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The Most New York Moments From the El Chapo Trial The Most New York Moments From the El Chapo Trial
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It’s Thursday. Woodstock 50 is about a month away, and organizers are still looking for a venue.It’s Thursday. Woodstock 50 is about a month away, and organizers are still looking for a venue.
Weather: Showers and thunderstorms are possible all day, and some could produce heavy rain. The high will be near 83.Weather: Showers and thunderstorms are possible all day, and some could produce heavy rain. The high will be near 83.
Alternate-side parking: In effect until Aug. 11.Alternate-side parking: In effect until Aug. 11.
Joaquín Guzmán Loera, the Mexican drug lord known as El Chapo, was one of the most notorious outlaws in the past 100 years.Joaquín Guzmán Loera, the Mexican drug lord known as El Chapo, was one of the most notorious outlaws in the past 100 years.
Yesterday, a judge in Brooklyn sentenced him to life in prison.Yesterday, a judge in Brooklyn sentenced him to life in prison.
The three-month trial, which ended in February, was an international spectacle. It also included several New York moments.The three-month trial, which ended in February, was an international spectacle. It also included several New York moments.
Complaints about the Manhattan federal jailComplaints about the Manhattan federal jail
In court yesterday, Mr. Guzmán complained to the judge about the solitary confinement he had endured in Manhattan’s federal jail, the Metropolitan Correctional Center, according to The Times’s Alan Feuer, who covered the trial.In court yesterday, Mr. Guzmán complained to the judge about the solitary confinement he had endured in Manhattan’s federal jail, the Metropolitan Correctional Center, according to The Times’s Alan Feuer, who covered the trial.
Mr. Guzman said it was “psychological, emotional and mental torture 24 hours a day.”Mr. Guzman said it was “psychological, emotional and mental torture 24 hours a day.”
[The Manhattan jail that holds El Chapo is said to be tougher than Guantánamo Bay.][The Manhattan jail that holds El Chapo is said to be tougher than Guantánamo Bay.]
Mr. Guzmán also complained about “unsanitary water,” poor air and light, and a noisy ventilation system. He said the jail was so loud, he stuffed toilet paper into his ears as makeshift earplugs.Mr. Guzmán also complained about “unsanitary water,” poor air and light, and a noisy ventilation system. He said the jail was so loud, he stuffed toilet paper into his ears as makeshift earplugs.
Paul Manafort, President Trump’s former campaign manager, and Jeffrey Epstein, the Manhattan financier, have also been held at the facility.Paul Manafort, President Trump’s former campaign manager, and Jeffrey Epstein, the Manhattan financier, have also been held at the facility.
Shutting down the Brooklyn BridgeShutting down the Brooklyn Bridge
Mr. Guzmán’s trial was in a federal court in Brooklyn. But because of his penchant for breaking out of prisons, he was held at the high-security prison in Manhattan.Mr. Guzmán’s trial was in a federal court in Brooklyn. But because of his penchant for breaking out of prisons, he was held at the high-security prison in Manhattan.
When Mr. Guzmán was called to go to court, the police closed the entire Brooklyn Bridge to securely transport him. (Mr. Feuer described it as “a speeding motorcade of heavily armored cars.”)When Mr. Guzmán was called to go to court, the police closed the entire Brooklyn Bridge to securely transport him. (Mr. Feuer described it as “a speeding motorcade of heavily armored cars.”)
Narco-tourists came to BrooklynNarco-tourists came to Brooklyn
Who would make a trip to a Brooklyn federal courtroom to see El Chapo as part of their New York experience?Who would make a trip to a Brooklyn federal courtroom to see El Chapo as part of their New York experience?
Apparently lots of people.Apparently lots of people.
As Mr. Feuer reported, people who turned up to watch the trial included: a French scholar of organized crime; off-duty Guatemalan diplomats; a couple from Lithuania; a retired banker from Connecticut; a lawyer from Denver; a man who works in a paper mill in Wisconsin; and a mother who came from Chicago with her son.As Mr. Feuer reported, people who turned up to watch the trial included: a French scholar of organized crime; off-duty Guatemalan diplomats; a couple from Lithuania; a retired banker from Connecticut; a lawyer from Denver; a man who works in a paper mill in Wisconsin; and a mother who came from Chicago with her son.
Hollywood on the … East River?Hollywood on the … East River?
New Yorkers are used to seeing celebrities — even in courtrooms (usually as defendants).New Yorkers are used to seeing celebrities — even in courtrooms (usually as defendants).
At the El Chapo trial, the celebrities were in the audience.At the El Chapo trial, the celebrities were in the audience.
Alejandro Edda, the actor who plays Mr. Guzman in the Netflix show “Narcos: Mexico” was in the courtroom in February. Alejandro Edda, the actor who plays Mr. Guzmán in the Netflix show “Narcos: Mexico” was in the courtroom in February.
Mr. Edda’s appearance did not go unnoticed. It was brought to Mr. Guzmán’s attention by his lawyers. Mr. Guzmán, sitting at the defense table, turned around to smile and wave at Mr. Edda.Mr. Edda’s appearance did not go unnoticed. It was brought to Mr. Guzmán’s attention by his lawyers. Mr. Guzmán, sitting at the defense table, turned around to smile and wave at Mr. Edda.
Eric Newman, the showrunner for the series, also made an appearance.Eric Newman, the showrunner for the series, also made an appearance.
The city’s health commissioner, Dr. Oxiris Barbot, wants to make sure New Yorkers know what to chug when the mercury rises this weekend. Temperatures could top 100 degrees.The city’s health commissioner, Dr. Oxiris Barbot, wants to make sure New Yorkers know what to chug when the mercury rises this weekend. Temperatures could top 100 degrees.
As we told you earlier this week, beer is not ideal.As we told you earlier this week, beer is not ideal.
“Water is always the safest,” she said at a news conference yesterday. “Sports drinks, iced tea, nothing wrong with that.”“Water is always the safest,” she said at a news conference yesterday. “Sports drinks, iced tea, nothing wrong with that.”
The main thing to remember, Dr. Barbot added, is to avoid caffeinated or alcoholic drinks, because “what they end up doing is making you lose more liquid than you retain.”The main thing to remember, Dr. Barbot added, is to avoid caffeinated or alcoholic drinks, because “what they end up doing is making you lose more liquid than you retain.”
When a reporter noted that iced tea is, in fact, caffeinated, Dr. Barbot said “it should be uncaffeinated or decaffeinated.”When a reporter noted that iced tea is, in fact, caffeinated, Dr. Barbot said “it should be uncaffeinated or decaffeinated.”
So, drink up — and choose wisely.So, drink up — and choose wisely.
Fire the officer in the Eric Garner case? Under pressure, Mayor de Blasio faltered.Fire the officer in the Eric Garner case? Under pressure, Mayor de Blasio faltered.
A New Jersey judge resigned after he recommended leniency for a teenager in a sexual assault case because he was from a “good family.”A New Jersey judge resigned after he recommended leniency for a teenager in a sexual assault case because he was from a “good family.”
Under attack in New Jersey, Airbnb is seeking help from voters.Under attack in New Jersey, Airbnb is seeking help from voters.
Prosecutors have concluded their investigation into campaign finance violations involving President Trump, according to a federal judge.Prosecutors have concluded their investigation into campaign finance violations involving President Trump, according to a federal judge.
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The Mini Crossword: Here is today’s puzzle.The Mini Crossword: Here is today’s puzzle.
Representative Max Rose of Staten Island and other lawmakers will visit the United States-Mexico border tomorrow. [Bklyner]Representative Max Rose of Staten Island and other lawmakers will visit the United States-Mexico border tomorrow. [Bklyner]
Dozens of New York City Housing Authority cooling centers didn’t have air conditioning. [NBC New York]Dozens of New York City Housing Authority cooling centers didn’t have air conditioning. [NBC New York]
Complaints about poison ivy in the city have nearly doubled in the past two years. [New York Post]Complaints about poison ivy in the city have nearly doubled in the past two years. [New York Post]
“Gossip Girl,” the TV show about Upper East Side private school students, is being rebooted. [Deadline]“Gossip Girl,” the TV show about Upper East Side private school students, is being rebooted. [Deadline]
Visit City Source, a show for textile and fashion designers, makers and small businesses, at the Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. [Free]Visit City Source, a show for textile and fashion designers, makers and small businesses, at the Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. [Free]
Corónate at the Queens Museum is a memoir-writing workshop for the Latinx community, conducted in Spanish and facilitated by Natalia Chamorro, a New York writer and academic. 11:30 a.m. [Free]Corónate at the Queens Museum is a memoir-writing workshop for the Latinx community, conducted in Spanish and facilitated by Natalia Chamorro, a New York writer and academic. 11:30 a.m. [Free]
Climb into the Secret Loft in Manhattan for a poetry and prose open mic. Share or listen. 7:30 p.m. [Free]Climb into the Secret Loft in Manhattan for a poetry and prose open mic. Share or listen. 7:30 p.m. [Free]
The noise band Model/Actriz is joined by Annie Blech and Brutus VIII at Baby’s All Right in Brooklyn. 9:30 p.m. [$12]The noise band Model/Actriz is joined by Annie Blech and Brutus VIII at Baby’s All Right in Brooklyn. 9:30 p.m. [$12]
— Vivian Ewing— Vivian Ewing
Events are subject to change, so double-check before heading out. For more events, see the going-out guides from The Times’s culture pages.Events are subject to change, so double-check before heading out. For more events, see the going-out guides from The Times’s culture pages.
The Times’s Nefertari Elshiekh reports:The Times’s Nefertari Elshiekh reports:
First, stay hydrated this weekend.First, stay hydrated this weekend.
Then, if you’re still looking for ways to beat the heat on Sunday, you can partake in National Ice Cream Day at Grand Bazaar NYC’s fourth annual Summer Ice Cream Blizzard.Then, if you’re still looking for ways to beat the heat on Sunday, you can partake in National Ice Cream Day at Grand Bazaar NYC’s fourth annual Summer Ice Cream Blizzard.
The Blizzard, which runs from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 100 West 77th Street in Manhattan, will give New Yorkers some sweet relief from the scorching temperatures. More than a dozen vendors will serve ice cream; nondairy options will be available.The Blizzard, which runs from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 100 West 77th Street in Manhattan, will give New Yorkers some sweet relief from the scorching temperatures. More than a dozen vendors will serve ice cream; nondairy options will be available.
There will be ice cream topped with toasted marshmallows from Bona Bona Ice Cream, ice cream with spices like ginger and turmeric from Malai Ice Cream, Thai ice cream rolls from Minus Celsius and “ice pops with personalities” from City Sticks, just to name a few.There will be ice cream topped with toasted marshmallows from Bona Bona Ice Cream, ice cream with spices like ginger and turmeric from Malai Ice Cream, Thai ice cream rolls from Minus Celsius and “ice pops with personalities” from City Sticks, just to name a few.
“There is something for everybody, and it’s all based on small local businesses,” Marc Seago, the executive director of the Grand Bazaar, said. “We curate our vendors based on what makes them so special; ideally things that are one-of-a-kind or limited edition, things that you can’t find anywhere else.”“There is something for everybody, and it’s all based on small local businesses,” Marc Seago, the executive director of the Grand Bazaar, said. “We curate our vendors based on what makes them so special; ideally things that are one-of-a-kind or limited edition, things that you can’t find anywhere else.”
Admission is free, and part of the profits will go to four local public schools. Last year’s event drew nearly 20,000 people, according to the organizers.Admission is free, and part of the profits will go to four local public schools. Last year’s event drew nearly 20,000 people, according to the organizers.
Dear Diary:Dear Diary:
I was at the top of the stairs to the subway station when my phone buzzed. It was the daughter of my best friend. I answered, knowing somehow that it would be bad news.I was at the top of the stairs to the subway station when my phone buzzed. It was the daughter of my best friend. I answered, knowing somehow that it would be bad news.
It was terrible.It was terrible.
The train was coming. I could hear it. I had to catch it. It was rush hour, and the car was packed. Slipping my way through the crowd to the end where I could stand with my back against the door, I braced myself.The train was coming. I could hear it. I had to catch it. It was rush hour, and the car was packed. Slipping my way through the crowd to the end where I could stand with my back against the door, I braced myself.
The tears were coming. I looked up at the ceiling, trying to force them to drain back down into my eyes. I tried calm breathing, but I couldn’t do it smoothly. My breath kept catching in my throat, threatening to burst into a sob.The tears were coming. I looked up at the ceiling, trying to force them to drain back down into my eyes. I tried calm breathing, but I couldn’t do it smoothly. My breath kept catching in my throat, threatening to burst into a sob.
Then a movement toward the other end of the car caught my eye. Through the tangle of swaying bodies stretched out before me, I saw a woman — short blond hair, blue skirt and white T-shirt, early 30s maybe — climbing through the arms and legs and backpacks. Her eyes held mine. No mistake: She was coming to me.Then a movement toward the other end of the car caught my eye. Through the tangle of swaying bodies stretched out before me, I saw a woman — short blond hair, blue skirt and white T-shirt, early 30s maybe — climbing through the arms and legs and backpacks. Her eyes held mine. No mistake: She was coming to me.
Her face — its expression of pure compassion — set my tears loose instantly. She made it to me just in time, grabbing me in a comforting embrace.Her face — its expression of pure compassion — set my tears loose instantly. She made it to me just in time, grabbing me in a comforting embrace.
“There, there,” she said. “I got you. Go ahead and cry.”“There, there,” she said. “I got you. Go ahead and cry.”
— Gwen Butler— Gwen Butler
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