It’s a Crowded Place With Some of the City’s Trickiest Traffic
A fatal accident has drawn attention to New York Harbor, a popular destination where not everyone necessarily knows the rules — or cares to follow them.
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Ralph Nader, Unsurprisingly, Still Wants You to Pay Attention
Mr. Nader, 92, is no longer in the public eye, but he has not stopped fighting for whatever needs fighting, whether people are listening or not.
‘As We Pulled Into the Station, We Each Took One Last Look’
A mutual admiration society on a downtown F, knitting on the bus and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
Youman Wilder, Baseball Coach Who Said He Faced Down ICE Agents, Dies at 63
He told reporters that he intervened when federal agents approached his young Black and Latino players after a practice last summer.
Luigi Mangione’s Case Hit a Cultural Nerve
As the murder of Brian Thompson shocked most Americans, some people, many on social media, began showing Mr. Mangione sympathy and channeled their own frustration with the health care industry.
Elizabeth Street Garden Fans Celebrate After Developers Drop Suit
The garden in NoLIta has been a symbol of the fight over preservation and development, but Mayor Zohran Mamdani this week abandoned plans to build there.
Will Luigi Mangione’s Lawyers Get His State Case Thrown Out of Court?
Mr. Mangione must still be sentenced in federal court. And his lawyers are now claiming double jeopardy to get the state case dismissed before the trial starts next month.
Central Synagogue Attack Rattles Jewish New Yorkers
The police said a man on Friday night struck a congregant at the prominent Upper East Side synagogue, as Jews in the city contend with threats, fears and internal divides.
There Are Over 1 Million N.Y.C. Street Signs. Here’s How They Are Made.
From Cornelia Street to the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, the 46 workers in this Queens building bring to life the words and symbols that guide the city.
Luigi Mangione Admits to Killing Health Insurance Executive
Mr. Mangione pleaded guilty to federal charges. In court, he outlined how he stalked Brian Thompson on a Manhattan street, shot him and left him to die. He still faces a state case.
N.Y.C. Congestion Pricing Has Little Effect on Air Quality, Study Finds
The report from New York City’s Health Department found that pollution improved slightly in Manhattan and did not worsen in other boroughs.
Man Charged With Hate Crime After Disrupting Worship at N.Y.C. Synagogue
Larry Montes, 46, faces assault and hate crime charges after striking a congregation member and a security guard at Central Synagogue in Manhattan, the police said.
On the Day Mangione Admits Guilt, a Noticeably Smaller Crowd Gathers
The family and friends of his victim, Brian Thompson, were inside the courthouse. Outside, the curious and supporters of Luigi Mangione had started gathering in the morning.
Stray Voltage Played Role in Deadly Horse Carriage Runaway, Family Says
In legal filings, the parents of Romanch Mahajan, who died during a carriage ride, say stray electrical current was a factor in a horse’s getting spooked and running off.
Trump Wades Into N.Y. Governor’s Race by Attacking Hochul on Crime
President Trump tried to boost the chances of Bruce Blakeman, the Republican candidate, calling Gov. Kathy Hochul’s ICE restrictions dangerous.
Despite Mamdani’s Attempts to Appease, Many Business Leaders Remain Wary
The mayor’s attempt to create a business advisory council has been hampered by some concern that joining the council may be perceived as an endorsement of Mr. Mamdani.
New Haven to Pay $30.5 Million to 2 Men Wrongfully Convicted of Murder
Two teens were accused of killing a man in a Connecticut deli in 1999. Their lawyers said the police hid evidence and intimidated witnesses.
What’s Next for Luigi Mangione After His Guilty Plea?
Mr. Mangione’s plea in the federal case could make it difficult for New York State prosecutors to try their own case.
Mangione Admits to Fatally Shooting Insurance Executive in Manhattan
At a hearing in which he pleaded guilty to federal crimes, Luigi Mangione said he endured years of back pain while navigating the insurance industry before killing the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare.
A Timeline of Luigi Mangione’s Cases, From the UnitedHealthcare CEO’s Killing to a Guilty Plea
The shooting of a health care executive in December 2024 led to a sprawling manhunt, and two complex and interwoven cases.