The Briefly for October 29, 2018 – The "What Awful News, Here Are Some Halloween Dog Photos" Edition
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams told off-duty NYPD officers to bring their guns into religious services. (NY Times)
It wasn't 24 hours after artist JR's "The Gun Chronicles" Bowery Mural went up that the Pittsburgh shooting took place. The mural is now sporting a new "11" and people are leaving flowers in tribute to the victims of the shooting. (EV Grieve)
The stories of some of NYC's lesser known ghosts. (NY Times)
Photos from the 2018 Halloween dog parade. (Imgur)
The winner of the Great Pupkin Dog Halloween Costume Contest. (@kodydoodle)
The Park Slope Nitehawk's opening was delayed again. Originally scheduled for November 12, the new opening date is yet unknown. (Brooklyn Paper)
If you’re looking to embarrass yourself, America’s Got Talent auditions are coming to the Javits next month. (amNY)
How to easily see the abandoned City Hall subway station for free. (Viewing NYC)
14 Instagram accounts for NYC history. (Curbed)
The MTA is projecting a $634 million deficit by 2022, but a new spending plan calls for $60 billion in additional spending, up from $33 billion. The $60 billion only covers the first half of the $37 billion “Fast-Forward Plan.” In the meanwhile, prices will continue to go up as service quality continues to go down. (6sqft)
East River Park’s $2.8 million makeover was finished in September after a year of work, but the city is ready to tear it all down in 2020 as part of the $1.45 billion, three-and-half year flood-prevention project. (NY Post)
Another arrest in the hate group Proud Boys case. This time it was David Kuriakose of Long Island arrested for riot and assault. No word if he'll be getting a makeover before his court appearance to look like a human being.
Spending 10 hours in Clinton Hill. (Brooklyn Based)
If you're an idiot, Mission Chinese is selling $8 "Water Pickles," aka ICE CUBES. (Eater)
10 fun things to look for along the NYC marathon route. (Untapped Cities)
A map of literally every tree in the city. No, seriously. (GVSHP)
Did you lose an avocado on the 6 train? (Reddit)
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