N.Y. Today: Investigators Find Hospital Error Caused Mother’s Death in Brooklyn

Christine Fields, a 30-year-old Black woman, bled to death after giving birth.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story January 15, 2024 Kirsten Luce for The New York Times Investigators Find Hospital Error Caused Mother's Death in Brooklyn Christine Fields, a 30-year-old Black woman, bled to death after giving birth at Woodhull Medical Center in Brooklyn. State investigators said the cause was a doctor's mistake. By Joseph Goldstein Ex-G.O.P. Mayoral Candidate Pleads Guilty to Charge Tied to Jan. 6 Riot Gino DiGiovanni Jr., who lost in the general election in Derby, Conn., in November, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor trespassing charge. By Ed Shanahan Hochul to Propose $25 Million in State Funding for A.L.S. Research It would be one of the largest state appropriations for research into the neurodegenerative disease. Ms. Hochul's mother died from A.L.S. By Claire Fahy 'Would a Call From Tammy Help?' Pressure Grows in Race to Oust Menendez In a series of calls, a person in contact with the Senate campaign of Gov. Philip Murphy's wife pressured a student Democratic group not to endorse her chief rival in the New Jersey race. By Tracey Tully Swim Lessons for N.Y.C. Children Were at Risk. A Billionaire Helped Out. During a period of painful budget cuts, New York City lawmakers secured private funding to pay for free swim lessons for 2,000 second graders starting in June. By Emma G. Fitzsimmons 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