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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.
It’s Thursday and the NYPD’s Response Is Violence
A new round of calls to disband the NYPD’s notorious SRG unit, and other links to start your day.
It’s Wednesday and These Boots Were Made for Bootin’
You might have noticed a few more immobilized cars lately, and other links to start your beautiful fall day.
It’s Tuesday and Would You Believe the NYPD Is Leaving Money on the Table
Plus: A police officer-slash-DJ, a pay-to-play scheme for natural landscapes, and a crowd-surfing administrator in NY schools.
It’s Friday, Let’s Blaze It
The president begins the process of marijuana decriminalization, maybe, and other links to start your day.
Thursday’s Blazing Sun Beats Down on the Cynical Brow of New Jersey’s Governor
NJ Governor Phil Murphy continues to fight congestion pricing, Mayor Eric Adams thinks asylum seekers are an "assault" on the city, and more.