Blog: Latest Reports from The New York Times ‘New York Focus’

Here are the latest reports from The New York Times ‘New York Focus’.

Editorial: End Potential Conflict of Interest in de Blasio Administration Mark Peters, the head of an agency involved in a corruption inquiry, should recuse himself.

Former Rikers Inmate Can’t Identify Officer He Believes Ordered His Attack Jahmal Lightfoot’s testimony is at the center of the criminal case against nine officers in what prosecutors have described as an orchestrated assault and attempted cover up.

Walter Rosen, Longtime Steward of Junior’s Restaurant, Dies at 81 Mr. Rosen ran the restaurant, a New York City staple famous for its signature cheesecake, for around two decades before handing the reins to his sons.

Col Allan, Longtime Editor of The New York Post, to Retire The editor of The New York Post spent 42 years at News Corporation, the owner of the newspaper.

The End for a Cleaners Where Little but the Name Has Changed Anel, a family-owned dry-cleaning store at Columbus Avenue and West 70th Street, is shutting down after more than 50 years.

Bankruptcy of TransCare Strains New York’s Emergency Services The loss of a private ambulance company has left the city’s Emergency Medical Service scrambling to fill the gaps.

Pet City: Where the Abused, and Their Pets, Can Be Safe Some victims of domestic violence no longer have to make the agonizing choice between their safety and their pets.

Things to Do in New Jersey, April 16 Through April 24 Emanuel Ax will perform Beethoven’s piano sonatas on April 25 at the McCarter Theater Center in Princeton.

Things to Do in the Hudson Valley, April 16 Through April 24 Rhett Miller of Old 97’s will perform with Belle of the Fall on April 29 at Daryl’s House in Pawling.

Things to Do on Long Island, April 16 Through April 24 The pop singer Jason Derulo will perform on April 21 at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts in Brookville.

Connecticut: Things to Do in Connecticut, April 16 Through April 24 Katt Williams will perform on April 23 and 24 in the Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket.

Review: Miami City Ballet, a Troupe at Home Outside Its Turf The troupe made its Lincoln Center debut with a double bill of Balanchine’s “Serenade” and Alexei Ratmansky’s “Symphonic Dances.”

Dining | Long Island: Finding New Orleans Flavor Without Leaving Long Island Seafood, sausages and plenty of spices entice patrons at four restaurants specializing in Crescent City flair.

Dining | Connecticut: Authentic Mexican Food Amid a Nuevo-Taco Craze Three restaurants in Connecticut draw fromgenerations-old family recipes and traditional methods.

Dining | New Jersey: At the Able Baker, Sugar, Butter and a Little Nostalgia With its whimsical and wholesome treats, a bakery in Maplewood has found a devoted following.

Dining | Westchester: Review: Homespun Flavors at Estancia Buenos Aires, in Larchmont The Argentine steakhouse, which opened in August, has a traditional menu and rustic décor that honors the homeland.

Ruling Juror Didn’t Lie, Judge Upholds Ex-Officer’s Conviction in Stairwell Shooting The verdict against Peter Liang in the fatal shooting of Akai Gurley had been imperiled by the revelation that a juror withheld information about a similar family episode.

Nanny Accused of Killing 2 Children in Manhattan Rejects a Plea Deal The offer would have given Yoselyn Ortega a sentence of 30 years to life in prison for fatally stabbing the siblings in their apartment.

Suit Against Maker of Gun in Newtown Massacre Can Proceed, Court Rules A Connecticut judge ruled against the manufacturer of the rifle that Adam Lanza used in the attack; it had argued that a 2005 law offered immunity.

Harlem Man Found Guilty of Murder in 4-Year Gang War Taylonn Murphy, 20, was also convicted of conspiring to kill members of rival gangs in the long-running dispute that was responsible for two murders, including the death of his sister.

Lincoln Center President Is Stepping Down Jed Bernstein’s announcement came as a surprise; Katherine Farley, chairwoman of the board, will help keep things running until a successor is found.

On New York’s Gifted Tests, Children in Wealthy Districts Again Do Well The number of students who scored high enough to qualify for the programs rose this year, but disparities remain.

McCarter Theater’s Season to Include Nilo Cruz and Ken Ludwig A new work from the author of “Anna in the Tropics” and a stage adaptation of “Murder on the Orient Express” will make their premieres.

Alice Birch Speaks Softly and Writes Loud Plays The British playwright’s American debut, “Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again.,” is a call for feminist revolution with a ferocity absent from her personal demeanor.

Michelle Dorrance, the Tireless Ambassador of Tap The MacArthur fellow is bringing her own company to the Joyce Theater with “ETM: Double Down,” a show that advances tap dance while honoring its heritage.

Fatal Bronx Blaze Was Started by Burning Incense, Fire Dept. Says After two young girls died in a fire on Wednesday night, their mother told detectives she had left to get ice cream for the older daughter, officials said.

Metropolitan Diary: A First Date: Total Recall A woman recalls everything about her encounter on the subway: her coffee, her new friend giving a few dollars to the busker, the Cuban place afterward.

Ramapo Town Supervisor Arrested in Federal Fraud Case Christopher St. Lawrence, the supervisor of the town in Rockland County, N.Y., was charged in a case that stems from the financing of a local minor baseball stadium.

How to Watch the Democratic Debate Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders will meet in Brooklyn on Thursday night to discuss their differences before the New York primary on Tuesday.

Race/Related: Segregation Issue Complicates de Blasio’s Housing Push The racial makeup of New York’s residential neighborhoods has gone mostly unmentioned as City Hall tries to spur construction of below-market-rate apartments.

Hungry City: Bite of Hong Kong Requires More Than a Few Nibbles The vast menu at a Cantonese restaurant in Chinatown rewards careful study and repeat visits.

New York Today: New York Today: All Eyes on Brooklyn Thursday: Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders in Brooklyn, spring weather and remembering the Titanic.

Bernie Sanders, in New York, Presses Fight Against ‘Status Quo’ Senator Bernie Sanders took his plea for a political revolution to the heart of Greenwich Village Wednesday, heaping particular scorn on Wall Street.

11 Face Money Laundering Charges in Federal Inquiry of Korean Brothels From 2011 through the present, a criminal complaint said, the defendants laundered more than $1.4 million in illegal proceeds from the businesses in Manhattan.

Group Home Workers Are Charged With Falsifying Records The three employees worked at homes that were closed last year after three teenagers sneaked out during the night and raped a woman in Manhattan.

Bronx Apartment Fire Kills Two Young Sisters Amanda Jabie, 18 months, and 2-year-old Jannubi Jabie died in the fire on Webster Avenue, which also injured 10 other people, three of them firefighters.

A Lawsuit, Then a Compromise Offer on a Stalled Bronx Ice Center Plan A developer claimed the city was conspiring to block his plan to build an ice center. The city shot back with a compromise. It was not well-received.

Sanders Speaks in Manhattan An energized crowd showed up for the campaign rally at Washington Square Park.

A Sanders Supporter Speaks Up One man at a New York rally near Washington Square Park explains why he is supporting Bernie Sanders.

Tensions Ease Between Donald Trump and Party Leader as New York Primary Nears Mr. Trump and Edward F. Cox, the chairman of the Republican Party in the state, appear to have reached an armistice in their once strained relationship.

Richard Emery Quits Review Board Amid Suit Accusing Him of Sexist Remarks Mr. Emery resigned Wednesday as head of the civilian agency that provides oversight of the New York Police Department, after two agency employees sued him, accusing him of making sexist comments.

Flophouse Operator Is Arrested in a Scheme to Defraud Medicaid Yury Baumblit, an operator of “three-quarter” houses catering to addicts, and his wife, Rimma, face money laundering and Medicaid fraud charges.

Juror Imperils Conviction of Peter Liang, Ex-Officer, in Brooklyn Killing A juror in the trial of Mr. Liang, who shot Akai Gurley in a stairwell, is said to have hidden the fact that his father had been imprisoned for an accidental shooting.