Latest NY News
- The Closing Arguments of the N.Y.C. Mayoral CandidatesAhead of the June 24 primary, The New York Times analyzed the closing campaign speeches of the four leading Democrats running for mayor.
- Big Names, Bigger Money and Global Themes Color the N.Y.C. Council RacesAll 51 seats are up for election this year, and the Democratic primary battles feature crowded fields, moneyed interests and some recognizable figures.
- Local Opposition Threatens Massive Redevelopment on Brooklyn WaterfrontThere is concern over how city leaders are trying to push the proposal forward using a special state process that limits public input and circumvents the typical local vetting.
- New York’s Prisons Were in Crisis. Did Hochul Do Enough to Fix Them?After homicides behind bars and strikes by guards, Gov. Kathy Hochul made changes to New York’s budget. That did not satisfy prisoners’ advocates.
- Mahmoud Khalil Discusses 3-Month Detention in First Interview Since ReleaseThe Columbia graduate and pro-Palestinian activist returned to New York after more than three months in detention. The Trump administration is seeking to deport him.
- NYC Increases Police Presence at Vulnerable Sites After U.S. Bombings in IranAfter the Iran bombings, more officers were placed at religious, cultural and diplomatic locations, Mayor Eric Adams said. The M.T.A. and the Port Authority have activated counterterrorism protocols.
