A variety of experts say the housing industry appears to be moving from a boom to something that is starting to look a lot like a bust.

Sales Slow for Homes New and Old

The Mets lost their third in succession, their longest losing streak since they lost four in a row over the last four days in June.

Mets Seem to Be Going in the Wrong Direction

In Brooklyn, two narratives competed to account for the violence done to police officers who confronted a party and for the officer’s bullet that ended it.

Differing Accounts in Brooklyn After Police Shoot Young Man

The author hopes the critical acclaim for his crime fiction will translate finally into big sales for his new novel, “The Night Gardener.”

George Pelecanos Dreams of Literary and Commercial Success

Slashing into each other with personal attacks, the two Democratic candidates for governor clashed relentlessly.

Sole Debate for Spitzer and Suozzi Is Fiery

Tormenting memories dissolve into soaring music, and pain is salved by a collective embrace in this heartfelt, powerfully performed theater piece.

‘Amajuba: Like Doves We Rise’: Apartheid’s Private Pain Becomes Group Art

Some strategies for making a renowned cultural center more accessible to a wider audience: redevelopment, new initiatives and, of course, a guy in a water tank.

At Lincoln Center, Reynold Levy Is Loosening Things Up

The legislation would preserve military tribunals with new protections, but some lawmakers prefer to grant more rights.

White House Bill Proposes System to Try Detainees

Previously, Pfizer had said it would sell the new heart treatment only in combination with Lipitor.

Heart Pill to Be Sold by Itself

As the war between Israel and Hezbollah continued, four unarmed U.N. observers were killed when an Israeli airstrike hit their observation post near the Israeli border.

Israel to Occupy Area of Lebanon as Security Zone

Some 40 years ago, a young man who called himself by a distinctive name appeared on the Upper East Side scene. He died this year, with a past that few seemed to know.

Man Who Told Many Secrets Kept His Own

You may never have had a really terrific taco, especially if you live on the East Coast. But the good news is that without too much effort you can, believe it or not, create an admirable taco at home. 

The Taco Joint in Your Kitchen

Phil Hughes of the Yankees is one of the premier young pitchers in the United States, but team officials have made it clear that they do not want him to be considered for the national team.

Prospects Could Miss Olympic Qualifying

Threats and assaults against forest rangers are soaring as growing cities in the West bump against public land.

Rangers Take On Urban Woes in Wide Open Spaces

For years, questions about the size of an air taxi market have been largely theoretical. But that will change this year.

Taking the Taxi to Higher Heights

In his new capacity as teacher-preacher, David Bouley may have at last found the perfect way to promote his message.

On the Stage, Not at the Stove: Bouley, the Missionary

The World Anti-Doping Agency is considering a ban on athletes’ use of altitude
tents and rooms.

Live at Altitude? Sure. Sleep There? Hmm.

With Iraq's prime minister at his side, President Bush announced a plan to significantly strengthen the U.S. military presence in Baghdad.

Baghdad Chaos Pushes Bush to Shift U.S. Troops

The day of the godlike anchor is over. Today, when shocking tragedy happens, be it an assassination or Sept. 11, there is more than one trusted face to turn to.

From One Voice to Many, a New Golden Age of News

As the chaotic trade deadline nears, Omar Minaya is decidedly unruffled, yet is unafraid of pushing the envelope on conventional logic.

In Shea Nerve Center, There’s No Strain

The bill would make it a crime to help an under-age girl escape parental notification laws by crossing state lines.

Senate Removes Abortion Option for Young Girls

A week ago, Israeli officials said in another week or two they would have incapacitated Hezbollah. That talk has largely stopped.

Israel Finding a Difficult Foe in Hezbollah

A new focus at Goldman Sachs has exposed fault lines between the investment bankers and the private-equity bankers.

Goldman Finds Investing for Itself Rewarding

This bittersweet comedy of dysfunction takes place at the terminus of the American dream, where families are one bad break away from bankruptcy.

'Little Miss Sunshine': You’re Either on the Family Bus, or You’re Off

Con Edison documents show that the Long Island City network had some kind of breakdown 71 times in 2005.

July 26, 2006

Headlines from July 26, 2006

Sales Slow for Homes New and Old

Mets Seem to Be Going in the Wrong Direction

Differing Accounts in Brooklyn After Police Shoot Young Man

George Pelecanos Dreams of Literary and Commercial Success

Sole Debate for Spitzer and Suozzi Is Fiery

Billboard 200

NOW 22

The Eraser

Pimpalation

Loose

St. Elsewhere

Historical Context for July 26, 2006