The Cops
Governor Hochul Wants to Get Back in the Marijuana Enforcement Game
Defense attorneys say that huge fines on illicit weed could reopen the door to an NYPD crackdown.
Fresh Hell
The NY Post’s Headlines Suck, Actually
Headlines are easy when all you have to do is please your evil boss.
Morning Spew
Hochul Holds Up Budget Talks Over Demand to Fundamentally Change NY’s Bail Laws
We're stuck in a time loop, and other links to start your day.
Q&A
How Close Is NYC 2023 to the ‘Fear City’ of the 1970s?
Not very, says historian Kim Phillips-Fein.
Morning Spew
If Trump Is Arrested, Everyone Should Get the Week Off
You're saying you don't need a break?
Podcast
The Big Ugly Mess Behind New York’s Busted Budget Process
And how the state budget impacts the the city.
Fresh Hell
The Fight to Make ‘Temporary’ Sidewalk Sheds Actually Temporary
Scaffolding is a NYC mascot. Lawmakers are trying to change that.
Morning Spew
Show Me The Body Bring Fellow Punk Futurists to Brooklyn Steel
Plus, why is this real estate man crying? And other links to start your morning.
What's Your Deal
Knicks Superfan Shaun Geddes Is Spreading the ‘Postgame Prosperity’ Gospel
Turns out, the Knicks' most beloved and outspoken fan lives in Florida.
$20 Dinner
Nigerian Street Food Meets Fast Food on Nostrand Avenue
Akara House's creation actually vibes more faux chicken sandwich than veggie burger.
Morning Spew
Kathy Hochul Gives Energy Discount to Poor, Needy Amazon
The 10.7 megawatt allocation to a soon-to-be-built Niagara facility comes on the heels of a $123 million tax break for the company.