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Early Addition: What's better than sitting on a New York City bench?
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Published Nov 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET
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Good Tuesday morning in New York City, where MTA Chair Janno Lieber says the blue wave in this midterm election could mean a green wave for transit funding.
Here’s what else is happening:
- Despite the threat of fires from charging lithium-ion batteries in an apartment, the city is not planning to install any new public battery charging cabinets until 2028.
- Under city law, you can rollerblade anywhere a car or bike operates. During Wednesday Night Skate, the bladers take advantage.
- Congrats to former Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his longtime partner, Diana Taylor, on their nuptials yesterday.
- Idling in a car is bad. Idling on a bench is elite.
- More and more, people dining at hot New York City restaurants are using AI chatbots to book reservations, scan wine menus and write eventual complaint emails.
- The blue-nami winners are wearing jewel tones.
- Might have to head to New Jersey for a cinnamon bun.
And finally, good spot:
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