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N.Y.C. Mayor Warns of Intense but ‘Temporary’ Surge From Omicron

Predicting a short but sharp rise in coronavirus cases from the Omicron variant, Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York urged vaccinations and called on the federal government to aid the city with its response to the virus.

What’s selling now

Homes That Sold for Around $1.35 Million

Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.

METROPOLITAN DIARY

‘I Decided the Smell Must Be Coming Through My Open Window’

A morning eye-opener, a pink chiffon party dress on a balcony and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

The Year in Limbo

So much happened in 2021. But did it?

Your Money

Early Decision Isn’t Binding. Let Us Explain.

If you can’t afford the price a college quotes you, you don’t have to go. We corrected an N.Y.U. blog post and rewrote the Common App for you.

New York reports a record number of coronavirus cases for one day.

On Friday, state officials reported 21,027 new cases of the virus, the highest daily total since the earliest days of the pandemic.

Defense Rests in Ghislaine Maxwell Trial

Ms. Maxwell chose not to testify, and her lawyers called a handful of witnesses whose testimony sought to poke holes in the accounts of her accusers.

A Black Woman Will Lead New York’s City Council for the First Time

In an early political setback for Eric Adams, Adrienne Adams emerged from a hard-fought race with the votes she needed to be council speaker.

Face FORWARD

Always Well Groomed

Ghislaine Maxwell looked impeccable. That was the point.

Critic’s Pick

Review: Getting Into the Tap Family Spirit With Two Stars as Hosts

Michelle Dorrance and Dormeshia set the friendly tone of an evening of tap, with guests and gratitude, at the 92nd Street Y.