Fresh Hell

While His Enemies Talk About Old Tweets, Mamdani Visits the Family of Slain NYPD Officer

Asked whether Officer Didarul Islam’s family brought up his “defund the police” tweets from 2020, the Democratic nominee replied, “none of that came up.”

Adult Lap Swim Keeps Getting Canceled Because It's Too Damn Hot

The Parks Department is keeping pools open later during the heat wave, but leaving adults high and dry.

Hedge Funder Who Voted for Trump Pledges $500K to Stop Mamdani From Becoming Mayor

Ricky Sandler, the head of Eminence Capital, wants to kickstart a super PAC to take down the Democratic nominee and "improve the image of Eric Adams."

What the Hell Is Happening With Mayor Adams's $3.5 Billion Brooklyn Marine Terminal Project?

The City's special Marine Terminal task force just canceled its vote on a plan to build a new port and neighborhood on a 122-acre slice of Brooklyn's coast.

Columbia Suspends Nearly 80 Pro-Palestinian Student Protesters While Trying to Appease Trump

"At the end of the day, I don't think my education is as important as the lives of people in Gaza who are being murdered and intentionally starved right now."

Another New York Public Radio CEO Departs

Current President and CEO LaFontaine Oliver will move to a new role in the organization, which says it has reduced a budget gap after rounds of staff cuts.

A Lot of Joy, a Little Chaos During the First Week of Adult Lap Swim's Return

Former Governor David Paterson Wants Anti-Mamdani Candidates to Unite, Then Sacrifice Themselves

"This is, today, the beginning of a process. It is publicizing our wish to try to find the right candidate for the people of the city of New York. We'll have more later on."

Why Did the New York Times Collaborate With a Eugenicist?

The paper of record is doing race science with Zohran Mamdani.

The Yearslong Fight for Fort Greene Park Is Over (For Now)

With the latest lawsuit dismissed, the controversial Norway maple trees have lost but the park has won.

The Lifeguard Shortage Hits Jacob Riis Beach

Swim accordingly.