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May 26, 2026
A woman and a man are surrounded by a crowd of people, some holding signs.

Gov. Sherrill Demands Access to ICE Facility as Hunger Strike Widens

After Gov. Mikie Sherrill joined protesters at an immigration jail in New Jersey, the standoff grew tense, with ICE agents deploying pepper balls and spray.

By Winnie Hu and Nate Schweber

A woman pasts a building with a sign that says “Park Slope Food Coop.”

Brooklyn Co-op Divided Over Push to Boycott Israeli Products

The Park Slope Food Co-op, a socially conscious grocery store in a liberal neighborhood, has devolved into dysfunction ahead of a Tuesday vote on the proposed boycott.

By Claire Fahy and Liam Stack

A man stands behind a lectern.

Absent Congressman Calls Allies, but Stops Short of Public Appearance

Republican officials said they have talked to Tom Kean Jr., who has been absent from Congress for weeks. His office said Mr. Kean will eventually explain his absence.

By Tracey Tully

A man in a baseball cap carrying shopping bags walks past a memorial filled with dozens of candles and flower bouquets.

Everyone Knew Them on the Block. Then a Friday Ritual Ended in Tragedy.

The group of friends had used the same corner on the Upper West Side to unwind for years. By the end of the night, two people would be dead after a speeding S.U.V. drove into a crowd.

By Nate Schweber

People jump and wave their arms to celebrate during the night on a street.

‘Bing Bong!’ The Knicks’ Watch Party Outside the Garden Is Dead.

The police say that celebrations outside of Madison Square Garden have gotten out of control. Fans and insiders say the chaos has been driven by social media influencers.

By Jonah E. Bromwich, Chelsia Rose Marcius and Debra Kamin

A portrait of David Flores, Ellen Hagan and their children.

Affording New York

How a Family of 4 Lives on $225,000 a Year in Washington Heights

Ellen Hagan and David Flores use freelance work to boost their budget and have found that homeownership does not solve all financial woes.

By Eliza Shapiro

A production image shows four actors hovering in the air while a fifth actor stands on the stage.

‘The Lost Boys’ and Its Three-Tiered, High-Flying Vampire Spectacle

The Broadway production takes full advantage of the Palace Theater’s abundant height and depth, making the show feel like “a massive trust fall.”

By Michael Paulson and Sara Krulwich

A low-angle photo of Maurice Kamara, who wears a black woven leather jacket and a thick beard, resting one hand on his chest heroically while standing in front of a brick building.

Got a Minute? This Man Wants to Hear About Your Fit.

Maurice Kamara has a gift for getting people to stop for his man-on-the-street style interviews. That includes A-listers who usually couldn’t be bothered.

By Sandra E. Garcia and Aundre Larrow

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