N.Y. Today: 150 Years Ago Brooklyn Renumbered All Its Streets. It Was A Disaster.

Today's Brooklyn map is a relic of a 19th-century effort to renumber buildings and rename streets.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story February 14, 2021 George Bradford Brainerd, via Brooklyn Museum — Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History 150 Years Ago Brooklyn Renumbered All Its Streets. It Was a Disaster. Today's Brooklyn map is a relic of a sweeping 19th-century effort to renumber every building and rename dozens of streets. The saga revealed how decisions made by bureaucrats can leave an imprint on city life more than a century later. By Jeremy Lechtzin Violent Spree Against Homeless People in Subway Leaves 2 Dead The New York police will add hundreds more officers to patrol the subway after a spate of violent attacks. By Andy Newman, Edgar Sandoval and Téa Kvetenadze Hidden for a Century, a Susan B. Anthony Portrait Is Found Last year, David Whitcomb bought a building for $100,000 in Geneva, N.Y. He discovered a trove of photographs tucked away in the attic. By Maria Cramer Big City Why SoHo Struggles and Indie Shops in Brooklyn Are Doing Fine Retail chains have failed all over New York City. Is it a surprise that smaller stores can finally breathe? By Ginia Bellafante How a Neurosurgeon (and Netflix Star) Spends His Sundays "I exhaust myself mentally during the week," said Dr. David Langer, whose down time includes reading and walks in Central Park. By Alix Strauss 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