Check out some more amazing Halloween costumes spotted on the subway, including Bob Ross, a cadre of Wacky Wavy Inflatable Tube Men, the Ultimate '80s American Dude, Freddie Mercury and more.
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Friday, November 2, 2018
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![Ilana Glazer's Political Event Cancelled After 'Kill All Jews' Graffiti Found In Brooklyn Synagogue](http://web.archive.org./web/20181110195704im_/http://gothamist.com/assets_c/2018/11/uniontemp11-thumb-640xauto-1025588.jpeg)
Ilana Glazer's Political Event Cancelled After 'Kill All Jews' Graffiti Found In Brooklyn Synagogue
A progressive political event was abruptly cancelled on Thursday night, after anti-Semitic messages were found in the Brooklyn historic synagogue hosting the discussion.
![Will NY Democrats Actually Do Something About Albany's Broken Rent Laws?](http://web.archive.org./web/20181110195704im_/http://gothamist.com/assets_c/2014/05/5714housing1-thumb-640xauto-841607.jpg)
Will NY Democrats Actually Do Something About Albany's Broken Rent Laws?
The stakes are incredibly high, but for anyone living in New York City, this Election Day is particularly important: it may well determine the fate of housing as we know it.
Thursday, November 1, 2018
![Extra Extra: How To Deal With Subway Childspreading](http://web.archive.org./web/20181110195704im_/http://gothamist.com/assets_c/2018/11/110118xx1-thumb-640xauto-1025560.jpg)
Extra Extra: How To Deal With Subway Childspreading
Because you love power point comedy, check out today's end-of-day links: fake CBD products, 'Game Of Thrones' final season report, EPA quietly okays air pollution, climate change & beer, Cuomo's ambitions, and dog just wants some pets.
![This Boy In A Homemade MTA Bus Had The Most Heartwarming Halloween Costume In NYC](http://web.archive.org./web/20181110195704im_/http://gothamist.com/assets_c/2018/11/110118wheel1-thumb-640xauto-1025548.jpg)
This Boy In A Homemade MTA Bus Had The Most Heartwarming Halloween Costume In NYC
'Getting around the city can be challenging at times with the lack of accessible routes, but while most people would find it an inconvenience, he sees it as an adventure!'
![Liuba Grechen Shirley Talks Healthcare, #MeToo, And Her Mission To Unseat Rep. Peter King](http://web.archive.org./web/20181110195704im_/http://gothamist.com/assets_c/2018/11/liubagrechenshirley110118-thumb-640xauto-1025532.jpg)
Liuba Grechen Shirley Talks Healthcare, #MeToo, And Her Mission To Unseat Rep. Peter King
"We are everyday Americans who've decided enough is enough, and we need voices of the middle class to be heard. People are sick and tired of career politicians and millionaires who have been there for decades."
![The 14 Best New Burgers In NYC](http://web.archive.org./web/20181110195704im_/http://gothamist.com/assets_c/2018/10/bestburgersuprema-3-thumb-640xauto-1025521.jpg)
The 14 Best New Burgers In NYC
Madcap Cafe, Superiority, Emmy Squared, Cervo's, and 10 more excellent burger spots all over town.
![Hasidic Newspaper Omits Photos Of Female Victims Killed In Pittsburgh Synagogue Massacre](http://web.archive.org./web/20181110195704im_/http://gothamist.com/assets_c/2018/11/hasidicpaper11-thumb-640xauto-1025549.jpeg)
Hasidic Newspaper Omits Photos Of Female Victims Killed In Pittsburgh Synagogue Massacre
A weekly Yiddish newspaper serving Brooklyn's ultra-Orthodox population is once again under fire for excluding women from its front cover.
![Photos: The Best Halloween Costumes On The NYC Subway (Round 1)](http://web.archive.org./web/20181110195704im_/http://gothamist.com/assets_c/2018/11/110118halloweensubway1-thumb-640xauto-1025542.jpg)
Photos: The Best Halloween Costumes On The NYC Subway (Round 1)
From Astronaut Sloth to Hunter S. Thompson, from Pickle Rick to 'Dead McMahon,' check out all the amazing costumes New Yorkers donned for last night's Halloween celebrations.
![What Will Happen To Central Park's Marvelous Mandarin Duck?](http://web.archive.org./web/20181110195704im_/http://gothamist.com/assets_c/2018/11/Dq7mEYxXQAM8D1I-thumb-640xauto-1025546.jpg)
What Will Happen To Central Park's Marvelous Mandarin Duck?
While the original plan was to rescue it, the Park Rangers tell us it can stay now.
!['Everyone Was Mad': The UWS's Best Slice Joint Dressed Up As Dominos For Halloween](http://web.archive.org./web/20181110195704im_/http://gothamist.com/assets_c/2018/11/110118pizza1-thumb-640xauto-1025536.jpg)
'Everyone Was Mad': The UWS's Best Slice Joint Dressed Up As Dominos For Halloween
To really sell it, they also gave our those absolutely terrible gummy pizzas to trick-or-treaters as well.
![Harvey Weinstein Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 16-Year-Old Girl](http://web.archive.org./web/20181110195704im_/http://gothamist.com/assets_c/2018/11/weinstein110118-thumb-640xauto-1025535.jpg)
Harvey Weinstein Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 16-Year-Old Girl
The lawsuit claims that Weinstein brought Jane Doe—while knowing she was 16—to his apartment and tried to force her into sexual activity in exchange for acting roles.
![Swastikas Appear On The Upper West Side After NYPD Warns Of 'Troublesome' Increase In Anti-Semitic Incidents](http://web.archive.org./web/20181110195704im_/http://gothamist.com/assets_c/2018/11/uwsswatikas11-thumb-640xauto-1025540.jpeg)
Swastikas Appear On The Upper West Side After NYPD Warns Of 'Troublesome' Increase In Anti-Semitic Incidents
According to a witness who shared photos with Gothamist, the hate symbols were spray-painted onto a concrete outpost in the Hudson River near 72nd Street.
![Google Employees Stage Worldwide Walkout To Protest Tech Giant's Handling Of Sexual Misconduct](http://web.archive.org./web/20181110195704im_/http://gothamist.com/assets_c/2018/11/2018_11_walkout-thumb-640xauto-1025539.jpg)
Google Employees Stage Worldwide Walkout To Protest Tech Giant's Handling Of Sexual Misconduct
The Walkout for Real Change follows a report that Google sheltered a top executive amid sexual misconduct allegations, sending him packing with a $90 million payout.
![Early Addition: Meet The Headless Girl Who Won Halloween](http://web.archive.org./web/20181110195704im_/http://gothamist.com/assets_c/2018/11/110118ea1-thumb-640xauto-1025533.jpg)
Early Addition: Meet The Headless Girl Who Won Halloween
Because Trump made a racist ad, check out today's midday links: Google's sexual harassment internal backlash, new Carly Rae Jepsen, the vilification of George Soros, the pettiest feuds of all time, and HI THERE DOGGY.
![The Very Best Costumes From Last Night's Village Halloween Parade](http://web.archive.org./web/20181110195704im_/http://gothamist.com/assets_c/2018/11/halloween-12-thumb-640xauto-1025534.jpg)
The Very Best Costumes From Last Night's Village Halloween Parade
An estimated two million people packed into the West Village for the annual celebration.
![Two Others Are Sought For Moving Lyric McHenry's Body](http://web.archive.org./web/20181110195704im_/http://gothamist.com/assets_c/2018/11/2018_11_amj-thumb-640xauto-1025530.jpg)
Two Others Are Sought For Moving Lyric McHenry's Body
The 26-year-old producer left the Dream Hotel Downtown with a man who has been charged with moving her body, as well as two others.
![New York's Six Most Important Midterm Election Battles Outside Of NYC](http://web.archive.org./web/20181110195704im_/http://gothamist.com/assets_c/2018/10/103118delgado-thumb-640xauto-1025508.jpg)
New York's Six Most Important Midterm Election Battles Outside Of NYC
Democrats are one seat shy of a majority in the State Senate, and could recoup the House of Representatives.
![Gunman In White Halloween Mask Shot Two People In Washington Heights](http://web.archive.org./web/20181110195704im_/http://gothamist.com/assets_c/2018/11/2018_11_washheightsshooting-thumb-640xauto-1025529.jpg)
Gunman In White Halloween Mask Shot Two People In Washington Heights
The shooter, who fired around 2 a.m. today, may have been wearing a mask from the movie "Scream."
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
![Extra Extra: What Is Up With People Who Refuse To Drink Water?](http://web.archive.org./web/20181110195704im_/http://gothamist.com/assets_c/2018/10/103118xx1-thumb-640xauto-1025527.jpg)
Extra Extra: What Is Up With People Who Refuse To Drink Water?
Because someone dressed up at 432 Park Avenue for Halloween, check out today's end-of-day links: new GBV, demented Peanuts cosplay, people who refuse to drink water, Liev Schreiber hosting SNL, Zillow mansions, and a very Michael McDonald Halloween.
![Police Arrest Suspect In Murder Of Upper West Side Woman](http://web.archive.org./web/20181110195704im_/http://gothamist.com/assets_c/2018/10/uwsmurder102318-thumb-640xauto-1025218.jpg)
Police Arrest Suspect In Murder Of Upper West Side Woman
24-year-old Anya Johnston lived in Susan Trott's building.
![Your Complete Guide To Tonight's Village Halloween Parade](http://web.archive.org./web/20181110195704im_/http://gothamist.com/assets_c/2018/10/spookyclown103118-thumb-640xauto-1025511.jpg)
Your Complete Guide To Tonight's Village Halloween Parade
Happy Halloween, here's how to attend or avoid the annual Greenwich Village Halloween Parade, plus more spooky tips to really bring the frights.
![Jon Stewart & Dave Chappelle Talk Trump's War On Media, Sexism, Louis C.K.'s Comeback & More](http://web.archive.org./web/20181110195704im_/http://gothamist.com/assets_c/2018/10/103118stewpelle1-thumb-640xauto-1025507.jpg)
Jon Stewart & Dave Chappelle Talk Trump's War On Media, Sexism, Louis C.K.'s Comeback & More
Stewart and Chappelle spoke to CNN about all the hot button comedy issues, including Trump's war with the media (LOL), Louis C.K.'s comeback (ROTFL), sexism in the industry (LMHO), and the politically divided state of the nation (LMAO).
![Rats, Cold, Darkness: South Bronx Tenants Say Slumlord's Son Is Putting Them Through Hell](http://web.archive.org./web/20181110195704im_/http://gothamist.com/assets_c/2018/10/103118tenants1-thumb-640xauto-1025501.jpg)
Rats, Cold, Darkness: South Bronx Tenants Say Slumlord's Son Is Putting Them Through Hell
'We were barely getting any heat and I think it’s because we were being punished because the landlord just wanted us out. There was garbage everywhere… That’s around the time that rats and mice started to infest the building.'