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Three-Day Weekend Playlist

New songs from artists currently active in New York City. Plus some links to take you into the long weekend.

NYC’s Budget Watchdog: The Adams Administration Is Overstating the City’s Budget Woes (Again)

As the mayor continues to demand harsh cuts to parks, early education, and sanitation, among other services, the city appears to already be on sound fiscal footing.

Queens Groups Dare to Ask: What if We Built a Park Without a Casino?

Mets owner Steve Cohen has said that there can be no park next to Citi Field without a casino—all or nothing. A coalition of groups from Queens say this is a false choice.

Smash That Like Button, Mayor Adams Is Suing Social Media Companies

And more links to keep you glued to your phone this Thursday.

[UPDATED] CLIFFORDGATE

All I wanted to do was buy tickets to see the Martin Short and Charles Grodin classic at BAM. Then the prices got magically doubled.

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