The Briefly for September 11, 2019 – The "Persistence of the NYC Dollar Slice Joint" Edition
The city removed the jimson weed plant at 93rd and Columbus, but there's another plant three blocks away on 96th and Columbus. (I Love the Upper West Side)
Jumping into the Gowanus Canal, which has served as a toilet for the city for nearly a century, is pretty high on the "stupidest things you can do in NYC" list, but that didn't stop some idiot from doing it on Saturday night. He was brought by the NYPD for a psychiatric evaluation. (Brooklyn Paper)
Almost nothing is as New York City as the dollar slice joint. Accessible, fast, open all night and welcoming to everyone, these relatively new city staples popped up after the 2008 recession. While Barney's and Dean & Deluca can't keep up with NYC real estate, the dollar slice joint persists. (Huff Post)
Is Broadway ready for Robert O'Hara's "Slave Play?" (NY Times)
The mayor ran for office on a promise to narrow the gap between the richest and poorest New Yorkers. After six years under his leadership, the gap has not changed according to a new report from the Manhattan Institute and the changes that have occurred can be attributed to state-wide and not city-wide initiatives. (Politico)
Animal rights groups weren't thrilled with the "humane" rodent murder-bucket of Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, calling his demonstration grotesque, barbaric, and sadistic and pointed out there are other generally accepted humane ways to eliminate rats that they city hasn't implemented. (amNY)
The city's $1.3 billion plan to protect the east side waterfront from Montgomery to E 25th St will get an independent review before moving forward. The city has a deadline of September 2022 to spend federal funding recovery funds allocated to the project (Curbed)
Of Bon Appétit’s 50 best new restaurants in America, 4 are in NYC. (Grub Street)
Were the predatory lending practices that targeted cabbies illegal? The U.S. Attorney's Office in Manhattan is investigating if bank, wire, or mail fraud occurred. The NY Attorney General and the mayor's office are also investigating. (Patch)
Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick are returning to Broadway in Neil Simon's “Plaza Suite,” which will begin previews in March. (NY Times)
Every year there are between 100 and 200 cases of Legionnaires’ Disease in the city. The latest was found in residential towers in the Bronx's Bedford Park. (Norwood News)
One in 15 of the city's middle schoolers is vaping. (Patch)
The L train doesn't need to run any slower than it already does, so whoever the jackass was that put their bicycle on the tracks, you are not appreciated. (Brooklyn Paper)
The city is buying three more ferries to add to its fleet for a total cost of $126 million. Taxpayers subsidize each ride by $10.75 on top of the $2.75 fare. The New York City Economic Development Corporation calls this "smart planning." Is there any wonder that the city's comptroller's office isn't happy with this "smart" plan? (Gothamist)
Photos from Bushwig 2019. (Gothamist)
Photos from DragCon 2019. (Gothamist)
The first of a two-part interview from The Root with Mayor de Blasio was released, covering topics like the Daniel Pantaleo firing, stop and frisk racial disparities, decriminalizing marijuana, raising the minimum wage, and more. (The Root)
The helicopter company that was facing backlash for taking dogs on doorless flights around Manhattan will no longer allow animals on their doors-off flights. (Patch)
A video montage of non-consensual touching by costumed weirdos in Times Square, prepared by the Times Square Alliance. (Gothamist)
Governor Cuomo is seeking $2 billion in restitution from opioid manufacturers, distributors, and pharmacy benefit managers to help New Yorkers who have paid too much in insurance premiums over the past decade because of the opioid epidemic. (amNY)
A driver on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn killed a 10-year-old boy after his SUV jumped the curb. No arrests were made or tickets were issued at the scene. (Streetsblog)
According to workers, Chipotle is abusing its employees nearly as much as its abusing the stomachs of anyone who eats there. (NY Times)
22 hidden gem private dining rooms in NYC. (Eater)
The Times' coverage of the anniversary of the September 11 attacks. (NY Times)
The six moments of silence to honor the 2,983 victims of the attacks. (amNY)
Traditionally, the skylight of the Oculus opens on 9/11, but this year it will remain closed due to repairs after it was found to be leaking earlier this year. (Patch)
Remembering 9/11 from the staff of the Windows on the World restaurant, which was located on the 107th floor of the North Tower at the World Trade Center. (Grub Street)
Honoring the Ladder 118/Engine 205's lost. (Brooklyn Heights Blog)