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‘This Guy’s an Asshole’: Former Workers Allege Owner of Ed’s Lobster Bar Abruptly Shut Down the Restaurant and Disappeared With Their Wages While He Pursues DJ Career

Workers say Ed McFarland owes them tens of thousands in unpaid wages, and have now sued their former employer.

Profiles in Cowardice: Governor Hochul Executes Craven 11th-Hour Flip-Flop on Congestion Pricing

Governor Kathy Hochul wants to blow up congestion pricing just days before it's supposed to go into effect, which would screw over mass transit riders—a.k.a. most New Yorkers.

‘Whoever Passed Good Cause First Had to Pass the Best Version’

And more landmark news for your Wednesday morning.

City Watchdog: Over 1,200 NYPD Officers Looking for a Promotion Cheated on the Sergeant’s Exam

The City says the cheating didn't actually help anyone pass the exam, however.

What if the Guy Who Ran Rikers Ran Even More Essential NYC Services?

And more news for your Tuesday.

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