April 1, 2008

Trent Benefield, who was in the back seat during the fatal shooting, told the court he saw a man standing in front of the car, pointing a pistol at Mr. Bell.

Questions about the Kirov Ballet’s leadership surround the company as it begins its New York engagement at City Center.

Opening day is a ritual of innocence: every team is in first place, every team makes a fresh start. Except in New York, where Mets fans bravely face a new season with optimism and dread.

Preservationists fear that the city will sanction St. Vincent Hospital’s plan, which will require the destruction of nine buildings and the construction of two enormous towers.

Lawmakers and lobbyists from industries opposed to the plan predicted that most of it would be dead on arrival.