The Briefly for January 10, 2020 – The "Governor Cuomo's Art is a Nightmare" Edition

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The MTA sent a cease and desist to an artist creating original subway maps on Etsy. His map is still available directly at his website. (Aaron Gordon for Vice) The trains removed from the MTA's subway fleet were removed over concerns that the doors would open while the trains were in motion. According to Bombadier, the manufacturer, "the doors had not been properly calibrated by a supplier." This is all very reassuring. (Christina Goldbaum for NY Times) The governor designed a poster and it's a freakin' nightmare. Cuomo himself supposedly had input on this monstrosity, and thank god he went into politics instead of art. Honestly it's too unbelievable. (Jesse McKinley for NY Times) A look at five city-focused proposals from Governor Cuomo's State of the State address. (Bernadette de Vito for Kings County Politics) >BAM's Rudin Family Gallery is being , an installation that explores the significance of record shops and recording studios. The installation will include a working recording studio and record shop. Never Records opens at BAM on January 15. (Bill Pearing for Brooklyn Vegan) Not to be outdone, MoMA is opening The Record Shop, in partnership with Earwax Records through March 1. There will be fine art prints, books, record players, and records that are a part of MoMA's permanent collection for sale. (Bill Pearis for BrooklynVegan) A look at William Pope.L's "member: Pope.L, 1978-2001" exhibit at MoMA. Pope.l is likely best known for his "crawls," like "The Great White Way: 22 Miles, 9 Years, 1 Street" where he wore a Superman costume and crawled up Broadway. (Martha Schwendener for NY Times) Adelina’s in Greenpoint is making some major changes for the new year. Last year the restaurant converted to all vegetarian and vegan and this year they're jettisoning their pizza fritter for pinsa Romana. (Greenpointers) The TWA Hotel is trying their hardest to continue to make headlines. A swimming pool on the roof, an ice skating rink, a bar in an airplane, and now a "retro Alpine hideaway." No doubt you'll find your jet setting friend posting to Instagram from the new roof installation. (Jen Carlson for Gothamist) Gowanus is full of unexpected activities. Shuffleboard, ax throwing, street curling, rock climbing, and don't forget 3D archery. (Brooklyn Eagle) Fran Drescher is developing "The Nanny" for Broadway. No word on when Ms. Fine will make her Broadway debut. (NY1) “We are evaluating all legal options against Bombardier, including the best way to recover costs incurred as a result of this matter.” -Andy Byford (Mark Hallum for amNewYork) The No Pants Subway Ride is this Sunday. (Kate Hooker for Brooklyn Based) Move over Mandarin Duck, the hottest bird in the city is now the Painted Bunting in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Birds! (Adam Nichols for Patch) Where to have a vegetarian birthday dinner. (The Infatuation) For those of us who don't understand the appeal of Wegmans, a personal essay about warmth, enjoyment and Wegmans. (Nancy Davidoff Kelton for West View News) Who would have guessed that CBS NY would win "worst headline of the week" over anything at the NY Post? This week CBS went with a long-debunked theory about how HIV is transmitted to stoke fear about the new bail reforms. (Jake Offenhartz for Gothamist) The BQX just will not die. The $2 billion project that would link Red Hook to Astoria has a new website which gives some information about public hearings and the timing of the project. (Jaime DeJesus for The Brooklyn Home Reporter) After the MTA proposed removing bus service from a portion of Roosevelt Ave in Queens, City Council Member Costa Constantinides has proposed a reform to the MTA's board, allowing for each borough to have its own representative appointed by the borough president instead of the four members appointed by the mayor. (Kristen Torres for Jackson Heights Post) Mayor De Blasio put a panel together to help decide what should be done with the necessary BQE construction along the Brooklyn Promenade. Their recommendation? Create another panel. No solution, some recommendations to reduce traffic, but ultimately a draft release of the report says that this is a project that needs federal, state, and local input. Perhaps this will be discussed until the BQE literally crumbles. (Dana Rubensten for Politico) FREE Williamsburg is ending its run this year, the 22nd year of its existence. They'll be celebrating the end at Saint Vitus at the end of the month. (Robert Lanham for FREE Williamsburg) Burger King is trying to make living near the Joker stairs in the Bronx a bit less painful with a promotion for a free Whopper if you live in the Bronx through Uber Eats. (Ben Yakas for Gothamist) Neir’s Tavern in Woodhaven has been open since 1829 (or 1855 depend on who you listen to). This Sunday is its last day, as the bar is closing for good after a battle with its landlord over rent, so head out to Woodhaven this weekend to raise a glass to one of the city's oldest watering holes. (Kevin Walsh at Forgotten New York) Is a surprise for no one, WeWork lease-signing is at a five year low. (Jack Sidders for Bloomberg) Nothing is as Murray Hill as this White Claw Hard Seltzer display where a magazine rack used to be. (@heybonanos) A former Brooklyn cop was sentenced Wednesday to one day in jail and four years of probation nearly a year after he claimed a suspect almost ran him and his partner over with a car—until a video surfaced months later that showed he lied. (Sydney Pereira for Gothamist) Two Wheels, Soho Diner, the Deco, the Awkward Scone, Yafa Cafe join Eater's list of the 14 hottest lunch spots in NYC. (Eater)