What Exactly Was Brooklyn's Indie Rock Scene?

A sprawling, personal, and vexing new book attempts to provide an answer.

Hudson River Park Trust Refuses to Cancel ICE Contract

Dozens of New York City residents crashed a trust meeting last night to protest the news. And more links for your Wednesday.

Hell Gate Keeps Growing

Julianne Escobedo Shepherd has spent the last 25 years covering culture, politics, and the general fabric of New York. Now she'll do it at Hell Gate!

If Mayor Mamdani Really Cared About the Irish He Would Have Spoken Some Irish

Is masla é nach bhfuil an méara in ann Gaeilge a labhairt.

Why These Reporters Are Suing New York's Prison System

Journalists filed public records requests last year to find out how the agency handles allegations of sexual abuse. With prison officials stonewalling the requests, the reporters are going to court.

A Quirked-Up Kennedy, Bloomberg Protégé, Palantir Traitor, and George Conway Walk Into a Democratic Primary

'No Amount of Housing We Build Is Going to Make Prices Drop'

A major new housing study is challenging the idea behind the "abundance agenda."

March Sadness

It's the worst time of the year to be in New York City.

No More Taxpayer-Funded Legal Defense for 'Crumbs'

A Sanctions Hearing for Frank Seddio

Key Food Wine When?

And more news for your Friday.

Comrade Moody's

Plus: Muslim mayor is Muslim, right wing freaks out over Rama drama.