N.Y. Today: When New York Was Ours Alone

The city was glorious without tourists. But that time must come to an end.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story July 4, 2021 Juan Arredondo for The New York Times When New York Was Ours Alone The city was glorious without tourists. But that time must come to an end. By Adam Sternbergh A Fourth of July Symbol of Unity That May No Longer Unite In a Long Island town, neighbors now make assumptions, true and sometimes false, about people who conspicuously display American flags. By Sarah Maslin Nir What Happens to the 'Weed Spot' Now That Weed Is Legal? New Yorkers on not having to sneak off to smoke marijuana. By Iman Stevenson Big CITY Yes, the Board of Elections Is a Mess. But There's a Bigger Problem. In one of the most consequential primaries in decades, more than two-thirds of eligible New Yorkers didn't bother to vote. Can that be fixed? By Ginia Bellafante How a Professional Rugby Player Spends Sundays Game day or not, Nate Brakeley is committed to the sport. He'll also fit in some sci-fi reading and downtime with his fiancée. 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. Subscribe Today We hope you've enjoyed this newsletter, which is made possible through subscriber support. Subscribe to The New York Times with this special offer. 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