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The ‘Outside Agitator’ Narrative Is Getting Pretty Messy
These tidbits raise more questions than they answer.
Rent Guidelines Board Lives Up to ‘Rent Increase Board’ Reputation
And more news for your Wednesday.
MastroBork
The mayor's prospective pick for corporation counsel has a storied legal history—including this lawsuit, which has yet to come up in the conversation around his nomination.
No Pesky Lawmaker Will Stand Between Steve Cohen and His Casino Dream
The Mets owner will not let a state lawmaker rain on his roulette tables.
Top Cop Flip Flop: Chell Now Calls Columbia Student Protesters ‘Vile’
Narratives can change a lot in a week. Plus, more links for your weekend.
Eric Adams Still Wants to Cut Library Funding—But Don’t Worry, We’re Getting 1,200 More Cops
And more news for your Thursday.
Mayor Adams Suggests ‘Outside Agitators’ Created Tent Conspiracy to Ruin NYC
This goes all the way to the Big Top, and more news for your Wednesday morning.
Report: Mayor Adams Was Not, Strictly Speaking, ‘Ready’ For 8 Inches of Rain in September
And more links to clear out of your catch basin.
Columbia Classes Go Virtual as President Now Wants to ‘Deescalate the Rancor’
The campus remains on lockdown as encampments spread to other New York City universities, and other links to start your day.