Morning Spew
Fridays Are For Liberating Giant Warehouses of Legal Marijuana
At best, then, the city would be taking a $100 million loss on the Queens soccer stadium deal; at worst, somewhere in the higher nine digits.
The Cops
The NYPD Held a 28 Minute Meeting About Public Safety in Tompkins Square Park
"We're not gonna solve the problems of the world! We just want the park closed at midnight!"
$20 Dinner
$20 Dinner: Olly Olly Brings Some Nice Oddball Vibes To NYC’s Resurgent Food Hall Scene
The suddenly high-stakes world of NYC dining finds a counterpoint at the once-lowly food hall.
Morning Spew
It’s Thursday, and Rikers Has Another Day in Court
Let’s find out if a judge thinks that a jail that has taken the lives of eighteen people this year needs more time.
Fresh Hell
Four Big Unanswered Questions About NYCFC’s Ginormous Queens Soccer Complex
Mayor Eric Adams declared himself "the finisher" when he announced the $780 million soccer stadium, but he finished his press conference without answering these questions.
Power
‘A Culture of Disposability’: New School Part-Time Faculty Go On Strike
This is a big deal for the New School because, even amidst the headlong casualization of the academic workforce, the New School stands out—nearly nine out of ten faculty members are part-time.
Morning Spew
It’s Wednesday and NYC Is Gambling With Queens Again
The world’s borough gets another stadium (and casino?)
Climate
Why Hasn’t Governor Hochul Signed the Crypto Mining Moratorium?
After a campaign flush with donations from disgraced crypto kingpins, a bill to ban polluting cryptomining sits on the governor’s desk.
Eternal City
Video: How to Cross the Street at the NYC Marathon
Three filmmakers capture moments of extreme grace and tragic hubris.
Morning Spew
Can Eric Adams ‘Get Stuff Done’ This Tuesday Without Any Workers?
A new report paints a dire picture of the City’s workforce, and more links to start your day.
The Cops
NYPD Arrests and Jails Cyclist For Fixing Driver’s Illegally Obscured License Plate
Meanwhile, the police let the driver off without a summons.
Climate
Adams Administration ‘Loophole’ Could Let All the Air Out of NYC’s Biggest Climate Bill
A new report by the City’s comptroller finds that a proposed loophole would reduce the law’s impact by 70 percent.