Taking on Musk, New York Considers Move to Close Tesla Dealerships

Elon Musk’s alliance with President Trump has prompted Democratic lawmakers to propose stripping Tesla of its ability to sell its cars directly to consumers.

By Benjamin Oreskes

U.S. Reverses Itself, Saying UNRWA Can Be Sued in New York

The Justice Department and the Manhattan U.S. attorney’s office told a judge that an immunity law did not apply. A group of Israelis had accused the agency of assisting Hamas.

By Benjamin Weiser

Can Trump Still Kill Congestion Pricing After U.S. Lawyers Showed Doubt?

An embarrassing disclosure by federal lawyers revealed the weaknesses in the government’s bid to end the New York toll program. It could mark a turning point in the case.

By Stefanos Chen and Winnie Hu

One Family’s Relentless Pursuit of the Bony, Oily, Elusive Shad

To those who cast their nets into the Delaware River each spring, hoping for a bounty of shad, it’s a tradition worth saving.

By William Falk

Big City

He’s a Foe of D.E.I. in Schools but Not a Fan of Trump’s Crusade

Steven Wilson was forced out of the charter school network he started for an essay that conflicted with antiracism initiatives. Five years later, he feels both vindicated and dismayed.

By Ginia Bellafante

How an Eco-Friendly Entrepreneur Spends Her Sundays

Sarah Paiji Yoo, the co-founder of Blueland, spends her Sunday hunting for ice cream, avoiding single-use plastic and getting a foot massage with her husband.

By Devorah Lev-Tov

METROPOLITAN DIARY

‘A Few Steps Into Our Walk, I Heard a Tremendous Thud Behind Me’

A lucky break in Yorkville, the Met goes to Coney Island and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.