Category: New York City

John Galliano Bows Out of Met Museum Show After Criticism Mounts

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Donors, politicians and Jewish leaders questioned the Met’s decision to honor Galliano, a fashion designer who was found guilty of a hate crime for his antisemitic outbursts.
New York Is Relying on Office Conversions to Address Its Housing Crisis

The New York Times – On the Runway:
A New York Times analysis shows that the pace of office-to-residential conversions like the former Pfizer building, where two steel columns buckled in July, has quickened sharply.
For 30 Nights, Madison Square Garden Is Harry’s House

The New York Times – Music:
The singer kicked off a monthslong residency at the venue on Wednesday night before a giddy crowd.
Mamdani Persuades C.E.O.s to Join His Business Advisory Council

The New York Times – Business:
Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist who has struggled to win over Wall Street, intends to use the council to help him invigorate New York City’s economy.
The Weather Influencers Who Focus on Vibes and Clothes Instead of Radar

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A new crop of social media creators offer their followers a “vibes check” or helpful reminders to not get their hair blown out because rain is in the forecast.
Is It Time for This 95-Year-Old Pianist to Retire?

The New York Times – Business:
Her vision and hearing are deteriorating, but she still wants to feel like she’s on top.
Jeffries and Kushner Meet Privately as Midterm Attacks Fly

The New York Times – On the Runway:
President Trump’s son-in-law and the man in line to be speaker of a Democratic-led House discussed how Democrats and the administration could work together.
Victor Niederhoffer, Trader Who Went Boom and Bust (Twice), Dies at 82

The New York Times – Business:
He pioneered a technique for using computers to predict short-term movements in stock prices, something that proved to be hugely lucrative — when it worked.
Derrick Parker, Known as New York’s ‘Hip-Hop Cop,’ Dies at 65

The New York Times – Music:
A veteran detective with deep connections in the city’s rap scene, he served as a one-man intelligence unit and liaison to the music world.
‘I’ve Hit My Limit’: Some New Yorkers Opt for Fun at Home to Save Money

The New York Times – On the Runway:
When wages are low and activities are pricey, the frugal find new ways of socializing.
Man Charged With Hate Crime After Disrupting Worship at N.Y.C. Synagogue

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Larry Montes, 46, faces assault and hate crime charges after striking a congregation member and a security guard at Central Synagogue in Manhattan, the police said.
Despite Mamdani’s Attempts to Appease, Many Business Leaders Remain Wary

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The mayor’s attempt to create a business advisory council has been hampered by some concern that joining the council may be perceived as an endorsement of Mr. Mamdani.