New York Is Buzzing With Watch Parties for the Knicks? NBA Finals Games

In bodegas and parks, in bars and pizzerias, the unofficial watch party has taken over New York.

Carriage Horse Dies in Central Park After Medical Episode, Police Say

The death of a 16-year-old male named Deniz quickly added fuel to a running debate over whether New York City should ban horse-drawn carriages.

Majority of City Council Members Urge Mamdani to Pause A.I. in Schools

The demand from 29 members comes as the Department of Education is updating its guidance for how teachers should use the technology in their work and classrooms.

Taliban Leader Who Took U.S. Journalist Hostage Sentenced to 42 Years

Haji Najibullah had pleaded guilty to hostage taking and providing material support for terrorism.

Son of Author Michael Chabon Pleads Guilty to Choking Charge

Abraham Chabon?s plea resolves a case in which he initially faced a rape charge that prosecutors later dropped for lack of proof.

A Street Called Jimi Hendrix Way

Today brings changes to New York?s cityscape, including 900 candelabras at Lincoln Center and a co-name for West Eighth Street.

8 Arrested After Ruckus Near Knicks Watch Party at Bryant Park

Two other sanctioned watch parties for Game 3 of the N.B.A. finals proceeded without much incident in the city.

New York City Schools Chancellor Being Investigated Over No-Bid Contract

The chancellor, Kamar Samuels, acknowledged a ?lapse in procedure,? amid an investigation into a $180,000 contract for foreign language instructors.

For the NBA Finals, These Knicks Fans Show Out in Style

Fans want to support their team, but they?re not willing to squelch their sense of style.

Patti Smith, Jon Batiste and More Tell the History of SummerStage

Patti Smith, David Byrne, Youssou N?Dour and other artists remember the performances, chance meetings and rainouts of the concert series that has defined New York City summers.

At City Ballet, Spring Fever Hit, With Ups and Some Dispiriting Downs

New York City Ballet ended its season on a positive note with ?Coppélia,? but the repertory tipped too heavily into unimportant ballets.

After Decades of Confusion, a Name Change

The Carnegie Corporation of New York will now be called the Andrew Carnegie Foundation, a name that the organization says better reflects its work.

Sting Never Gave Up on His Musical ?The Last Ship.? Now It?s Back

After his 2014 musical failed on Broadway, the musician is bringing a revised version of it to the Metropolitan Opera for a limited run this week.

He Gave It All to Help the Knicks Win in 1973. He?s Still in Pain Today.

Earl ?the Pearl? Monroe was part of the last championship team. Now 81, he has thoughts on what really matters.

Night With the Knicks: Rancor, Jubilation and an Unusual Loss

The night began with frustration and boos, and not because of the Knicks. But by the end of Game 3 of the N.B.A. finals, the team had slightly deflated some spirits, too.

His Mayor?s Muslim. His Bagel?s Jewish. His Words Are New York.

MD Ahnaf Hossain, 23, delivered a four-line instant classic to a TV camera after a Knicks win, and it has since rocketed across social media. ?I had to say what was in my heart,? he said in an interview.

Trump Booed at Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals Game at Madison Square Garden

Mr. Trump is the first sitting president to attend an N.B.A. finals game. He smiled as he heard the reception from the crowd at Madison Square Garden.

For Lonely Knicks Fans, Championship Run Forges Fellowship in NYC

The championship run by the Knicks has created a ?love fest,? one fan said, and it has even given her a new circle of friends.

Timothée Chalamet, Cardi B and More Celebrities Are at Knicks-Spurs Finals Game 3

A long list of celebrities flocked to Madison Square Garden for Game 3 of the N.B.A. finals.

Wonder What a Renovated Penn Station Might Look Like? Here?s a Preview.

Forget those dreary passageways. The updated transit hub would add a grand entrance with sweeping staircases leading to an airy, glass-walled concourse.

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