N.Y. Today: New York’s Pandemic Christmas: Muted Cheer, but Some Stick to Traditions

Bus terminals and train stations were all but empty. Still, the city’s resilience was evident.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story December 26, 2020 Brittainy Newman for The New York Times New York’s Pandemic Christmas: Muted Cheer, but Some Stick to Traditions Bus terminals and train stations were all but empty and restaurant owners said business was slow. Still, the city’s resilience was evident. By Michael Gold and Téa Kvetenadze What Happened When Henry Yao Almost Went Bust His customers cherished his small business — and him — more than he ever knew. By Corina Knoll ‘Vodka in Your Coffee Cup’: When Pandemic Drinking Goes Too Far Some women are seeking to regain control over their alcohol habits after months of laissez-faire consumption. By Alix Strauss Police Officer Is Shot in Brooklyn, but Vest Stops the Bullet The 27-year-old officer, who had responded to a call about domestic violence, was “in a little pain” but “extremely good spirits” at a Brooklyn hospital, the police commissioner said. By Azi Paybarah and Ali Watkins Nancye Radmin, Pioneer of Plus-Size Fashion, Is Dead at 82 The Forgotten Woman boutique, which she opened in 1977, spoke directly to the nascent idea of body acceptance. It soon became a chain. By Marisa Meltzer Miss the N.Y.C. Subway? These Radio Plays Bring It Back to Life A new audio series from Rattlestick Playwrights Theater imagines the bustle of the trains before the pandemic — one story and one station at a time. By Christina Goldbaum 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 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