The Briefly for November 20, 2018 – The "Sick Raccoon in Station – Beware" Edition
9 department store holiday windows to check out. (Untapped Cities)
What's your idea of a commuting nightmare? How high is a sign that reads "SICK RACOON (sp) IN STATION - BEWARE" (Bklyner)
Amazon Cuomo called the Brian Lehrer Show to talk Amazon, the state's Democratic agenda, and more. (WNYC)
The new talking points for the people who created the Amazon/Long Island City deal is that the opponents of the deal are either engaging in political rhetoric, jealous of Jeff Bezos/Amazon/Washington Post, or hypocritical because they supported the idea but not the execution. (NY Post)
This week the LaGuardia Link Q70 bus is offering free rides to LaGuardia in hopes of encouraging people to take mass transit to the airport. (Curbed)
Beaten like the Mets in the 2000 World Series, the Republicans are reeling from this year's state elections. Do the NY Republicans have a path back to control of the state? (Politico)
Tips and tricks to get to the airports. (StreetEasy)
What's a Monday in New York without a fire on the subway tracks? (Gothamist)
ABC No Rio finally has approval to construct a new building after their previous headquarters was compromised by neighboring construction. (Curbed)
Marty Golden has finally conceded to Andrew Gounardes, which ends his 16 years in the State Senate. (amNY)
In appreciation of Vito Acconci's Wavefall at the West 8th St/NY Aquarium subway stop. (Atlas Obscura)
Your guide to street closures for the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade. (amNY)
The source of the mysterious "bing" that's been heard all around Bay Ridge has been identified. Can you hear it now? (The Brooklyn Home Reporter)
The de Blasio administration unveiled another set of rules to regulate Airbnb. It would force Airbnb to submit reports on a monthly basis, which would include personal information on the hosts. (Curbed)
Governor Cuomo wants to end the policy that allows landlords to change rent-stabilized apartments to market rate when they become empty. (NY Post)
After 45 years, Rego Park’s Shalimar Diner is closing on Sunday. Their lease is up and owners Demi Karayiannis and her husband have said they can’t afford the new rent. (Forest Hills Post)
Are you ready for one of the coldest Thanksgivings on record? Of course you're not. That idea sucks. (Time Out)
The best food at LaGuardia, and where to find it. (Eater)
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