N.Y. Today: Miles From New York, Another Ex-Governor Seeks a Comeback as Mayor

September 14, 2025

Jim McGreevey, shown from the side wearing a dark suit, smiles and points while standing on a sidewalk.

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Miles From New York, Another Ex-Governor Seeks a Comeback as Mayor

Jim McGreevey and Andrew Cuomo are each competing for mayor against left-leaning opponents, setting up an odd symmetry in the races to lead cities on opposite banks of the Hudson River.

By Tracey Tully

A busy street at night with a couple pushing a baby carriage, several lit businesses, cars and motorcycles in view.

Girl, 16, Struck and Killed by Driver of S.U.V. in Queens, Police Say

The girl, identified as Jhoanny Gomez-Alvarez, was intentionally struck by the 38-year-old driver early Saturday morning after getting into an argument with him, a law enforcement official said.

By Maia Coleman

Mamdani’s Donations Surged After the Primary While Cuomo’s Funding Lagged

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic candidate for mayor of New York City, has amassed more support from small-dollar donors than his rivals.

By Ashley Cai

How a Small Avant-Garde Theater Makes It Work in Brooklyn

The Brick, an Off Off Broadway institution in Williamsburg, has kept the lights on for more than 20 years by cobbling together support from donors, grants and ticket sales.

By Matthew Haag

A man walks toward the open door of the Masjid Al-Baqi mosque. Inside, men sit on the floor. Shoes and sandals are visible just outside the door.

A Town Reluctantly Let a Mosque Expand. Then Came the Backlash.

A Long Island town board failed to approve a settlement its lawyers had struck with Masjid Al-Baqi after a yearslong dispute tainted by bigotry. The mosque’s federal suit will be heard next month.

By Santul Nerkar and Janice Chung

Natasha Cloud and Isabelle Harrison smile and laughing while standing next to each other.

Routine

How a W.N.B.A. Couple Spend Their Day Between Games

Natasha Cloud and Isabelle Harrison, New York Liberty teammates, have different approaches to practice, but they share a bowl of pho and a love of TikTok.

By Elena Bergeron

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