Mamdani Officials Will Skip Council Hearing on Second-Home Tax
The administration plans to submit written testimony instead of attending, city officials said. A lawsuit over the rollout of the tax is pending.
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Mamdani Gave These Parents a Night Off. This Is How They Spent It.
New York City provided four hours of free babysitting to hundreds of families. Parents used the time to reconnect with each other and to tackle chores uninterrupted.
Mangione’s State Trial Is Delayed as His Lawyers Seek Dismissal
The delay comes after Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty in federal court on Friday to stalking that led to the death of Brian Thompson, a health care executive.
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.
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.
Mamdani Speaks Mandarin to Promote Broadway, and Gets Good Reviews
Mayor Zohran Mamdani released videos in several languages to highlight a program that offers free theater tickets to high school students. His Mandarin earned some praise.
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 follows them.
Luigi Mangione’s High-Risk Legal Strategy
Mr. Mangione pleaded guilty to stalking charges in the killing of Brian Thompson, a health insurance executive, a calculated gamble by his defense team.
They’re Young, They’re Bros and They’re in City Hall
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s bros — both men and women — are part of a team imbued with humor and sports fanaticism.
There’s a Way to Gauge Childhood Development. Why Isn’t It Used More?
A screening tool is used less in New York State than almost anywhere in the United States. Now, officials are embarking on a campaign to change that.
‘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.
Central Synagogue Attack Rattles Jewish New Yorkers
The police said a man on Friday night struck a congregant at the prominent Manhattan synagogue, as Jews in the city contend with threats, fears and internal divides.
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.
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.
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.