N.Y. Today: Sinkholes, Bane of Today’s Drivers, Offer Peek Into a Lost Mining Past

A part of Interstate 80 in New Jersey passes near and over abandoned iron mines, remnants of a

View in browser|nytimes.com May 26, 2025 Julian Leshay Guadalupe/NorthJersey.com, via USA Today Network Sinkholes, Bane of Today's Drivers, Offer Peek Into a Lost Mining Past A part of Interstate 80 in New Jersey passes near and over abandoned iron mines, remnants of a thriving ore-and-mineral industry that began before the American Revolution. By Dan Barry A Punk-Rock Past Comes With Unwanted Baggage for a N.Y. Politician Justin Brannan, a city comptroller candidate, expressed remorse for decades-old messages where he appeared to use the Columbine shootings to promote his band. By Tim Balk A Veteran Vintage Dealer Tries On Manhattan Tommy Dorr, the owner of Mothfood, has been in the business for more than two decades. But it wasn't until this month that he brought the shop to his most discerning shoppers: New Yorkers. By Charles W. McFarlane Toyin Ojih Odutola Is Drawing Up Worlds The Nigerian American artist takes pencil and pastel to monumental scale. Her newest works are her most personal yet, and her most universal. By Siddhartha Mitter Judith Hope Blau, Who Turned Bagels Into Art, Dies at 87 She began selling necklaces strung with mini-bagels on a dare from her husband. Bagelmania (and a career as a toy designer) ensued. By Penelope Green Susan Brownmiller, Who Reshaped Views About Rape, Dies at 90 Her book "Against Our Will" argued that rape was a crime of power and violence, not passion; it led to laws that made it easier to prosecute rapists. By Katharine Q. Seelye 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. If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. 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. 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