N.Y. Today: Why Run the New York City Marathon When You Can Drive It?

You're not going to catch the elite runners.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story November 5, 2023 Why Run the New York City Marathon When You Can Drive It? You're not going to catch the elite runners. But if you can get over the traffic, the scenery is terrific. And the doughnuts aren't bad either. By David Waldstein and Jonah Markowitz Living in a Neighborhood That Floods, Rain or Shine As high tide floods increase in some areas of New York City, its residents are asking themselves: When does a place become unlivable? By Winston Choi-Schagrin and Dave Sanders How a Century-Old Jewish Fire Brigade Processes Grief Over the War The Ner Tamid Society within the New York Fire Department is growing for the first time in decades. Members say its purpose has taken on new urgency. By Alyson Krueger Did Fake Donors Give the Mayor Real Money? The F.B.I. Wants to Know. A search at the home of Mayor Eric Adams's fund-raising chief sought information about a so-called straw donor scheme. By Emma G. Fitzsimmons and Michael Rothfeld BIG CITY Sam Bankman-Fried Was a Grown Up Criminal, Not an Impulsive Man-Child Investors bought into the perception of the FTX founder as an unkempt boy genius. The jury didn't buy it. By Ginia Bellafante The Best Places to Watch the New York City Marathon It has become the city's biggest block party. Here are the best spots in each borough to cheer for the race's 50,000 runners. By Jennie Coughlin How a D.J. and Music Supervisor Spends Her Sundays Alix Brown immerses herself in records, cinema and books before preparing a favorite Italian dinner. By Julia Bozzone Want more news? Check out our full coverage. The Mini Crossword: Here is today's puzzle. New York Today is published weekdays around 6 a.m. You can also find it at nytoday.com. Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for New York Today from The New York Times. To stop receiving New York Today, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018