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Reports of Weed’s Uncoolness Have Been Greatly Exaggerated
In the underground market, 4/20 still looks good.
Mayor Adams ‘Proud’ of Top NYPD Cop Who Abused His Power
And some links for your Thursday.
I’m Sure the Knicks Did Great Last Night, My Cable Was Out
And some links for your Wednesday morning.
Who Taught House Republicans to Cynically Fearmonger About Crime in NYC Like That?
And other news to start your day
Bill de Blasio Argues Against ‘Marxian Analysis’ of NYC’s Affordability Crisis
The former "communist mayor" brags about millionaires, and more links to start your day.
A NYC Real Estate Broker Tells All
Anna Klenkar, a licensed real estate broker, tells us whether they think brokers even need to exist.
New York’s Mizrahi Jewish Community Celebrated Mimouna in Bushwick
The festival celebrating the end of Passover had treats and performances, and fundraised for Palestinians.
YUM! Albany’s Cookin’ Up Some ‘Cynical and Disgusting’ Sausage
Some non-budgetary budget snags and more links to start your day.
At Least Somebody Is Still Trying to Close Rikers Island
As Eric Adams drags his feet on closing the jail, some City Councilmembers are still trying to shut it down by a mandatory 2027 deadline.
The ‘Affordable’ Apartments at Brooklyn’s Futuristic Sinister Stalagmite Ain’t Cheap
You think anyone can just walk into Mordor?









