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John Annese

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Brooklyn courts reporter for the New York Daily News. Breaking news on Sundays. Husband. Father of two boys. Proud member of the NY Daily News Union. Signal: johnannese.56

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John Annese @johnannese.bsky.social · Nov 21

Please read this piece in The Chief-Leader (which I’m quoted in) about how the NY Daily News’ owners, Alden Global Capital, tried to bypass the @nydnunion.bsky.social and screw us over by changing our health care plans without negotiating.

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Daily News Union says owner continues to sidestep union - The Chief

The union representing workers at the Daily News has filed another unfair labor practice charge against the hedge fund that owns the 105-year-old newspaper, accusing Alden Global Capital of bad faith ...

thechiefleader.com

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John Annese @johnannese.bsky.social · 1h

True story: We read this in high school and acted it out in class, and one of my classmates tried to argue that Godot stood for God of the (O)ld (T)estament.

None of us were sure he was wrong.

Lux Alptraum @luxalptraum.com · 6h

TFW you paid $1400 to see Beckett’s most famous work without knowing anything about it

One Star Review of Waiting for Godot on Broadway
I recently attended Waiting for Godot on Broadway and spent over $1,400 for two Row C seats (103 and 104). I'm a longtime admirer of Broadway productions and even hold a season pass for Shea's Performing Arts Theatre, so I came in with genuine enthusiasm and high expectations. Unfortunately, this show was unlike anything ! have ever experienced —and not in a good way.
What I encountered was not the artistry, music, or emotional storytelling I usually associate with Broadway, but instead what felt like an endless cycle of nonsensical conversation between characters who seemed trapped in their own madness. I tried-truly tried-to find meaning, symbolism, or even a thread of emotional resonance. I stayed through the first half hoping the second would offer clarity. But by intermission, it was clear: this was a waste of both time and money.
Keanu Reeves is an actor I respect greatly, but I cannot fathom why he would agree to participate in such a disjointed, inaccessible production. His talent was lost in a performance that defied reason rather than provoked insight.
To anyone considering attending: unless you are drawn to highly abstract, nearly incomprehensible theater, I strongly caution you against this show. For the average, educated, thoughtful theatergoer, it is far more frustrating than fulfilling. In my opinion, this was the single most disappointing Broadway experience I've ever had - an unfortunate waste of money and, more importantly, of time.

John Annese @johnannese.bsky.social · 1h

Has anyone made a GIF yet of Claude Whelan from Slow Horses jogging?

John Annese @johnannese.bsky.social · 3h

Noun, technically. My bad.

John Annese @johnannese.bsky.social · 3h

“WhichwaytotheBrooklynBridge”

Verb — 1) an announcement that you aren’t from here and will be standing with your group in front of the subway entrance during rush hour

Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 8h

What’s the word where you’re from that, when pronounced exactly as it looks, identifies a tourist immediately?

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John Annese @johnannese.bsky.social · 2d

New today:

A Bronx teen who was arrested after a group of mass shooting suspects crashed into his minivan had charges against him dismissed — after sources say video showed the gun cops found under his car had flown from the hands of one of the alleged shooters.

www.nydailynews.com/2025/10/06/v...

Video vindicates account of teen facing gun accusations after Bronx mass shooting, charges dropped

A Bronx teen who was arrested after a group of mass shooting suspects crashed into his minivan had criminal charges against him dismissed — after sources say video backed up his account and showed …

www.nydailynews.com

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John Annese @johnannese.bsky.social · 2d

Or Horizon: Zero Dawn

John Annese @johnannese.bsky.social · 3d

Those two would be great in a three-camera sitcom on network television.

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John Annese @johnannese.bsky.social · 3d

And here's my original piece, from Sept. 2024:

www.nydailynews.com/2024/09/30/c...

Correction officer at MDC Brooklyn shot BMW passenger during wild car chase from jail parking lot: feds

An out-of-control correction officer at MDC Brooklyn — the troubled federal lockup which currently houses Sean “Diddy” Combs — chased a car for miles out of the jail’s staff parki…

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John Annese @johnannese.bsky.social · 3d

You may remember a story from last year about a guard at MDC Brooklyn accused of chasing a car for five miles and shooting it up.

His trial's coming up , so more details about the CO's actions leading up to the alleged chase have surfaced.

Here's today's story:

www.nydailynews.com/2025/10/05/m...

MDC Brooklyn guard who chased and shot up BMW was waging overzealous war on contraband: feds

Leon Wilson also cocked his gun and threatened to kill an inmate and performed an illegal stop-and-frisk two blocks away from MDC, prosecutors say.

www.nydailynews.com

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John Annese @johnannese.bsky.social · 3d

Can we get a Lego Ghorman Plaza, or Lego Cinta gives Tay Kolma a Lift set next?

Lego Eedy's Apartment on Coruscant?

Wario64 @wario64.bsky.social · 3d

LEGO Star Wars: A New Hope Boarding The Tantive IV Set is $32.89 on Amazon after listed coupon buff.ly/zqPCSlo
Target Circle buff.ly/wSSnrhR

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John Annese @johnannese.bsky.social · 3d

Rated E for Everyone

John Annese @johnannese.bsky.social · 3d

Well, this Not Parker movie (Play Dirty) sure was Not Parker.

John Annese @johnannese.bsky.social · 4d

In ‘15, Shivonne Thompson spoke to The News about her struggles.

“I am doing everything right, but I can’t get off the streets… I am frightened to be out here in the winter. I am afraid I’m gonna die on the street.”

NYPD found her 7/1. She had been strangled.

www.nydailynews.com/2015/11/11/o...

One homeless woman’s message: If strangers didn’t help me, I would be all alone

I became homeless the first time because I fell behind on my rent and couldn’t pay. Since I was 20 years old I have been on my own and I have been homeless three times. This last time has bee…

www.nydailynews.com

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John Annese @johnannese.bsky.social · 4d

Absolutely brutal, tragic story by my @nydnunion.bsky.social colleague Emma Seiwell — a homeless woman who told the Daily News in 2015 she was afraid she’d die on NYC’s streets was murdered in July. Her accused killer has a history of preying on homeless women.

www.nydailynews.com/2025/10/04/i...

In 2015, she told the News she feared dying on the streets of NYC. In 2025, cops found her body

A homeless woman strangled to death, allegedly by a man with a history of preying on homeless women and sex workers, told the Daily News in an interview ten years ago that — despite making e…

www.nydailynews.com

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John Annese @johnannese.bsky.social · 4d

Yeah, those suck.

John Annese @johnannese.bsky.social · 5d

I’ve always enjoyed the Burp Castle, though you might get shushed.

John Annese @johnannese.bsky.social · 5d

Anyone see this yet? Is it Yet Another Parker Botchjob or did someone finally get Parker right on screen?

I might watch it tonight, but I might also play Disco Elysium instead so I don’t know.

John Annese @johnannese.bsky.social · Sep 1

Here it is. Sure looks like they’re gonna Get Parker Wrong Again™️.

youtu.be/6paP2-ry-QY?...

Play Dirty – Official Trailer | Prime Video

YouTube video by Prime Video

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Molly Crane-Newman @mollycranenewman.bsky.social · 5d

BREAKING: Judge Subramanian announces he will sentence Sean “Diddy” Combs to 50 months in federal prison (~4 years) for transporting women and male escorts across the U.S. to engage in morbidly relentless sexual performances marred by violence and drug use for more than a decade.

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John Annese @johnannese.bsky.social · 5d

This is bonkers. I’ve covered long sentences before. I don’t think I’ve ever covered a sentencing where the defense and defendant hasn’t presented yet at the 5-hour mark.

Molly Crane-Newman @mollycranenewman.bsky.social · 5d

This is officially the longest sentencing I have covered in over 10 years. We are now hearing unscheduled remarks from a formerly incarcerated representative of a reentry services nonprofit, who was invited by Combs’ team. We are still to hear from Agnifilo and Combs.

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Micah @rincewind.run · 5d

the single best decision I’ve made about how I use this website is that I do not argue in my replies

I ignore it or I block people, nothing good ever comes of it

and I am just some guy and not the sin eater for every moderation decision

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John Annese @johnannese.bsky.social · 5d

Back in July, the Trump admin sued NYC to try to end its Sanctuary City laws, citing, among other things, the "national emergency" at the border.

Today, the admin asked to "stay the entire case" and extend all deadlines because of the gov't shutdown.

storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

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John Annese @johnannese.bsky.social · 6d

“I just finished a book! That means I can buy two more!”

— Me, every single time

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you Vanity Fair for printing this incredible subhed.

www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/st...

The Onion Wants an Oscar for Jeffrey Epstein: Bad Pedophile—Coming to a Theater Near You
And Onion CEO Ben Collins knows just how to sell this 20-minute mockumentary to the Academy: “Do you like pedophiles? I don’t think you do. You know what you could do to prove it?”

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Casey Seiler @caseyseiler.bsky.social · 6d

From the Dept. of Take Your Victories When They Swim Into View: It's encouraging that not a single news org agreed to this bullshit policy.

Jay Rosen @jayrosen.bsky.social · 7d

If you are following the story of The Pentagon's new policy, nicknamed, "you must check with us before you dream of doing any journalism," you may enjoy this update from @status.news

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John Annese @johnannese.bsky.social · 6d

We’ve plenty of front pages you could have used instead of AI slop that plagiarizes the good work done by others.

AI is such lazy trash.