N.Y. Today: How a Last-Ditch Effort to Save Menendez From Prosecution Backfired

Lawyer for Senator Robert Menendez, met with prosecutors last fall. Days later, he was indicted.

View in browser|nytimes.com July 7, 2024 Jefferson Siegel for The New York Times How a Last-Ditch Effort to Save Menendez From Prosecution Backfired Abbe Lowell, a lawyer for Senator Robert Menendez, met with prosecutors last fall to plead his case. Days later, the senator was indicted on bribery charges. By Benjamin Weiser For Older People Who Are Lonely, Is the Solution a Robot Friend? New York officials believe a robotic companion called ElliQ, which can discuss complicated subjects, is helping older residents feel less alone. Critics are concerned about data collection. By Erin Nolan The Sad State of Underground Retail in New York City Nearly 75 percent of shops operated by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority are vacant. By Matthew Haag Coney Island Drownings Fail to Deter New Yorkers as City Swelters Visitors were mostly unaffected by the third and fourth drownings at New York City beaches this season, matching the total number of swimming deaths last summer. By Alyce McFadden and Julian Roberts-Grmela How Kaitlin Becker, Meekah From 'Blippi,' Spends Her Sundays She makes children laugh during the week, but on Sundays it's her turn to enjoy herself: movies, fancy treats and museum trips with her 6-year-old son. By Lia Picard 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