Category: New York City

Bob Law, Trailblazing Talk-Radio Host, Dies at 86

His wee-hours show “Night Talk” was a nationally syndicated stalwart, examining tough issues and spotlighting Black cultural and political stars.
David B. Cornstein, Envoy Who Built U.S. Ties to Orban, Dies at 87

A former jewelry-counter magnate, he served in Hungary under his friend President Trump, strengthening relations between the two countries as Orban tilted rightward.
How New Yorkers Spend, Splurge and Scrimp to Live in the City

Eliza Shapiro, who reports on New York City’s affordability crisis, asked hundreds of residents to get candid about their finances.
The Air Canada Crash: Before and After the Frantic Call to ‘Stop, Stop, Stop’

How a cascade of seemingly minor events led to the worst runway disaster at LaGuardia Airport in decades.
Safety Experts Considered LaGuardia Challenging but Not an Outlier

Regulators, pilots and others in aviation have worried about the kind of runway accident that happened at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday.
U.S. Accuses NewYork-Presbyterian of Reaching Deals That Kept Costs High

The Justice Department sued the large New York health system, saying it restricted insurance companies from offering patients cheaper options.
A Window Into the Lives of New York City Renters

For Sunday’s issue of The New York Times Magazine, Gail Albert Halaban photographed city dwellers inside their apartments from across the street — with their permission, of course.
A Roving Reporter on the Future of Transit in New York City

“A lot of interesting things happening in the city involve how people get around,” said Stefanos Chen, a Metro reporter and lifelong bus aficionado.
New York Nurses’ Strike Ends After 6 Weeks as Last Holdouts Approve Deal

Workers at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia hospital voted for a contract with raises and layoff protections, meaning more than 4,000 nurses will return.
Uber Taking Steps to Expand Number of EV Chargers Near Its Drivers

The company said it would encourage companies that operated chargers to install them in neighborhoods where its drivers lived and work.
Kristin Sudeikis Is A Dance Fitness Star with Celebrity in Her Blood

Through her dance company and studio, Forward Space, where models and actresses come to sweat, Kristin Sudeikis has earned fame of her own.
Rama Duwaji Joins New Yorkers at an Art Party

The city’s first lady showed up for a night out with artists, writers and celebrities at the Whitney Museum’s winter fund-raiser.