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New York Today
September 20, 2026
New York Giants players on the field.

The Jets and the Giants Are Undefeated! At Least Until Sunday.

A rarity for New York fans: Both football teams are 1-0 for the first time since 2009. Is the Knicks magic still in the air?

By David Waldstein

Zohran Mamdani stands by a construction vehicle while workers in neon vests pose behind him.

Mamdani’s 6-Month Progress Report Highlights ‘Pothole Politics’

The report, which represents Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s first six months in office, shows improvements in some areas and challenges ahead in others.

By Jeffery C. Mays

A drone being flown against a blue sky.

The Rise of A.I. Is Raising Threats From Drones, Police Group Warns

The leaps being made in artificial intelligence and the plunging costs of drones pose dangers to cities across the United States, according to the Police Executive Research Forum.

By Hurubie Meko and Maria Cramer

Yanira Cruz and her mother laughing while watching TV in her Bronx apartment in New York.

The Team ‘Racing Against the Clock’ to Save New Yorkers From Eviction

With evictions rising in New York City and the court system overwhelmed, the Legal Aid Society created a specialized unit to tackle urgent cases.

By Mihir Zaveri

A shot of riders mounting their bikes on a wall on the ferry. A blue sky colors the background.

Our Wild and Crazy 13-Hour New York City Ferry Cruise

We spent a day bouncing around the city on the expanded NYC Ferry system — making stops at beaches, festivals, beloved bars and more — for just $15.

By Andy Newman and Vincent Alban

To Fight in Brooklyn, First He Had to Shave. Then He Got a Musket.

As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, a group of Revolutionary War devotees invited a reporter to re-enact the Battle of Brooklyn.

By Benjamin Oreskes and Todd Heisler

A man in a checkered button down shirt sits on a couch.

Affording New York

How a Student and Gig Worker Lives on $11,400 in the Bronx

Richard Sencion, 24, cobbles together funds from delivery jobs and bartending gigs while searching for more permanent work and living with his parents.

By Davaughnia Wilson

Ears of corn rest in a yellow crate being carried by two hands. Other produce boxes are visible in the background.

This Online Market Wants to Help Farms Survive and Thrive

Farm to People, an online grocer working with over 200 farms in and around New York City, is entering another season of growth.

By Jacqueline Schneider

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