The Briefly for September 19, 2019 – The "There's At Least One Serious Idiot in New York City" Edition
A list of frank questions about homelessness and how it impacts the subways. (Gothamist)
Photos: Inside the Met Opera's insane stage weapons armory. (Untapped Cities)
The worst neighborhoods when it comes to restaurant health code violations. (Metro)
Someone in New York City supports the idea of a Bill de Blasio presidency according to a Sienna College poll. (Gothamist)
The governor signed a bill into law that extends the statute of limitations from five years to ten years for claims of third-degree rape or third-degree criminal sexual assault. Second-degree rape, criminal sexual acts, and incest are extended from five to twenty years and the limitations for reporting first-degree rape were eliminated completely. (amNY)
No matter how bad your commute was, it wasn't "fell between the train and the platform" bad. (Gothamist)
The program that would force drivers with license plates over 10 years old to pay $25 for a newly designed plate is dead. (NY1)
Not everyone in Sunset Park agrees with City Councilmember Carlos Menchaca's opposition of Industry City's rezoning. (Gothamist)
HELP WANTED: New Mayor. (r/NYC)
The best vegetarian sandwiches in New York. (Grub Street)
Brian “Q” Quinn from Impractical Jokers and a Staten Island resident is relaunching the long-gone Staten Island beer Rubsam & Horrmann Brewing Company beers, which dates back to 1888. (amNY)
Home prices continue to slide in the city, but rents are at a record high. (StreetEasy)
Get ready for political campaigns about voting systems. (Politico)
Citi Bike's fall expansion into Ridgewood and Bushwick starts next week with 85 new bike stations. (amNY)
Celebrate the last day of summer this Saturday with a free Citi Bike Day Pass, which will give you 24 hours of unlimited 30-minute rides. (Time Out)
The state's ban of flavored vape liquid takes effect immediately. (NY1)
The United State's first taste of Japan's fluffy pancake chain Flipper’s is coming to West Broadway and Grand St. (Eater)
A guide to getting sushi delivered. (The Infatuation)
What kind of subway creature are you? (Eko - Subway Creatures)
A tour of Greenwich Village through the eyes of a "Friends" fan. (GVSHP)
The mayor has vowed a crackdown on dangerous drivers. Deaths as a result of drivers are up. The NYPD is issuing less moving violations than any year since 2015. (Gothamist)
Check out the $150 million renovation of Central Park North. (6sqft)
In the last three years, 14 people with mental illnesses have been fatally shot by NYPD officers. If you call 911 due to a mental health crisis, should the NYPD respond? (Gothamist)
Okay, the US Open is over, let's take a look at Flushing. (Localize Labs)
This weekend is the very last Vendy Awards. (6sqft)
The NYPL canceled an upcoming forum organized by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman’s personal foundation after a public outcry. (Gothamist)
New York state is getting ready to ban single-use plastic toiletries in hotels. The city alone sports 115,530 hotel rooms across 630 hotels. (amNY)
Say hello to Wayne Algenio, crowned the king of eating zeppoles at San Gennaro. (amNY)
Not everyone in Little Italy loves San Gennaro. (Bedford + Bowery)
Is a zero-waste restaurant possible? Henry Moynahan Rich is ready to give it a try in Fort Greene. (Grub Street)
A corn maze? In New York City? Yup. (Untapped Cities)
Gothamist is hiring for four editorial positions. Go create the stories that will end up in The Briefly! (Gothamist)
The best restaurants in the Meatpacking District. (The Infatuation)