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Madison Square Garden Sues Wired Magazine Over L.G.B.T.Q. Tracking Report

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/18/business/media/msg-entertainment-sues-wired-magazine.html

Published: July 18, 2026 20:41

The Manhattan venue claims a July article from the technology magazine falsely implied that it tracked information about some celebrities’ sexual orientation for “discriminatory purposes.”

Wildfire Smoke Hangs Over World Cup Final

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/18/nyregion/smoke-world-cup-final-nyc.html

Published: July 18, 2026 20:15

Smoke has blanketed New York City and other parts of the Northeast United States in a thick haze this week, unleashing smoggy skies and dangerous air.

Lillian Roberts, Crusading New York Labor Leader, Dies at 98

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/18/nyregion/lillian-roberts-dead.html

Published: July 18, 2026 19:30

She unionized state hospitals and battled with Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg during her feisty leadership of the nation’s largest municipal workers union.

Mamdani Says He May Still Order Netanyahu’s Arrest

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/18/nyregion/mamdani-netanyahu-interview.html

Published: July 18, 2026 10:52

Mayor Zohran Mamdani said in an interview with The New York Times that he was in “an active conversation” with New York City’s Law Department on whether he had the authority to arrest the Israeli leader.

Zohran Mamdani Knows He Has Political Capital. And He Intends to Spend It.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/18/magazine/zohran-mamdani-interview.html

Published: July 18, 2026 09:15

Lulu Garcia-Navarro sits down for an interview with the mayor of New York City.

How the MC Hotel in Montclair, N.J., Became a World Cup Hot Spot

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/18/nyregion/world-cup-mc-hotel-montclair-nj.html

Published: July 18, 2026 07:00

A boutique hotel in Montclair, N.J., has been home base for England, Norway, Germany and now Spain. It has also drawn crowds of fans hoping for a glimpse of soccer stars.

Trump and Mamdani to Attend World Cup Final on Sunday

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/18/nyregion/trump-mamdani-world-cup-final.html

Published: July 18, 2026 07:00

They have no plans to meet, but it is the second time in a month that the two ubiquitous political figures will be at the same signature sporting event.

They Don’t Fight Crime, but They Do Eat Bugs: The Bats of N.Y.C.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/18/nyregion/bats-nyc-highline-prospect-park.html

Published: July 18, 2026 07:00

Several species of bats have made the city’s patchwork green spaces their homes, much to the surprise of some scientists.

Rhode Island Man Who Fled 2005 Rape Trial Is Arrested in New York

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/17/us/rhode-island-ronald-fischer-nj-yacht-arrest.html

Published: July 18, 2026 01:23

Ronald L. Fischer vanished just before he was convicted. After more than 20 years on the run, he was arrested on a sailboat in the East River, the authorities said.

First Patient Dies of Legionnaires’ Disease After New York Outbreak

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/17/nyregion/first-legionnaires-death-ues.html

Published: July 18, 2026 00:34

New York City’s Health Department is still seeking to identify the source of an outbreak on the Upper East Side that has infected 67 people.

Firms With Checkered Pasts Tied to Troubled Midtown Construction Project

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/17/nyregion/nyc-building-emergency-companies.html

Published: July 17, 2026 21:19

Among those connected to companies that worked on 235 East 42nd Street were a man who once bribed city officials and a developer who gave a loan to Bernard Kerik.

Fire in Midtown Manhattan Adds to Smoke Above New York City

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/17/weather/fire-midtown-manhattan-nyc.html

Published: July 17, 2026 17:08

The three-alarm fire, which broke out around 7 a.m., led to the evacuation of 200 people from a Midtown high-rise on Friday morning. Five minor injuries were reported.

Paramedics’ Push for a Living Wage

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/17/nyregion/paramedics-push-for-a-living-wage.html

Published: July 17, 2026 09:01

Emergency Medical Service workers in New York City make as little as $18 an hour. They are a division of the Fire Department, where firefighters can make twice as much.

In an Ever-Changing East Village, Cafe Mogador Is a Constant

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/17/t-magazine/cafe-mogador-moroccan-restaurant-east-village-nyc.html

Published: July 17, 2026 09:00

With its tasty, affordable fare and forever-young clientele, the decades-old New York restaurant is still one of the liveliest spots in the neighborhood.

The History of the Carriage Horses in Central Park

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/17/nyregion/is-new-yorks-love-hate-relationship-with-horse-carriages-over-at-last.html

Published: July 17, 2026 07:00

After 165 years, the tourist ritual — which now costs $77.22 for the first 20 minutes — may be coming to an end. Here’s a tour through the archives.

He Pursued a Pardon in Trump’s Justice System. It Added to His Problems.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/17/nyregion/castillero-fraud-trump-pardon-sentence.html

Published: July 17, 2026 07:00

Michael Castillero was convicted of defrauding investors in a $386 million scheme. Then he started courting MAGA influencers.

U.S. Inquiry Into Former N.Y.C. Sheriff Seeks Records on Tobacco Firm

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/16/nyregion/reynolds-tobacco-criminal-investigation-nyc-sheriff.html

Published: July 17, 2026 03:34

Federal authorities searched the home of Anthony Miranda, the former sheriff, and sought records about the tobacco company, Reynolds American.

Manhattan Building’s Buckled Columns Probably Lacked Required Reinforcements

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/16/nyregion/manhattan-building-collapse-nyc-drawings.html

Published: July 16, 2026 21:37

Drawings obtained by The New York Times show the columns called for additional steel plates, but engineers reviewing site photos said they appeared to be missing.

Man Who Killed Gay Dancer in Brooklyn Is Sentenced to 20 Years

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/16/nyregion/oshae-sibley-case-manslaughter-hate-crime.html

Published: July 16, 2026 20:46

Dmitriy Popov, 20, was convicted of manslaughter as a hate crime for fatally stabbing O’Shae Sibley, 28, at a gas station in Brooklyn in 2023.

‘Today’ Anchor Craig Melvin Chases Intruder From 30 Rock as Show Airs

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/16/us/craig-melvin-today-show-intruder.html

Published: July 16, 2026 20:44

The incident did not result in any injuries, the police said.

Tom Kean Is Back in Congress but Still Isn’t Talking

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/16/nyregion/tom-kean-campaign.html

Published: July 16, 2026 20:35

Mr. Kean, a New Jersey Republican who was absent from Congress while being treated for depression, has since appeared at few campaign events and declined interview requests.

Wildfire Smoke Causes Unhealthy Air Conditions in New York

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/16/nyregion/new-york-air-quality-wildfire-smoke.html

Published: July 16, 2026 17:36

Air quality levels were predicted to worsen through at least Thursday evening as smoke drifted south from Canada. The mayor urged people to stay inside to avoid negative health effects.

New Yorkers Get Squeamish About Salad Lunches Amid Parasite Outbreak

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/16/nyregion/nyc-cyclospora-salad.html

Published: July 16, 2026 14:24

The cyclosporiasis illness, which is marked by “watery diarrhea,” has been linked to salad greens. While some diners are willing to risk it, others are turning away.

‘Put It on My Tab’: The New York Restaurants With House Accounts

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/16/t-magazine/house-accounts-tab-nyc-restaurants.html

Published: July 16, 2026 14:18

Plus: a vacation house in Normandy, sorrel dishes in Istanbul and more recommendations from T Magazine.

Maps Show Where Wildfire Smoke Will Darken Skies on Thursday

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/16/weather/canada-wildfire-smoke-us.html

Published: July 16, 2026 09:03

Here’s what to know about the smoke, and when it might end.

‘Put It on My Tab’: The New York Restaurants With House Accounts

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/16/t-magazine/house-accounts-nyc-restaurants.html

Published: July 16, 2026 09:03

Plus: a vacation house in Normandy, sorrel dishes in Istanbul and more recommendations from T Magazine.

Homes for Sale in New York State

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/16/realestate/housing-market-near-nyc.html

Published: July 16, 2026 09:03

Four-bedroom homes in Southold, N.Y., and Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y.

Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/16/realestate/housing-market-nyc.html

Published: July 16, 2026 09:02

This week’s properties are in South Slope, Washington Heights and the Flatiron district.

How a Seed in Space Became a Tree in Madison Square

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/16/nyregion/nasa-tree-madison-square-park.html

Published: July 16, 2026 09:02

Seeds that flew on a NASA mission were planted, and now a sweet gum tree will be celebrated as a “moon tree” in Manhattan.

Duchamp Gave Up Art for Chess. At MoMA, He Inspires a New Gambit.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/16/arts/design/duchamp-chess-moma.html

Published: July 16, 2026 09:01

Susan Polgar, a chess grandmaster, will be playing 50 artists, critics and fans of Marcel Duchamp at the same time, in honor of his birthday, July 28.

9 Art Shows to Catch Before They Close This Summer

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/16/arts/design/last-chance-art-shows-new-york.html

Published: July 16, 2026 09:01

Among some must-see exhibitions are the Whitney Biennial, a Marcel Duchamp retrospective and a sprawling New Museum survey.

At Hudson Valley Shakespeare, a ‘King Lear’ Worth Traveling For

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/16/theater/hudson-valley-shakespeare-king-lear-as-you-like-it.html

Published: July 16, 2026 09:01

A beautifully observed version of a man’s final act, along with a lively staging of “As You Like It,” engage the surrounding mountains in conversation.

Members of Congress Intensify Criticism of Immigration Detention Center

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/16/nyregion/delaney-hall-conditions-congress.html

Published: July 16, 2026 07:00

Lawmakers are continuing to urge action at Delaney Hall in Newark, where the conditions have been decried by detainees and demonstrators.

How Roger Bennett, of Men in Blazers, Became America’s No. 1 Soccer Fan

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/16/nyregion/roger-bennett-men-in-blazers-world-cup-usa.html

Published: July 16, 2026 07:00

A football fanatic, Roger Bennett left England and became a convert to the U.S. game. His wildly successful podcasting empire is spreading the gospel.

How Penn Station Could Run More Trains

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/15/nyregion/penn-station-transportation-study.html

Published: July 16, 2026 00:59

The Trump administration plans an $8 billion overhaul. A U.S. study recommends extending platforms and adding staircases or escalators to increase the number of trains at peak times.

House Republican in Key Swing Race Discloses a Drunk-Driving Arrest

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/15/nyregion/lawler-dui-arrest.html

Published: July 15, 2026 23:16

Representative Mike Lawler of New York said in a televised interview that he was arrested on St. Patrick’s Day in 2012, after learning that his father was gravely ill.

Trump Administration Fires U.S. Attorney Minutes After His Appointment

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/15/us/trump-fires-prosecutor-roger-rogoff.html

Published: July 15, 2026 22:54

Federal judges had chosen the veteran Seattle prosecutor to fill the vacant seat. Now, a potential legal battle looms.

Parents of Teen Killed During Horse Carriage Ride Plead for a Ban

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/15/nyregion/horse-carriage-ban-central-park.html

Published: July 15, 2026 22:04

The death of Romanch Mahajan appeared to have swayed a majority of New York City Council members to vote to abolish the 167-year-old horse-carriage industry in two years.

Republican Ads Take Aim at Mamdani to Attract Jewish Voters

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/15/nyregion/republicans-jews-mamdani.html

Published: July 15, 2026 20:04

New York Republican leaders began a targeted ad campaign, trying to persuade Jewish voters to change parties by accusing Mayor Zohran Mamdani of fostering antisemitism.

‘The Potluck’ Review: The Greensboro Massacre, and a Heavy Legacy to Bear

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/15/theater/the-potluck-review-cesar-alvarez.html

Published: July 15, 2026 16:27

César Alvarez’s ambitious new work is a mixed musical meal: It wants to be a call to revolutionary action but is surprisingly lacking in it.

He Thought He Had to Break Out of Brooklyn. Instead, He Celebrates It.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/15/nyregion/michael-mcleer-kaves-graffiti-brooklyn.html

Published: July 15, 2026 15:04

As a child, Michael McLeer wanted to be like John Travolta in “Saturday Night Fever” and leave the neighborhood. Was it a tragedy that changed his mind?

Wildfire Smoke Spreads Across the Northeast as Temperatures Spike

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/15/weather/heat-dome-wildfire-smoke-minnesota-canada-nyc.html

Published: July 15, 2026 09:30

A heat dome is responsible for miserably high temperatures, and it’s also helping to push smoke from wildfires to the east.

Could This Be the End of Carriage Horse Rides in Central Park?

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/15/nyregion/could-this-be-the-end-of-carriage-horse-rides-in-central-park.html

Published: July 15, 2026 09:02

Past moves to ban the rides have fizzled, but the death of a teenage tourist last month appears to have changed the political landscape.

Paramedics Help Save Lives in New York. Can They Afford to Live There?

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/15/nyregion/paramedics-help-save-lives-in-new-york-can-they-afford-to-live-there.html

Published: July 15, 2026 07:00

Some of New York City’s emergency medical workers make just $18 an hour. Their boss, Zohran Mamdani, has staked his mayoralty on making New York City more affordable for all.

Mamdani Will Advance Bronx Bus Lane Project to Improve Transit Speeds

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/15/nyregion/nyc-bus-lane-bronx-mamdani.html

Published: July 15, 2026 07:00

The road redesign to prioritize buses, the first such project in the borough, had been put on hold after the Trump administration objected to a similar plan in Manhattan.

Federal Official Sets Deadlines to Overhaul Rikers Island

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/14/nyregion/rikers-deml-overhaul-plan.html

Published: July 15, 2026 00:43

The official, Nicholas Deml, submitted the first in a series of reports to a federal judge, focusing on key areas of improvement, including safety, at the troubled facility.

Ban on Horse-Drawn Carriages Is Backed by Key N.Y.C. Official

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/14/nyregion/nyc-city-council-carriage-horse-ban.html

Published: July 14, 2026 21:26

Julie Menin, the City Council speaker, said she would support a bill to ban the rides in Central Park after a tourist was killed in an accident last month.

Gold Trader Who Helped Iran Dodge Sanctions Avoids Prison Sentence

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/14/nyregion/turkey-zarrab-halkbank-erdogan-iran.html

Published: July 14, 2026 19:19

Reza Zarrab’s cooperation exposed a financial pipeline to Iran’s regime, threatening to bring down powerful people in Turkey. A decade later, the case has been closed.

An Elite N.Y.C. Public School Admitted 777 Students. Only 3 Were Black.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/14/nyregion/nyc-specialized-schools-black-hispanic.html

Published: July 14, 2026 18:51

New York’s specialized high schools give disproportionately few seats to Black and Hispanic students, continuing a pattern that has drawn criticism.

Mahmoud Khalil Accuses Trump Officials of Conspiring Against Him

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/14/nyregion/mahmoud-khalil-trump-conspiracy-lawsuit.html

Published: July 14, 2026 16:16

Mr. Khalil will now have to convince a judge that the defendants coordinated to take action against him and other pro-Palestinian activists.

E. Jean Carroll Receives $5.6 Million Payment From Trump in Civil Case

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/14/nyregion/carroll-trump-settlement-million.html

Published: July 14, 2026 16:02

A federal jury found President Trump liable for sexually assaulting and defaming Ms. Carroll. He exhausted his appeals last month, prompting a judge to order that the money be paid.

N.Y.C. Officials Inspecting Construction Sites After Building Buckles

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/14/nyregion/nyc-building-inspections-midtown.html

Published: July 14, 2026 13:04

The inspections were prompted by an incident in Midtown last week, an official said. It was unclear how many sites were being looked at.

New York to Enact Nation’s First Statewide Moratorium on Data Centers

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/14/nyregion/new-york-data-center-moratorium-hochul.html

Published: July 14, 2026 09:03

Gov. Kathy Hochul will sign an executive order pausing the construction of the largest data centers for one year while the state assesses their effects on the environment and energy use.

Who Would Benefit From Open Primaries in New York?

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/14/nyregion/who-would-benefit-from-open-primaries-in-new-york.html

Published: July 14, 2026 09:02

Proponents of primaries where voters can cast ballots regardless of party affiliation tend to be wealthier interests, including developers. Left-leaning groups tend to oppose them.

Restaurant Review: Ambassadors Clubhouse in New York

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/14/dining/restaurant-review-ambassadors-clubhouse-nyc.html

Published: July 14, 2026 09:02

At the high-flying New York outpost of Ambassadors Clubhouse, the Punjabi cooking is beguiling and the city feels miles away.

New York Is Having a Legionnaires’ Outbreak. Here’s What to Know.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/14/nyregion/legionnaires-disease-nyc-what-to-know.html

Published: July 14, 2026 07:00

Health officials had not identified the source of the bacteria but said they were optimistic about finding a culprit.

Tension Emerges Among Democratic Socialists Over 2028 Endorsement

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/13/nyregion/dsa-endorsement-aoc-new-york.html

Published: July 13, 2026 23:46

A meeting to decide on a plan to back a presidential candidate, most likely Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, turned acrimonious, and a proposal to poll members was rejected.

Jay-Z Yankee Stadium Review: Three Nights of Legacy and Guest Stars

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/13/arts/music/jayz-review-yankee-stadium-concerts.html

Published: July 13, 2026 14:53

The rap mogul convened his starriest collaborators, showed off his still-dazzling skills and made a convincing argument for his singular legacy.

When Chicken Nuggets Aren’t Just Chicken Nuggets

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/13/nyregion/when-chicken-nuggets-arent-just-chicken-nuggets.html

Published: July 13, 2026 09:02

Fancy stores in the Hamptons are stocking nuggets and tenders for adults and are sometimes serving them with caviar.

A Murder Mystery Evening at Audrey Gelman’s Guesthouse

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/13/arts/murder-mystery-audrey-gelman-wing.html

Published: July 13, 2026 09:02

At her Hudson Valley guesthouse, Audrey Gelman, a co-founder of the Wing, channels her childlike love of play with murder mystery evenings.

Jay-Z Concert at Yankee Stadium Is Delayed for Hours

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/13/nyregion/jay-z-concert-yankee-stadium.html

Published: July 13, 2026 08:21

The rapper apologized to fans when the show began after midnight on Monday, citing crowd safety issues.

Housing or Flood Protection? In Brooklyn, Housing Is Winning.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/13/nyregion/brooklyn-housing-development-flooding.html

Published: July 13, 2026 07:00

A towering apartment development has been approved for the waterfront, even though some residents would have preferred parkland.

Civics Groups Are at Odds With Mamdani Over Push for Open Primaries

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/13/nyregion/open-primaries-ny-bloomberg-mamdani.html

Published: July 13, 2026 07:00

If a new effort to persuade voters to change New York City’s closed primary system gains steam, a potential showdown between its backers and the mayor awaits.

The City That Never Sleeps Suits Up to Play Late-Night Soccer

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/12/nyregion/new-york-city-night-soccer-world-cup.html

Published: July 12, 2026 10:00

A pilot program invites people to play soccer under the lights overnight for the duration of the World Cup. The fields have seen no shortage of action.

Younger Voters Are Propelling the Democratic Socialist Surge in New York

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/12/nyregion/dsa-young-voters-primary-ny.html

Published: July 12, 2026 07:00

Age seemed to be the predominant factor in the Democratic Socialists of America’s primary wins in House races in New York City.

The Democratic Socialists Winning Elections Far From New York City

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/12/nyregion/dsa-upstate-new-york.html

Published: July 12, 2026 07:00

They won Democratic state legislative primaries in Buffalo and Syracuse, showing how the party’s messaging and ground game can work outside New York City.

Tracee Ellis Ross Is Back in New York City, Living a Dream Come True

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/12/nyregion/tracee-ellis-ross-broadway-every-brilliant-thing.html

Published: July 12, 2026 07:00

The actress and entrepreneur got an apartment in the city for the summer while she makes her Broadway debut in “Every Brilliant Thing.”

‘I Lifted One Arm, Palmed the Ball and Shot It Straight Back’

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/12/nyregion/metropolitan-diary.html

Published: July 12, 2026 07:00

More Metropolitan Diary friends, including the astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and the actress Rebecca Wisocky, share their New York stories to help mark the column’s 50th anniversary.

Jayson Conner, 48, and Jeffrey Newman, 58, Die; Gave Thousands of Backpacks to Those in Need

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/11/nyregion/jeffrey-newman-jayson-connor-dead.html

Published: July 11, 2026 18:40

The couple, who died within a few days of each other, provided needed supplies, like socks and wet wipes, to people living on New York City’s streets.

Review: ‘Suddenly Last Summer’ Opera Premieres at Bard

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/10/arts/music/suddenly-last-summer-opera-bard-review.html

Published: July 11, 2026 11:00

Tennessee Williams’s darkly operatic one-act play becomes a proper opera in a new adaptation by the composer Courtney Bryan.

In the Hamptons, Even the Chicken Tenders Are Living Fancy

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/11/nyregion/hamptons-chicken-tenders.html

Published: July 11, 2026 09:01

It’s summer on the South Fork. Care for some nuggets and caviar?

Developer of Troubled Midtown High-Rise Had Tried to Avoid the Spotlight

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/11/nyregion/nathan-berman-metroloft-developer.html

Published: July 11, 2026 07:00

Nathan Berman has shied away from the showy ways necessary to succeed in New York real estate. Now, his largest project is in limbo.