A White Christmas in New York City (if You Squint a Little)
It has not snowed in New York in a very long time. But onstage at [+]
Upper West Side Friends Remain Close After Near-Eviction
At 86, Sheila Sullivan remains the star of her own show, with Tina Dupuy as [+]
The Latest Craze in Hobby Crafting: Becoming a 21st-Century Blacksmith
Hobby crafts are growing in popularity. Sometimes they include anvils and fire. NYT > New [+]
‘I Hadn’t Gone Far When I Had to Flop Down in the Grass’
Inspired by the third annual Best of Metropolitan Diary contest, the column’s editor offers a [+]
‘A Lot Happened to Rock My Normally Steady Life’
The Metropolitan Diary’s illustrator reflects on a year of art and superstition. NYT > New [+]
The Best Metropolitan Diary of 2023: The Readers Speak
An anecdote about wisdom dispensed at a deli claims the top spot in this year’s [+]
As Chain Pharmacies Close, Mom-and-Pops Pick Up the Slack
Some small independent pharmacies in the city are benefiting from a decline in chain stores. [+]
Rikers Detainees Were Kept Locked in Cells After Fire Broke Out
A report by the Board of Correction found that eight people remained in their cells [+]
How Michael Urie, the ‘Ugly Betty’ Actor, Spends His Sundays
Urie, who is known for his work on “Ugly Betty,” is busy these days — [+]
The Emotional Gamble of a Hand-Knitted Gift
Knitting scarves, sweaters and other presents can take a lot of time, money and energy. [+]