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Fatal Midtown shooting overshadows a city in transition

Day’s Recap

Supporting Articles

A man was killed in a shooting Saturday at the 7th Avenue station on 53rd Street near Times Square. Police have made no arrests.

5:00 PMNYT New York

The Knicks’ championship has upended a familiar pattern for fans who had grown accustomed to dashed hopes and near misses. The title and its ticker-tape parade mark a rare moment when sustained optimism feels justified.

10:00 AMGothamist

A planned renovation of Tompkins Square Park has prompted regulars to defend its existing workout bars and other informal features. They worry the redesign could replace the park's rougher, community-built character with more polished amenities.

7:00 AMGothamist

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A new documentary about Edward Said, the Palestinian American literary critic and activist who taught for decades at Columbia, has drawn New Yorkers into discussions about his ideas and legacy. Its reception reflects renewed interest in Said during a tense political moment.

3:00 AMNYT New York

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