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Early Addition: Congestion pricing didn't create a parking frenzy on 61st Street
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Published Jul 14, 2026
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Good Tuesday morning in New York City, where it's best to avoid having a Hot Diarrhea Summer.
Here's what else is happening:
- Congestion pricing did not end up prompting more drivers to gobble up parking spots outside the tolling zone, according to a new study by the city's transportation department.
- The World Cup hasn't delivered for local hotels, but the bars have struck gold.
- The Bushwick Inlet waterfront is set to get a 1,300-unit high-rise. Some locals would rather the area be parkland.
- The Giglio has been lifted, Williamsburg's Lady of Mount Carmel Feast is on.
- A 40-foot Trojan horse has been erected outside the AMC Lincoln Square to promote "The Odyssey."
- A bunch of places around town now offer soft-serve margaritas.
- Don't fall asleep in the Waymo.
- And finally, can't hold him back:
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