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.
New York City
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.
Mamdani Walks Offstage to Bollywood Song After Victory Speech
“Dhoom Machale,” a popular Hindi film song played at the end of Zohran Mamdani’s first speech as New York City’s mayor-elect, nodded to his Indian roots.
Far Right Targets Similarities Between Zohran Mamdani and Sadiq Khan
Zohran Mamdani, the leading contender in the Nov. 4 New York election, and Sadiq Khan, London’s mayor, are liberal and Muslim, but they’re navigating varied politics, communities and cities.
Thousands Protest in NYC During Netanyahu’s U.N. Speech.
Demonstrators gathered early on Friday in Times Square, across town from the United Nations building, before making their way to the U.N.
Thousands Protest Netanyahu’s U.N. Speech in NYC
Demonstrators gathered early on Friday in Times Square before making their way across town to the United Nations building.
Iranian Diplomats Are Barred From Shopping at Costco While Visiting U.S.
As the U.N. General Assembly met in New York, the Trump administration forbade the Iranian delegation from shopping at discount wholesalers, an apparent bid to inflame Iranian public opinion.
How China Influences Elections in America’s Biggest City
The Chinese Consulate in Manhattan has mobilized community groups to defeat candidates who don’t fall in line with the authoritarian state.