N.Y. Today: Finally, Bill de Blasio Wins New Yorkers’ Praise. For His Breakup.

Many New Yorkers weren't impressed with Bill de Blasio as mayor. But the way he's handling his sep.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story July 16, 2023 Sarah Blesener for The New York Times Finally, Bill de Blasio Wins New Yorkers' Praise. For His Breakup. Many New Yorkers weren't impressed with Bill de Blasio as mayor. But the way he's handling his separation from his wife, Chirlane McCray? "Inspiring." By Sharon Otterman and Olivia Bensimon New York Has $1.1 Billion to Fight Flooding. Will It Be Enough? "It's kind of like we're patching the boat but it's already filling up with water," one climate researcher said. By Hilary Howard The Glamorous Stranger Next Door Knew Everyone. And She Needed Help. The mysterious neighbor claimed to have witnessed a nuclear detonation, marched on Selma and acted on Broadway. Would an overlooked form letter be her downfall? By Michael Wilson One Man's Lonely War on Central Park Pickleball Pickleball is everywhere, and "Paddleball Paul" is making his last stand on the handball courts of Central Park. It's not going very well. By Allie Conti and Lanna Apisukh BIG CITY Will There Ever Be Another Popular Mayor of New York City? Eric Adams — like most of his recent predecessors — hovers around a 50 percent approval rating. It's hard to govern when only half the city is on your side. By Ginia Bellafante How a Master of Japanese Ink Painting Spends Her Sundays Koho Yamamoto studied her art in an internment camp for Japanese Americans during World War II and then opened a school. At 101, she still finds time to teach. By Kaya Laterman 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, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. 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