N.Y. Today: Long Island’s Scallops Keep Dying. Not Everyone Has Given Up Hope.

Some fishermen keep looking for them.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story January 14, 2024 Adrienne Grunwald for The New York Times Long Island's Scallops Keep Dying. Not Everyone Has Given Up Hope. Bay scallops brought prosperity and community to the people of Shelter Island. Today, most of the scallops are dead, but some fishermen keep looking for them. By Christopher Maag Many Older Immigrants in New York Are Struggling: 'I Have No Future' Immigrants are the majority of New York City's 65-and-over population. Many have no nest egg, and some are coping with social isolation. By Winnie Hu and Jeffrey E. Singer Wealthy Donors Pull Back From New York City's Escalating Problems Philanthropists worry that the city's complex tangle of crises — migrants, homelessness, housing, the cost of living — cannot be easily fixed. By Eliza Shapiro Subway Delayed Again? Might Be Caused by a Brake Prank. Each year, hundreds of subway riders pull the emergency brake for no good reason. Last week, that kind of vandalism led to a derailment that injured dozens. By Ana Ley How a Drag Performance Artist and Educator Spends Sundays For Kelindah Schuster, who performs as Theydy Bedbug and helps people develop their own drag characters, Sundays are "a sacred day of rest." By Arielle Domb 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