Cultural Capital
On the Picket Line With TV Writers Outside Disney’s Money Pitch
At the WGA picket line, even staff writers on big shows say gigs don't pay enough, and are unreliable
$20 Dinner
NYC’s Hottest Club Is This Bonkers Hong Kong-Style Diner on Doyers Street
Don't let the grumps tell you differently: Mabu Cafe is fun.
Morning Spew
Wow Who Could Have Predicted That This NY Post Story About Hotels Kicking Veterans Out for Migrants Was Bogus?
And some definitely true links for your Thursday.
Going Places
Can New Subway Turnstiles Stop Fare Evasion? Not Anytime Soon
The MTA's "blue ribbon panel" on fare evasion finally releases its report.
Going Places
Citi Bike Randomly Bans Rider For Life, Blames ‘Glitch’
The rider was left with no way to appeal the ban, which the company told him was "final."
Critters of New York
RIP (Maybe Again?) to Pale Male, the NYC Hawk Who Lived a Life of Fame and Tragedy
Pale Male has died—but did he already die years earlier?
Morning Spew
A Message for the Mayor, Where Jordan Neely Died
Activists continue to point the finger at City Hall.
Bad Behavior
New Lawsuit Against Rudy Giuliani Alleges New Lows For Rudy Giuliani
A woman who says she worked for Giuliani claims he serially sexually assaulted her and barely paid her.
Morning Spew
Goodbye to All That: Brooklyn’s Statue of Liberty Leaves for St. Louis
Little Liberty was too good for the Brooklyn Museum's parking lot (and more links).
Navel Gazing
Introducing Hell Gate’s Birthday Sale!
Let's keep the birthday celebration going with deep discounts on subscriptions and so, so many hats.
Morning Spew
Daniel Penny Is Being Treated Like He’s a Cop
The most predictable thing in the worst way, and other links to start your day.