From Tokyo to Zurich, readers told us how New York’s subway compares with the public transportation in their cities (spoiler alert: not well).
Tag: New York City
El Chapo’s Wife, Emma Coronel Aispuro: ‘I Admire Him’
The 29-year-old who married Mexico’s most notorious drug lord as a teenager discusses their courtship and the weeks of testimony depicting her husband as a cruel killer.
Does Your City Have a Great Public Transit System? Tell Us About It
New York’s subway is overcrowded, often delayed and in desperate need of repairs. How does your city’s system compare?
Pablo Escobar’s Wife Says This Painting May Have Saved Her Life
In a new book, the former wife of the Colombian drug kingpin talks about the pivotal role Salvador Dalí’s “The Dance” played in her life.
United Nations Dispatch: Runners Extend U.N.’s Reach, One Sweaty Huff After Another
United Nations representatives dispense with hierarchical diplomacy during runs in Central Park. It’s “a bit like going to the sauna — everyone is equal,” said one from Finland.
Immigrants Are Entitled to Jury Trial for Deportable Offenses, New York Court Rules
The decision modifies a state law that critics say deprives immigrants of their right to a jury trial for small offenses that could lead to deportation.
U.S. Asks, Are You a Terrorist? Scottish Grandfather Gives Wrong Answer
John Stevenson, 70, and his wife may have to cancel their New York holiday because of a mistake he made on an online form.
A Joyous Letter Speaks of War’s End
A 100-year-old letter from a New York City police officer to one of his men overseas describes the moment the city heard that World War I was over.
Past Tense: In Photos Unpublished for 100 Years, the Joy of War’s End on Armistice Day
As crowds gathered in New York, Paris and London, photographers captured the public’s jubilant mood.
Somali Pirates, a Kidnapping, Then a Facebook Message
A journalist who was held captive for years exchanged messages with a man who has been charged with his hostage taking.