'It's Easy to Forget That We Actually Do Love the Team for Being Bad'

A.M. Gittlitz, the author of a new book, "Metropolitans: New York Baseball, Class Struggle, and the People’s Team," argues that the Mets need to connect with a "political moment" to succeed.

The Utopia Bagels Crew Opens a Classic Slice Shop in LIC

Jax Pizza Joint also throws some crowd-pleasing dupes (and dips!) into the mix.

A Rare Victory for the Residents of This East Village SRO

And more news for your Wednesday.

5 Takeawaÿs From GQ's Jaÿ-Z Interview

And two of them are how great Jaÿ-Z Is.

Students Can Sue Columbia and Trump for Colluding to Stamp Out Pro-Palestine Speech

How to Shoot a Medieval Film in NYC on a Shoestring Budget

Filmmaker Caroline Golum on her feature "Revelations of Divine Love," recreating 14th-century England in Ridgewood, and the battles low-budget productions face.

NYU Faculty's Next Lesson Is in Labor Rights

Is it a university or a "real estate company with a small educational services wing?" Plus, more news for your Tuesday.

AI Slop, Coming to a Bodega Near You

PLEASE stop printing out AI-generated images!

Hell Gate Presents: March Madness of NYC Hot Takes 2026

Sixty-four correct opinions we will stubbornly die for (metaphorically).

Hochul's Plan to Save the Planet (Later)

And other links to start your gray Monday.

Outdoor Dining Is Struggling Under a Thicket of Red Tape

Just 411 restaurants citywide have City approval to operate curbside dining by April 1.

The Pen-and-Paper Ordering System Is Back at Alamo Drafthouse

And other links to end your week.