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May 29, 2021

Victor J. Blue for The New York Times

At Long Last, a New Rail Tunnel Under the Hudson River Can Be Built

After four years of stalling by the Trump administration, officials in Washington approved the $11.6 billion project for federal funding.

By Patrick McGeehan

Lobbyist Closely Tied to N.Y. Assembly Speaker Draws Federal Scrutiny

The public corruption unit of the U.S. attorney's office in Manhattan is examining Patrick Jenkins, a former aide to Carl Heastie and a top state lobbyist.

By Danny Hakim, Luis Ferré-Sadurní and William K. Rashbaum

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A Historic Brooklyn Mansion Goes on the Market for $30 Million

The 1901 building, which faces Prospect Park, has been owned by the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture for 74 years and could set a borough record.

By Vivian Marino

Harvey Schlossberg, Cop With a Ph.D. in Defusing a Crisis, Dies at 85

A psychologist who had worn the blue, he coached thousands of New York City police officers in hostage negotiations, creating a model for law enforcement.

By Sam Roberts

MoMA Built a House. Then It Disappeared. Now It's Found.

In 1950, the museum exhibited Gregory Ain's modernist creation. It's now nestled in Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y.

By Eve M. Kahn

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