Holiday Shows to See in N.Y.C.: ‘Elf,’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ and More

“Elf the Musical,” inventive spins on “A Christmas Carol” and classic family fare: Here are some of our favorite shows of the season.

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Judge Finds New York in Contempt, Clearing the Way for Rikers Takeover

The finding was a landmark in a court case that has stretched out over more than a decade. Plans for a receivership of New York City’s jails will be heard on Jan. 14.

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A Guide to NYC Holiday Events: Ice Skating, Light Shows and More

“The Nutcracker,” light displays and ice skating: Here are some of our favorite things to do this season.

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Manfred Ohrenstein, Liberal Lion of N.Y. Legislature, Dies at 99

He entered the State Senate as a reformer but during 34 years became part of the system he sought to reform.

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Rain Expected at Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

Over half an inch of rain could accumulate throughout Thursday in Manhattan.

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Robert Dixon, Last Surviving Buffalo Soldier, Dies at 103

A member of one of the U.S. Army’s all-Black regiments, formed after the Civil War, he trained West Point cadets in horsemanship during World War II.

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N.Y.P.D. Detective Is Charged With Making ‘Ghost Guns’

Anthony Sciortino, a detective in Staten Island, was also charged with falsifying police records in what prosecutors said was a “brazen act of misconduct.”

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For Two Dapper ‘Nutcracker’ Princes, It’s Showtime

This season, two vivacious boys at the School of American Ballet make their princely debuts in New York City Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker.”

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WSA, A Manhattan Office Tower Becomes an Unlikely ‘It’ Building

The WSA building, a 31-story New York office tower with mysterious financing, has become an improbable hub for artists, designers and influencers.

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What to Know About a Possible Federal Takeover of Rikers Island

A judge found New York City in contempt of an agreement meant to improve jail conditions, setting the stage for a receivership.

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