N.Y. Today: Mike Tyson, Marlon Brando, G.I. Joe: The Old-World Art of Pigeon Racing

Dwindling open spaces and fast-fading traditions threaten the sport.

View in browser|nytimes.com November 3, 2024 Rachel Wisniewski for The New York Times Mike Tyson, Marlon Brando, G.I. Joe: The Old-World Art of Pigeon Racing Dwindling open spaces and fast-fading traditions threaten a pursuit that can trace its roots back centuries. Animal rights activists would not be sad to see it go. By Tracey Tully This Waterfront District Is a Developer's Dream. Could It Come True? The Red Hook waterfront in Brooklyn used to be home to some of the busiest piers on the East Coast. Developers say the land could fit thousands of housing units. By Matthew Haag They Don't Care About the Marathon. They Just Want to Cross the Street. In a city where grousing about nearly anything is fair game, some people see the race more as an inconvenience than as a festive occasion. By Corey Kilgannon Top New Jersey Newspapers Will End Print Editions, and One Will Close The Star-Ledger, the state's largest newspaper, will stop publishing its print edition. The Jersey Journal will shut down entirely after 157 years. By Lola Fadulu and Tracey Tully Adams Issues Drought Watch for New York City as Dry Weather Persists The measure, announced by the mayor on Saturday, does not impose restrictions on New Yorkers, but officials are urging residents to use less water. By Alyce McFadden Big CITY Trump Bashes Arab Americans. Here's Why Some Like Him Anyway. In a diverse enclave on Staten Island, some business owners say former President Donald J. Trump's racist rhetoric and anti-Muslim policies are troubling but not disqualifying. By Ginia Bellafante How a Pizzeria Owner With a Million Fans on Instagram Spends His Sundays Frank Kabatas serves slices to his hungry customers at East Village Pizza while posting videos for his insatiable audience of 1.7 million followers on Instagram. By David Gardner `METROPOLITAN DIARY 'I Made My Last Trip Down the Building's Worn Marble Stairs ' A surprise on moving day in Brooklyn, bird song in Bryant Park and more reader tales of New York City in this week's Metropolitan Diary. 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