Just spotted these new vending machines in the 23rd St RW station. They are encased in metal boxes to prevent theft/vandalism because we can't be trusted with anything nice 😭

Picture taken at the 23rd St downtown R/W station

What have I done?!

This is machine 0403, originally from the Main Street 7 station.

Flag at GW Bridge shows up early

Full article here but including quick descriptions of the stops below for those who can't access it!

1. Love & Legends - Escape into the enchanting world of fantasy
2. Unnameable Books - A treasure trove of new and used titles
3. The Analog Stationer - A petite paper shop
4. Troubled Sleep - Explore thoughtfully curated used and new titles
5. The Ripped Bodice - Fall in love with this romance emporium
6. Community Bookstore - Feel right at home in this neighborhood stalwart
7. Prospect Park - Curl up with a book in the park
8. Brooklyn Public Library - Escape the weather in this temple to the written word.

Tom from u/ResidentAdvisor

Brooklyn Navy Yard, a hub of waterfront warehouses, is facing pressure from locals to stop its electronic music programming.

Following complaints by neighbours, a letter written by City Council members Lincoln Restler and Crystal Hudson have asked events in the shipyard complex to stop, which includes the 5,000-capacity venue Brooklyn Storehouse. The letter states that the Council members have received "hundreds of complaints over the past few years."

"I don't want to sound like some curmudgeon," Restler told Gothamist. "But I don’t find these events to be consistent with the core mission of the Yard."

The warehouses regularly host all-night and after-hours events, which local residents say rattle homes and disrupt sleep, as well as bring excessive traffic and trash to the area. The Brooklyn Navy Hard Development Corporation says it is continuing to make changes based on concerns, but the City Council has threatened additional action.

MIDTOWN (WABC) -- A female stabbing victim and the woman who was shot by police on Monday afternoon in Times Square have died from their injuries, police sources told ABC News.

A male victim, who was also stabbed by the female suspect, is in critical condition, police said.

Police said a woman who appeared to be emotionally disturbed was threatening people with two knives and stabbed the man and woman near 42nd and Seventh Avenue around 4:26 p.m.

Then the woman fled north toward the NYPD substation where police confronted her, police said.

Police say the woman refused to put the knives down when police approached her.

Police fired shots at 4:27 p.m. striking the female suspect, police said.

The incident was initially reported as a knifepoint robbery but police now believe the emotionally disturbed person had no clear motive, police said.

Police are closing traffic from West 42nd street to West 47th Street as the investigation continues.

Figured I’d share this because I had no idea this existed until recently, and it might help some people here.
New York has a newer Medicaid program through the Social Care Network that can connect eligible Medicaid members with different types of support, including food/nutrition assistance, transportation, housing-related help, and more.
My wife recently qualified through one of the pregnancy/postpartum eligibility categories. The process was very simple, and she now gets free meals delivered throughout the week for the next six months.
This is separate from programs like SNAP and doesn’t replace or reduce those benefits. The sign-up process is also very simple.
There are a number of companies that help people sign up for these services. We used ccsscn.org, and they have a short questionnaire that helps you figure out if you may qualify.
There are other companies that offer this as well, but just wanted to share because I’m sure there are plenty of Medicaid members who could benefit and don’t know this program exists.

What an interesting Cit¥

Neil Hershman, owner of frozen yogurt chain 16 Handles, is converting the 10,000-square-foot commercial building at 105 2nd Ave. into residential use.

Meet Zero, a 10-month-old rescue kitten, she’s mostly pure white with a sleek black tail and a matching black cap! 🖤🤍

Quick Facts & Adoption Details

• Location: NYC Greater Area, Hudson County

• Health & Vet Care:

  • Tested clean/negative on bloodwork (SNAP FIV/FeLV combo test) and fecal exam (clean for parasites/Giardia).
  • Up-to-date on her 1-year Rabies shot, Feline 3-Distemper vaccine, and flea treatment.
  • She will need her FeLV booster series and spay arranged (she has shown zero signs of being in heat).

• Current Situation: She is currently safe in a single room, but active home renovations and two territorial resident adult cats mean she needs a new home ASAP where she isn't confined.

• Personality: Sweet, vocal, highly affectionate, and loves human companionship.

• Home Needs: Best as an only cat or with a patient introduction, she seems to be afraid of other cats but is not aggressive. She is currently isolated in a single room to stay safe from home renovations and resident adult cats, and urgently needs a permanent home where she can explore and thrive.

• Adoption Fee & Supplies: $50 adoption fee to ensure a committed home. No advanced or online payments. I know scammers are a huge issue right now, so I will only accept the fee in person at the time we sign the adoption agreement. She comes with her carrier backpack, food, and cozy blankets

If you're interested in adopting Zero and becoming her forever home, please take 10 minutes to fill out her pre-adoption application. I will include a link to the application in the top comment and can send it to anyone upon request as well.

I’m managing her rescue and rehoming on my own around a busy work schedule, so having everything in this quick application is the only way I can keep track of serious applicants and get the answers I need. Please do not apply via comments or DMs. I can’t go back and forth answering and asking the same screening questions individually because of my hectic schedule. I won't be able to consider requests for adoption without a completed application, but I'll review submissions quickly and reach right back out to you!

Zero’s Rescue Story

I found Zero in a critical, life-threatening situation: she was trapped behind a security gate on a bridge near my home, terrified and crying out for help. She was balanced on a narrow beam directly over heavy, speeding traffic with no way out. The police were called but were unable to assist and advised leaving her.

Knowing she wouldn't survive and could fall into traffic, I managed to reach through, create an opening, and talk to her. She was amazingly smart and brave, she trusted my voice, followed my guidance, and let me safely pull her out.

I brought her home, fed her, clipped her nails, and gave her a bath. Despite the ordeal, she allowed full handling with zero aggression, which made it clear she was not a feral kitten. The vet confirmed she is fully socialized, gentle, and was likely lost or abandoned (no microchip was found).  I reached out to a local rescues asking for help with finding her a home, but they told me they couldn't help me with anything so now I'm trying to rehome her myself. I have no experience with this so I'm trying my best for her.

 Why I Cannot Keep Her

• Resident Cats: I live in a small apartment with two adult cats who are bonded sisters. They do not like other animals, so Zero has to be kept completely quarantined in a single room to prevent conflict.
• Hardship: I am currently just having a hard time and simply do not have the resources, space, or long-term budget to support a third cat. I am also working the majority of the day, so she'd be alone a lot. She needs someone who can give her more time and attention.

I paid as much as I could to make sure Zero is healthy, tested, and vaccinated so she could have the best chance at life. She deserves a home where she doesn't have to live confined to a room and can get all the attention she needs!