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An uncanny long-range shooter, a conversation observed on the 6 and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, pitchers for the Cleveland Guardians, were charged with sharing inside information about their pitches with bettors. Mr. Ortiz was arrested Sunday.

At an annual gathering in Puerto Rico for New York’s political class, former foes of Zohran Mamdani put aside their differences and tried to get information about his inner circle.

Meet the specialty bricklayers helping to preserve a quaint remnant of New York City’s early days.

The election of Zohran Mamdani as mayor has stoked speculation that President Trump might move to send forces into the city.

Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect, will encounter dwindling enrollment, lackluster reading scores and federal officials spoiling for a fight.

New York City’s next mayor showed during the campaign that he has a sharp sense of humor. Keeping things light at City Hall could be trickier.

Tish and Snooky Bellomo are still creating wild hair dye colors for the brand, which took off in the 1980s. But they also make time for harp lessons, Italian dinners and the sauna.

A new group will solicit donations to replicate Zohran Mamdani’s grass-roots army of volunteers and to help build momentum for his proposals.

Zohran Mamdani will take charge just after midnight on Jan. 1, 2026, as required by city law. A swearing-in ceremony will follow soon after.