The Journalist and the Equestrian My two vocations rarely intersected — until I came across a story about Jimmy A. Williams, a trainer who coached many young female riders to Olympic fame, while sexually abusing them.
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Clouds Over Manhattanhenge
Clouds Over Manhattanhenge Manhattanhenge may be a silly reason to gather, especially when the sunset might not cooperate. But it’s still a party. And we get another chance today.
Empellón Group Will Take Over Salvation Taco
Empellón Group Will Take Over Salvation Taco As Ken Friedman and April Bloomfield work to divide their holdings in the wake of a sex-harassment scandal, the chef Alex Stupak will now run their Midtown taqueria.
Skakel Appeal Appears Bound for U.S. Supreme Court
Skakel Appeal Appears Bound for U.S. Supreme Court Connecticut prosecutors have indicated plans to ask the nation’s highest court to review Michael Skakel’s murder case.
Broadway Sets Box-Office Record, Powered by ‘Hamilton’ and Springsteen
Broadway Sets Box-Office Record, Powered by ‘Hamilton’ and Springsteen The theater season that just ended was remarkably lucrative as producers have become more sophisticated, and more aggressive, about setting prices.
Tycoon in China Fights Fraud Verdict, but Odds Are Long
Tycoon in China Fights Fraud Verdict, but Odds Are Long Anbang’s founder, Wu Xiaohui, who rose to prominence when he bought the Waldorf Astoria, is taking the rare step of appealing an 18-year prison sentence.
New York Today: New York Today: An Outbreak of Dog Flu
New York Today: New York Today: An Outbreak of Dog Flu Wednesday: What you need to know about canine influenza, Shakespeare in the Park returns, and your soccer spots.
National Democrats Wade, Uninvited, Into New York House Race
National Democrats Wade, Uninvited, Into New York House Race Local Democrats were set on backing one candidate to challenge the Republican incumbent, but party leaders had their eyes on another.
Shinnecock Indian Nation and U.S.G.A. Are Close to a Deal for the U.S. Open
Shinnecock Indian Nation and U.S.G.A. Are Close to a Deal for the U.S. Open The tribe is expected to have a chance to profit from the Open next month at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, which sits on a strip of…
Disgraced Star Witness Will Not Testify in Albany Corruption Trial
Disgraced Star Witness Will Not Testify in Albany Corruption Trial Todd Howe, once a valuable witness for the government examining corruption in New York, has apparently fallen out of favor with federal prosecutors.
After Juror Drops Out, Deliberations Begin Again in Mangano Trial
After Juror Drops Out, Deliberations Begin Again in Mangano Trial Amid ill juror was replaced and the panel was told to restart deliberations in the corruption trial of a former Nassau County executive.
Metropolitan Diary: Still Pedaling, Pops?
Metropolitan Diary: Still Pedaling, Pops? On the way home from a bike ride.
As Office Parks Empty, Towns Turn Vacancies Into Opportunities
As Office Parks Empty, Towns Turn Vacancies Into Opportunities Once the suburban ideal, sprawling office parks are quickly becoming relics that stress local tax bases. But they also offer redevelopment possibilities.
Lawyers in Cohen Case to Appear in Court to Negotiate Disputes
Lawyers in Cohen Case to Appear in Court to Negotiate Disputes Some of the arguments are sober. Some are circuslike. Both stem from the raids last month on Michael Cohen’s apartment, hotel room and office.
Lawyer Says Weinstein Had a Romantic Relationship With Woman Accusing Him of Rape
Lawyer Says Weinstein Had a Romantic Relationship With Woman Accusing Him of Rape A woman prosecutors say was raped by Harvey Weinstein had a long-term consensual relationship with him before and after the incident, his lawyer said.