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Because his X account was hacked, here are your early links: Letitia James once again not indicted, Anheuser-Busch selling off massive Newark brewery, mugs are good gifts and more.

Because he reportedly did not strong-arm the City Council into choosing his Speaker preference, here are your early links: Dark saga in the Taylor ham dynasty, PureGym tubes, doughnut shops 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 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 Gov. Phil Murphy thinks so, here are your early links: circus dog training, the Williamsburg Winter Village drama, eau de croissant 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 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.