves as vice chair of the Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network, will lead the Civilian Complaint Review Board.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

Mamdani Leaves Door Open to Paying Reparations to Black New Yorkers

The mayor said in recent interviews that it was important to acknowledge the city’s role in slavery but that he could not commit to payouts before his racial equity commission completes its report.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

DOJ Seeks to Use Court to Deport Mother of Convicted ISIS Supporter

The case is an early test of a court that has never been used before, where much of the evidence is presented in secret and defendants cannot challenge how it was collected.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

Apple’s Siri Got an A.I. Brain Transplant. Try These 5 Prompts to Get Acclimated.

An upgrade transformed the beleaguered virtual assistant into a modern chatbot. It’s imperfect but worth trying.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

Not Everyone Wants Year-Round Daylight Saving Time

Some Orthodox Jews oppose a bill that would make daylight saving time permanent, and farmers and some sleep experts are also opposed.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

A New York Hair Salon, Happily Stuck in 1986

All around it, luxury boutiques attract a wealthy crowd. But Anonymous Hair Salon hasn’t changed much since opening all those years ago.

Regional - New York Times - 3 days ago

Books That Illuminate New York’s Forgotten History

The best-selling authors Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray recommend gripping books that illuminate hidden chapters of the city’s past.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

Tossed Tuna and Furloughed Workers: Midtown’s ‘Frozen Zone’ Scrapes By

For nearly three weeks, restaurants and other small businesses in the shadow of the former Pfizer building were shut when the tower began to buckle.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

Dentists in Brooklyn Exploited Patients in Pain, Lawsuit Charges

New York City sued two dental practices, saying they offered patients high-interest loans to pay their bills and often falsely said procedures were not covered by insurance.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

Rollout of New York City’s Second-Home Tax Is Confusing Some Residents

The so-called pied-à-terre tax is causing anxiety for homeowners who feel outed by the publication of their addresses. Some say they have only one home.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

Salman Rushdie’s Attacker Found Guilty of Aiding a Foreign Terror Group

Hadi Matar stabbed Mr. Rushdie repeatedly at a literary conference in 2022 and could spend the rest of his life in prison.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

Lawyer Who Represented Trump Is Appointed U.S. Attorney in Manhattan

Federal court judges appointed James M. McDonald, a former federal prosecutor, to the post. He represented President Trump in his appeal of his criminal conviction.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

Mental Health Issues Cited in Sentencing of Man Who Drove Into Synagogue

Dan Sohail, who has spent six months in detention, was sentenced to one more week. The judge in Brooklyn said that he needed mental health treatment and had not acted out of hate.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

Work Halted at Another Office Conversion in Midtown Manhattan

The Department of Buildings ordered work to stop on certain floors at 750 Third Avenue. It’s the third conversion project to have work halted since one became dangerously unstable earlier this month.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

Man Who Rammed Car Into Synagogue Sentenced to One More Week in Jail

Dan Sohail, who has spent six months in detention, pleaded guilty to damaging religious property in Brooklyn. The judge said that he needed mental health treatment and had not acted out of hate.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

Can This Man Stop the Mamdani Agenda?

Reihan Salam loves New York. He loves the free market. And he’s very worried.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

Transforming an Old Newsstand Into a Celebration of Subways

Al Mullen is reopening a newsstand in the West Fourth Street station under a program to turn former retail spaces in the stations to new uses.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

The Young Hopefuls of ‘Spring Awakening’ Take Their Musical Shot

The creative team behind a revival of the rock musical celebrating teenage love and angst turned to open auditions as they cast the show.

Regional - New York Times - 4 days ago

The Mamdani Resister

Reihan Salam loves New York. He loves the free market. And he’s very worried.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

Why Some Orthodox Jews Oppose Permanent Daylight Saving Time

Orthodox Jewish leaders have lobbied against the Sunshine Protection Act since it was passed by the House of Representatives in July, joining an unlikely coalition of opponents.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

The Latest Sign of Knicks Fever: ‘Champions Way’ Is Headed for Auction

New York City will auction off a limited edition “Champions Way” street sign that was hung along the team’s parade route.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

New York Museum Misused $597,000 in Federal Funds, Investigators Say

Investigators said museum leaders compelled staff members to inflate time sheets and improperly draw on funds meant for a geological survey.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

Gov. Sherrill in the Hot Seat After U.S. Demand for Noncitizens’ Names

After disclosing that thousands of ineligible people were added to the voter rolls, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is trying to bring accountability while resisting President Trump’s narrative.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

Heavy Rain Expected in New York on Tuesday

Forecasters warned that up to five inches of rain could fall in and around New York City.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

Can Throo Compete With Uber and Lyft?

A new entry into the city’s ride-share market is appealing to drivers, saying they could make more money if they install the app.

Regional - New York Times - 5 days ago

Restaurant Review: Marcel in New York

As you enter this meticulously designed restaurant inside Sotheby’s headquarters on the Upper East Side, all appears ready to dazzle. Then the food arrives.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

New York Has a New Sheriff, and His Mentor Is Serpico

Edwin Raymond, a retired police lieutenant and former whistle-blower himself, was sworn in at a ceremony that paid homage to Frank Serpico, the famous anti-corruption detective of the 1970s.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

A Newsstand That Aims to Delight N.Y.C. Subway Riders

A comedian and his friends are transforming a vacant retail space at the West 4th Street station with freebies, art and puppet shows to make commutes more enjoyable.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

Mamdani’s Judicial Panel Appears to Be Missing Something: Jewish Members

Jewish lawyers’ groups expressed their frustration to Mayor Zohran Mamdani that his 18-member advisory committee on the judiciary appeared to have no Jewish representation.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

An M.T.A. Project Is Under Budget and Finished Early. No, Really.

The authority has long been panned for construction overruns and delays. It hopes a Metro-North Rail Road project could change that reputation.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

‘Purple Rain,’ Packed With Prince Songs, Plans Broadway Opening

The musical, set to begin previews next March, is an adaptation of the 1984 film about a musician whose talent is threatened by tumult at home and at the club.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

‘A Chorus Line’ at 50-ish: Seeing Through Perfection to the Pain

A new production at Barrington Stage Company reminds us of how the “singular sensation” changed our relationship to performance.

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

Congress Budgeted Billions for Big Transit Projects. Trump Isn’t Spending It.

“It’s hard to look at the last year and see anything other than a deliberate slowdown of these grants.”

Regional - New York Times - 6 days ago

What the Democratic Socialists Want in New York

Fresh off Zohran Mamdani’s triumph and recent primary victories, the Democratic Socialists of America has an ambitious policy agenda. Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, is unlikely to cooperate.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

Mamdani’s Grocery Stores Will Offer 30 Percent Discount on Some Products

Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s five city-owned grocery stores will provide a 30 percent discount on produce, meat, bread and milk.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

Legionnaires’ Disease Has Made a Home in New York City. Here’s How.

New York that has endured significant outbreaks in recent years. Some experts say officials should focus more on risks in plumbing systems, even shower heads.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

A 12-Year-Old Went to Buy a Ball. He Was Killed by a Stray Bullet.

Jacob Freytes, the son of a retired detective sergeant, died near his Bronx home after he was struck by the bullet from a gun fired during a brawl, law enforcement officials said.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

Netanyahu Accuses Mamdani of ‘Hate Speech’ After Mayor’s Video Address

The Israeli prime minister criticized Mr. Mamdani for releasing a video last week in which the mayor called for the federal government to arrest Mr. Netanyahu for war crimes.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

The Indian Diaspora in New York Joins the ‘Cockroach Party’ Protests

Hundreds of Indians abroad gathered in Manhattan to support the Gen Z-led movement that rocked the Indian government and led to the resignation of its education minister.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

Man Charged in Death of 12-Year-Old Boy Who Was Struck by Stray Bullet

The boy, the son of a retired detective sergeant, died near his Bronx home after he was struck by the bullet from a gun fired during a brawl nearby, according to law enforcement officials.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

You’ll Want to Raise Her Glass

Sophie Lou Jacobsen’s colorful, rippling glassware designs look great on Instagram. Lately, she’s craving something else.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

A Son of Wealth Finds His Calling in a High-End Grocery Store

How the scion Sammy Nussdorf found his calling among the carefully arranged shelves of Meadow Lane, his chic market in Lower Manhattan.

Regional - New York Times - 7 days ago

Meet Jeffrey Epstein’s Girlfriend, Who Stands to Inherit Much of His Estate

Karyna Shuliak, 37, is a complicated and unusual figure in the disgraced financier’s world who has been trying to blend into obscurity since his death.

Regional - New York Times - 8 days ago

Democratic Socialists Are Winning Big. Now They Want Action.

The Democratic Socialists of America, after a string of election victories in New York, is eager to tax the rich and enact anti-Israel policies.

Regional - New York Times - 8 days ago

‘In This City, Breakfast Orders Are Not Taken Lightly’

The drag queen Monét X Change, the writer Sarah MacLean and other notable friends of Metropolitan Diary share their stories to help the column celebrate its 50th anniversary.

Regional - New York Times - 8 days ago

Hundreds of Thousands Flee Fires in France and Spain as Help Pours In

Nearly 300,000 have been told to evacuate or take shelter as major fires edged closer to Madrid and Bordeaux.

Regional - New York Times - 8 days ago

13 Children Accidentally Consume Edibles at New Jersey Y.M.C.A. Summer Camp

The Y.M.C.A. said a camper had handed them out without its knowledge. A parent described the affected children as looking like “little baby zombies.”

Regional - New York Times - 8 days ago

Explore New York City’s Layered Histories for the 250th Anniversary of the U.S.

The New York Times on Saturday hosted an in-person search for places that hold centuries of the city’s history. Here’s what you need to explore those spots on your own.

Regional - New York Times - 8 days ago

Sally the Robot Was Coming to a New York School. Then the Plug Was Pulled.

Students helped design the A.I.-powered creation as a young female with dark hair and an upbeat personality. Then came the outrage.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

Uber and Lyft Dominate the Ride-Share Industry. Can Rivals Cut In?

Companies offering for-hire vehicles via apps are hoping to make inroads in New York City with driver-friendly overtures. Others have tried and failed.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

After Stabbings, a Rise in Jewish Fears and Questions for Mamdani

Some politicians said Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s criticism of Israel had created a dangerous environment. He pushed back, condemning the stabbings of two men on the Upper West Side and defending his statements.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

Stabbing Stirs Fear Among New York’s Jewish Community and Inflames Debate

Some politicians said Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s criticism of Israel had created a dangerous environment. He pushed back, condemning the stabbings and defending his statements.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

Overlooked No More: Barbara Rubin, Teenage Filmmaker at the Heart of New York’s Underground

She made the landmark underground film “Christmas on Earth,” and helped bring together artists like Andy Warhol, Allen Ginsberg and Bob Dylan.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

Teachers’ Union Boss Vows ‘All-Out-War’ if Mamdani Doesn’t Back Bonuses

Teaching assistants, who are among the lowest-paid workers in New York City’s public schools, would get one-time payments of $10,000.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

Mamdani Commits $43 Million to Jump-Start Effort to Stop N.Y.C. Flooding

The money will go to an agency responsible for addressing the effects of climate change in the city, including the operation of flood gates.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

Food Stamp Restrictions Affect More Than 22,000 New Yorkers

Expanded work requirements and more stringent exemptions, mandated by the Trump administration, are hitting SNAP users hard.

Regional - New York Times - 9 days ago

Debra Winger and Arliss Howard Feel Old Enough to Play ‘The Gin Game’

At 71, Debra Winger and Arliss Howard have aged into a married-couples acting tradition that Jessica Tandy and Hume Cronyn began.

Regional - New York Times - 10 days ago

The Story Behind the New York Police Academy’s New Name

The officer honored on the facade of the training center in Queens moved New York City in the 1980s with his message of forgiveness.

Regional - New York Times - 10 days ago

2 Men Stabbed on Upper West Side in Possible Hate Crimes, Police Say

A man was arrested after the daylight attacks in a Manhattan neighborhood bordering Central Park. The police were investigating whether the stabbings were hate crimes.

Regional - New York Times - 10 days ago

End of the Line for Penn Station? A Trump Official Calls for a New Name.

Sean P. Duffy, the transportation secretary, said renaming the New York transportation hub was an administration priority. But he hasn’t offered any options.

Regional - New York Times - 10 days ago

Two People Stabbed Near Central Park in New York City, Police Say

The police said they had detained a person of interest. It was not immediately clear what led to the attack in the affluent Manhattan neighborhood.

Regional - New York Times - 10 days ago

Salman Rushdie Recalls ‘Lake of Blood’ in Testimony Against His Attacker

Mr. Rushdie, an author, testified about the 2022 stabbing in upstate New York, where he was speaking at a literary festival. He was left blind in one eye, with scars all over his body.

Regional - New York Times - 10 days ago

Governor Resists U.S. Demand for Names of Noncitizens on Voting Rolls

The Justice Dept. gave New Jersey five days to hand over the names of over 6,000 noncitizens on the state’s voter rolls. Gov. Mikie Sherrill said they were registered “through no fault of their own.”

Regional - New York Times - 10 days ago

New York Faces Half a Trillion in Storm Prevention Costs, Report Finds

A study from a group called Rebuild by Design estimates that the money will be needed to repair the effects of climate change in the next 24 years.

Regional - New York Times - 10 days ago

She Knows Parks, and Now She’ll Run a Famous Garden

Sue Donoghue, a former City Parks commissioner, is the new head of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. She used to take her children there to watch bunny rabbits hopping.

Regional - New York Times - 11 days ago

Repairing Storm Damage Is Expensive. It’s Only Going to Get Worse.

A report from a group called Rebuild by Design estimates that New York will have to spend more than half a trillion dollars to repair the effects of climate change in the next 24 years.

Regional - New York Times - 11 days ago

N.Y.C. Schools Miss Out on $431 Million in Medicaid Payouts, Audit Finds

The comptroller’s office said that the city’s Department of Education had lacked documentation or did not seek reimbursement for special education services.

Regional - New York Times - 11 days ago

Mamdani Knew He Couldn’t Arrest Netanyahu. But He Could Denounce Him.

In a video message, the mayor of New York City said he could not legally arrest Israel’s prime minister but reinforced his position as a voice of the international left.

Regional - New York Times - 11 days ago

A Soldier’s Death Overseas Stuns a Neighborhood in Queens

Sgt. Angel Rampersad, 28, is believed to have been killed in an Iranian attack on Jordan last week. In Ozone Park, where her family lived, neighbors mourned and remembered her.

Regional - New York Times - 11 days ago

Judge Sets June 2027 Trial Date for Nicolás Maduro, Captured Venezuelan Leader

Mr. Maduro and his wife were seized by the U.S. military in January and have been held in a Brooklyn jail since. They have pleaded not guilty to the charges against them.

Regional - New York Times - 11 days ago

With 2 Hires, Mamdani Blends Economic Development With Economic Justice

Anthony E. Shorris, a former deputy mayor and a partner at McKinsey, and Lina Khan, the former chair of the Federal Trade Commission, will lead the city’s Economic Development Corporation.

Regional - New York Times - 11 days ago

Oskar Eustis Is Stepping Down From the Public Theater

Eustis has been the Public Theater’s artistic director for 21 years, stewarding Free Shakespeare in the Park, nurturing “Hamilton” and navigating the coronavirus pandemic.

Regional - New York Times - 11 days ago

For Bats, New York’s a Wonderful Town

It looks as though the bat population is rising in the city, where the creatures have bounced back after a disease lessened their ranks some years back.

Regional - New York Times - 11 days ago

A Hiker Confronts His Fear of Heights at Ausable Chasm in Upstate N.Y.

A jittery hiker signed up for a via ferrata tour on the cliffs of an Adirondacks gorge. Here’s what he learned on the ledges, rungs and exposed bridges.

Regional - New York Times - 12 days ago

Man Who Attacked Salman Rushdie Faces Terrorism Charges in Federal Trial

Mr. Rushdie is expected to testify against Hadi Matar, the man who repeatedly stabbed him in 2022. Mr. Matar’s lawyers argue that he acted on his own, not on behalf of Iran.

Regional - New York Times - 12 days ago

Mamdani Calls Netanyahu a ‘War Criminal’ and Calls on U.S. to Arrest Him

Mayor Zohran Mamdani challenged the United States to execute an international arrest warrant against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, which New York itself cannot do.