The Briefly for November 1, 2019 – The "You Can't Stop the Christmas Juggernaut" Edition
This weekend the clocks turn back an hour. Make sure to remember that on Sunday when looking at all your non-internet connected devices.
Getting around this weekend will continue to be tricky with the 3, 4, 6, 7, D, E, F, N, and R all with diversions. Maybe it's best to follow the lead of the marathon and run where you need to go. Check the subways before you go. (Subway Weekender)
Everything you need to know about the 2019 NYC marathon. (Time Out)
Use this custom marathon subway map to find your way around the city on Sunday. (6sqft)
10 fun things to look for along the NYC Marathon route. (Untapped New York)
The best places to watch the marathon. (NY Times)
The corpse of Halloween isn't even cool yet and the Winter Village at Bryant Park is officially open. (Time Out)
12 new public art installations to see in November. (Untapped New York)
Photos: The Village Halloween parade. (Brooklyn Vegan)
Photos: West 69th St is a nice block that is very into Halloween. (Gothamist)
These political pumpkins spell out a simple message in the Village. (The Villager)
The story of how a sewing machine repair shop in the garment district run by a man with a penchant for collecting has become a trove of forgotten treasures and how he fights back the tourists that have no idea what his shop does. (NY Times)
There aren't enough apartments in NYC. While that statement seems like the ramblings of a lunatic, it's true according to "The Geography of Jobs" report, which shows that the city needs more housing to keep up with its explosive job growth. As a result, housing stock is increasing in Connecticut and New Jersey and more people are commuting. (Curbed)
Major League Baseball and Nike are working together to screw the Bronx. After city taxpayers paid $1.2 billion for Yankee Stadium, MLB and Nike cut a deal that only allows officially licensed MLB merchandise to be sold at "premium distribution points" near a stadium, which would freeze out nearly every business near Yankee Stadium from selling anything MLB-related. The Yankees' COO has been working with MLB to resolve the issue, but as it stands right now eight businesses may find themselves up River Ave without a paddle. (amNewYork)
publicly said "something doesn't fit" when it comes to Epstein's death, stoking the interest of a million YouTube conspiracy theorists. (Politico)
It only took the mayor a day to roll back the heavily supported news that sidewalks on Fifth Ave would be expanded to make way for holiday window onlookers, saying that he hadn't signed off on the idea yet. (amNewYork)
RIP Barneys. Sold for $270 million in bankruptcy court. (The Real Deal)
This is not how you play Untitled Goose Game. It is, however, how you capture a goose named Calista in Central Park with lead toxicity. (I Love the Upper West Side)
The city's foie gras ban is, of course, going to be challenged in court. (Grub Street)
Say hello to New York, and the world's, richest billionaires. (Patch)
Cultural Affairs Commissioner Tom Finkelpearl is leaving his job with coincidental timing after the Mother Frances Cabrini statue embarrassment. (Patch)
New data shows the NYPD rarely ever does anything with the honesty findings from the Civilian Complaint Review Board. 61 False Official Statement findings, which determine that an officer lied to investigators, were submitted and only five were substantiated. Another good reason to vote yes on question 2 in this year's election. You can vote early through Sunday. (Gothamist)
Is a Wegmans a Wegmans without a Sub Shop? No serious, I don't know the answer because I'm not someone who is insane for Wegmans. (Grub Street)
Take the stairs. More than 1,000 New York City elevators still need new inspections after faulty contractors gave them sub-par checks. (Patch)
The Times, always a few steps behind, has descended down the story of the Joker stairs between Shakespeare and Jerome Avenues. (NY Times)
10 raw bar picks. (Grub Street)
thanks to reader Mary for today's fetured image!