N.Y. Today: He Was One of the Central Park Five. Now He’s Councilman Yusef Salaam.

Salam will take office 34 years after a wrongful prosecution led to his spending years in prison.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story January 1, 2024 Elias Williams for The New York Times He Was One of the Central Park Five. Now He's Councilman Yusef Salaam. Mr. Salaam will take office 34 years after a wrongful prosecution for rape led to his spending nearly seven years in prison. By Katherine Rosman In Times Square, Hundreds of Thousands Ring In 2024 New Year's celebrations took place as protesters against the Israel-Hamas war staged demonstrations in Midtown Manhattan. By Andy Newman, Camille Baker and Sean Piccoli Murder Most Unromantic in a New 'Carmen' at the Metropolitan Opera The British director Carrie Cracknell's production, opening on New Year's Eve, resists the idea that the opera's climactic scene is a crime of passion. By Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim It's 2024. Here Are the New Laws That New Yorkers Should Know About. Legislation touching on nearly every aspect of life in the state, including wages, health care and education, is going into effect in the coming months. By Erin Nolan Gerry Holzman, Master Carver of a New York Merry-Go-Round, Dies at 90 He conceived and worked for 20 years — with about 1,000 volunteers — on the Empire State Carousel, featuring more than 20 handmade wooden riding animals native to New York. By Richard Sandomir 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