The Tiny Sidewalk Boxes That Help Make New York City’s Tap Water So Good

Hundreds of these cast-iron boxes go largely unnoticed by the millions who shuffle past.

By Patrick McGeehan and Yuvraj Khanna

Want to Try Driving a City Bus, Hauling Trash or Building a Skyscraper?

A new exhibit at the New York Hall of Science celebrates cities by letting visitors get hands-on with urban infrastructure.

By Winnie Hu

Big CITY

Overwhelmed? Go See Some Cherry Blossoms.

The ephemeral, exquisite antidote to doomscrolling.

By Ginia Bellafante and Kholood Eid

Where Do the Democrats Running for Mayor of New York City Stand on the Issues?

The New York Times sent a wide-ranging survey to candidates in the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City about key issues in the race.

By Emma G. Fitzsimmons

How Stacy London Spends Her Sundays

Ms. London, the former co-host of “What Not to Wear,” goes shopping, of course. But she also has a latte with friends and spends time with her dog, Dora.

By Lia Picard

METROPOLITAN DIARY

‘My Heart Was in My Throat, and the Tears Were Flowing’

An emotional night at the theater, a childhood trip to Manhattan and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.