Byford, Once New York’s ‘Train Daddy,’ Set to Lead Penn Station Overhaul

If approved for the job by the Amtrak board, Andy Byford will take the helm of one of the most high-profile, complex and expensive construction projects in the country.

By Stefanos Chen and Christopher Maag

‘Commander Butcher’ Who Led Neo-Nazi Group Faces Charges in Brooklyn

Michail Chkhikvishvili, arrested in Moldova, had plotted to have someone dressed as Santa Claus hand out poisoned candy in New York, prosecutors say.

By Santul Nerkar

New York City’s Mental Health Crisis Response Falls Short, Audit Finds

A program that sends health professionals, instead of police officers, to respond to 911 calls about people in mental distress has struggled to meet demand.

By Alyce McFadden

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Could a Brooklyn City Councilwoman Lose Because of Her Stance on Gaza?

Shahana Hanif, the incumbent in an upcoming Democratic primary race, has been an outspoken advocate of the Palestinian cause, rattling some of the residents in her progressive district.

By Ginia Bellafante

Can a Jazz Bassist Who Served Time on Terror Charges Revive His Career?

Tarik Shah, who played with jazz greats in his youth, spent years behind bars after pleading guilty to plotting to teach martial arts to Qaeda fighters. Now he is out and working on a comeback.

By Corey Kilgannon