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New York Today
December 25, 2025
A man pours coquito into plastic shot glasses.

Coquito Was Once a Puerto Rican Secret. Now Everybody Knows.

The Puerto Rican rum and coconut drink used to be passed down within families, but now it has become a holiday party staple beyond the community.

By Taylor Robinson and Natalie Keyssar

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani stands at a lectern with a sign that says, “A New Era for New York City.” Next to him is Lillian Bonsignore.

Former Fire Boss, Who Is Jewish, Wants to Move on From Mamdani Criticism

Zohran Mamdani chose Lillian Bonsignore to be fire commissioner, weeks after the former commissioner, Robert S. Tucker, resigned, citing Mr. Mamdani’s views on Israel.

By Jeffery C. Mays

From left, Representatives Robert Menendez, LaMonica McIver and Yvette Clarke stand in front of a lectern. Behind them is a sign that says “Close Delaney Hall.”

Lawmaker Returns to Migrant Center Where She Clashed With U.S. Agents

Representative LaMonica McIver, a New Jersey Democrat, called on immigration officials to close Delaney Hall in Newark, calling detainees’ food and medical care inadequate.

By Mark Bonamo

Woman Dies in East Harlem When Scaffolding Collapses After Truck Crash

A garbage truck hit a parked vehicle, pushing it into the scaffolding, the police said.

By Samantha Latson

Three men in uniform, seen from behind.

Officers Who Failed N.Y.P.D. Mental Health Exams Can Stay

The city and the union agreed to a 12-month probation for 30 officers. The department had moved to fire them after they failed psychological exams or background checks.

By Maria Cramer

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