In New York, Fury, Anxiety and Joy Over the Attacks on Iran
As Mayor Zohran Mamdani assailed what he called a “catastrophic escalation” in Iran, some Iranian Americans worried about what comes next, while others celebrated.
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NYPD Steps Up Security After U.S.-Israel Attacks in Iran
Officers in the Police Department’s international liaison unit, including at outposts abroad, are gathering information about potential threats to New York City.
The Unanswered Questions About Venezuela’s Environmental Future
The Trump administration has made no secret that it covets Venezuela’s oil reserves. What happens next could have serious implications for the planet.
Israel’s Stinging Retort to Mamdani Was Meant as Retaliation in Kind
After Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York scrapped two executive orders on antisemitism and boycotts, the Israeli Foreign Ministry issued an aggressive response to what it saw as an aggressive act.
How Manhattan Federal Court Would Handle the Trial of a President
Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s president, could stand trial in Federal District Court in New York City, the site of other high-profile court proceedings.
New Year’s Eve Celebrations Around the World
Revelers from around the world rang in the New Year with fireworks and light shows.
Deadly, fast-moving fire is less likely in Midtown Manhattan, experts say.
The area’s high-rises have robust safety features and are not as densely packed as those in Hong Kong, making them less susceptible to blazes.
How China Reached Into New York to Stop a Tiny Film Festival
A showcase for independent Chinese films was scrapped after the Chinese authorities pressured directors, moderators and even a volunteer to pull out.
Charting the History of New York’s Middle Eastern Community
A New York Public Library exhibition features nearly two centuries of cultural, social and political artifacts on Middle Easterners and North Africans in the city.
Mamdani’s Global Roots
There’s been outsize international attention on the next mayor of New York City. Today, I write about why.