James Ramsay

Because we got two of them, here are your afternoon links: Polar vortex coming, Perez Hilton back in the news, has Judi Jupiter asked to take your photo yet, and more.

Because Calibri has been targeted as a DEI initiative that must be banished, here are your early links: Kathryn Garcia to lead Port Authority, "Jay and Silent Bob" striking yet again, some good restaurants and more.

Because the aliens were fans of her work, here are your afternoon links: CCRB shake-up, holiday drunk-driving crackdown in New Jersey, Jeremy O. Harris freed and more.

Because we're just two years away from the community input phase, here are your early links: The Bay Ridge-Staten Island ferry is running, Jimmy Kimmel got a contract extension, swag gap and more.

Because Alec Baldwin just wanted to say he loves Paul Dano, here are your afternoon links: Luigi Mangione called out sick from court today, Pierogi Boys rockin' in Ridgewood, gay sheep and more.

Because the luxury market is booming and tax auditors will catch you if you only pretend to leave, here are your early links: Attempt to re-indict Letitia James fails, "Dude, Where's May Car?" turns 25, lawn Santa shortage and more.

Because it happened to someone in New Jersey, here are your early links: Mayor Adams still under investigation, Antonio Reynoso running for Congress, 44 hits hard and more.

Because she was cool and still is, here are your afternoon links: What should a wine bar be, J.P. Morgan tower's light display, Paul Dano is strong, actually, and more.

Because they'll hit a cat if they have to, here are your early links: Mamdani met Adams and it "went well," mansion discounts, Gen X appreciation and more.

Because they're laying off 900 people and closing stores, here are your afternoon links: Ugly Baby coming back, people still cashing in their gold, Franklin the turtle is a Canadian sweetheart and more.

Because Steve Buscemi leaves John Turturro alone in the neighborhood, here are your early links: Charles Dickens Festival returns to Long Island, West Side exit ramp fight, Club Chalamet herself and more.

Because bookselling is a tough business, here are your afternoon links: Why Luigi Mangione fans are that way, horny lit-girl winter, Cameron Winter winter and more.