N.Y. Today: What Pope Francis Said to Mayor Eric Adams in Rome

The meeting was a highlight for the mayor, who is in Rome to speak at a conference about world peace

View in browser|nytimes.com May 12, 2024 Alessandro Penso for The New York Times What Pope Francis Said to Mayor Eric Adams in Rome The meeting was a highlight for the mayor, who is in Rome to speak at a conference about world peace and often talks about how his Christian faith informs his leadership. By Jeffery C. Mays Transgender Athlete Ban in a Long Island County Is Struck Down in Court A judge ruled that the Nassau County executive did not have the authority to ban transgender women from playing on women's sports teams in county-owned facilities. The executive said he would appeal. By Hurubie Meko Man Charged in Bronx Sexual Assault Partly Captured on Disturbing Video The video shows him throwing a belt around a woman's neck, pulling her to the ground and dragging her along. By Hurubie Meko Small Cars With Small Drivers Race Toward a World Championship Inside the charming and intense competition to represent New York City at the international soapbox derby championship this summer. By Bernard Mokam and Gabriela Bhaskar Big CITY No Encampment, No Tents: Where Princeton's Protest Found Its Gravity After a sit-in and the occupation of a campus building, about a dozen demonstrators have turned to a hunger strike. By Ginia Bellafante How a Writer and Biscuit Entrepreneur Spends Her Sundays Tembe Denton-Hurst delivers fresh-baked biscuits all over New York City, then curls up with a comfort movie when it's time for bed. By Vivian Ewing 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. ADVERTISEMENT 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