N.Y. Today: A Brooklyn Enclave’s Uneasy Peace With 4,000 New Migrant Neighbors

Shootings deepened concerns among neighbors of an office development being used to shelter migrants.

View in browser|nytimes.com August 4, 2024 Victor J. Blue for The New York Times A Brooklyn Enclave's Uneasy Peace With 4,000 New Migrant Neighbors A pair of shootings deepened quality-of-life concerns among Brooklyn neighbors of a giant office development being used to shelter migrants from Africa and Latin America. By Luis Ferré-Sadurní Families of 9/11 Victims React to News of Accused Plotters' Plea Deal While family members differed in their support of the death penalty, many expressed frustration that the case had lingered for so long. By John Leland and Claire Fahy With Solitude and Untouched Nature, the Quieter Corners of the Adirondacks Beckon New York's Adirondack Park draws more than 12 million visitors each year, but most don't venture far from the park's population centers. Here's where to go to avoid the crowds. By Amanda Loudin Anton van Dalen, Whose Art Examined an Evolving Neighborhood, Dies at 85 He traced the dramatic transformation of the Lower East Side from his building, where he lived for 50 years. He also assisted the cartoonist Saul Steinberg. By Richard Sandomir Big CITY Hotels in New York City Don't Need Licenses. Should They? New York's hundreds of hotels are subject to less regulatory scrutiny than many other businesses. The industry is resisting City Council efforts to change that. By Ginia Bellafante How a 'Dirty Gospel' Minister Spends His Sundays The Reverend Vince Anderson, a mainstay of the Brooklyn music scene, fills his day with worship in two languages, the Mets and a full hour of watering his 92 houseplants. By Sarah Bahr 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