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Thursday Is for Contemplating NYC’s Housing Crisis
Low-income tenants aren't getting the free representation promised to them by the City, a Gowanus block may get no new below-market rate housing, and more of what we're crying about today.
Are There Bedbugs In Our Starbucks Stores This Wednesday?
Starbucks refuses to meet with unionized workers and other links to start your day.
Pete Fog on a Tuesday
Perhaps taking some cues from Mayor Adams, Mayor Pete declined to answer questions from the media while in NYC, and more news to break through the fog.
For Democrats, It’s Another Manic Monday
The Democrats find themselves with a completely self-inflicted wound and other totally, totally shocking Monday links.
It’s Friday and Eric Adams Is Testing the Patience of the NY Post
Are the NY Post's gloves finally coming off?
Let’s Make Times Square Worse Because It’s a Thursday
Casinos are on their way to New York City’s hottest neighborhoods, and more of what we're reading today.
It’s Wednesday and the Numbers Sure Do Raise Questions About Landlords Crying Poverty
Landlords squatting on affordable housing, Samuel L. Jackson's prophesy fulfilled, and more NYC news.
Counting Trees and Smog on a Tuesday
A new tool puts the inequality of our built environment on full display, and other links.
Monday Rat Buffet in Trash City
Mayor Eric Adams wants to end NYC's early bird special for rats. Will it matter?
Fridays Are for Rikers Being Put Under Federal Receivership
Comptroller Brad Lander becomes the first City official to support a federal takeover of Rikers, Councilmember Julie Won continues to piss off YIMBYs, and more of what we're reading today.