Morning Spew
Judge Allows Eric Adams to Make Bedford Ave Dangerous Again
And more news for your Thursday.
Fresh Hell
A Lot of Joy, a Little Chaos During the First Week of Adult Lap Swim's Return
Swimmers are literally cramming into a very tiny portion of Bed-Stuy's Kosciuszko Pool.
Staying Alive
Adams Administration Will Close NYC's Last Remaining Free COVID Testing Site
The closure of the rapid testing site in Crown Heights marks the end of an era in New York—not the end of COVID, but of the City's official effort to detect and contain it.
Paying Rent
Even Steve Croman's Dad Thinks He's a 'Fraudster'
The notorious New York City landlord is being sued by his 87-year-old father for "rampant fraudulent mismanagement" of their properties.
Morning Spew
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch Is Just Another Cop
The family of Allan Feliz thought they would get some justice, until Tisch came along.
The Cops
Eric Adams's NYPD Was a Sewer of Cronyism and Corruption, Four New Lawsuits Claim
Selling promotions for $15,000, hiring friends for an elite unit because it "sounded cool," and more jaw-dropping accusations found in these complaints.
Porcelain New York
The Future of Public Toilets In NYC Is Muddy, Bleak, and Kind of See-Through
Mayor Eric Adams officially launched five new modular toilets across the city last week.
Morning Spew
Drones Vs. Sharks
A lose-lose situation on Rockaway Beach, plus more news for your Tuesday morning.
Navel Gazing
Hell Gate's Got a New Summer Reporter!
Celia Young will be covering housing, labor, and all things New York City at Hell Gate.
Fresh Hell
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."
Fresh Hell
Why Did the New York Times Collaborate With a Eugenicist?
The paper of record is doing race science with Zohran Mamdani.
Fresh Hell
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.