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NYRegionWe Tried to Cover a Tom Kean Campaign Event. Someone Called the Police.
Aug 21, 2026 11:13 PM EDT
Representative Thomas Kean Jr. was joined Friday on the campaign trail by House Speaker Mike Johnson. An aide to Mr. Kean blocked a reporter’s entry. Then the police were called.
N.Y. State Senator Under Ethics Scrutiny Over Billing Practices
Aug 21, 2026 08:36 PM EDT
State officials pledged reviews after The New York Times reported that Jessica Ramos billed her campaign for hotels and train fare while also receiving state travel payments.
Staten Island Becomes the Place to Challenge Mamdani’s Policies in Court
Aug 21, 2026 08:40 PM EDT
The ruling is a win for Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who argued that the case be heard in Manhattan. The lawsuit challenging the rent freeze had been filed in Staten Island.
Fan Week at the U.S. Open Is Still Free, if a Bit Confusing
Aug 21, 2026 05:47 PM EDT
An awkward policy change casts doubt on how the tennis tournament’s popular free first week will work.
Ex-Abercrombie C.E.O. Ruled Fit to Stand Trial in Sex Trafficking Case
Aug 21, 2026 04:27 PM EDT
A federal judge said that Michael Jeffries had shown “sufficient cognitive functioning.” His lawyers had argued that he could not understand the charges against him because of his mental state.
N.Y. State Senator’s Former Aides Say She Double-Billed for Travel
Aug 21, 2026 09:47 AM EDT
For years, Jessica Ramos used campaign money to pay for hotels and Amtrak tickets while also receiving state payments for travel, records and interviews show.
At Famous Funeral Home, the Band Plays On
Aug 21, 2026 08:22 AM EDT
Frank E. Campbell, the Upper East Side funeral home that caters to the well-known, will host a performance this weekend.
How New York’s Second-Home Tax Turned Into a Headache for Mamdani
Aug 21, 2026 12:16 PM EDT
The bumpy rollout of the tax created an opportunity for Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s opponents to fight him in court and in the City Council.
Landmarks Panel Approves Designs to Replace Parking Lot With High Rises
Aug 21, 2026 02:13 PM EDT
Local groups in the NoHo neighborhood of Manhattan opposed the plan, saying designs for two apartment buildings did not reflect the neighborhood’s historical character.
The Socialist, a Million-Dollar Rowhouse and Unanswered Questions
Aug 22, 2026 03:00 AM EDT
Differing accounts of where Gustavo Gordillo, a leader of the Democratic Socialists of America, lives are raising doubts about whether the city’s left-wing organizers are ready for prime time.
Machel Montano, Soca Sovereign, Takes Over Brooklyn Public Library
Aug 21, 2026 12:10 PM EDT
The career retrospective for Machel Montano, a first for a Caribbean artist, highlights his ties to New York City.
6 Wild Swimming Spots For Open Water Escape in the U.S.
Aug 21, 2026 05:02 AM EDT
A summer swim in wild waters can bring escape and exhilaration. Here are six places on state and national park land across the United States to backstroke, butterfly or just beat the heat.
Rare Tornado Hits New York City as Storm Drenches Mid-Atlantic
Aug 21, 2026 04:06 PM EDT
Tornadoes appeared in Queens and on Long Island as flooding disrupted traffic on some highways. A tornado was also confirmed in Delaware.
Child Welfare Agency Had No Right to Monitor Mother, Court Finds
Aug 20, 2026 06:36 PM EDT
A woman who had been subject to domestic violence moved from New York to Florida with her children. The authorities continued to monitor her home, which an appeals court found was “a broad overreach.”
Senator Andy Kim Visits Migrant Detention Center After String of Detainee Deaths
Aug 21, 2026 08:36 PM EDT
Senator Andy Kim of New Jersey spoke with detainees at the Newark detention center who said they had trouble accessing medical care. Staff members there disputed that account.
Summer in the City: The U.S. Open Awaits
Aug 20, 2026 04:00 PM EDT
Find tips and guidance for the best way to spend a day in and around Arthur Ashe Stadium for the 2026 U.S. Open.
Hochul’s Advice for Mamdani: Focus on New York City
Aug 20, 2026 04:26 PM EDT
In a wide-ranging interview, Gov. Kathy Hochul stressed the values she shares with Mayor Zohran Mamdani and talked about President Trump, taxes and ICE.
FBI Arrests Woman in Plot to Bomb New York State Capitol Building
Aug 20, 2026 05:20 PM EDT
Federal prosecutors say the woman met with an F.B.I. informant several times to plan an attack on the building, which houses the governor’s office.
3 Teen Girls Knifed by Woman in Attack at Dollar Tree, Police Say
Aug 20, 2026 04:38 PM EDT
The woman, who is 44, stabbed two of the girls and slashed the third during a dispute in Brooklyn on Wednesday, the authorities said.
ICE Arrests Captain in New York Boat Accident That Killed 2
Aug 21, 2026 03:29 AM EDT
A Coast Guard investigation led to the arrest of Manuel Hernandez, who had been charged with misconduct and neglect after the deaths of a mother and her child.