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Chick-fil-A Brings Its Sandwich, and Its Values, to New York

The company, privately held and built on a simple breaded chicken breast served on a soft, buttered bun lined with pickle slices, is opening its first full-service store in New York, one of the toughest and most unforgiving restaurant markets in the ... >> view original

Russians Strike Targets in Syria, but Not ISIS Areas

Russia's entry into the Syrian conflict, foreshadowed by a rapid military buildup in the past three weeks at an air base in Latakia, Syria, makes the possibility of a political settlement in Syria more difficult and creates a new risk of inadvertent ... >> view original

Here Are the 2016 Michelin Stars for New York City

Following the now-standard announcement from Michelin last week of its ostensibly affordable "Bib Gourmand" restaurants in New York, the storied tire company today unveiled its annual, and much-debated, list of starred restaurants in the city as well. >> view original

Hurricane Joaquin Intensifies, Path of Storm Still Unclear

Joaquin intensified to a category 3 hurricane Wednesday as residents in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut dealt with waterlogged roads and gloomy conditions while waiting to learn more about the swirling tropical system's future path. Track the ... >> view original

New York Police Will Document Virtually All Instances of Force

For the first time in its modern history, the New York Police Department is establishing explicit guidelines — backed by a sweeping new tracking system — for using and documenting force. Every police officer will have to detail virtually every ... >> view original

New York Today: Tightrope Tiptoe

(He could become a real hurricane later today, and make his way up to New York on Monday.) IN THE NEWS. • Mayor de Blasio announced that New York would join an antiterrorist program, despite objections from civil liberties groups and others. [New York ... >> view original

Mets Still Playing for Home-Field Edge

The Mets have four regular-season games to play, giving them time to bask in the glow of their first division title since 2006 and to keep accepting congratulations from their formerly embittered, but now extremely appreciative, fans. They also have ... >> view original

Melania Trump, the Silent Partner

When it came time for Mr. Trump to introduce himself, the New York-based billionaire said nothing of his wife, stating only: “I am Donald Trump. And I wrote 'The Art of the Deal.' ” And again in a “60 Minutes” interview broadcast recently and filmed at ... >> view original

Spending Bill Passes, Averting a Shutdown

Not only do House Republicans need to choose new leadership next week, but on Oct. 22, Hillary Rodham Clinton, the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination, will be on Capitol Hill to testify before the Select Committee on Benghazi. >> view original

Coachella Could Be Coming to New York

Governors Ball, on the other hand, has only been around since 2011, but has quickly established itself as the leading music festival in the New York City area, featuring headliners last year like Florence and the Machine, Lana Del Rey, Drake and deadmau5. >> view original