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‘This Is Reparations’: Can New York Actually Make Legal Weed Work for People of Color?

Damian Fagon, the man in charge of making sure that the state rights some historic wrongs, is trying to find out.

December 22, 2022

There’s Still a Clemency Grinch in the Governor’s Office

Governor Kathy Hochul is still extremely stingy with pardons and commutations.

December 22, 2022

My Mezuzah and Me: A New York Goy’s Dilemma

My wife was perfectly content to let the mezuzah be. But I was seized by doubts.

December 21, 2022

Reasons Why Hell Gate’s Facial Recognition Scanners Have Banned You From Our Arena

James Dolan has inspired us to make some changes, and much more.

December 21, 2022

Organized Retail Crime is the Reason Your Pharmacy Sucks. Does NYC Even Have Organized Retail Crime?

Shoplifting has increased in NYC, but how much of it is the work of sophisticated gangs?

Mets Owner’s Pro-Casino Website Never Mentions the Word ‘Casino’

The Mets owner is close to building a casino in Flushing, there’s just one pesky thing standing in his way…and other links to start your day.

December 20, 2022

The Amazon Labor Union Threw a Killer Holiday Party

Following this year's historic win, the union gave workers the party that Amazon wouldn't.

December 19, 2022

Like Free Jazz? Have a Seat on the Carpet in Clinton Hill

In a non-traditional space in Clinton Hill, Blank Forms is making noise.

December 19, 2022

Long Islanders Just Elected Some Guy to Congress

There’s embellishment and then there’s George Santos, and other links to start your day

December 19, 2022