N.Y. Today: 74-Year-Old’s Killing Underscores Rise in Attacks on Older New Yorkers

The murder of Maria Hernandez in her Upper West Side apartment reinforced some New Yorkers' fears

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story February 19, 2023 Dana Golan for The New York Times 74-Year-Old's Killing Underscores Rise in Attacks on Older New Yorkers The murder of Maria Hernandez in her Upper West Side apartment reinforced some New Yorkers' fears that they are not safe aging in the city. By Maria Cramer Looking for a Job? The Cannabis Industry Is Hiring in New York. The industry estimates that there could be 63,000 jobs in weed across the state by 2025, many of them in retail and hospitality. By Ashley Southall 'Cat' Stolen From Your Car? It's a Growing Crime Trend. In New York City, thefts of catalytic converters, known as 'cats,' rose by nearly 5,000 in one year. By T.M. Brown A Boardwalk Basketball Grift Conjured Out of Thin Air In the time-honored tradition of small-time schemes everywhere, the operator of a Jersey Shore game of chance is found guilty of deception. By Dan Barry How a Laundry Entrepreneur Spends Her Sundays It's all about grocery shopping and cooking for LaChena Clark, who likes to serve afternoon tea in her home. By Tammy La Gorce Want more news? Check out our full coverage. The Mini Crossword: Here is today's puzzle. New York Today is published weekdays around 6 a.m. You can also find it at nytoday.com. Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for New York Today from The New York Times. To stop receiving New York Today, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018