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Early Addition: Injured on a subway and don't know a lawyer? Look up.
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Published Apr 27, 2026
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Good Monday morning in New York City, where they'll fine you if you don't compost.
Here's what else is happening:
- The MTA's trains and buses are covered in ads for personal injury law firms that have a knack for suing the MTA.
- Some Rikers Island detainees who display good behavior get to play video games.
- You're not allowed to steal plants or gravel from New York City parks to use for your own personal outdoor space.
- King Charles is still planning to visit Washington, D.C. today — and New York City on Wednesday — despite any apprehension brought on by the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting.
- The Mets keep losing.
- "Throw Some D's" was my prom song.
- Meet Chonkers.
- And finally, meet Geoff:
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