N.Y. Today: Frank Carone, a Brooklyn Power Broker, Is Under Federal Investigation

January 25, 2026

Frank Carone, in a dark suit and an open collared shirt, flanked by reporters as he leaves Gracie Mansion.

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Frank Carone, a Brooklyn Power Broker, Is Under Federal Investigation

Federal prosecutors and the F.B.I. are scrutinizing Mr. Carone, who served as chief of staff during Eric Adams’s first year as mayor of New York.

By William K. Rashbaum, Michael Rothfeld, Sally Goldenberg and Nicholas Fandos

A brickwork apartment building seen from the ground. Its top two floors are spewing smoke, and one window has visible flames.

1 Killed and 14 Injured in Fire at Bronx Apartment Building

About 150 homes were evacuated overnight on Saturday after a gas explosion set off a four-alarm blaze at a public housing complex.

By Isabella Kwai, Mihir Zaveri, Shayla Colon and Miles G. Cohen

People in heavy winter coats sit in a crowded line outside the NBC studios in Midtown Manhattan.

As They Wait (and Wait) for ‘S.N.L.’ Tickets, These Fans Become Friends

Getting a seat inside the studio at “Saturday Night Live” involves persistence and good humor. Some people build their weekends around it.

By Michael Harmon

How a Family of 5 Lives on $140,000 a Year in Morningside Heights

New York City is among the most expensive cities in the world. Here is one family’s strategy for making it work.

By Eliza Shapiro

Mayor Edward I. Koch stands above a crowd of people in a three-piece suit with a few police officers around him.

Mamdani Joined Nurses on the Picket Lines. That’s Unusual for Mayors.

The current mayor of New York City has diverged from his predecessors by joining the striking nurses. Past labor disputes have often involved scolding.

By James Barron

Two women in party clothes seen from the neck down, holding wine glasses.

The Sober Party Girl Revolution

At a members-only club in Manhattan, a new generation rejects alcohol but isn’t quite ready to give up the party.

By Lauren Mechling and Ye Fan

Psst, Mayor Mamdani: The Upper East Side Is More Fun Than People Think

Beyond stuffy old money institutions and noisy sports bars, hidden gems abound.

By Dodai Stewart

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