New York Today: Power Restored to Manhattan’s West Side After Major Blackout

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Power Restored to Manhattan's West Side After Major Blackout Michael Noble Jr. for The New York Times By JAMES BARRON AND MIHIR ZAVERI The failure affected 73,000 customers, trapping people in subways and elevators for a time and eerily dimming the lights in a swath of Times Square.

Gabriela Bhaskar for The New York Times How Some New Yorkers Found Bliss in the Blackout By SARAH MASLIN NIR They roasted hot dogs on the pavement and cracked open champagne from a warming fridge. "I loved the darkness," one said. Byron Smith/Getty Images Blackout Darkens Broadway, but Songs Brighten Sidewalk Scenes By MICHAEL PAULSON Most theaters closed down on their most lucrative night of the week, but some casts gave their fans a memorable moment.

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The 1977 Blackout in New York City Happened Exactly 42 Years Ago By DEREK M. NORMAN On the anniversary of the enormous blackout, another one sent parts of Manhattan into darkness. The Man With the $13 Billion Checkbook By JOHN LELAND Darren Walker has some of New York's best connections. How he uses his influence could affect philanthropy's future. Jeffrey Epstein Taught at Dalton. His Behavior Was Noticed. By MIKE BAKER AND AMY JULIA HARRIS Some students at the esteemed Manhattan prep school recall that Mr. Epstein, now charged with sex trafficking, was willing to violate norms in his encounters with girls. For Struggling Actors, No More Waiting Tables. The New Side Gig: Brand Ambassador By EVELINE CHAO They are the smiling (and suspiciously attractive) people at product launches. Is the job fulfilling? Not really. But it pays well. Sunday Routine How the Chef Behind Two Palm Tree-Filled, Tulum-Inspired Brunch Spots Spends Sundays By SHIVANI VORA Yvan Lemoine uses much of the day to cook on the line. But at night, he cooks for his bride. Big City New York Was Supposedly Getting Better for Cyclists. What Happened? By GINIA BELLAFANTE As the city makes way for more bike paths, there is also more congestion than ever, and cyclist fatalities are on the rise. $399 for a Festival in Central Park? The Great Lawn Goes Capitalist By COREY KILGANNON New York's "back yard" has long been known for free outdoor performances. OZY Fest is a break with that tradition. Jeffrey Epstein Was a Sex Offender. The Powerful Welcomed Him Anyway. By JODI KANTOR, MIKE MCINTIRE AND VANESSA FRIEDMAN Mr. Epstein served time a decade ago. When he returned to New York, he staged a comeback campaign among the elite.

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