Cuomo Declares a State of Emergency for New York City Subways Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo also pledged to direct an additional $1 billion for capital improvements to the system, which has been plagued with accidents and delays.
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Insurance Giant Aetna Is Leaving Hartford for New York City Aetna will move to new headquarters in Manhattan, drawn by New York’s emergence as a digital powerhouse, as well as financial incentives.
New York Today: New York Today: Commuting After Your Train Derails Thursday: Riders’ reflections on Tuesday’s subway crash, discontent at the Onondaga Nation School, and summer bucket lists.
Yankees 12, White Sox 3: Unusual Yankees Lineup Has Extraordinary Night Against White Sox As the Yankees’ processional to the disabled list continued with Matt Holliday’s illness, the lineup included some fresh faces: Tyler Wade and Miguel Andujar.
Report Finds No Challenge for City in Plan for Diverse Schools A study from the New School said that given current trends, no “heavy lifting” would be needed for New York education officials to meet their diversity goals.
De Blasio Defends New York Policies on Immigration Trying to save grant money, Mayor Bill de Blasio’s office sent the Justice Department a letter saying New York, a “sanctuary city,” was complying with federal law.
Potential Deal in Albany on Mayoral Control of Schools No votes have been taken during the special session convened by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Wednesday, and thus any agreement was tentative.
Shkreli’s Lawyer Calls Him ‘Strange’ but Berates Fraud Case Against Him Benjamin Brafman called his client flawed but brilliant and questioned the case against him, saying “Nobody was defrauded, nobody lost any money.”
School Board Decisions Spur Onondaga Nation Protest A decision not to appoint an Onondaga teacher as principal of the Onondaga Nation School has prompted most parents to keep their children out of class.
Metropolitan Diary: Looking Across the Courtyard A rumination on loneliness.
Subway Derailment Inquiry Focuses on Track Repairs Two supervisors were suspended as a piece of leftover rail stored in the tracks was blamed for Tuesday’s crash. Union officials defended the workers performing such repairs.
Bookshelf: At the Scene of the Crime, Camera in Hand A new book features prints of murder victims from 1910 to 1920, images discovered during the renovation of the old Police Headquarters on Centre Street in Manhattan.
Works in Progress: For This Restaurant, Fusing Two Cuisines Was the Easy Part Opening day seems to be near for Sen Sakana in Midtown, which has faced months of delays.
The Carry Nation, a Downtown D.J. Duo, Drums Up a Hypnotic Beat With their up-to-the-minute house and techno beats, Will Automagic and Nita Aviance have built a large following on New York’s gay club scene.
Scouting Report: Where to Stock Up for a Long Weekend on Long Island Goopie essentials, a cute sports bra and leggings, designer items at a deep discount, and more.