The Briefly for October 5, 2018 – RIP Ms Colombia, A Weekend of Parades, 7 and L Train Closures, and More
Don't expect to take the 7 to Comic Con this weekend, because it's not running. (Gothamist) The mini-L train shutdown continues this weekend and every weekend in October.
For the longest time it was a rite of passage to come across Ms Colombia, resplendent in wild colors and bird on her head. Ms Colombia was found in the waters off Jacob Riis Park on Wednesday morning at 3:30am. She was 64. (Gothamist)
This week end is busy with parades and festivals, which means lots of street closures. Oktoberfest, Nigerian Independence Parade, "Weekend Walks," Korean Parade, the Upper Broadway Fall Festival, Pulaski Memorial Parade, and the list keeps going and going. (Curbed)
JFK is getting a $13 billion overhaul. Here's what to expect. (NY Post)
Looking to get out of the city? Try Staten Island! All kidding aside, the best things to do in Snug Harbor. (Brokelyn)
The Red Cat in Chelsea is closing after twenty years. The owner and chef Jimmy Bradley is "ready for a change." (Eater)
A salute to Madonia, the Italian bakery in the Bronx celebrating 100 years. If you want the pretzels, they only bake them on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. (NY Times)
The Department of Justice is still trying to deport Pablo Villavicencio, the pizza delivery worker detained by ICE. (Gothamist)
The city is working to preserve the Garment District, but manufacturers predict Sunset Park will be the new actual Garment District thanks to a city project at Bush Terminal. (6sqft)
An update on Wednesday's fire in the East Village from Carlina Rivera, City Council member.
Harvey Weinstein, out on $1 million bail, made a reservation at Mario Batali's restaurant Babbo. What a pair. Maybe they caught an impromptu Louis C.K. set afterwards and watched some Cosby Show. (Eater)
The 11 best milkshake spots in the city. (Gothamist)
The Slice Out Hunger event on October 10 will offer some of the city's best slices for only a dollar and proceeds will be split between City Harvest and The Sylvia Center. (Gothamist)
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