dFisher
@daien.bsky.social
Manhattan weekly newspapers vet. I lurk. And I kvetch.
the map above: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egbert_Ludovicus_Viele
the map above: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egbert_Ludovicus_Viele
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louder, for the volunteer press critics
It’s fine to not know anything about working in breaking news but it’s a bit much to insist that you know better than people who do.
December 14, 2025 at 11:23 PM
louder, for the volunteer press critics
The Manhattan feed has become a quick stop for me since I resolved to leave at the first comment I see that advertises manhattan cafe. Am I the only one the saturation turns off?
December 14, 2025 at 11:12 PM
The Manhattan feed has become a quick stop for me since I resolved to leave at the first comment I see that advertises manhattan cafe. Am I the only one the saturation turns off?
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www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Lander will run in the Democratic primary contest next year for a liberal district in lower Manhattan and north-west Brooklyn.
He has received the blessing of New York’s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani
Lander will run in the Democratic primary contest next year for a liberal district in lower Manhattan and north-west Brooklyn.
He has received the blessing of New York’s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani
Brad Lander to challenge Dan Goldman for New York congressional seat
Outgoing comptroller and progressive ally of Zohran Mamdani launches primary bid for Congress
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:17 PM
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Lander will run in the Democratic primary contest next year for a liberal district in lower Manhattan and north-west Brooklyn.
He has received the blessing of New York’s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani
Lander will run in the Democratic primary contest next year for a liberal district in lower Manhattan and north-west Brooklyn.
He has received the blessing of New York’s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani
giftlink www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/w...
Honduras Issues Arrest Warrant for Ex-President Pardoned by Trump
www.nytimes.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:05 AM
giftlink www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/w...
When you think about these donors' occupations (no real estate!?) this (necessary) fundraising seems benign—contrary to what the hed implies. GiftLink: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/n...
Mamdani Woos Wealthy Donors Alongside Grassroots Givers for Transition
www.nytimes.com
December 6, 2025 at 12:39 AM
When you think about these donors' occupations (no real estate!?) this (necessary) fundraising seems benign—contrary to what the hed implies. GiftLink: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/n...
Another righteous judge. www.thecity.nyc/2025/12/05/a...
Packed Crowd Cheers as Judge Releases Advocate’s Aunt in High-Stakes Immigration Hearing
Aissatou Diallo, the aunt of Adama Bah, was released Friday after a judge ripped into the Trump administration’s dubious account of her arrest and efforts to deport a woman who’d lived peacefully in A...
www.thecity.nyc
December 5, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Another righteous judge. www.thecity.nyc/2025/12/05/a...
NYT'Live Updates: Two National Guard Members Shot Near White House
West Virginia’s governor said the Guardsmen had been killed, then backtracked. …'
Forget it, Jake. It's WV's Republican governor. WV's MAGAt jr U.S. senator agreed yesterday to pay >$5 million back taxes from before he was gov.
West Virginia’s governor said the Guardsmen had been killed, then backtracked. …'
Forget it, Jake. It's WV's Republican governor. WV's MAGAt jr U.S. senator agreed yesterday to pay >$5 million back taxes from before he was gov.
November 26, 2025 at 9:29 PM
NYT'Live Updates: Two National Guard Members Shot Near White House
West Virginia’s governor said the Guardsmen had been killed, then backtracked. …'
Forget it, Jake. It's WV's Republican governor. WV's MAGAt jr U.S. senator agreed yesterday to pay >$5 million back taxes from before he was gov.
West Virginia’s governor said the Guardsmen had been killed, then backtracked. …'
Forget it, Jake. It's WV's Republican governor. WV's MAGAt jr U.S. senator agreed yesterday to pay >$5 million back taxes from before he was gov.
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🧵 This is the most valuable thread I've ever put together. #RESIST ✊🏾
WHAT TO DO AT AN ICE CHECKPOINT, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE WHITE/PRIVILEGED and/or FEEL THE NEED TO JAM UP THE WORKS.
WHAT TO DO AT AN ICE CHECKPOINT, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE WHITE/PRIVILEGED and/or FEEL THE NEED TO JAM UP THE WORKS.
August 28, 2025 at 12:38 AM
🧵 This is the most valuable thread I've ever put together. #RESIST ✊🏾
WHAT TO DO AT AN ICE CHECKPOINT, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE WHITE/PRIVILEGED and/or FEEL THE NEED TO JAM UP THE WORKS.
WHAT TO DO AT AN ICE CHECKPOINT, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE WHITE/PRIVILEGED and/or FEEL THE NEED TO JAM UP THE WORKS.
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There is a distinct possibility that some people are too stupid to participate in a democracy
November 4, 2025 at 5:34 PM
There is a distinct possibility that some people are too stupid to participate in a democracy
Hellooo, King Charles. You demoted your brother from royal privilege so efficiently we invite you to help us defrock New York's own Prince Andrew tomorrow—No Princes Day in NYC—Election Day, 4 November. Do bring Camilla—we hear the queen too is an advocate for abused women.
November 3, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Hellooo, King Charles. You demoted your brother from royal privilege so efficiently we invite you to help us defrock New York's own Prince Andrew tomorrow—No Princes Day in NYC—Election Day, 4 November. Do bring Camilla—we hear the queen too is an advocate for abused women.
The Greenwich Village Preservation Society has no shortage of opinions on election issues. mailchi.mp/villageprese...
Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation
www.gvshp.org
mailchi.mp
October 30, 2025 at 5:51 AM
The Greenwich Village Preservation Society has no shortage of opinions on election issues. mailchi.mp/villageprese...
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today i learned steve wynn is still alive
October 29, 2025 at 11:26 PM
today i learned steve wynn is still alive
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I vote in Baltimore, where I spend the majority of my life and where we have a young, committed mayor working hard for this city. But this is the rare week where I wish I had invoked another address if only to dispatch a Muslim-baiting, Trump-licking sex pest into lasting oblivion. Mamdani for NYC.
October 26, 2025 at 7:54 PM
I vote in Baltimore, where I spend the majority of my life and where we have a young, committed mayor working hard for this city. But this is the rare week where I wish I had invoked another address if only to dispatch a Muslim-baiting, Trump-licking sex pest into lasting oblivion. Mamdani for NYC.
A reminder …
Hey, New Yorkers. Are you familiar with the City Charter proposals that will be on the November ballot? You may regret not learning a little about them. Samuel Kramnick's substack is an invaluable resource when city politics need close attention.
samuelkramnick.substack.com/p/the-big-ug...
samuelkramnick.substack.com/p/the-big-ug...
The Big, Ugly, Ballot Proposals
This November, the mayoralty isn't the only thing that's on the line.
samuelkramnick.substack.com
October 26, 2025 at 8:14 PM
A reminder …
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Some good news on a (so far) bad news day. Past trump bad pardon behavior prompted New York to pass a law that could put Santos back where he belongs. harrylitman.substack.com/p/its-up-to-...
New York
New York
It’s up to you, New York, New York
The Empire State can probably undo Trump’s commutation of Santos’s sentence
harrylitman.substack.com
October 20, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Some good news on a (so far) bad news day. Past trump bad pardon behavior prompted New York to pass a law that could put Santos back where he belongs. harrylitman.substack.com/p/its-up-to-...
New York
New York
Some good news on a (so far) bad news day. Past trump bad pardon behavior prompted New York to pass a law that could put Santos back where he belongs. harrylitman.substack.com/p/its-up-to-...
New York
New York
It’s up to you, New York, New York
The Empire State can probably undo Trump’s commutation of Santos’s sentence
harrylitman.substack.com
October 20, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Some good news on a (so far) bad news day. Past trump bad pardon behavior prompted New York to pass a law that could put Santos back where he belongs. harrylitman.substack.com/p/its-up-to-...
New York
New York
Wrong man in the wrong district. Samuel Kramnick has reported another excellent Substack this time on why out-of-touch w/ his district/in bed w/ djt & AIPAC Congressman Dan Goldman NY10 must go. DG's pockets are deep, but opposition is growing. samuelkramnick.substack.com/p/10-reasons...
10 Reasons why Dan Goldman is Wrong for NY-10
Congressman Goldman's pro-genocide and anti-working class politics have no place in NY-10
samuelkramnick.substack.com
October 16, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Wrong man in the wrong district. Samuel Kramnick has reported another excellent Substack this time on why out-of-touch w/ his district/in bed w/ djt & AIPAC Congressman Dan Goldman NY10 must go. DG's pockets are deep, but opposition is growing. samuelkramnick.substack.com/p/10-reasons...
10 Reasons why Dan Goldman is Wrong for NY-10
Congressman Goldman's pro-genocide and anti-working class politics have no place in NY-10
samuelkramnick.substack.com
October 14, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Wrong man in the wrong district. Samuel Kramnick has reported another excellent Substack this time on why out-of-touch w/ his district/in bed w/ djt & AIPAC Congressman Dan Goldman NY10 must go. DG's pockets are deep, but opposition is growing. samuelkramnick.substack.com/p/10-reasons...
Hey, New Yorkers. Are you familiar with the City Charter proposals that will be on the November ballot? You may regret not learning a little about them. Samuel Kramnick's substack is an invaluable resource when city politics need close attention.
samuelkramnick.substack.com/p/the-big-ug...
samuelkramnick.substack.com/p/the-big-ug...
The Big, Ugly, Ballot Proposals
This November, the mayoralty isn't the only thing that's on the line.
samuelkramnick.substack.com
September 20, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Hey, New Yorkers. Are you familiar with the City Charter proposals that will be on the November ballot? You may regret not learning a little about them. Samuel Kramnick's substack is an invaluable resource when city politics need close attention.
samuelkramnick.substack.com/p/the-big-ug...
samuelkramnick.substack.com/p/the-big-ug...
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NY state Dem chair Jay Jacobs has just announced that he refuses to support NYC Dem primary voters' overwhelming choice for mayor, Zohran Mamdani. Since Jacobs doesn't consider this a reason to resign, Governor Kathy Hochul MUST demand he quit. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/18/n...
New York Democratic Chairman Won’t Endorse Mamdani for Mayor
www.nytimes.com
September 18, 2025 at 9:15 PM
NY state Dem chair Jay Jacobs has just announced that he refuses to support NYC Dem primary voters' overwhelming choice for mayor, Zohran Mamdani. Since Jacobs doesn't consider this a reason to resign, Governor Kathy Hochul MUST demand he quit. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/18/n...
NY state Dem chair Jay Jacobs has just announced that he refuses to support NYC Dem primary voters' overwhelming choice for mayor, Zohran Mamdani. Since Jacobs doesn't consider this a reason to resign, Governor Kathy Hochul MUST demand he quit. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/18/n...
New York Democratic Chairman Won’t Endorse Mamdani for Mayor
www.nytimes.com
September 18, 2025 at 9:15 PM
NY state Dem chair Jay Jacobs has just announced that he refuses to support NYC Dem primary voters' overwhelming choice for mayor, Zohran Mamdani. Since Jacobs doesn't consider this a reason to resign, Governor Kathy Hochul MUST demand he quit. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/18/n...
'Dog Day Afternoon' Revisited in Utah?
'Shooter Apparently Had a Transgender Partner'
politicalwire.com/2025/09/13/s...
'Shooter Apparently Had a Transgender Partner'
politicalwire.com/2025/09/13/s...
Shooter Apparently Had a Transgender Partner
Accused Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson lived with his transgender partner, Fox News reports. The individual, who is a male transitioning to a female, is fully cooperating with the FBI.
politicalwire.com
September 13, 2025 at 8:56 PM
'Dog Day Afternoon' Revisited in Utah?
'Shooter Apparently Had a Transgender Partner'
politicalwire.com/2025/09/13/s...
'Shooter Apparently Had a Transgender Partner'
politicalwire.com/2025/09/13/s...
Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen has endorsed Dem voters' overwhelming choice for NYC mayor, Zohran Mamdani, with some pointed criticism of (supposed Dem) NY pols who refuse to endorse him while denying they are refusing to endorse. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/13/u...
Van Hollen Criticizes Democratic Leaders for Delay in Endorsing Mamdani
www.nytimes.com
September 13, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen has endorsed Dem voters' overwhelming choice for NYC mayor, Zohran Mamdani, with some pointed criticism of (supposed Dem) NY pols who refuse to endorse him while denying they are refusing to endorse. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/13/u...
Breathe a little easier in you live in a city in any blue state, not just California, per nyt legal expert Charlie Savage. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/09/02/u...
L.A. Ruling Complicates Trump’s Threats to Send Troops to More Cities
www.nytimes.com
September 2, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Breathe a little easier in you live in a city in any blue state, not just California, per nyt legal expert Charlie Savage. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/09/02/u...