N.Y. Today: Inside the Flawed Vetting Process That Led Gov. Hochul to Brian Benjamin

A 63-page background check failed to turn up a subpoena issued to Mr. Benjamin's political campaign.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story May 1, 2022 Jefferson Siegel for The New York Times Inside the Flawed Vetting Process That Led Gov. Hochul to Brian Benjamin An initial 63-page background check revealed two red flags in Mr. Benjamin's past, but it failed to turn up a subpoena issued to his political campaign. By Luis Ferré-Sadurní, Nicholas Fandos and Jeffery C. Mays Connecticut Moves to Blunt Impact of Other States' Anti-Abortion Laws The state is among several acting to strengthen abortion rights protections as a Supreme Court ruling that could overturn Roe v. Wade looms. By Sarah Maslin Nir and Kate Zernike A New York Bagel From an Unexpected Borough: Connecticut Popupbagels drives its suburban versions into a city with very fixed ideas of what makes a bagel. It's a daring move, but it's paying off. By Priya Krishna When the Best Part of Going Out Is the Late-Night Snack Some of New York's nightlife scenes are less about dancing and more about eating. By Julia Carmel When the Textile Industry Was Forced Out of the Textile Building Companies may have lost their showroom hub, but low rents in Midtown, caused by the pandemic, allowed many of them to relocate. By Jane Margolies How the Executive Director of the Queens Botanical Garden Spends Her Sundays Evie Hantzopoulos has lived in Astoria since 1999. She is committed to the neighborhood, shopping, socializing and volunteering locally. By Nancy A. Ruhling Big CITY Models Have Been Exploited Forever. Can a Law Change Anything? The Fashion Workers Act, a bill working its way through the New York Legislature, takes on a largely unregulated industry. By Ginia Bellafante 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