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The Ecologist Surveying What NYC Looked Like Before the Concrete

1 November 2026 at 08:00
The ecologist Eric W. Sanderson surveys the historical landscape of New York in a new book that, at 900,000 words, is as massive as the city it chronicles.

Β© Vincent Alban/The New York Times

Eric W. Sanderson, a man in his habitat, told the story of Manhattan more than a decade ago. His new book, β€œBefore New York,” takes the measure of the city in full, from its earliest days.

How to Track Runners During the NYC Marathon

25 October 2026 at 15:32
The New York Road Runners app allows spectators to follow along the 26.2-mile race scheduled for Nov. 1.

Β© Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times

The New York City Marathon last year.

The NYC Marathon Is as Popular as Ever. It Remains Inaccessible to Many.

31 October 2026 at 12:53
Running has long been celebrated as a cheap and accessible sport. But the culture of racing, especially in New York, is often anything but.

Β© Joe Timmerman for The New York Times

Michael Conway, a marathon runner, owns five pairs of running sneakers, each of which cost at least $160.
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