We love the small island in Erica Boginsky’s Michael Arguello-designed 394-square-foot studio, which offers a casual dining zone in a small space that might otherwise not have room for one.

In a small kitchen, it's easy to just grab any old island and call it a day—but space constraints are no reason to sacrifice style. This example features rich textures and soft hues that ...

LONG ISLAND SOUND, Connecticut (WCBS) — Two people were rescued after a small plane crashed into Long Island Sound off the coast of Connecticut on Sunday morning, the U.S. Coast Guard says.

A version of this article appears in print on Feb. 19, 2025, Section A, Page 5 of the New York edition with the headline: A Japanese Island Is Caught Between the U.S. and China.