A familiar face on the way to the airport, a surprise on the F train and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary. A familiar face on the way to the airport, a surprise on the F train and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary. A familiar face on the way to the airport, a surprise on the F train and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary. Image Familiar Feeling Dear Diary: I started traveling to New York City from my hometown, Toronto,…
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New York’s status as a sanctuary city for undocumented immigrants has shifted over time. Now, as President-elect Donald J. Trump prepares to enter office, it may shift once again. New York’s status as a sanctuary city for undocumented immigrants has shifted over time. Now, as President-elect Donald J. Trump prepares to enter office, it may shift once again. New York’s status as a sanctuary city for undocumented immigrants has shifted over time. Now, as President-elect Donald J. Trump prepares to enter office, it may shift once again. So-called sanctuary laws enacted in hundreds of places across the United States, from…
A new rezoning plan for the city aims to remove long-outdated barriers to building housing and to spread development across all the city’s neighborhoods. A new rezoning plan for the city aims to remove long-outdated barriers to building housing and to spread development across all the city’s neighborhoods. A new rezoning plan for the city aims to remove long-outdated barriers to building housing and to spread development across all the city’s neighborhoods. For decades now, progress in solving New York’s housing crisis has stagnated amid the contest between two dominant visions: one that would have the city build up and…
An ill-fated run against a Black opponent nearly ended the career of Andrew Cuomo. As he weighs challenging Mayor Eric Adams, he cannot afford a repeat. An ill-fated run against a Black opponent nearly ended the career of Andrew Cuomo. As he weighs challenging Mayor Eric Adams, he cannot afford a repeat. An ill-fated run against a Black opponent nearly ended the career of Andrew Cuomo. As he weighs challenging Mayor Eric Adams, he cannot afford a repeat. Andrew M. Cuomo has been here before. In 2002, fresh off a stint as the nation’s housing secretary, Mr. Cuomo decided to…
A lawyer for Mayor Eric Adams argued in court documents that Damian Williams, the former federal prosecutor who charged the mayor with bribery, had brought the case for his own political benefit. A lawyer for Mayor Eric Adams argued in court documents that Damian Williams, the former federal prosecutor who charged the mayor with bribery, had brought the case for his own political benefit. A lawyer for Mayor Eric Adams argued in court documents that Damian Williams, the former federal prosecutor who charged the mayor with bribery, had brought the case for his own political benefit. A day after Mayor…
Peter Forrest was the charismatic lead singer of 24-7 Spyz, which did shows with Jane’s Addiction. Last week, Mr. Forrest, 64, was found beaten to death in the ambulette he drove for a living. Peter Forrest was the charismatic lead singer of 24-7 Spyz, which did shows with Jane’s Addiction. Last week, Mr. Forrest, 64, was found beaten to death in the ambulette he drove for a living. Peter Forrest was the charismatic lead singer of 24-7 Spyz, which did shows with Jane’s Addiction. Last week, Mr. Forrest, 64, was found beaten to death in the ambulette he drove for…
Gov. Phil Murphy wrote a letter to the president saying that the surcharge on drivers entering Manhattan’s busiest area was a “disaster” for commuters and residents in his state. Gov. Phil Murphy wrote a letter to the president saying that the surcharge on drivers entering Manhattan’s busiest area was a “disaster” for commuters and residents in his state. Gov. Phil Murphy wrote a letter to the president saying that the surcharge on drivers entering Manhattan’s busiest area was a “disaster” for commuters and residents in his state. New Jersey’s Democratic governor, Philip D. Murphy, asked President Trump on Monday to…
Waldo Mejia’s psyche had been showing cracks, a longtime friend said. Now he is charged with killing 14-year-old Caleb Rijos at random. Waldo Mejia’s psyche had been showing cracks, a longtime friend said. Now he is charged with killing 14-year-old Caleb Rijos at random. Waldo Mejia’s psyche had been showing cracks, a longtime friend said. Now he is charged with killing 14-year-old Caleb Rijos at random. Waldo Mejia, living in the Bronx, was in his early 20s when he told one of his oldest friends about the voices in his head. He seemed surprised at what they were ordering, and…
China’s Belt and Road Initiative is expected to tighten connections between Asia-Pacific economies and explore new growth engines in supporting a more open regional market, according to officials and experts at the 25th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Da Nang, Vietnam. China’s Belt and Road Initiative is expected to tighten connections between Asia-Pacific economies and explore new growth engines in supporting a more open regional market, according to officials and experts at the 25th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Da Nang, Vietnam. China’s Belt and Road Initiative is expected to tighten connections between Asia-Pacific economies and explore…
British sitcom star Pauline Quirke will step back from professional duties after being diagnosed with dementia. Her husband, Steve Sheen, released a statement saying the Birds of a Feather actress had been diagnosed with the condition in 2021. The 65-year-old Quirke will now end all professional and commercial activities, Sheen’s statement read. In recent years, […]British sitcom star Pauline Quirke will step back from professional duties after being diagnosed with dementia. Her husband, Steve Sheen, released a statement saying the Birds of a Feather actress had been diagnosed with the condition in 2021. The 65-year-old Quirke will now end all…
The Berlin Film Festival on Tuesday unveiled the full list of titles set for its official competition alongside perspective and specials sidebars. A total of 19 films have been selected for the international competition. It’s a buzzy selection with multiple titles that have been highly anticipated and boast high-profile names. Highlights include Richard Linklater’s latest […]The Berlin Film Festival on Tuesday unveiled the full list of titles set for its official competition alongside perspective and specials sidebars. A total of 19 films have been selected for the international competition. It’s a buzzy selection with multiple titles that have been highly…
For the third consecutive season, New York Giants nose tackle Dexter Lawrence has been named to the Pro Football Writer of America (PFWA) All-NFC Team. Lawrence was named along the defensive line with Philadelphia’s Jalen Carter and former Giant Leonard Williams, who now plays for the Seattle Seahawks. However, the 27-year-old Lawrence did not make the All-NFL Team, finishing behind Pittsburgh’s Cam Heyward and Kansas City’s Chris Jones for those honors. Two other former Giants, Philadelphia running back Saquon Barkley and Green Bay safety Xavier McKinney, were named to both the All-NFC and All-NFL teams. Giants rookie sensation Malik Nabers…
Djokovic said he and Serbian fans were disrespected by an Australian broadcaster’s comments Djokovic said he and Serbian fans were disrespected by an Australian broadcaster’s comments USATSI Novak Djokovic declined a post-match TV interview after winning his fourth-round match of the Australian Open after an on-air personality from the local Australian broadcaster of the tournament made negative comments about him in front of Serbian fans. On Friday, Channel 9’s Tony Jones did a segment with Djokovic fans standing behind him at Melbourne Park. Jones proceeded to do his own chant and called the 24-time Grand Slam champion “overrated” and a…
Day and his players were heading to media availabilities when the accident occurred Day and his players were heading to media availabilities when the accident occurred Getty Images Ohio State coach Ryan Day and a handful of players were caught up in a golf cart accident while traversing between media responsibilities after the Buckeyes’ College Football Playoff National Championship victory over Notre Dame. Day, quarterback Will Howard, linebacker Cody Simon and a few others were aboard the cart driven by an operations staffer heading to interviews. The staffer tried to reverse and take a turn, but misjudged the turn and…
Day opened up on the pressures of being a highly scrutinized coach Day opened up on the pressures of being a highly scrutinized coach Getty Images Ohio State coach Ryan Day celebrated his team after the Buckeyes captured the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship with a 34-23 win over Notre Dame on Monday. Despite losing a pair of regular-season games, the Buckeyes fought back from the 8-seed and blew past the competition en route to the program’s first title in a decade. “After all the things that have been said throughout the year, these guys are going to be…
The postgame scene encapsulated the frustration Notre Dame felt after missing on its first national title of the 21st century The postgame scene encapsulated the frustration Notre Dame felt after missing on its first national title of the 21st century Getty ATLANTA — Marcus Freeman peered behind the barricade outside the Notre Dame locker room, his eyes trained on a television screen screwed into a concrete wall in the bowels of Mercedes-Benz Stadium. On the screen, Ohio State coach Ryan Day was readying himself to hoist the national championship trophy after holding off a furious comeback by the Irish in…
Life will never be the same for Smith, the phenom recruit who overdelivered on the hype Life will never be the same for Smith, the phenom recruit who overdelivered on the hype Getty ATLANTA — It was third-and-11 with the College Football Playoff National Championship in the balance, and Ohio State had twice fecklessly run into the teeth of a Notre Dame defense that was trying desperately to get off of the field. Someone had to make a play, and on this Ohio State team who else would you expect to be called upon in a moment like this but…
The 21st edition of the Glasgow Film Festival will open on February 26 with the world premiere of John Maclean’s survival thriller Tornado, starring Tim Roth, Jack Lowden, Takehiro Hira and Kōki. The festival, which runs through March 9, unveiled its lineup this morning which features another 11 world and European premieres, as well as […]The 21st edition of the Glasgow Film Festival will open on February 26 with the world premiere of John Maclean’s survival thriller Tornado, starring Tim Roth, Jack Lowden, Takehiro Hira and Kōki. The festival, which runs through March 9, unveiled its lineup this morning which…
In the glow of Ohio State’s ninth national championship, Smith may have taken a veiled shot at Urban Meyer In the glow of Ohio State’s ninth national championship, Smith may have taken a veiled shot at Urban Meyer Getty ATLANTA — Watching Ohio State this last month in the College Football Playoff was like watching an aircraft carrier turn on a dime. How can one coach be so vilified and then legendary in the same seven-week period? Ain’t that America — or Ohio State. Maybe both. “Everyone is saying you’re wonderful and you’re really not,” former coach Jim Tressel surmised…
A former Tory MP has been stripped of his right to access the parliamentary estate after losing an appeal against the sanction for his failure to register his employment by a defence company for two years. Bob Stewart will no longer be able to visit the Palace of Westminster using a former members’ pass after a standards watchdog’s conclusion that he showed “blatant disregard” in breaching conduct rules was upheld. Ex-MPs are usually entitled to a parliamentary pass after they stand down, as Mr Stewart did at the 2024 general election. But Parliament’s Independent Expert Panel, which hears appeals against…