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N.Y. Today: Investigating Trump’s New York Dealings N.Y. Today: Investigating Trump’s New York Dealings
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It’s Thursday.It’s Thursday.
Weather: Holding steady: mostly sunny with a high of 41. Rain moves in overnight, hangs out all day tomorrow.Weather: Holding steady: mostly sunny with a high of 41. Rain moves in overnight, hangs out all day tomorrow.
Alternate-side parking: in effect till New Year’s Day.Alternate-side parking: in effect till New Year’s Day.
Donald Trump is the president. He’s also a native New Yorker.Donald Trump is the president. He’s also a native New Yorker.
Mr. Trump’s time in New York was a big, complicated story we focused on in 2018. Our reporting found evidence of dubious accounting practices, hypocrisy and old-fashioned favor-trading.Mr. Trump’s time in New York was a big, complicated story we focused on in 2018. Our reporting found evidence of dubious accounting practices, hypocrisy and old-fashioned favor-trading.
Susanne Craig, a Times investigative reporter who was co-author of a yearlong look into Mr. Trump’s early finances, said the past was prologue. “It showed that this is a man who has a pattern of behavior his whole life, and it’s simply continuing now,” she said.Susanne Craig, a Times investigative reporter who was co-author of a yearlong look into Mr. Trump’s early finances, said the past was prologue. “It showed that this is a man who has a pattern of behavior his whole life, and it’s simply continuing now,” she said.
New York itself “certainly is an area that caters and allows for tax breaks and tax avoidance more so than others,” Ms. Craig said. “Real estate writ large is open to this sort of abuse.”New York itself “certainly is an area that caters and allows for tax breaks and tax avoidance more so than others,” Ms. Craig said. “Real estate writ large is open to this sort of abuse.”
Here are five stories to help you understand Mr. Trump, and the New York he came from.Here are five stories to help you understand Mr. Trump, and the New York he came from.
Ms. Craig and her colleagues David Barstow and Russ Buettner examined Mr. Trump’s finances for more than a year.Ms. Craig and her colleagues David Barstow and Russ Buettner examined Mr. Trump’s finances for more than a year.
Among the highlights:Among the highlights:
The future president was a millionaire by age 8, thanks to his father.The future president was a millionaire by age 8, thanks to his father.
The younger Trump said he once got a “small” loan of $1 million from his father to start his business. It was closer to $60 million at the time, and never repaid.The younger Trump said he once got a “small” loan of $1 million from his father to start his business. It was closer to $60 million at the time, and never repaid.
The older Trump repeatedly rescued his son from financial ruin.The older Trump repeatedly rescued his son from financial ruin.
In a move that seemed designed to avoid gift taxes, the Trumps “grossly lowered” the value of the property in Fred Trump’s empire.In a move that seemed designed to avoid gift taxes, the Trumps “grossly lowered” the value of the property in Fred Trump’s empire.
Here are more key takeaways.Here are more key takeaways.
Donald Trump’s father, Fred, built housing for low- and middle-income residents in Brooklyn and Queens.Donald Trump’s father, Fred, built housing for low- and middle-income residents in Brooklyn and Queens.
In 1992, he formed a company that purchased equipment for his buildings.In 1992, he formed a company that purchased equipment for his buildings.
But a Times investigation found that the company’s main purpose was to let the Trumps pad the prices of those purchases and stick tenants with the bill in the form of improper rent increases. Millions flowed to Donald Trump and his relatives.But a Times investigation found that the company’s main purpose was to let the Trumps pad the prices of those purchases and stick tenants with the bill in the form of improper rent increases. Millions flowed to Donald Trump and his relatives.
State officials are now investigating.State officials are now investigating.
In 1968, the athletic, 22-year-old Mr. Trump received a diagnosis of bone spurs in his heels, making him ineligible to serve in Vietnam.In 1968, the athletic, 22-year-old Mr. Trump received a diagnosis of bone spurs in his heels, making him ineligible to serve in Vietnam.
The podiatrist who made the diagnosis, Larry Braunstein, rented office space in a Trump building in Queens.The podiatrist who made the diagnosis, Larry Braunstein, rented office space in a Trump building in Queens.
Dr. Braunstein died in 2007, but one of his daughters, Elysa Braunstein, recently told The Times, “I know it was a favor,” in return for which her father got any problems with the building attended to quickly.Dr. Braunstein died in 2007, but one of his daughters, Elysa Braunstein, recently told The Times, “I know it was a favor,” in return for which her father got any problems with the building attended to quickly.
Mr. Trump’s signature issue is combating illegal immigration.Mr. Trump’s signature issue is combating illegal immigration.
At his New Jersey golf resort, it was a different story. Two undocumented immigrants who worked there for years said their supervisors knew of their status.At his New Jersey golf resort, it was a different story. Two undocumented immigrants who worked there for years said their supervisors knew of their status.
“Victorina Morales has made Donald J. Trump’s bed, cleaned his toilet and dusted his crystal golf trophies,” my colleague Miriam Jordan wrote. Ms. Morales, who entered the country illegally from Guatemala, even met Mr. Trump.“Victorina Morales has made Donald J. Trump’s bed, cleaned his toilet and dusted his crystal golf trophies,” my colleague Miriam Jordan wrote. Ms. Morales, who entered the country illegally from Guatemala, even met Mr. Trump.
Here’s the funny thing about charities. Just because your name is on one doesn’t mean you’re the one who is supposed to benefit from it.Here’s the funny thing about charities. Just because your name is on one doesn’t mean you’re the one who is supposed to benefit from it.
That’s one takeaway from the fight between New York State’s acting attorney general, Barbara Underwood, and the Trump Foundation. That’s one takeaway from the fight between New York State’s attorney general, Barbara Underwood, and the Trump Foundation.
The foundation, Ms. Underwood said, was “functioning as little more than a checkbook to serve Mr. Trump’s business and political interests.” This month, the foundation agreed to shut down and give away its remaining assets under court supervision.The foundation, Ms. Underwood said, was “functioning as little more than a checkbook to serve Mr. Trump’s business and political interests.” This month, the foundation agreed to shut down and give away its remaining assets under court supervision.
Glitter is made in New Jersey: And other amazing facts about this holiday favorite.Glitter is made in New Jersey: And other amazing facts about this holiday favorite.
“What the hell is this?”: The police officer in a viral subway video didn’t know that he had gone viral.“What the hell is this?”: The police officer in a viral subway video didn’t know that he had gone viral.
With friends like these: Governor Cuomo's biggest obstacles may come from fellow Democrats.With friends like these: Governor Cuomo's biggest obstacles may come from fellow Democrats.
Dubious distinction: Mayor de Blasio earned three Grinches from our media columnist.Dubious distinction: Mayor de Blasio earned three Grinches from our media columnist.
Going easy on bad landlords: The city agency that is supposed to ensure that the city’s 2.2 million rental apartments are habitable “takes a gentle hand with landlords who deprive tenants of basic services.”Going easy on bad landlords: The city agency that is supposed to ensure that the city’s 2.2 million rental apartments are habitable “takes a gentle hand with landlords who deprive tenants of basic services.”
Amazon effect: The giant’s planned arrival has jacked up prices and interest in the high-end condo market in Long Island City, Queens.Amazon effect: The giant’s planned arrival has jacked up prices and interest in the high-end condo market in Long Island City, Queens.
R.I.P., prolific limerick writer: Dr. Larry Eisenberg wrote more than 13,000 comments on nytimes.com, mostly as limericks.R.I.P., prolific limerick writer: Dr. Larry Eisenberg wrote more than 13,000 comments on nytimes.com, mostly as limericks.
Worst food stories of 2018: Read after lunch. [New York Post]Worst food stories of 2018: Read after lunch. [New York Post]
Unofficial subway tweeter: Derrick Richard of the Bronx provides riders with much-needed information faster than the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. [Daily News]Unofficial subway tweeter: Derrick Richard of the Bronx provides riders with much-needed information faster than the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. [Daily News]
Unofficial subway renovation: A Springsteen fan painted “STEEN” beneath “SPRING” on the wall tiles of the Spring Street station. [Gothamist]Unofficial subway renovation: A Springsteen fan painted “STEEN” beneath “SPRING” on the wall tiles of the Spring Street station. [Gothamist]
Unofficial bus driver: A joy rider borrowed an empty M.T.A. bus in the Bronx and drove it to Queens and back. [New York Post]Unofficial bus driver: A joy rider borrowed an empty M.T.A. bus in the Bronx and drove it to Queens and back. [New York Post]
You love that yule log: The story behind the original footage of the burning yule log, shot at Gracie Mansion in 1966. [WPIX]You love that yule log: The story behind the original footage of the burning yule log, shot at Gracie Mansion in 1966. [WPIX]
NYC dialects, explained by Jennifer Lopez: The Bronx native says Italian and Puerto Rican New Yorkers use different hand gestures when speaking. [Brooklyn Daily Eagle]NYC dialects, explained by Jennifer Lopez: The Bronx native says Italian and Puerto Rican New Yorkers use different hand gestures when speaking. [Brooklyn Daily Eagle]
When will Mercury will go into retrograde? Get the 2019 astrological forecast at Prospect Heights Brainery. 6:30 p.m. [$20]When will Mercury will go into retrograde? Get the 2019 astrological forecast at Prospect Heights Brainery. 6:30 p.m. [$20]
Throw on your PJs and get cozy at the City Island library in the Bronx for a pajama-party screening of “Monsters University.” 3 p.m. [Free]Throw on your PJs and get cozy at the City Island library in the Bronx for a pajama-party screening of “Monsters University.” 3 p.m. [Free]
Take a trip around the world with Natasha Diggs’ horn-infused, globe-spanning DJ set at Lincoln Center. 7:30 p.m. [Free]Take a trip around the world with Natasha Diggs’ horn-infused, globe-spanning DJ set at Lincoln Center. 7:30 p.m. [Free]
— Iman Stevenson— Iman Stevenson
Events are subject to change, so double-check before heading out. For more events, see the going-out guides from The Times’s culture pages.Events are subject to change, so double-check before heading out. For more events, see the going-out guides from The Times’s culture pages.
The year is almost over, which means it’s time to check in on the two bird-loving brothers from the Bronx who had a very competitive contest to see who could spot the most bird species by the end of 2018.The year is almost over, which means it’s time to check in on the two bird-loving brothers from the Bronx who had a very competitive contest to see who could spot the most bird species by the end of 2018.
When we first wrote about the Ward brothers in November, Jeffrey, who is 27 and still lives in the South Bronx, was leading his brother Jason, who is 32 and lives in Atlanta.When we first wrote about the Ward brothers in November, Jeffrey, who is 27 and still lives in the South Bronx, was leading his brother Jason, who is 32 and lives in Atlanta.
But older siblings losing to their younger kin is not how nature works. On a trip to Texas, Jason pulled ahead.But older siblings losing to their younger kin is not how nature works. On a trip to Texas, Jason pulled ahead.
By Christmas Eve, Jeffrey had pretty much given up. “The year is basically over,” he wrote. Jason was at 269 birds; Jeffrey trailed with 239.By Christmas Eve, Jeffrey had pretty much given up. “The year is basically over,” he wrote. Jason was at 269 birds; Jeffrey trailed with 239.
Between the two of them, the brothers saw razorbills, northern gannets and a great black hawk.Between the two of them, the brothers saw razorbills, northern gannets and a great black hawk.
Another law of nature: the circle of life. Hence, Jeffrey’s response: “Next year will be a lot more exciting!”Another law of nature: the circle of life. Hence, Jeffrey’s response: “Next year will be a lot more exciting!”
Dear Diary:Dear Diary:
Three buddies and I arrived in New York from El Paso in 1965. We were on leave from the 106th General Hospital. We drove all the way in my 1963 Ford Falcon Sprint.Three buddies and I arrived in New York from El Paso in 1965. We were on leave from the 106th General Hospital. We drove all the way in my 1963 Ford Falcon Sprint.
It was my first visit to the East Coast, and our first stop was Buffalo to see my friend Ron’s family. But New York City was our primary destination.It was my first visit to the East Coast, and our first stop was Buffalo to see my friend Ron’s family. But New York City was our primary destination.
An Army friend who had recently been discharged and was living in New Jersey made hotel reservations for us. He also got us tickets to see Barbra Streisand in “Funny Girl” on Broadway.An Army friend who had recently been discharged and was living in New Jersey made hotel reservations for us. He also got us tickets to see Barbra Streisand in “Funny Girl” on Broadway.
Excited, we arrived early and took our seats. They were great. And then I fell asleep for much of the show. I had a mild cold and had taken an antihistamine. I hadn’t checked on the possible side effects.Excited, we arrived early and took our seats. They were great. And then I fell asleep for much of the show. I had a mild cold and had taken an antihistamine. I hadn’t checked on the possible side effects.
I know she’s still performing, but more than 50 years later, I don’t know that I’ll find the opportunity to see Ms. Streisand in person again.I know she’s still performing, but more than 50 years later, I don’t know that I’ll find the opportunity to see Ms. Streisand in person again.
— Al Mammini— Al Mammini
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