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Flaco Goes Downtown
The beloved owl and zoo escapee has reappeared on the Lower East Side. Now that he's there, will he finally find what he's searching for? Or get laid?
Swagger Mayor Suddenly Shy
After an FBI raid of his chief fundraisers home, the mayor is dodging questions from the press.
Uber and Lyft Screwed Their NY Drivers Out of a Lot of Money and Now Must Finally Pay (Not Enough)
We too are thrilled when let off relatively easily for persistent wage theft, and other links to start your day.
Adams Promotes Head of Deadly NYC Jails to Assistant Deputy Mayor for Failing Up
Louis Molina has a new job, and more links for your Wednesday.
Long, Depressing Legal Weed Hearing Mirrors Long, Depressing Legal Weed Rollout
"Do you think we're going to be able to put this genie back into the bottle?"
Andrew Cuomo Nails First Big Post-Resignation TV Appearance, Only Says ‘Fingers in the Vagina’ Once
Plus more stories that have nothing to do with the former governor to start your Monday.
NLRB Breathes New Life into Lodi’s Restaurant Union
The National Labor Relations Board is pursuing charges of illegal union-busting tactics at the prestigious Italian restaurant.
Eric Adams Might Just Have a Bold New Solution to Shelter Migrants: Tents
And some more humane links for your Thursday.
You’re Welcome, Prospect Heights: Eric Adams ‘Made it Safe’
The relationship between Mayor Adams's property ownership and crime, plus more links to start your day.