N.Y. Today: Once the World’s Largest, a Hotel Goes ‘Poof!’ Before Our Eyes

The Hotel Pennsylvania was a virtual city within a city. But in the end, nothing could save it.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story March 5, 2023 Byron Company, via Museum of the City of New York Once the World's Largest, a Hotel Goes 'Poof!' Before Our Eyes The Hotel Pennsylvania in Manhattan was a virtual city within a city. But in the end, nothing could save it. By Dan Barry Remember Pamela Smart? 'To Die For' Convict Now Seeks Mercy. The woman who became a national sensation in 1990 after her teenage lover killed her husband has become a prison preacher. She hopes New Hampshire will set her free. By Corey Kilgannon Everyone Loves Flaco the Escaped Owl. But Why, Exactly? Owls have beguiled humans forever. And it's easy to see ourselves in a chubby little homebody who ditched his one-room apartment for the great outdoors. By Michiko Kakutani BIG CITY Do Dining Sheds Still Make Sense? They were crucial for restaurants and cooped-up New Yorkers during the pandemic. Now their usefulness is being debated. By Ginia Bellafante How a Makeup Artist Spends Her Sundays Originally from Milan, Angie Valentino honors her Italian heritage with flair in New York City. By Andrew Cotto 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 ADVERTISEMENT 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 New York Today, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, 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