N.Y. Today: New York City’s Worst Water Bill Delinquent? New York State.

The M.T.A. and two other state entities owe $76.5 million in unpaid city water bills.

View in browser|nytimes.com July 4, 2024 Lila Barth for The New York Times New York City's Worst Water Bill Delinquent? New York State. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority and two other state entities owe $76.5 million in unpaid city water bills at a time when the city is raising water rates. By Dana Rubinstein Menendez Defense Rests Without Senator Testifying Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey is accused of a wide-ranging international bribery conspiracy. Jurors are likely to begin deliberating next week. By Benjamin Weiser and Tracey Tully The Real Problem With Legal Weed New York is trying to treat an addictive substance just like any other product. By Charles Fain Lehman New Jersey Is One of America's Fastest-Warming States, Data Shows Global warming is hitting the entire Northeast particularly hard, according to figures provided by Climate Central, a nonprofit group. By Hilary Howard A French Museum Collides With New Jersey Politics State lawmakers voted to pull funding for an outpost of the Pompidou Center in Jersey City, blaming rising costs. The mayor said the decision was retribution. By Zachary Small 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