Posts published in “New York City”

In a Twist, Low Scores Would Earn Admission to Select Schools A novel desegregation plan would give priority to low-performing students for some seats at sought-after middle schools to create “academic diversity.”

An Online Agitator, a Social Media Exposé and the Fallout in Brooklyn A popular craft beer establishment in Brooklyn has found itself dragged into the backlash over a prolific Twitter account that trades in anti-Islam slurs.

New York Today: New York Today: ‘Sex and the City’ and Our City Wednesday: A landmark TV show turns 20, Global Running Day, and the city’s el space.

Living In: Westbury, N.Y.: A Bucolic Village in Suburbia A moderately priced village in Nassau County, Westbury has the conveniences and attractions of a larger place — but it feels more like the country.

True Tales of ‘Sex and the City’ The HBO show changed New York by making new New Yorkers. These are the stories of our “Sex and the City” dreams — and nightmares.

A Broadway Mogul Redefines Clout in His Own Fashion Jordan Roth’s theaters are full of hits. He’s up for a Tony himself as a producer. And his provocative self-expression has made him the talk of the town.

Sean Patrick Maloney Jumps Into New York Attorney General’s Race The Democratic congressman enters a star-studded field that includes Letitia James and Zephyr Teachout, as they seek to replace Eric Schneiderman.

Lewinsky and Trump Shadow Bill Clinton on Book Tour At a TimesTalk event, the former president said that his defensiveness in a recent interview “wasn’t my finest hour.”

Hochul Takes Helm of New York Senate, to Republican Displeasure Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, who by law is the presiding officer of the State Senate, exercised that power on Wednesday, drawing criticism from Republicans.

Court Weighs Whether Times Reporter Must Testify in ‘Baby Hope’ Trial The state Court of Appeals heard arguments on Tuesday over whether prosecutors can compel a reporter to testify in a decades-old murder case.

Metropolitan Diary: Ready to Cross I was a newly hired junior copywriter on my way to lunch alone, waiting on the curb for the light to change.

Glenn Close, Jake Gyllenhaal and Songs of Bob Dylan Are Coming to Public Theater The nonprofit organization’s 2018-19 season will also include a new play by Suzan-Lori Parks.

Street Style: Governors Ball Music Festival Bold patterns and colors dominated the style landscape of Randalls Island.

Dia to Revitalize Its Constellation of Sites The foundation plans to renovate and expand its existing industrial spaces in Chelsea and SoHo in Manhattan and Beacon, N.Y.