Eternal City
My Mezuzah and Me: A New York Goy’s Dilemma
My wife was perfectly content to let the mezuzah be. But I was seized by doubts.
Morning Spew
Reasons Why Hell Gate’s Facial Recognition Scanners Have Banned You From Our Arena
James Dolan has inspired us to make some changes, and much more.
Power
Organized Retail Crime is the Reason Your Pharmacy Sucks. Does NYC Even Have Organized Retail Crime?
Shoplifting has increased in NYC, but how much of it is the work of sophisticated gangs?
Morning Spew
Mets Owner’s Pro-Casino Website Never Mentions the Word ‘Casino’
The Mets owner is close to building a casino in Flushing, there’s just one pesky thing standing in his way…and other links to start your day.
Joy
The Amazon Labor Union Threw a Killer Holiday Party
Following this year's historic win, the union gave workers the party that Amazon wouldn't.
Cultural Capital
Like Free Jazz? Have a Seat on the Carpet in Clinton Hill
In a non-traditional space in Clinton Hill, experimental jazz is making noise.
Morning Spew
Long Islanders Just Elected Some Guy to Congress
There’s embellishment and then there’s George Santos, and other links to start your day
Power
Delivery Apps Ask NYC to Block Wage Increase For Delivery Workers Days Before It Takes Effect
During a hearing Friday, DoorDash relied on the same tactics it’s used to push anti-worker legislation in California and elsewhere.
$20 Dinner
$20 Dinner: Feasting At Papaye, the Bronx’s Ghanaian Classic
Get ready to tear the banku into bits and plunge them into the soup.
Morning Spew
A Public Apology to Mayor Adams on Behalf of NYC Media
A heartfelt mea culpa, and more links to read and reflect upon.
Joy
In Queens With the Heart Attack Argentina Fandom
At Boca Juniors restaurant on Queens Boulevard, an anxiety-ridden fanbase finds release during the World Cup semifinal.