In letters and meetings, elite schools in New York say applications and donations remain strong.

As businesses have begun cutting jobs, New York leads all states in the number of first-time unemployment claims.

As businesses have begun cutting jobs, New York leads all states in number of first-time unemployment claims.

Harry Hurt III tries stand-up comedy at the Comic Strip in a bear market.

New York City’s hotels are starting to feel the slowing economy. Bookings are falling below last year’s levels, and cancellations are on the rise.

Leaders of many of New York City’s largest companies gathered at the New York Stock Exchange to discuss how they and government officials should respond to the financial crisis.

One of the most reliable indicators of tough times is how many people have their electricity turned off because they did not pay the bill. Con Edison said this number jumped 13 percent in September.

The plan to retire dozens of slots at New York airports to reduce congestion while at the same time auctioning off a number to raise money for infrastructure has been met with resistance.

Historic crime highs have usually followed an economic crisis — a cause for concern for New Yorkers these days.

A jury ruled that the owners of New York’s Plaza Hotel can use the Plaza name on a proposed resort-casino on the Las Vegas Strip, despite the existence nearby of another Plaza Hotel and Casino.