N.Y. Today: This Manhattan Park Was Once a Gem. Now It’s a ‘No Man’s Land.’

A decades-long fight to reopen a park house, once a thriving community center in a working-class ne.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story July 17, 2022 Benjamin Norman for The New York Times This Manhattan Park Was Once a Gem. Now It's a 'No Man's Land.' A decades-long fight to reopen a park house, once a thriving community center in a working-class neighborhood, has taken on new urgency during the pandemic. By Winnie Hu A Middle Eastern Party Scene Is Thriving on Brooklyn's Dance Floors Several New York City parties offer spaces where anyone and everyone can let loose, come together and find comfort in Middle Eastern and North African music. By Sara Aridi For New York's Anti-Abortion Veterans, Roe's Fall Is Not a Full Victory Checking in with activists from sanctuary states who have spent more than 50 years fighting abortion. By John Leland METROPOLITAN DIARY 'The Driver Spent the 20-Minute Trip Telling Me Why I Shouldn't Be Sad' A cool ride home after a breakup, a celebrity sighting with a twist and more reader tales of New York City in this week's Metropolitan Diary. How a Statue of Liberty Cruise Boat Captain Spends His Sundays Matthew Gill takes thousands of tourists across New York Bay to visit the sites, including Ellis Island. By Alix Strauss Big CITY Monkeypox Catches New York City Off Guard (Again) Long lines for vaccines. Testing is slowed. Antivirals are held up. Treatment is easier for the privileged. Sound familiar? 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