N.Y. Today: A School Mural Was Supposed to Celebrate Black Lives. Instead, It Was Destroyed.

Artwork intended to reflect on social justice has exposed tensions in a Brooklyn public school.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story October 31, 2021 via Groundswell A School Mural Was Supposed to Celebrate Black Lives. Instead, It Was Destroyed. Artwork intended to reflect on social justice and racial equity has exposed long-simmering tensions in a Brooklyn public school. By Kimiko de Freytas-Tamura Eagles, Beavers, Sea Turtles: Why N.Y.C. Is Humming With Wildlife New York is now 'the greenest big city on earth,' one naturalist said. Some creatures have noticed, and are staying for a while. By Lisa M. Collins More New York City workers get Covid shots as deadline nears, but tensions remain. The city's effort to compel most city employees to receive the coronavirus vaccine before Monday appears to have rapidly boosted inoculation rates. By Troy Closson Curtis Sliwa Has New York's Attention Again. Was That Always the Point? The founder of the Guardian Angels has sought the spotlight for decades. With his long-shot bid to become the city's next mayor, he has found it again. By Michael Rothfeld and Emma G. Fitzsimmons Manhattan's Likely Next D.A. Questions Police Over Eric Garner's Death Days before the election, Alvin Bragg, who is heavily favored to win office, is participating in an inquiry into Eric Garner's killing by the N.Y.P.D. By Jonah E. Bromwich How New Yorkers Can Help Shape Voting Rules and Environmental Rights Breaking down the five proposals New York voters will see on their ballots, all involving potential amendments to the state constitution. By Ashley Wong Sexual Assaults Are Worsening a Crisis at Rikers, Jail Officers Say Female officers, who make up nearly half of the uniformed staff at New York City's jails, said they were at particularly high risk of being attacked. By Karen Zraick Big CITY What Do Anti-Vaxxers and Hunger-Striking Cabdrivers Have in Common? They want recognition. Even if it means risking their lives. By Ginia Bellafante How the Resident of an N.Y.C. Cemetery Spends His Sundays As the director of horticulture for Green-Wood Cemetery, Joe Charap gets to live in an 1876 caretaker's house on the grounds. By Tammy La Gorce 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