Has a waltz written by composer Frederic Chopin been discovered in an NYC museum

Neuroscientists Just Discovered a Specific Type of Exercise Can Make You Stay Smarter, and for Much Longer

Your brain naturally rewires itself as you age—but research shows it doesn’t have to, and not as quickly.

Business - Inc. - November 14

I delved into my family's history – and discovered a long-hidden secret. But was it mine to tell? | Marisa Bate

I wanted to learn more about my mother. But when her half-brother that I knew nothing about got in touch, I was faced with an agonising decision. I’m sitting in my great-aunt’s retirement home on ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

Archaeologists discover 4,000-year-old canals used to fish by predecessors of ancient Maya

Using drones and Google Earth imagery, archaeologists have discovered a 4,000-year-old network of earthen canals in what’s now Belize

Tech - ABC News - 2 days ago

1,500-year-old Christian basilica built under Roman Emperor Justinian discovered

World - Yahoo News - 7 hours ago

At First NYC Mayoral Forum, 5 Democratic Candidates Attack Eric Adams

The event, hosted at a church in the Bronx, served as the unofficial start of the city’s 2025 mayoral race.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 26

Timothée Chalamet surprises crowd at NYC look-alike contest

Timothée Chalamet surprised the crowd at his own look-alike contest at Washington Square Park in Manhattan.

Feds sweep NYC jail where Sean "Diddy" Combs is being held

The NYC jail where Sean "Diddy" Combs is being held was targeted with an interagency operation, federal prison officials said.

Racist comments at Trump NYC rally, Michelle Obama makes case for Harris

Reactions to insults hurled at Donald Trump's Madison Square Garden rally are still emerging as the former president heads to Georgia to campaign. This comes as Vice President Kamala Harris makes a ...

Here’s Why Blood Manor, a Haunted House in NYC, Costs $45

It’s not as if Blood Manor can just transform into an office after Halloween.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

No more tickets for crossing against the light now that jaywalking is legal in NYC

Jaywalking is now legal in New York City

NYC Marathon Guide 2024: The Route, Start Times and More

Everything you need to know about Sunday’s five-borough race.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 2

NYC mayor to stand trial in April 2025 on federal corruption charges

New York City Mayor Eric Adams will stand trial on federal corruption charges starting on April 21, 2025, a judge said Friday.

New video of deadly NYC subway chokehold released as suspect's trial begins

Lawyers made opening statements in the trial of Daniel Penny, the Marine veteran charged in the chokehold death of a man on a New York subway last year. The prosecution argues Penny used too much ...

Who won the NYC Marathon? 2024 winners, times and results

Here are the winners and results in the 2024 NYC Marathon.

Kenyan Sheila Chepkirui, Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands win 2024 NYC Marathon

Chepkirui defeated defending champion Hellen Obiri in the final stretch, while Nageeye pulled ahead of 2022 winner Evans Chabet for the win.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3

Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands and Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya win the NYC Marathon

Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands won the men’s race at the New York City Marathon and Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya took the women’s event

Sports - ABC News - November 3

Giuliani to appear in a NYC court after missing a deadline to surrender assets

Rudy Giuliani will appear in a New York City courtroom on Thursday to explain to a federal judge why he hasn’t surrendered his valuables as part of a $148 million defamation judgment

New Jersey and Brooklyn Fires Bring Smoky Smell to NYC

New Yorkers encountered an unsettling smell on Saturday, a day after fires broke out in Prospect Park and across the Hudson River.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 10

WATCH: Timelapse shows NJ wildfire smoke drifting to NYC

Timelapse footage captured wildfire smoke drifting across the Hudson River from New Jersey toward New York City on Friday.

DOC NYC documentary film festival: Real life on screen

America's largest nonfiction film festival, featuring more than 200 features and shorts, returns to New York City theaters and streaming.

NYC’s New Trash Bin Rules Take Effect: What to Know

The rules herald the end of the city’s peculiar, decades-old tradition of letting residents place their bulging garbage bags directly on the sidewalk.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

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