N.Y. Today: Almost 20 Years After She Found Her Mother’s Body, a Cold Case Thaws

An arrest based on DNA has brought bittersweet relief.

View in browser|nytimes.com June 15, 2024 Maddie McGarvey for The New York Times Almost 20 Years After She Found Her Mother's Body, a Cold Case Thaws She was just a girl when her mother was stabbed to death in the Bronx. Now, an arrest based on DNA has brought her bittersweet relief. By Dan Barry On Trial, Trump Glowered and Menendez Sings. Does It Affect the Outcome? It is unclear if Senator Robert Menendez's comportment will affect the verdict in his case, but Donald Trump's surly attitude certainly didn't seem to help. By Jesse McKinley Charges of Race-Baiting Rattle a Key Democratic House Primary The accusations by Representative Jamaal Bowman infused an element of unpredictability into the final days of a contest that has largely been defined by differences over the war in Gaza. By Nicholas Fandos Girl, 13, Sexually Assaulted at Knifepoint in Queens Park, Police Say The girl and a schoolmate, a 13-year-old boy, were forced into a secluded area by a man who later fled, the authorities said. Investigators combed the area for evidence Friday. By Hurubie Meko and Maia Coleman Cuomo Faulted for Pandemic Leadership but Not for Nursing Home Deaths An audit commissioned by his successor said former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's decision to centralize the state response to the pandemic in his office was a "significant" mistake. By Grace Ashford N.Y.P.D. Detective Wounded in Shootout That Ended With Suspect Dead The New York officer was shot in the foot at a New Jersey hotel after the police and a man sought in an East Harlem shooting exchanged gunfire, officials said. By Maria Cramer Big CITY The Brooklyn Museum Is Progressive. Why Is the Left Attacking It? One of the city's most consistently progressive institutions — which had long enraged conservatives — has become the object of scorn by pro-Palestinian demonstrations. By Ginia Bellafante It's Tough to Get Things Done in New York. Here's Why. Congestion pricing was the latest ambitious proposal that couldn't navigate New York's rocky political terrain. It's a tall order to achieve substantial change in the city. By Dana Rubinstein and 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. 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