Here is a slide show of photographs from the past week in New York City and the region. Subjects include a book signing, the end of a citywide school bus strike and a conference on gun violence in Connecticut.
This weekend on âThe New York Times Close Up,â an inside look at the most compelling articles in Sundayâs Times, Sam Roberts will speak with The Timesâs A.O. Scott, Eleanor Randolph and Clyde Haberman. Also, Sal Albanee, a mayoral candidate, and the author Christopher Cerf. Tune in at 10 p.m. Saturday or 10 a.m. Sunday on NY1 News to watch.
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