Cultural Capital
James Gray, Queens Kid, Comes Home
The director of “Ad Astra” talks to Hell Gate about the unsparing truth of his latest film, “Armageddon Time.”
Morning Spew
Mondays Are Cold Again
November is a land of climate contrasts, Eric Adams is still a Crystals Guy, and more links!
Climate
Nature Has Its Way: Sand and Money Halt the Coney Island Ferry
A ferry was planned for Coney Island Creek. After spending millions on a new landing there, the City just pulled the plug.
Eric Adams
As Crypto Continues to Crash, Let’s Check in on Eric Adams’s Crypto Wallet
The mayor converted his first three paychecks to cryptocurrency. Since then, he’s lost almost 60 percent of his money.
Morning Spew
It’s Friday, So Let’s Take Down That Tent We Built
A bad idea meets its end and other links to start your day.
Cultural Capital
It’s Not Just You: NYC Has a Serious Dungeon Master Shortage
As the pandemic ushered in well-publicized worker shortages, role-playing is experiencing its own labor crisis.
Morning Spew
Thursday’s Results Are In: New York Democrats Love to Lose
Everyone hates Jay Jacobs, and more links for your Thursday.
The State of New York
Staten Island Man Whose Giant Trump Lawn Sculpture Was Mysteriously Engulfed in Flames Is Now a State Assemblymember
Sam Pirozzolo will soon be writing our state’s laws, but let’s not forget his humble beginnings.
$20 Dinner
$20 Dinner: NYC’s Best New Burger Is in Chinatown
Everything at Burger By Day is made-to-order, and it's all very good.
Morning Spew
Wednesday’s Red Wave Is Named Andrew Cuomo
New York, bluest of the blue states, may be responsible for giving Republicans the power to block a Democratic agenda in Washington.
The State of New York
Magical Thinking at Lee Zeldin’s ‘Victory’ Party
When the highlight of the night is an open bar, you know your candidate has fallen short.
Fresh Hell
Blood Moon in Brooklyn, Reviewed
If a solar eclipse is somewhat terrifying—even other animals freak out!—a lunar eclipse is something more gentle.