The New York Times

The police took dozens of people into custody this week after N.B.A. finals watch parties in Midtown Manhattan grew unruly.

The state also passed legislation that begins a two-year process to allow lawmakers to draw new congressional district lines more often. Efforts to contain plastics stalled for a third year.

Federal officials said they are removing killers and rapists from the streets. Data obtained by The New York Times indicates most detainees at a Newark facility haven’t been convicted of crimes.

Uzbekistan is new to the World Cup. Norway and Haiti haven’t been there in decades. For expat communities all over the city, the wait is nearly over.

Outside groups have spent roughly $12 million to support or oppose Mr. Bores’s campaign for a House seat in Manhattan, elevating his name in a crowded race.

A grand jury subpoenaed the health system for information about adolescent patients who had received gender-related care, Mount Sinai said on Friday.

Interfaith leaders said the lack of response by City Council Speaker Julie Menin to anti-Muslim statements made by Councilwoman Inna Vernikov called the city’s commitment to protecting Muslims into question.

The actress and singer Jennifer Lopez said in an interview that someone must be born in New York City to be a New Yorker. Not everyone agrees.

Boston, New York City and Philadelphia are expected to get into the 90s this weekend. More heat is coming next week.

The mayor, Ras Baraka, said the city would not spend taxpayers’ money to safeguard Delaney Hall, an immigration detention center in Newark run by a private prison company.

Morgan Bassichis, whose solo show “Can I Be Frank?” resurrects an act by Frank Maya, joins others this season who are recreating the works of deceased artists.

With the Amputee Football World Cup nearing, an elite squad of athletes gathered on Long Island to vie for a spot on the national men’s team, displaying skill and grit.

The stars of “Giant,” “Fallen Angels,” “The Rocky Horror Show,” “Ragtime” and more prove they’ll go to great lengths to be believable in a role.