N.Y. Today: Few Smartphones, Some Beer: A Christian Village Grapples With Modernity

A rare look at the Bruderhof of the Hudson Valley.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story March 17, 2024 Hilary Swift for The New York Times Few Smartphones, Some Beer: A Christian Village Grapples With Modernity A rare look at how the Bruderhof of the Hudson Valley navigate the outside world while keeping it at arm's length. By Richard Schiffman In the Fight Over N.Y.C. Sidewalks, Tree Beds Are the Smallest Frontier In a city with little private green space, tree beds on public streets have become coveted territory. But who gets to decide how they're used? By Jane Margolies Why a Native American Nation Is Challenging the U.S. Over a 1794 Treaty The Onondaga have asked an international commission to find that the United States violated a treaty guaranteeing the nation 2.5 million acres of land. By Grace Ashford After Another Subway Shooting, New York Wrestles With Question of Safety Even with the National Guard patrolling the system, some New Yorkers say they don't feel secure, particularly after the subway shooting in Brooklyn on Thursday. Others remain unfazed. By Christopher Maag Big CITY Why the National Guard Can't Ease All Fears About Riding the Subway More bag checks will not calm the nerves of New Yorkers worried about being shoved onto the tracks by someone with mental illness. By Ginia Bellafante How a Marathoner and Sommelier Spends His Sundays Yannick Benjamin has been training for the wheelchair race at the New York City Half Marathon, meditating and taking breaks to enjoy (but not critique) wine with his wife. By Lia Miller METROPOLITAN DIARY 'Hundreds of People a Day Would Walk By and Admire His Work' A Fire Island tradition, a late-night flat-tire fix in the Bronx and more reader tales of New York City in this week's Metropolitan Diary. 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