N.Y. Today: If A.O.C. Is So Heavily Favored, Why Has Her Race Drawn $30 Million?

The race for her seat is the second most expensive House campaign in the nation.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story October 24, 2020 Gabriela Bhaskar for The New York Times If A.O.C. Is So Heavily Favored, Why Has Her Race Drawn $30 Million? Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is expected to cruise to re-election, yet the race for her congressional seat is the second most expensive House campaign in the nation. By Jeffery C. Mays Relieved to Be Back at the Gym, but Is It Safe? City gyms were allowed to reopen on Sept. 2, but lingering concerns about indoor workouts mean many may not endure. By Daniel E. Slotnik and Matthew Sedacca Why Trump Is Calling New York a Lawless ‘Ghost Town’ President Trump derided the city at the debate, and has depicted it as an “anarchist jurisdiction,” apparently in an effort to appeal to his base. By Emma G. Fitzsimmons Trump Family Ally Is Arrested on Cyberstalking Charge Ken Kurson, a close friend of the president’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, was arrested in connection with incidents stemming from his divorce. By Nicole Hong and Jesse Drucker The Talk of Montauk New York State’s Tenant Safe Harbor Act was intended to help those affected by the pandemic. But what if that harbor is on the fancier side? By Jonah Engel Bromwich and Ezra Marcus Manhattan Hits a Virus Milestone: Median Rent Below $3,000 Soaring inventory and discounted rents in Manhattan have pushed the median to the lowest price in nearly a decade. By Stefanos Chen 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. We’re experimenting with the format of New York Today. What would you like to see more (or less) of? Post a comment or email us: nytoday@nytimes.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 these emails, unsubscribe or 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