‘Sure enough, it’s gone’: Brooklyn venues targeted for mass phone thefts during concerts | Brooklyn | The Guardian

This article reports on the surge in phone thefts at concerts in Brooklyn, New York, highlighting the experiences of several victims. The thefts are attributed to the high resale value of US phones in China, and the difficulty of securing devices during concerts where mosh pits and crowded conditions make it easy for thieves to operate. Venue operators and concertgoers have noted an increase in thefts, and some venues have taken steps to address the issue, such as urging customers to secure their phones. However, the problem persists, affecting the concert experience for many attendees.

Apparently melting snow this way has been a thing for 20 years

New York City's sanitation department has deployed massive hot tubs to melt up to 160 tons of snow per hour in an effort to clear streets and sidewalks following a heavy blizzard. The city has eight of these snow-melting machines in operation, with sanitation workers feeding them snow from collection sites. Acting Sanitation Commissioner Javier Lojan emphasized the urgency of melting the snow, as it is not expected to disappear soon. The city has also hired 500 temporary snow shovelers to assist in clearing sidewalks and bus stops.

Instacart adds another NYC delivery fee for customers, blames city's new mandatory tipping

Instacart has introduced a new regulatory response fee for New York City customers, citing the city's recent changes to delivery worker laws as the reason for the charge. The fee, which amounts to $5.99, is intended to cover increased operating costs due to government regulations on delivery platforms. This new fee is in addition to the various other fees Instacart already charges, such as delivery, service, and long-distance service fees. The city's new laws include expanded minimum pay for drivers and a requirement for food delivery apps to provide a tipping option before checkout, with a default set at 10% of the order's cost.

Came across this and got lost in it *real fast*.

'Fare Evasion Olympics' sparks debate over NYC subway gate designs

New York City is making a top secret map of everything under the street - Gothamist

New York City is developing a top-secret map of its underground infrastructure to avoid costly delays and improve safety. The project, funded by a federal grant, aims to create a comprehensive map of water lines, electrical conduits, and natural gas pipelines. The map, inspired by similar systems in Singapore, Tokyo, Flanders, and the UK, will be accessible only to authorized city officials on a need-to-know basis.

20 More Bucket List NYC Foods | Business Insider Marathon

For me not being from NYC, can the locals say if these 20 places deserve to be on the bucket list ?

A better Comedy Cellar calendar