N.Y. Today: Salman Rushdie is attacked onstage in Western New York

Salman Rushdie was stabbed in the neck on Friday while onstage in Chautauqua, New York.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story August 13, 2022 Grant Pollard/Invision, via Associated Press Salman Rushdie is attacked onstage in Western New York. The author was set to deliver a lecture at the Chautauqua Institution when an assailant rushed at him. By Jay Root, David Gelles, Elizabeth A. Harris and Julia Jacobs Will Abortion Issue Sway Voters' Choices? N.Y. House Race Poses Test. An Aug. 23 special election to replace a Democrat, Antonio Delgado, could help answer one of the biggest questions of the midterms. By Grace Ashford Polio Has Been Detected in New York City Wastewater, Officials Say The detection of the virus in sewage suggests it is circulating in the city, Health Department officials said. By Joseph Goldstein and Sharon Otterman Hospital and Drugmaker Move to Build Vast Database of New Yorkers' DNA Patients will be asked if their genetic sequence can be added to a database — shared with a pharmaceutical company — in a quest to cure a multitude of diseases. By Joseph Goldstein Judge Denies Trump Executive's Request to Dismiss Manhattan Tax Case Allen H. Weisselberg, who was indicted last summer, and the Trump Organization are scheduled to stand trial in October. By Jonah E. Bromwich, Ben Protess, William K. Rashbaum and Lola Fadulu Saving the Family Business in a Beach Town Where Money Talks In Montauk, millennials are taking over their parents' restaurants, hotels and shops to preserve a bit of tradition. By Alyson Krueger What to Know About New York's 2nd Round of Primary Elections The state's redistricting woes have created a rare August primary for New York's congressional and State Senate seats, raising concerns of low voter turnout. By Jeffery C. Mays 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