Morning Spew
Eric Adams Blames Politicians Like Eric Adams for Decriminalizing Low-Level Offenses
And more stories for your mid-week.
What's Your Deal
The Hipster Grifter Looks Back
An evening at Union Pool with Kari Ferrell, whose memoir "You'll Never Believe Me" is out today.
Morning Spew
New NYPD Commissioner, Same Old Solution for Everything
It's more cops. Plus, more links for your Tuesday.
Cultural Capital
Selling My Soul to ‘Selling the City’
My class resentment melted away immediately as I watched Eleonora Srugo and her team of real estate agents stomp through penthouse after penthouse.
Fresh Hell
Watch Your Mouth: NYC Bodegas Are Selling Bogus Zyn Tins
Counterfeit Zyn nicotine pouches smell different, taste funky, and may contain excessive amounts of synthetic coolant.
Going Places
After Five-Hour Friday Night Court Hearing, Judge Rejects New Jersey's Hail Mary Bid to Stop Congestion Pricing
New Jersey has vowed to appeal, but congestion pricing is set to begin this Sunday.
Leave Your Apartment
Spotify Wants You in the 'Mood Machine.' Liz Pelly Wants You in the Music Scene
"There's nothing better than discovering music through going to shows."
Locked Up
Night Falls on Rikers
The new book "City Time" describes the intimate reality of daily life in New York City jails. In this excerpt, the authors describe the rituals and rhythms of a Rikers housing unit at night.
Morning Spew
Gracie Mansion Xmas Ornament Heist?
Starting 2025 off weird, plus more news for your Friday morning.
Going Places
Free Parking Dominated NYC Lawmaking in 2024. Will the City Council Do Better in 2025?
The City Council doubled down on free car storage last year, but one bill could undo a lot of damage.