May 4, 2012, 9:04 pm Here is a slide show of photographs from the past week in New York City and the region. This weekend on "The New York Times Close Up," an inside look at the most compelling articles Sunday in The Times, Sam Roberts will speak with The Times's Paul Krugman, Ben Brantley, Charles Isherwood and Danny Hakim. Also appearing, Anna Quindlen. Tune in at 10 p.m. on Saturday or 10 a.m. on Sunday on NY1 News to watch. A sampling from the City Room blog is featured daily in the main print news section of The Times. You may also browse highlights from the blog and reader comments, read current New York headlines, become a New York Metro fan on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.