Religion has become a defining issue in the New York City mayoral race as Jewish New Yorkers reject Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani's positions on Israel and war in Gaza.

Heavy rains lashed New York on Thursday, killing two people in the city, Mayor Eric Adams said, while accompanying storms disrupted flights and weather authorities warned of floods in some areas.

School buses will be running Monday for New York City public school students after the bus companies said they will sign an emergency contract extension to continue negotiations. The 30-day extension includes a 30-day grace period, which means bus service should continue without disruptions through the end of the calendar year.

A video of a recent address by Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic mayoral candidate, has been viewed more than 25 million times.

Queens-native hip-hop icon and Drink Champs host N.O.R.E. — real name Victor Santiago Jr — will run his first marathon Sunday with his Run Champs run crew. The “Oye Mi Canto” rapper, 48, has been eagerly counting down the days to race day on Instagram.

Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.

Zohran Mamdani remains well ahead in surveys of likely voters, as his main rivals, Andrew M. Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa, strive to catch him. More than 370,000 New Yorkers have already voted.

Celebrities have been everywhere this week. In New York City, Sabrina Carpenter bundles up, and A$AP Rocky and Margaret Qualley film a Chanel commercial. Also in the Big Apple, a fashionable Kim Kardashian promotes All's Fair, and Busy Philipps shares a kiss with her boyfriend Blake Berris.

Michael Greene Artists Agency has opened offices in Malibu, Calif. and New York City. The agency, which opened two flagship offices on Oct. 10 will sign emerging talent, and shape an environment where “integrity,

One of the world's biggest and best marathons will take flight on Sunday across the five boroughs of New York City. Here's what you need to know.