Metropolitan Diary

Reader tales from the city. Illustrated by Agnes Lee.

‘We Locked Eyes, and Her Face Broke Into a Huge Smile’
Missing a morning ritual, an accidental act of recycling and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
‘I Spotted a Metal-and-Glass Shelving Unit in Perfect Condition’
“Stooping” in Manhattan, an unusual crack on a Broadway sidewalk and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
‘I Opened the Book App on My Tablet and Began Reading’
Bonding over Homer on the 1 train, giving a dashboard gift and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
‘The Late Hour Meant Taking a Cab Home, Something I Mostly Avoid’
A scruffy driver’s musical surprise, an unexpected lift and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
‘I Discovered That I Had Left My Tuxedo Shirt at Home’
A desperate measure at a desperate moment, a rainy day interview and more reader tales from New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
‘I Got Into a Cab on a Rainy Night to Go See My Child’s Nanny in a Play’
A cabby takes the stage, gambling on a red balloon and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
‘Hundreds of People a Day Would Walk By and Admire His Work’
A Fire Island tradition, a late-night flat-tire fix in the Bronx and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
‘I Watched Her Descend the Stairs Into the Station Carefully’
Lost in Brooklyn, two easily identified flying objects and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
‘I Dropped My Left Earbud Onto the Subway Platform at Times Square’
One more piece of plastic on the tracks, a morning routine and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
‘I Was Running Late to Work One Morning So I Decided to Take a Taxi’
Along for a last ride, taking a seat on uncrowded subway car and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.