The Bagpiper’s Endless Quest for a Place to Practice

A tour of New York’s cemeteries, toxic canals and industrial zones where a great Highland bagpipe can drone in peace.

By Andrew Keh and Jonah Markowitz

‘Where Are the Kids?’: Caregivers Charged After Twin Starves to Death

A mother and grandmother in the Bronx face charges over the care of twin teenagers with autism. One of the boys weighed 59 pounds when he died. His brother, according to prosecutors, barely survived.

By Sarah Maslin Nir and Miles G. Cohen

George Santos Fined Over Bets on State of the Union on Prediction Market

A federal regulator fined the former lawmaker $35,000 over allegations of insider trading by placing bets on Kalshi about whether he would attend the State of the Union address in February.

By Santul Nerkar

A Newsstand That Aims to Delight N.Y.C. Subway Riders

A comedian and his friends are transforming a vacant retail space at the West 4th Street station with freebies, art and puppet shows to make commutes more enjoyable.

By Winnie Hu

Legionnaires’ Disease Has Made a Home in New York City. Here’s How.

New York has endured significant outbreaks in recent years. Some experts say officials should focus more on risks in plumbing systems, even shower heads.

By Joseph Goldstein

Routine

How an Uptight ‘Severance’ Character Lets Loose in Real Life

Tramell Tillman promises he is much more fun when dancing, shopping and eating tacos across New York City than he is on the hit Apple TV show.

By Sarah Bahr

Affording New York

How a Global Researcher Lives on $110,000 in Long Island City

Before moving to New York, Weixun Hu had lived in seven other countries. He satisfies his wanderlust by splurging on special trips and taking the subway to random stops.

By Troy Closson

The 212

In an Ever-Changing East Village, Cafe Mogador Is a Constant

With its tasty, affordable fare and forever-young clientele, the decades-old New York restaurant is still one of the liveliest spots in the neighborhood.

By Reggie Nadelson