N.Y. Today: The Perilous Existence of a Hamptons Day Laborer

Julio Florencio Teo Gomez spent his winters living in the woods.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story April 7, 2024 Anna Watts for The New York Times The Perilous Existence of a Hamptons Day Laborer In the shadow of opulent mansions, workmen spend their winters living in the woods. Julio Florencio Teo Gomez was one of them. By Ginia Bellafante Why These New Yorkers' Favorite Soccer Team Is in Denmark: They Own It. Some people splurge on vacations, fancy shoes and motorcycles. A group of dozens of friends, neighbors and co-workers decided to try something better (or maybe worse). By Andrew Keh Anger in Chinatown Over a Huge Jail Project: 'We Are the Dumping Ground' The demolition of a Manhattan jail complex to make way for a bigger one has damaged a neighboring building and raised concerns about years of dust and disruption. By Stefanos Chen and Mable Chan Is New York City Overdue for a Major Earthquake? Seismologists said that severe earthquakes are relatively rare around the city and cannot be predicted. But if one were to hit, it could inflict serious damage. By Hurubie Meko and Patrick McGeehan How Zach Cherry, Actor From 'Severance,' Spends His Sundays Before he hits the stage for an improv show, Mr. Cherry cuddles with his rescue dog, Shrek, battles his wife in video games and heads to the movies. By Sarah Bahr METROPOLITAN DIARY 'The Late Hour Meant Taking a Cab Home, Something I Mostly Avoid' A scruffy driver's musical surprise, an unexpected lift 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