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Friday, November 9, 2018

Friday, November 9, 2018

The MTA Is Painting Over Its Porcelain Tiles Now

The MTA Is Painting Over Its Porcelain Tiles Now

Nothing a fresh coat of paint can't solve!

Hey Did Those Ballot Propositions Pass? 'YES, YES, YES!'

Hey Did Those Ballot Propositions Pass? 'YES, YES, YES!'

De Blasio is thrilled; Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer is less jazzed.

An Interview With The Man In Charge Of Tuesday's Chaotic Election

An Interview With The Man In Charge Of Tuesday's Chaotic Election

'What we experienced was we have scanner machines that are nearing the end of their useful life cycle.'

Joe Lhota Resigns, Subway All Better Now

Joe Lhota Resigns, Subway All Better Now

Thanks for your service, Joe.

Early Addition: Trump's Acting Attorney General Thinks The President Can Kill Any Investigation He Wants

Early Addition: Trump's Acting Attorney General Thinks The President Can Kill Any Investigation He Wants

Because Trump's acting attorney general doesn't respect the courts, check out today's midday links: Nick Cave's newsletters, Michelle Obama's memoir, white-nationalist poster girl profile, daredevil busted for hanging off crane, 'Star Wars' streaming show, and dog loves to lick.

Friday Morning Subway Commute Beset By Signal Problems, Communication Issues, Impending Doom

Friday Morning Subway Commute Beset By Signal Problems, Communication Issues, Impending Doom

The two alternative lines expected to absorb the brunt of erstwhile L train riders are doing very little to inspire confidence.

Two Arrests Made In Fatal Shooting At Downtown Brooklyn Target Store

Two Arrests Made In Fatal Shooting At Downtown Brooklyn Target Store

Apparently the gunman fired after being chased by a group holding a large knife.

Racist Flyers Call For Weekly Demonstration Of 'White Strength'

Racist Flyers Call For Weekly Demonstration Of 'White Strength'

Several racist flyers railing against the 'invasion of Black thugs' and 'radical Islam' appeared in Woodlawn on Thursday.

'No One Is Above The Law': Thousands March In NYC To Protest Trump's New Acting Attorney General

'No One Is Above The Law': Thousands March In NYC To Protest Trump's New Acting Attorney General

Bradshaw said she immigrated to Brooklyn from Jamaica fifty years ago, and the current crisis in America is "the worst I've ever seen it. And I went through the whole Nixon thing. This is worse."

Bushwick Sidewalk Or Life-Size Chess Board?

Bushwick Sidewalk Or Life-Size Chess Board?

Turns out, people have Opinions about this very polarizing paint job. And you? Do you care?

Thursday, November 8, 2018

Extra Extra: Florida Prepares For Some Classic Florida Recounts

Extra Extra: Florida Prepares For Some Classic Florida Recounts

Because Florida's gonna Florida, check out today's end-of-day links: Vine successor in the works, Bernie Sanders on racists, David Simon adapting Philip Roth for HBO, Brian Tyree Henry profile, potential Attorney General candidates, and dogs work together to achieve the impossible.

NYC To Become Giant Tech Campus Pretty Soon I Guess?

NYC To Become Giant Tech Campus Pretty Soon I Guess?

Google apparently also planning to make space for 20,000 employees across various Manhattan sites?

After Deaths And Countless Violations, NYC Offers New Plan For Commercial Waste Carting

After Deaths And Countless Violations, NYC Offers New Plan For Commercial Waste Carting

The city thinks that commercial waste truck traffic could be reduced by 60% with this plan.

Photos: Inside Mickey Mouse's 90th Birthday Archival Exhibit

Photos: Inside Mickey Mouse's 90th Birthday Archival Exhibit

The huge pop-up exhibition, which opened this week and runs through February, features an impressive list of artists and lots of historical Mickey memorabilia.

You Sure Missed A Fun Birthday Party On The J Train With Lobsters & A Pinata

You Sure Missed A Fun Birthday Party On The J Train With Lobsters & A Pinata

They threw their friend an impromptu 'five star restaurant experience on the J train,' complete with a meal of lobster, spaghetti and white wine.

A Few Questions Need Answers Before Amazon Invades Long Island City

A Few Questions Need Answers Before Amazon Invades Long Island City

How many jobs would NYC actually get? And how much is it going to cost us?

An Exclusive Interview With That Central Park Duck About Where He's Been The Past Few Days

An Exclusive Interview With That Central Park Duck About Where He's Been The Past Few Days

We spoke with Mandarin Patinkin, Central Park's most famous duck, about his recent disappearance.

Emergency Protests Tonight In NYC & Nationwide As Trump Moves To Undermine Mueller Probe

Emergency Protests Tonight In NYC & Nationwide As Trump Moves To Undermine Mueller Probe

'Donald Trump acted while we were still embroiled in midterm elections because he wanted to catch us off guard. But we’re always ready to rise up and defend the rule of law.'

Election Day Chaos Triggered By Lack Of Preparation For NYC's Two-Page Ballot

Election Day Chaos Triggered By Lack Of Preparation For NYC's Two-Page Ballot

There were hints in the weeks leading up to the election that the two-page ballot was going to cause trouble on November 6th.

Former NY Attorney General Eric Schneiderman Won't Face Criminal Charges For Allegedly Abusing Women

Former NY Attorney General Eric Schneiderman Won't Face Criminal Charges For Allegedly Abusing Women

On Thursday, prosecutors in Long Island announced that they had concluded a six-month investigation into Schneiderman.

Early Addition: White House Uses Doctored Video To Justify Banning CNN's Jim Acosta

Early Addition: White House Uses Doctored Video To Justify Banning CNN's Jim Acosta

Because now Google wants to invade NYC, check out today's midday links: racist Trump, donkey loves emu, Tucker Carlson protests, RBG hospitalized after fall, Jim Acosta punished, new Panda Bear, and dog adopts dog.

Smorgasburg Winter Market Opens With Pizza Cupcakes, Pho In A Cup, And Fried Avocado Balls

Smorgasburg Winter Market Opens With Pizza Cupcakes, Pho In A Cup, And Fried Avocado Balls

There's lots of straight-up shopping too, from 25 Brooklyn Flea vendors selling vintage furniture, clothing, jewelry and gift items.

Man Fatally Shot Inside Downtown Brooklyn Target Store

Man Fatally Shot Inside Downtown Brooklyn Target Store

The NYPD says a 26-year-old man was taken into custody and that the investigation is ongoing.

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