The Briefly for October 8, 2019 – The "What to Expect When You Eat at Wegman's" Edition
61% of New Yorkers support the emergency ban on flavored vaping, despite a court ruling that halted its enforcement, according to a new poll from Sienna. (lohud)
Jumaane Williams is up for reelection this year, but neither of his opponents qualified to debate him, so if you want to know their stances on citywide issues you're gonna have to track them down and ask them yourself. (Gotham Gazette)
The man charged with killing four men who are presumed to be homeless in Chinatown, 24-year-old Randy Santos, has confessed to the crimes according to prosecutors. (amNY)
What to expect when you're eating at Wegman's. (Eater)
How's the MTA gonna pay for its $51.5 billion-dollar five-year capital plan? No, seriously, we don't know yet. (amNY)
A federal judge tossed Trump's federal lawsuit to block New York from subpoenaing the president's taxes. (Patch)
Five takeaways from the ruling on Trump's tax returns. (NY Times)
Say hello to the alcoholic Tide Pod. (Grub Street)
The MTA is ready to start testing new ultra-wideband signaling along the L line, but it'll run parallel to the current equipment just in case something goes wrong. (Bushwick Daily)
Photos: Atop the infinity pool at the TWA Hotel. (Untapped Cities)
Is the city's last Dean & Deluca already gone? (Grub Street)
The history of the Guggenheim Museum’s iconic New York City building. (Curbed)
10 of the oldest bars and restaurants in Brooklyn. (Untapped Cities)
The Charging Bull can't catch a break. As part of the Extinction Rebellion Protest on Monday, the bull was doused in fake (I hope it was fake) blood. This was after last months' banjo attack that left a gouge in its right horn. (Gothamist)
The steward of Fort Greene Park lays out the reasons for having to replace the trees in the park. Trees, like people, can be assholes. (Brooklyn Paper)
32 bus stops in the city are less than 260 feet apart. (Gothamist)
Brooklyn Bazaar will close at the end of November after the landlord was unwilling to negotiate a new lease. (Brooklyn Vegan)
A look at some of the newest bars and restaurants in the city. (amNY)