New York
Inside the Roosevelt, a Migrant Shelter No More, Echoes of a Crisis
The Midtown Manhattan hotel opened as a shelter in 2023. That mission has ended as border crossings plummet, slowing the flow of migrants.
The Kodak Brand Gets a Second Life
The company’s name has become synonymous with a failure to adapt to the digital revolution. But overseas, its logo has become an unlikely retro fashion statement.
New York City Pride March Arrives Amid Growing National Backlash
Millions gathered on Sunday for America’s largest Pride parade, as the L.G.B.T.Q. community is increasingly concerned about the pushback against transgender people.
At 91, an Idiosyncratic Judge Prepares for His Latest Big Case
Judge Frederic Block will oversee the prosecution of Rafael Caro Quintero, a Mexican drug lord, which could bend in the death penalty. In the meantime, there’s stand-up comedy to keep him busy.
We Shouldn’t Have Billionaires, Mamdani Says
Appearing on “Meet the Press” days after the mayoral primary, Zohran Mamdani defended his proposals to make New York City more affordable and to increase taxes on the wealthy.
Police Officers Protest Pride After Being Barred From Marching With Guns
An L.G.B.T.Q. officers’ group had been barred from New York City’s Pride March since 2021. This year, organizers said they could participate only if they left their weapons at home.
Why Food Banks Are Worried Now
President Trump’s cuts could hurt food programs at a time when demand for them has skyrocketed.
How Zohran Mamdani Brought New Voters to the Polls
Mr. Mamdani, the likely winner of the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City, drew tens of thousands of new voters to the polls. Here’s how.
Trump Cuts Threaten L.G.B.T.Q. Senior Centers: ‘This Is About People’
The funding cuts, aimed at programs that deal with diversity and gender, pose a danger to organizations in New York City that are also losing corporate sponsors.
Taraji P. Henson to Make Broadway Debut in August Wilson Play
The actress will star opposite Cedric the Entertainer in a revival of “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone” next spring.
A Broadway Big Shot Is Now Reinventing Himself
Jordan Roth owned five Broadway theaters and produced a string of hits. Now he’s pivoting to performance.
2 Shot Near Stonewall Inn in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village
One of the victims was in critical condition after being shot in the head. Mayor Eric Adams said the shooting occurred as Pride celebrations were ending.
How Social Media Videos Fueled Zohran Mamdani’s Success
The son of a filmmaker is running a visually rich campaign for mayor of New York City — and has inspired voters to make their own videos on his behalf.
‘She Went Inside and Returned With a Shoe Box That Had Seeds in It’
A flash of lime green in Park Slope, a museum beckons and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
Zohran Mamdani Returns to Harlem to Make His Pitch to Black New Yorkers
The presumptive Democratic nominee for mayor, who has struggled to make inroads with the Black community, spoke at the Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network on Saturday.
How the ‘Italian Fairy’ Spends Her Day Teaching Children to Sing
Simona Rodano barely has time to strap on her sparkly wings before she dashes around New York City, teaching children how to sing in Italian, French and Spanish.
Free Buses and Billions in New Taxes. Can Mamdani Achieve His Plans?
The Democratic mayoral hopeful promises free child care, a $30 minimum wage and a massive tax hike on the city’s corporations. But much is not within a mayor’s control.
Is the Local Weed Store the New Place to Hang Out?
Young adults are drinking less alcohol and seeking more connection, and New York’s dispensaries are putting themselves out there as alternative gathering spaces.
Woman Was ‘Most Likely’ Bitten by Shark at Jones Beach, Officials Say
The woman had minor cuts to her left foot and leg after being bitten on Wednesday. She was transported to a hospital for injuries that were not life-threatening, officials said.
Diana Oh, Passionate Voice for Queer Liberation in Theater, Dies at 38
Mx. Oh’s politically provocative and often playful works, including the Off Broadway production “{my lingerie play},” asserted the right to be oneself while having fun.
Jack Kleinsinger, Impresario Behind a Marathon Jazz Series, Dies at 88
A lawyer by day, he created Highlights in Jazz, bringing together artists both famous and unknown in more than 300 concerts over 50 years.
U.S. Charges 11 in Russia-Based Scheme to Bilk Medicare of $10.6 Billion
In what is potentially among the largest frauds in Medicare history, prosecutors say hundreds of thousands of people were billed for medical equipment they didn’t ask for.
New York City Leaders Reach Deal on $115.9 Billion Budget
Mayor Eric Adams and the New York City Council announced a budget deal that includes bringing Sunday service to some library branches.
Second Teenage Boy Shot and Killed in New York City in 2 Days
A 14-year-old was shot in the head by another teenage boy at the victim’s home in Queens, the police said.
Major Unions Are Dropping Cuomo to Back Mamdani in N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race
The powerful hotel workers union and Local 32BJ are switching their endorsements to Zohran Mamdani, a sign that Democratic power brokers are coalescing behind him.
For Casino Operators, It’s Deadline Day
Applications to open a casino in the New York area are due today, and the state board will then choose the winners after public hearings.
Cuomo Doesn’t Blame Himself for Losing the Primary. Others Do.
Even some of his supporters say Andrew M. Cuomo ran an aloof campaign for mayor that underestimated his chief rival, Zohran Mamdani.
A Hospital Was in Critical Condition. Could $1.1 Billion Fix It?
University Hospital at Downstate in Brooklyn faces many of the problems plaguing other medical centers in New York, but the state has reversed course and is investing in it.
The Parents Who Helped Shape Zohran Mamdani’s Politics
Zohran Mamdani’s parents, a filmmaker and a professor, gave him the foundation for his run for mayor of New York. But their own political views may open him up to attacks.
As Mamdani Rises, Anti-Muslim Attacks Roll In From the Right
Republican members of Congress and Trump administration officials have targeted Zohran Mamdani, who would be New York City’s first Muslim mayor.
N.Y.C. Taxi Commission Restricts Lockouts of Uber and Lyft Drivers
The companies, which have been randomly locking out drivers to manage costs, must now give at least 72 hours’ notice before blocking access to the apps.
‘Re-elect Eric’: Adams Kicks Off Bid to Oppose Mamdani for Mayor
Just a few months ago, it appeared unlikely that Mayor Eric Adams of New York, who was facing federal corruption charges, would be in a position to seek a second term.
Carolyn McCarthy, Who Turned a Gunman’s Massacre Into a Crusade, Dies at 81
After her husband was killed and her son wounded on a Long Island commuter train in 1993, she went to Congress on a mission against gun violence.
