N.Y. Today: This Is How New Yorkers Will Remember a Year They Can’t Wait to Forget

“There’s some pieces of normalcy that I don’t really want back,” said one New Yorker.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story January 1, 2021 Brittainy Newman for The New York Times This Is How New Yorkers Will Remember a Year They Can’t Wait to Forget “There’s some pieces of normalcy that I don’t really want back,” said one New Yorker. “Our normal wasn’t always ideal.” By Michael Wilson ‘Covid Conga Line’ Aftermath: One Infected and a Suspended Liquor License At least one person was hospitalized with Covid-19 after a Republican club’s party at a Queens restaurant. By Daniel E. Slotnik 5 Anchorwomen to Leave NY1 After Settling Discrimination Suit Roma Torre, a signature presence at the New York City cable news channel, is among the group of women who are departing. By Michael M. Grynbaum This Police Union Suspended 8 Members. Seven Are Black. The union in a small New Jersey city punished the officers after they expressed support for two chiefs, both of whom are also Black. By Tracey Tully Alexander Wang, Accused of Sexual Assault, Denies Allegations “I never engaged in the atrocious behavior described,” Mr. Wang said, after a model alleged he was groped by Mr. Wang, setting off a wave of accusations against the fashion designer. By Elizabeth Paton Rita Houston, WFUV D.J. Who Lifted Music Careers, Dies at 59 From a studio in the Bronx, she introduced listeners to artists from a wide range of genres. She was also a mentor to the stars, and a sometime-confidante. By Richard Sandomir Want more news? Check out our full coverage. The Mini Crossword: Here is today’s puzzle. Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Metropolitan Diary: Waiting room Dear Diary: I was in the waiting room at my doctor’s Midtown Manhattan office. The room was occupied mostly by older men and women. Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT After I had been there for a little while, another older man entered. One of the people who was already sitting there looked at him. “You know,” the man in the chair said, “you look just like my son-in-law’s father.” “Really?“ the new arrival said. “When he was alive or dead?” — Mark Weiss 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