I’ve been a journalist for 2 decades and an editor for half that time. It is painfully apparent when people don’t read their writing back to themselves. This is just how the mind processes written text. bsky.app/profile/seam...

Someone just told me that cinnamon rolls are ”overrated” and long story short it’s always painful when a friendship ends.

Ken 2028: Make America Smart Again bsky.app/profile/kenj...

Trump's border czar says he won't launch immigration blitz in NY, according to Gov. Hochul gothamist.com/news/trumps-...

The affordability President just caused the fastest gas price spike in years, and the jobs President just lost 92,000 jobs in February. Are we winning yet?

New: Morris Katz, a top aide to Mamdani, quietly traveled to London last month to meet with local politicians seeking campaign advice from him. The meets highlight how progressives around the world are looking at Mamdani's populism as ripe for replication. www.politico.com/news/2026/03...

As the laid off Middle East News Editor, I concur. Management eliminated the positions of every single staff correspondent and bureau chief in the Middle East.

“Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital did not share how much Parton donated as part of the naming announcement. But Matt Schaefer, its president and CEO, said her support would ensure ‘every child who walks through our doors receives the treatment they deserve.’” GOD BLESS DOLLY PARTON

X is actually emitting a sulfuric odor right now, which I didn't think was possible for a social media site

It's also very Catholic to apologize for a Catholic post. bsky.app/profile/aoc....

This might be obvious, but it's helped me to remember that the point of terrorism is... to inspire terror. This is what they're doing. They want you to give up. They want you to be depressed. The best way to fight this is to stand up for each other and find joy in spite of it all.

Dilbert Creator Dies https://theonion.com/dilbert-creator-dies/

@gothamist.com can we tweet cultural references at you for this? gothamist.com/arts-enterta... Should we include ones from election night?

The arrest of the former mayor of Dannemora is the first fruit of a years-long probe into allegations that corrections officers and municipal officials engaged in fraud when the officers did brief chores on municipal payrolls that resulted in higher pension payouts. Brendan Lyons reports.

Hard to get more obnoxious than Joe Buck calling an Aaron Rodgers game

Hey @wegmansofficial.bsky.social how about you work on produce recognition before you start in on faces.

As Mayor Mamdani settles into City Hall, @wnyc.org's Morning Edition wants to know: what do YOU want him to keep top of mind? Send us a voice memo at [email protected] w/ your name, neighborhood, and your priorities for the new administration. We may play your comments on the air. 📻

Commentary: Sen. Andy Kim gets disgraceful welcome in Trenton newjerseymonitor.com/2025/12/02/a...

The Queens Daily Eagle remains undefeated.

A true side note: Prince cared deeply about food insecurity, and would routinely make substantial donations to local food banks and community kitchens in every town that he would play in during his later tours. Sometimes they would ask for supplies & his team would show up with huge amounts of food.

i promise i don’t mean to high horse this but if you’re thinking about giving lizza ten bucks there are a lot of good independent journalists whose work you could subscribe to for a month instead

Thoughts 'n' prayers

Alligator Alcatraz By The Numbers https://theonion.com/alligator-alcatraz-by-the-numbers/

really not trying to shade folks but a lot of these newsletters are a reminder of why editors exist

Gov. Hochul angers environmentalists with walk-back of climate policies https://gothamist.com/news/gov-hochul-angers-environmentalists-with-walk-back-of-climate-policies

“How did you receive the foreigner? And did you receive him and welcome him or not?” Pope Leo XIV challenges us to reflect on the moral cost of policies that target deeply-root immigrants and families.

“I wish Andrew Cuomo only the best in private life”

Mayor Adams notably took office without a sweeping policy goal that could leave a permanent imprint on NYC Yet, he’ll leave office having achieved a lasting legacy when it comes to housing and zoning Will his reforms make NYC more affordable? @wnyc.org @gothamist.com gothamist.com/news/mayor-a...

No not Kaz!

NY's GOP delegation not thrilled with Trump decision to free Santos https://gothamist.com/news/nys-gop-delegation-not-thrilled-with-trump-decision-to-free-santos

Department of Homeland Security officers invading a congressman's offices and arresting a staffer who tried to stop them is very, very bad. gothamist.com/news/homelan...

Here's a special dispatch from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty including messages from Mike & Michael of R.E.M. and Radio Free's Europe's president Stephen Capus on World Press Freedom Day TODAY! More here: ffm.to/remrfe2025 www.youtube.com/watch?v=InfP...

Trump Threatens To Defund Beauty Schools That Don’t Comply With MAGA Standards theonion.com/trump-t...

Zohran Mamdani will be first on the mayoral primary ballot, by random NYC BOE draw. Full ballot order: Zohran Mamdani Scott Stringer Selma Bartholomew Zellnor Myrie Adrienne Adams Andrew Cuomo Jessica Ramos Whitney Tilson Michael Blake Brad Lander Paperboy Prince

“Nine million children, 17 percent of all 5- to 17-year-olds, live in a U.S. household with at least one noncitizen adult who could be affected by immigration enforcement” www.nytimes.com/2025/04/12/u...

Today’s Twitter is like yelling into a void that yells back with horrible grammar and a conspiracy theory.

Millions of New Yorkers need to learn how to compost right away or risk $25 fines next week... but who will teach them? gothamist.com/news/city-to...

In which Andrew Cuomo touts Moynihan Hall, leaving off that the architect committed suicide. His widower blamed it in part on bullying by the governor and staff -- nypost.com/2021/01/09/m...

Posting this from months ago because we DO have homegrown experience with autocratic regimes in this country. In nearly half this country during the first 6 decades of the 20th century Black people lived under systems of cruelty, voter suppression, hate, state violence & corruption. Ask them!

Artist Profile: Bad Bunny theonion.com/artist-...

Gov. Hochul vetoed a bill late last night that would have allowed dogs at all 180 NY state parks, with certain restrictions. As it stands, dogs are banned on Long Island state beaches and some NYC state parks. Dog owners were trying to change that. gothamist.com/news/dog-par...

Trump Tariffs = Rising costs on everything from toys to home goods, says economist Mary Lovely of the Peterson Institute. Full discussion here: youtu.be/GGi4RJ0byws?...

The huge scaffolding at Brooklyn Tech is finally going to start coming down next month after being up for six years gothamist.com/news/scaffol...

While the economy may look strong on paper, for most it feels anything but. A 2022 voter-approved ballot initiative now requires NYC to calculate annually the true cost of living for New Yorkers. Jennifer Austin of FPWA is absolutely right: we must lead the way here.

The fire in Prospect Park earlier this month caused thousands of dollars in damage and could take a long time to fix gothamist.com/news/damage-...