Part of the Department of Transportation’s social media post that set off a kerfuffle last week. Graphic: NYCDOT
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The Lede: Good morning. The New York City Department of Transportation caused a stir last week when the agency posted this unexpected message on its social media accounts: “NYC DOT to remove bike racks to make more room for car parking.” DOT added, “Why use so much curb space exclusively for storing property?”
The Rundown
Brooklyn Heights man charged with stalking singer H.E.R.: A Brooklyn Heights man was arrested on Wednesday morning and charged with stalking and aggravated harassment. Police identified him as Jonathan Goldstonewerse, 34, of Columbia Heights.
NYC’s bike vs. car turf war: Funny or not funny?: This was a surprising reversal of city policy. Parking spaces have been disappearing by the thousands over the past few years, to the exasperation of car owners.
Gilgo Beach suspect, with Brooklyn Heights ties, pleads guilty to 7 murders: Rex Heuermann was a well-known, often “deeply aggravating” figure within the insular world of Brooklyn Heights co-ops and the management company AMS, according to The New York Times.
Workers prep 205 Montague St. in Brooklyn Heights for demolition: A 47-story residential skyscraper with 90 rental apartments, 46 condominium units and 100 parking spaces will be built on the site, formerly occupied by TD Bank, at the corner of Cadman Plaza West.
On a New Kids on the Block cruise, Emma Straub found a way past grief: Books Are Magic owner Emma Straub released her new book “American Fantasy” on Tuesday. Her protagonist is Annie, a newly single empty-nester who agrees to embark on a fan cruise for a '90s boy band and ends up forming a connection with one of its members.
Protests over Mount Prospect Park skate park continue as the city presses forward: At a heated meeting of Community Board 8’s Parks, Youth & Education Committee on Tuesday, the debate over a skate park proposed for Mount Prospect Park raged on.
BAM hosting film series celebrating Hoyt-Schermerhorn: The series, “Hoyt-Schermerhorn: Stand Clear of the Closing Doors,” collects movies with scenes shot in the station, including “The Warriors” (1979), “Coming to America” (1988), and “The Taking of Pelham 123” (2009).
She gave money to Mamdani. Can Nadia Shihata investigate his city hall?: Councilmembers questioned the independence of Mayor Mamdani’s pick to lead the Department of Investigation. She donated to his campaign and is a friend of the mayor’s general counsel. (THE CITY)
Our world in photos: Flamingos, fans, football and more.
Our World in Photos
COLOGNE — Two flamingos are shown at the zoo in Germany, on a warm and sunny day. Photo: Martin Meissner/AP
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"Opinion: How Last-Mile Delivery Can Reduce NYC’s Congestion" (City Limits)
Staff Picks
READ: "AI got the blame for the Iran school bombing. The truth is far more worrying" (The Guardian)
LIVE: Here are 19 fun activities to do in Brooklyn this weekend. (BKMAG)
CARTOON: Inside the Situation Room. (The New Yorker)
LIVE: "What Mamdani’s first 100 days have meant for real estate" (The Real Deal)
The Wrap
⌛ ON THIS DAY
In 1963, Eagle sportswriter Jim Murray said, “I swear I don’t know why the pros had so much trouble with the Augusta National golf course. I had no difficulty whatsoever breaking 70. And I have no reason to believe the back nine would be any harder.” Click here to see what else happened on this day in history.
📔 IMPRINT
British actress Carey Mulligan poses for Who What Wear.
👑 ROYAL WATCH
"Prince William, Kate Middleton pull back from public eye this month as ‘work-shy’ criticism lingers: Experts" (Fox News)
🏀 SPORTS
Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu receives ‘core’ offer (Brooklyn Eagle)
“Sophie’s Choice” star Peter MacNicol
“Out for Justice” star Steven Seagal
“MADtv” star Orlando Jones
Former N.Y. Yankees outfielder Ken Griffey, Sr.
Singer-songwriter and record producer Babyface
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