Federal shutdown threatens struggling MTA
Barring a speedy resolution to an increasingly harrowing deadlock as Congress and President Donald Trump negotiate over government funding, the already imperiled Metropolitan Transportation Authority could face what the U.S. Senate minority leader described as some very tough choices.
Corey Johnson to MTA: Let our people go (places)
Corey Johnson has vowed it’s high time the city and state tackle an admittedly onerous task — fix public transit. But to get it right, he first wanted to hear from riders about how life as a straphanger could be.
Man’s Best Friend returns to NYC in new AKC museum
When Alan Fausel auctioned dog paintings, there was an initial reaction from people he’ll never forget.
Double-parking parents beg police for mercy
Most women spend their maternity leave recuperating from the physical trauma of giving birth and agonizing hours of labor.
Minimum wage hike a boon for struggling workers
Chris Cordiano — tall and lean — glided across the North Riverdale Dunkin’ to grab customer orders during the afternoon rush. And he’s doing it probably a little less hungry than he was just a couple weeks before.
Vannie museum makeover balances history, trees, change
Visitors to the Van Cortlandt House Museum have something to get excited about. And in fact, it’s already underway.
Billings runs across the country to combat cancer
When it comes to running cross-country, Matthew Billings takes it both seriously — and literally.
FIRST ONLINE
Lawmakers collecting food, supplies for shutdown-affected federal workers
With the federal government shutdown now the longest in history, the men and women who work for a number of federal agencies are about to miss their second paycheck. And two lawmakers want to help.
Let this be our last pay phone?
Before phones could fit in your pocket, making a call away from home required a quarter and what was one of thousands of pay phones throughout the city.
Sports
Guvs’ quartet makes for Childs’ play for Clinton
Taking care of children is something that every governor should do. And this past Friday, Clinton did just that.
Professor excavates history under everyone’s soles
Allan Gilbert is digging up the earthy secrets of the borough’s past in a probing yet wide-ranging new book on local archaeology. It’s by and for those who do it professionally, but also for curious laypeople as well.
Women’s March still a go for this Saturday
The Women’s March got so much attention in the days after Donald Trump’s inauguration, it was impossible for anyone — including the man living in the White House — to …
‘Last Gasp’ novel grips conspiracy and possibilities
It’s an old cliché, but “art imitates life” is probably the best way one can describe Howard Levine’s new book.
Green Scene
It’s amazing what happens when nature is a priority
A few weeks ago, I was seated, once again, in the Ross Auditorium at the New York Botanical Garden. The program this time was devoted to sustainability as it pertains to our own personal gardens, as well as meadows and woodland environments.
Historic graves might be disturbed near paved trail
Many voices have been heard both for and against the paving of Putnam Trail in Van Cortlandt Park. But some voices lost in the commotion might belong to long-lost souls who have the most to lose from such a project.
Opinion
Sports
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Guvs’ quartet makes for Childs’ play for Clinton
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Dominant Bronx Science enjoys perfect 3-0 week
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Despite coach’s concerns, no practice proves no problem
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Eljamal sinks 41 in American Studies win over RKA
American Studies grabs important comeback win
Heading into the Christmas break, American Studies boys basketball coach Michael Hamlett was feeling pretty good about his Senators’ season.
Letters/Op-Ed
Police Beat
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Daughter loses father’s wheels
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RAV4 ransacked while owner slept
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Chance meeting ends as knifepoint robbery
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Argument leads to Samsung’s fall
Robbery leaves deli man bruised
It was an early morning bodega shakedown just south of the city line. It’s an area that, despite its remoteness, isn’t immune to violence, or even high-stakes heroin operations.
Political Arena
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Engel takes over Foreign Affairs
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Remembering President George H.W. Bush
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New name for New York's Dream Act?
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Committee formed to fight ballot proposals
Assembly takes on voter reform ... again
The Assembly is wasting no time getting election reform on the table as Speaker Carl Heastie and other members of his chamber — including Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz — are pushing forward a number of bills designed to reform what Heastie has called an “antiquated electoral process.”