The Briefly for August 17, 2018 – Weekend Subway Closures, Nathan's Exec Holds a Trump Fundraiser, and More
Subway changes for the weekend include no L train between Brooklyn and Manhattan and no G train. Just about every line has some kind of service change, so plan accordingly and 6sqft has it outlined. Multiple streets throughout Brooklyn are closed this weekend for fairs, festivals and construction. BKLYNER has a guide to navigating your way topside.
This Sunday is the deadline to register to vote.
Take a look at NYC's eats that made Lonely Planet's top 500 foods in the world.
When New York initially dug out the subways, the question become "What are we gonna do with this dirt?" The answer was expand Ellis Island, multiple times.
Howard Lorber, executive chairman of Nathan's is hosting a fundraiser tonight for president Trump.
The NY Times answers a few questions about the subway's weirder quirks, like the extra platform at Hoyt Schemerhorn, changing directions at 86th St, and why Penn Station is so weird.
The Color Factory is the newest experiential NYC pop-up that wants your money and social media posts, but it still got a positive review in Curbed.
15 Brooklyn yeshivas have refused to let Department of Education personnel probe their inner workings for two years. The schools were being vetted for a lack of basic education.
The National Parks Service admits that it was a "misstep" denying two people access to the Statue of Liberty for wearing ABOLISH ICE shirts. They plan on returning to the landmark today.
Destination Tomorrow, a trans led organization, who’s leadership has roots in the former Bronx Community Pride Center, is now recognized as the official LGBTQ organization in The Bronx.
Window washers were rescued from the top of the United Nations building after being stranded up there for an hour.
New York University is offering free tuition for all of its medical students. It has raised about $450 million of the $600 million necessary to fund the moral imperative to cut student debt and reduce the coming shortage of researchers and primary care physicians.
A Staten Island team is competing in the Little League World Series and won the first game of the finals against Des Moines, Iowa's team.
The mayor signed the trash equality bill into law, fixing the imbalance of garbage handled by low-income neighborhoods.
The Coney Island Circus Sideshow sold its one millionth ticket to the sideshow. The winning couple won free entry for life to the sideshow.
Lieutenant Governor candidate Jumaane Williams is having difficulties with reporters while he runs for office.
The escaped chicken in Ditmas Park, Pom Pom, is back with its family.
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