Category: New York City

Trump Organization Is Poised to Lose Bid for Central Park Skating Rink

President Trump’s company had tried to regain control of Wollman Rink, a city-owned property that it operated for more than three decades.
Rain Anxiety Follows a Summer of Tragic Flash Floods

After a summer of tragic flash floods, a once-cozy or inconvenient weather event is causing anxiety and dread for some.
As Powerball Nears Record, Ticket Buyers Dream of New Houses and Winning in Secret

The Powerball jackpot hit $1.8 billion ahead of Saturday’s drawing, making it the second-largest and inspiring many to play.
With ‘Color Theories,’ Julio Torres Throws Shades

In his first Off Broadway play, the artist and comedian behind “Fantasmas” and “Problemista” is bringing audiences into his off-kilter world.
Stephen Muss, Developer Who Helped Revive Miami Beach, Dies at 97

The scion of a New York family of builders, he rescued the Fontainebleau hotel from bankruptcy, spurring a real estate boom.
Spilling the Secrets of Barneys, the Ultimate Store

Gene Pressman, the impresario behind the world-famous department store, would have done things differently.
The Chefs Behind New York’s Vietnamese Food Boom

A new generation of cooks are showcasing the diversity of the country’s cuisine.
Onstage and Onscreen, The New York Times Is Ready for Its Close-Up

The recognizable masthead has been portrayed in a Betty Boop musical on Broadway, a Marvel movie and many other creative works.
On ‘Roommate Court,’ an N.Y.C. Comedian Rules on Dirty Dishes and More

On the video series “Roommate Court,” a comedian passes judgment on New Yorkers’ household disagreements.
Frank Savage, 87, Business Leader Entangled in Enron Scandal, Is Dead

He was one of the relatively few Black Americans to reach the upper echelons of global finance. He was also a competitive sailor.
Will Set Photos of Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep Ruin ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’?

Shooting on the streets of New York has meant a very public experience of a movie that won’t be out for months. It has also set up a clash with anti-spoiler culture.
A Film Curator Keeps His Eyes on Screens, Then ‘Resets’ With Art

Over seven days, Dennis Lim, the artistic director of the New York Film Festival, balanced hours of movie watching with a MoMA visit and a trip to Italy.