N.Y. Today: The 1963 March on Washington Changed America. Its Roots Were in Harlem.

Before Martin Luther King Jr. gave his "I Have a Dream" speech to 250,000 people, a group of civ.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story August 27, 2023 Library of Congress The 1963 March on Washington Changed America. Its Roots Were in Harlem. Before Martin Luther King Jr. gave his "I Have a Dream" speech to 250,000 people, a group of civil rights activists spent a summer planning an event many didn't want to happen. By John Leland Did You Know About the 16-Foot Trump Tower Clock? Neither Did the City. The Trump Organization audaciously installed a distinctive clock on Fifth Avenue without applying for a permit or paying a fee. City inspectors never noticed. By Sam Roberts In New York City, the Odds of Spotting a Rare Bird are Rising Sharp-eyed birders might spot brown boobies, a tropical species once rare even in the Southern states. A flock of Canada geese might just include a pink-footed goose, too. By Lola Fadulu METROPOLITAN DIARY 'A Man Sitting Near the Door Lost His Patience and Began to Yell' Boarding a bus with full hands, a compliment corrected and more reader tales of New York City in this week's Metropolitan Diary. How an Ice Cream Scooper and Aspiring Actor Spends His Sundays Denzel Rodriguez, a 21-year-old from Harlem, works every summer at a local ice cream shop in between TV and film gigs. By Alix Strauss 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