Can New York Win the War on Rats?
The latest weapon is a machine that shoots carbon dioxide into rats’ burrows. “They fall asleep — permanently,” a parks official said.
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How Do Airports Prepare for a Plane Crash? Go Inside JFK’s Disaster Drill.
U.S. airports are required to hold a full-scale disaster drill every three years. Go inside a simulated plane crash at Kennedy Airport last weekend.
‘Covering AIDS and Living It’: When a Reporter Is Part of the Story
Jeffrey Schmalz wrote unsparingly about why the political and medical cavalry would not arrive in time for him.
Can Real Estate Out-Organize Tenants in New York? This Group Will Try.
A new organization, Built for New York, plans to raise money to mobilize voters in the real estate industry, which has endured several political losses in recent years.
Amish Families Pushed to Undo a Vaccine Law. Then Measles Arrived.
New York State eliminated religious exemptions for school immunizations, but some groups have been fighting that in court.
Mamdani to Expand 2-K Program on Staten Island and in the Bronx
New York City aims to offer 12,000 free child care seats for 2-year-olds next year, including the first spots on Staten Island.
CUNY Has Raised $312 Million. The Chancellor Explains Why.
New York City’s public university cannot exist on tax dollars and tuition alone, its chancellor says.
New York City Has a Rat Killing Machine
Are the humans winning? That’s hard to say. But we certainly have a technological advantage.
Victim in Fatal Manhattan Subway Shooting Is Identified
The police identified the man as Darrel Rodriguez, 26. No arrests had been made as of early Monday morning.
‘Other Desert Cities’ Review: Julia Louis-Dreyfus’s Smashing Debut
Jon Robin Baitz’s 2010 family bash-em-up gets an uneven Broadway revival, with a cast that also includes Allison Janney at her droll, insulting best.
At Cornell, a Subdued Scene on First Weekend of Fraternity Party Ban
The moratorium is among the safety measures that the university put in place following the uproar over a former student’s sexual assault lawsuit.
How a Dominican Man Became an ICE Target Before the NYC Shooting
Oscar Belgal arrived in the city from the Dominican Republic in 2022. Chaos appeared to follow, ending in a fateful encounter with immigration agents.
‘My Friend Pulled Out His Phone to Get a Picture.’
Getting the hang of things uptown, pausing for a praying mantis and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
NYC Subway Shooting in Midtown Leaves Man Dead
The shooting occurred on Saturday at the 7th Avenue Station on 53rd Street, near Times Square. The Police Department said there have been no arrests.
Two Nights at Saint Vitus, the Metal Mecca of Brooklyn
Over two nights at Saint Vitus, the newly reopened venue, generations of metalheads made their pilgrimage.
He Was a Top Voice on Palestinian Liberation. Filmgoers Are Listening.
A new documentary on Edward Said, the Palestinian American literary critic and activist who taught for decades at Columbia, brought New Yorkers together in a fraught political moment.
Cornell Board Presents United Front Amid Crisis Over Sexual Assault Allegations
While the powerful board appeared to back campus administration, some students protested against the backdrop of homecoming weekend.
When a Social Media Mob Came for Cornell’s Jane Doe
After a former student named seven men in a lawsuit saying they had sexually assaulted her, a movement gained steam online to reveal her identity.
When a Social Media Mob Came for Cornell’s Jane Doe
After a former student named seven men in a lawsuit saying they had sexually assaulted her, a movement gained steam online to reveal her identity.
When a Social Media Mob Came for Cornell’s Jane Doe
After a former student named seven men in a lawsuit saying they had sexually assaulted her, a movement gained steam online to reveal her identity.
Whispering Phantoms and Shadowy Scares in Two Inventive Plays
The Off Broadway shows “A Ghost in Your Ear” and “The 4th Witch” use aural and visual tricks to give you the seasonal spooks.
He Mapped Yard Shrines, Sidewalk Altars and Flowerpots
The cultural historian Joseph Sciorra, who has died, helped bring “a fieldworker’s eye and an archivist’s discipline” to his studies of Italian American culture.
Gods, Demons and Milk Maids: Dancing a Sea of Indian Stories
Nrityagram Dance Ensemble at the Joyce Theater and Sreelakshmy Govardhanan at Danspace exemplified clear storytelling in two forms of Indian dance.
Man Charged in Fatal Fentanyl Overdose and Rape of FIT Student
The student was attending the Fashion Institute of Technology, when a man, according to prosecutors, provided her and her roommate with fentanyl in a dorm room.
Queens Woman Accused of Killing 5-Year-Old Daughter
It was not clear what happened at the home of the girl, Fabiana Cabello, but a relative said she was a friendly child who helped her great-grandmother and hugged strangers.
‘Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen’ Review: Duncan Sheik’s Tale of Eros
This new musical aims to tell a sexy story about perversions and pleasures but ends up blandly nodding at eroticism.
This Weekend, See an ‘Extravaganza of Ornament’ in the Bronx
On Open House weekend, the hundreds of attractions around the city include the Paradise Theater, second only to Radio City Music Hall in size and splendor.
Book Review: ‘Pandemic Architecture,’ by Penny Hardy
Penny Hardy photographed the restaurant sheds that cropped up across the city in 2020. Only a fraction of them remain today.
Kashmir’s Beauty and Violence Captured in an Exquisite MoMA Debut
With layered landscapes, patterns and poetry, Nilima Sheikh portrays the fractures and flash points of modern India.
The G.O.P.’s Emphasis on Crime Isn’t Resonating With New York Voters
Four years ago, Republicans stressed fears of rising crime to flip four House seats in New York. But in this year’s midterms, the issue seems less salient.
At High-Powered Dinner, Lots of Love for Tisch, Less for Mayor
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch received a standing ovation at the Alfred E. Smith dinner and joked about calls for Mayor Zohran Mamdani to fire her.
Judge Dismisses Trump Lawsuit That Sought to Block N.Y.C. Sanctuary Laws
The ruling was the latest defeat for the administration as it continues a mass deportation campaign.
Work to Lift Damaged Floors of Midtown High-Rise Is Set to Begin
The future of the office-to-residential conversion project, once one of New York City’s most ambitious, remains uncertain.
Ms., Martians and Guacamole: Their First Time in The Times
Our reporters share a compendium of debuts, discoveries and (sometimes overdue) appearances in the paper.
‘The Full Monty’ Is Postponed as ‘Rhinoceros’ Comes to Broadway
John Turturro, Tatiana Maslany and Tony Shalhoub will star in a spring production of the satirical Ionesco drama.
Mamdani Taps His Social Media Charm on Behalf of Hochul, a Crucial Ally
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s first campaign video for Gov. Kathy Hochul, in which he attacks her Republican rival, Bruce Blakeman, has some of the mayor’s hallmark appeal, but a bit less pizazz.
NYC School Aide Says He Paid Bus Fare Before MTA Officers Tackled Him
A Brooklyn school aide said transit workers assaulted him after asking whether he had paid. The incident was captured on a deli’s surveillance camera.
A Fresh Take on Rembrandt Is Coming to the Met, Then Heading to the Louvre
The exhibition, with paintings new to the United States, opens in November 2027. The Met’s Facade and Great Hall commissions go to Danh Vo and Sandra Mujinga.
Why Basketball Legends Are Coming to the Bronx
A charter school named for Earl Monroe is dedicating a new building, which features a basketball-and-book-themed mural.
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are a ranch-style house in Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., and a lakefront log cabin in Medford Lakes, N.J.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx
This week’s properties are in Kips Bay, Greenwich Village and on the Grand Concourse.
The Painter the Art World Loves to Forget
Artist, novelist, playwright, wrestler, fashion muse — the Rosalyn Drexler rediscovery is on (again).
Anti-Israel Protesters Pose a Purity Test That Even Mamdani Can’t Pass
The enmity directed toward Mayor Zohran Mamdani from within the pro-Palestinian movement illustrates the challenge the wider left faces in corralling its insurgents.
Eliot Spitzer’s Real Estate Firm Overcharged Tenants, Lawsuit Claims
The suit argues that the company run by the former New York governor violated state rent regulations at a luxury tower in Brooklyn.
‘Anon’ Review: Anne Washburn’s Satire Gets Lost in the Storm
The playwright tries to strike a middle path in this comedy about QAnon far-right conspiracy theories, which stars the reliably zany Crystal Finn.
Cornell’s President Grilled by Faculty Senate Over Handling of Crisis
Ahead of a vote on a resolution of no confidence in Michael I. Kotlikoff, some faculty members said they were not swayed by steps he announced on Tuesday, including banning fraternity parties.
Battle Over the Pierre Ends in Defeat for the Buyer Pushed by Lutnick
Motasem Khashoggi, who hails from a prominent Saudi family, missed a Tuesday deadline to deliver a $100 million deposit to purchase the Manhattan landmark.
The Plaza Hotel to Close for Yearslong Renovation in 2027
The famous Fifth Avenue hotel, which opened in 1907, requires a restoration of its exterior, its operators said. It was not clear if residents of the building’s condos would have to leave.
Inside Art of Play, the Brooklyn Toy Store at the Center of the Kelly Clarkson Online Frenzy
Art of Play, a high-end novelty store in Brooklyn Heights, has become embroiled in an extremely online spat with the singer and TV personality.
Tim Janus, One of the World’s Greatest Competitive Eaters, Has Died
He brought rigor and strategy to the sport, rising to No. 2 in the world and eating 141 pieces of nigiri in six minutes in the process.
Mamdani Enters Deal with N.Y.U. to Share Profits from Quantum Lab
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said that in exchange for a $30 million city investment, New York would get 15 percent of proceeds from projects developed in the quantum technology lab.
Have a Complaint About the M.T.A.? She’s Listening.
The chief customer officer for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority knows that New Yorkers have no shortage of opinions about subways and buses.
Ballet Salon Is a New Home for Dancers Who Want to Return to the Stage
For many ballet dancers and former students, love of the art form endures even after they stop dancing. Ballet Salon was founded as a place for them to practice and perform at a high level.
New York City Comptroller Backs Off Promise to Invest in Israeli Bonds
Mark Levine, a Democrat, said he remained a steadfast supporter of Israel, but the quality of the bonds had deteriorated amid conflict in the Middle East.
Five Key Moments From The Times’s Interview With Cornell’s President
Michael Kotlikoff addressed concerns over the university’s handling of a former student’s claims that she was gang-raped at a fraternity party.
Cornell’s President Acknowledges Missteps in Handling of Rape Accusations
In an interview with The New York Times, Michael Kotlikoff addressed his administration’s handling of sexual assault accusations brought by a former student.
Hochul and Blakeman in Heated Debate on Trump, Mamdani and High Prices
The two contenders for governor of New York clashed over issues that include data centers and immigration in a debate that reflected the contentious nature of their contest.
City Council Speaker and Mamdani Agree on Horse-Drawn Carriage Ban
Under legislation backed by City Council Speaker Julie Menin and Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the use of horse-drawn carriages in Central Park would end by June 2028.
U.S. to Drop Charges Against Ex-C.I.A. Analyst Over Aid to South Korea
Sue Mi Terry has maintained her innocence since being accused of working secretly for the South Korean government in exchange for luxury gifts.
James Dolan, a Former Hochul Supporter, Goes All In on Her G.O.P. Rival
The Knicks owner is urging New York’s business elite to abandon Gov. Kathy Hochul, highlighting her support of Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Mr. Dolan has spent millions to back her opponent, Bruce Blakeman.
Judith J. Gische, Judge in Giuliani Divorce Case, Dies at 70
During an acrimonious trial, she barred the mayor’s lover from Gracie Mansion and ruled that his income and clients were open to scrutiny.
Martin Shkreli Violated Lifetime Ban From Drug Industry, U.S. Says
The attorneys general of New York and six other states joined the Federal Trade Commission in accusing the disgraced former pharmaceutical executive of repeatedly violating the ban.
Cornell Bans Fraternity Parties and Adds Sexual Assault Investigators
The expansive changes to campus life come in the wake of the national uproar caused by allegations of a gang rape at a fraternity house.
Cornell Bans Fraternity Parties and Adds Sexual Assault Investigators
The expansive changes to campus life, including working closely with the state police, come in the wake of the national uproar caused by allegations of a gang rape at a fraternity house.
NJ Transit Commuters Gird for 5 Weeks of Delays During Portal Bridge Work
NJ Transit and Amtrak began the final phase of a project to replace the Portal Bridge that will cause detours and delays for riders heading to and from Manhattan.
New York Comic Con Celebrates 20 Years
More anime, fewer superheroes. More nostalgia, less heavy promo. The annual convention continued on its path as a fan-driven event and not an industry hype machine.
Train canceled? There’s a good chance the driver was ‘not available.’
Bridge Upgrade Scrambles Commute From New Jersey to Manhattan
NJ Transit riders will face detours and delays for the second time this year as workers complete a bridge replacement. Tuesday is the first regular workday of the five-week project.
This is the second and final phase of the Portal Bridge replacement project.
Here’s How to Navigate the Portal Bridge Disruptions
NJ Transit passengers can expect delays, detours and cancellations, especially to Manhattan, for the next five weeks. Here are some alternative ways to get around.
Here’s what to know about the Portal Bridge replacement.
‘Slam Frank’ Review: Razzing the Wokerati
After a hot-ticket comedy club run last fall, Andrew Fox and Joel Sinensky’s satirical musical, spurred by a tweet about Anne Frank, resurfaces Off Broadway.
Preparing for His Final Bow at the Irish Arts Center
After 20 years, Aidan Connolly will step down as executive director of the center, which is undergoing a top-to-bottom renovation.
American Woman Who Is Accused of Joining ISIS Goes on Trial
Halima Salman is believed to be the first woman accused of being a member of ISIS to go on trial in U.S. federal court
Blakeman Launches Graphic Attack on Mamdani in Meeting With Hasidic Jews
While seeking support from Hasidic leaders, the Republican candidate for governor, Bruce Blakeman, said Mayor Zohran Mamdani would not act if riots hit their community.
Actress Selma Blair Is Arrested in Assault on Flight Attendants
The police responded to a call about a “physically abusive passenger” aboard a flight that landed at Kennedy Airport on Sunday night, officials said.
Kelly Clarkson’s Feud With Art of Play: What to Know
In an episode involving a famous singer and a purveyor of esoteric toys, everyone has an opinion about who made the big mistake. Big. Huge!
In Response to Fatal Shooting, Mamdani Unveils N.Y.P.D. Changes
The accountability measures follow the retirement of an officer who was facing a disciplinary trial for excessive force in the death of 19-year-old Win Rozario in 2024.
Joey Arias and Basil Twist Resurrect Their Trippy ‘Arias With a Twist’
Joey Arias and Basil Twist have resurrected their trippy 2008 hit, “Arias With a Twist.” Just don’t call it drag.
To Flip a G.O.P. House Seat, Cait Conley Leans on Her Military Résumé
Cait Conley, a Democrat trying to unseat the Republican incumbent Mike Lawler, is hoping that New York voters’ distaste for President Trump will carry her to victory.
Federal Judge Bars Trump Administration From Airing Publicly Funded Ads
A group of liberal organizations sued last week over the ads that praised the administration.
Mamdani Will Skip Columbus Day Parade. Some Italian Americans Are Glad.
City Hall confirmed that the mayor would not join Monday’s procession up Fifth Avenue, but would host an Italian American heritage reception soon.
New York City’s Latest Famous Family Is a Hoot. Yes, They’re Barn Owls.
The city’s latest feathered extraordinaires are captivating the Upper West Side with their screeches.
5 Weeks of Pain Begin for New Jersey Commuters as Portal Bridge Closes
NJ Transit riders who rely on the century-old Portal Bridge face service cuts and disruptions as transit officials complete its replacement.
‘He Went Inside, and We Waited as People Started to Stream Out’
Losing a precious item on a night out, recalling a big Knicks spring and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
Lower East Side Parishioners Mourn Loss of ‘Spiritual Home’
As the temporary closure of Most Holy Redeemer Church stretches on, congregants fear it will suffer the same fate as other shuttered houses of worship.
Why Ketamine Immobilizes Some Users
Potent powders can produce a nearly catatonic state, particularly in those who have not tried the drug before.
How Cornell University Chi Phi Fraternity Members Responded After Rape Accusation
Records reveal how fraternity members responded when a fellow student accused them of sexual assault.
At Cornell, a Sorority Finds Itself Sued by One of Its Own
Some Delta Delta Delta members are asking if the sorority shares blame in the bombshell case — or if the group is a scapegoat.
A New Tower Will Have Lots of Public Space but No Public Bathrooms
Amid a bathroom shortage in New York City, community leaders and advocates are calling on city officials to require bathroom access in privately owned public spaces.
Winston Lee, Accused in Cornell Sexual Assault Case, Is Related to Former South Korean Prime Minister
Lawyers for Winston Lee, the grandson of a former premier of South Korea, said statements by the New York attorney general may have sown prejudice against him.
2 Pedestrians Are Killed in a 5-Car Wreck in the Bronx
The driver, an 81-year-old man, failed to stop his car at a busy intersection and hit two other vehicles, according to the police.
Mamdani’s Ability to Persuade Trump Hits Limit in Wake of ICE Shooting
After a federal agent shot an immigrant in New York City, inciting protests, some of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s allies questioned his attitude toward the president and his own Police Department.
What We Know About the Man Shot by ICE
Oscar Belgal, 28, was often seen fixing cars and playing music on Marble Hill Avenue, where few residents knew of his criminal record.
Man Threatened After Wrong Address Mix-Up in Cornell Lawsuit
The lawyer for Jane Doe said his team identified the wrong person and apologized for the error. Now, the judge in the case has ordered sensitive information to be sealed.
Hochul Opts New York Into Trump-Backed School Voucher Plan
The governor’s decision, which is at odds with New York’s teachers’ unions, would provide federal tax dollars to parents for both private and public school expenses.
9 Injured After J.F.K.-Bound Flight Hits Severe Turbulence
Avianca Flight 42 was en route to New York from Medellín, Colombia, when it “encountered unexpected turbulence” and was diverted to Miami.
Target Says It’s Not Working With ICE Amid Uproar Over Parking Lot Use
The retailer came under attack for being a staging area for immigration officers after Thursday’s shooting in New York City.
He Left Behind Millions. Who Would Get It — His Family, or the D.S.A.?
When a New York University professor died in 2024, it set off a legal dispute over a quietly accumulated fortune.
Sidney Offit, a ‘Central Figure’ in the World of New York Writers, Has Died
He was the author of more than a dozen books. “He knew every writer in New York,” Robert A. Caro said.