N.Y. Today: Lev Parnas, Ex-Giuliani Ally, Is Convicted of Campaign Finance Charges

A jury found that Mr. Parnas and a second man funneled a Russian tycoon's money to U.S. candidates.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story October 23, 2021 Jefferson Siegel for The New York Times Lev Parnas, Ex-Giuliani Ally, Is Convicted of Campaign Finance Charges A federal jury found that Mr. Parnas and a second man funneled a Russian tycoon's money to U.S. candidates to win favorable treatment for a marijuana business. By Colin Moynihan Robert Durst Charged With Murder in 1982 Disappearance of His Wife Mr. Durst was recently convicted of murdering a friend because of what she knew about his wife's disappearance from their Lewisboro, N.Y., home. By Charles V. Bagli He's Bobby V, and He Wants to Be Mayor The mayor's race in Stamford has been flooded with money and intrigue, thanks largely to the flamboyant presence of Bobby Valentine, a first-time candidate and former Mets and Red Sox manager. By Neil Vigdor Why New York City Is Trying to Preserve a Crumbling Church Grace Congregational Church wants to stay afloat by redeveloping its building, but a new historic district aimed at protecting Black culture now stands in its way. By Liam Stack Online Furor Over a Student's Hijab Engulfs a Liberal Town A 7-year-old told her mother that she resisted a New Jersey teacher's attempt to pull off her Muslim head covering. It spiraled from there. By Tracey Tully Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT A postscript to yesterday's guide to early voting, which begins today: There is no ranked-choice voting this time around, either for early voting or for ballots cast on Election Day, Nov. 2. (Ranked-choice, used for the first time in the primary in June, applies only to municipal offices, not county and state ones.) 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