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East Village’s Beloved Essex Card Shop Reopens After Devastating Fire

The store, like its owners, has shown serious resiliency.

September 15, 2022

Dogs Don’t Belong in New York City

NYC is the single most inhospitable habitat for dogs in America. Ban dogs, and set them free.

September 15, 2022

Thursdays Are Great Days For Disgraced Former Governors to Fuck Off Forever

At least two of the women who have alleged former Governor Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed them are now suing him.

September 15, 2022

One Big Winner of Eric Adams’s Rare Mayoral Veto: the Owner of Zero Bond

With his veto, Mayor Adams eliminated an enforcement mechanism designed to target wealthy, non-artist residents who are flouting City rules by living in spacious downtown artist lofts.

September 14, 2022

It’s Wednesday and There’s No Room at the Shelter in Eric Adams’s New York 

The City continues to fail asylum seekers, and other links to get you through the midweek.

September 14, 2022

$20 Dinner: Terrific Tacos, Tortas, and Gringas at Bushwick’s Plaza Ortega

This wonderful back-of-a-bodega spot has lots of seating, inside and outside.

September 13, 2022

The Owners of Astor Wines & Spirits Just Sold It to Their Employees

The Fisher family has run the shop for over fifty years—now its workers will own it.

September 13, 2022

It’s Tuesday, And We Hope You’re Enjoying NYC’s Customer Experience

An edict for budget cuts from the Adams Administration brings us back to the austerity mindset, and other fun links to start your day.

September 13, 2022

It’s Monday and These Publicly Funded Religious Schools Are Failing Their Students

A New York Times investigation on private Hasidic yeshivas, Mayor Adams drinks water, and more links to get you up to speed.

September 12, 2022