N.Y. Today: When Help Shows Up After a House Fire, It Might Be Gang Members

Prosecutors say a former leader of the Bloods has single-handedly remade the emergency mitigatio.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story August 6, 2023 The New York Times When Help Shows Up After a House Fire, It Might Be Gang Members Prosecutors say a former leader of the Bloods has single-handedly remade the emergency mitigation industry in New York through intimidation and brute force. By Michael Wilson Favorite Drinks of All the Top Stars? He Has Them Memorized. "Joe" Petrsoric, the longtime bartender at Broadway's go-to saloon, is finally retiring. By Julie Besonen and Lanna Apisukh METROPOLITAN DIARY 'The Pathway I Was Walking on Was Next to a Fenced-In Basketball Court' A buzzing sound uptown, undecided about dinner and more reader tales of New York City in this week's Metropolitan Diary. Teenager Is Charged in Killing of Dancer at Brooklyn Gas Station He faces a charge of second-degree murder, which has been charged as a hate crime, in the fatal stabbing of Mr. Sibley, a gay man, last week. By Hurubie Meko How the Artistic Director at SummerStage Spends Her Sundays Rain or shine, Erika Elliott drives from borough to borough to check in on the performances happening in city parks as part of the annual music festival. By Alix Strauss BIG CITY Crime Is Down. So Why Don't New Yorkers Feel Safe? Crime isn't what it was in the 1980s. But a new podcast about the Bernhard Goetz subway shootings suggests that even then, the fear of crime outpaced reality. 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 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