Nolan Hicks
@ndhapple.bsky.social
Words in Streetsblog. Examining how we make passenger rail better (electric/modern) for NYU-Marron. Prev: NY Mag, NY Post-Metro, NYDN. Hook’em🤘. 🏳️🌈. Tips? [email protected]; Signal/WhatsApp.
The (C)hanel train -- www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/s...
Chanel Holds a Starry Fashion Show in the New York City Subway
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:35 AM
The (C)hanel train -- www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/s...
The Brighton/Aston game was properly bonkers stuff
December 4, 2025 at 2:52 AM
The Brighton/Aston game was properly bonkers stuff
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Absolute legend
Steve Cropper, who co-wrote classics including "(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay" and "In the Midnight Hour" during his years playing guitar at the legendary Stax Records in Memphis, has died. He was 84. n.pr/48zf0gD
Steve Cropper, guitarist and member of Stax Records' Booker T and the M.G.'s, dies
Steve Cropper, who co-wrote classics including "(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay" and "In the Midnight Hour" during his years playing guitar at the legendary Stax Records in Memphis, has died. He was 84.
n.pr
December 4, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Absolute legend
JUST THE TIP
December 3, 2025 at 11:11 PM
JUST THE TIP
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Thanks so much for hosting me, Eric! It was an honor.
Really glad we got to discuss the Americana and Santana Row.
Really glad we got to discuss the Americana and Santana Row.
Had a very nice late morning chat with @benschneider.bsky.social about his new book, The Unfinished Metropolis. If you’re interested in why cities are the way they are and how they can become something different, you’ll enjoy Ben’s book. Buy multiple copies for the holidays!
December 3, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Thanks so much for hosting me, Eric! It was an honor.
Really glad we got to discuss the Americana and Santana Row.
Really glad we got to discuss the Americana and Santana Row.
The new Open Data web interface is useless
December 3, 2025 at 9:54 PM
The new Open Data web interface is useless
Would have been enough to get re-elected if he’d manage to cut the number of corruption scandals in half.
I would say these are Adams two biggest accomplishments.
Zohran points to City of Yes as an initiative to build on 👏
December 3, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Would have been enough to get re-elected if he’d manage to cut the number of corruption scandals in half.
Deeply, deeply stupid.
Developer Stephen Ross will work with Archer Aviation to help build a network of launchpads for a fleet of flying vehicles in South Florida.
Billionaire Stephen Ross Has a $200 Fix for Miami’s Commuting Hell: Flying Taxis
The developer will work with Archer Aviation to help build a network of launchpads for a fleet of flying vehicles in South Florida.
on.wsj.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Deeply, deeply stupid.
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Pentagon watchdog says Hegseth’s Signal use put troops at risk
Pentagon watchdog says Hegseth’s Signal use put troops at risk
The Pentagon inspector general has produced two reports on the Defense secretary’s use of the messaging app to discuss sensitive Yemen strike plans.
dlvr.it
December 3, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Pentagon watchdog says Hegseth’s Signal use put troops at risk
Would rather Michael Mann make The Insider 2
Leonardo DiCaprio confirms he will star in 'Heat 2'
(via DEADLINE)
(via DEADLINE)
December 3, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Would rather Michael Mann make The Insider 2
Here for the local electeds complaining about both the height of the towers and an insufficient number of income-bracketed (subsidized) units
December 3, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Here for the local electeds complaining about both the height of the towers and an insufficient number of income-bracketed (subsidized) units
Under attack from the RPA!
It's Spotify Wrapped Day, and we're combing through RPA's results ... anyone else get this one??
(Full Urban Planning Wrapped dropping on our IG later today ;) )
(Full Urban Planning Wrapped dropping on our IG later today ;) )
December 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Under attack from the RPA!
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A Broadway star is born: June Squibb takes the lead at 96
A Broadway star is born: June Squibb takes the lead at 96
June Squibb, busier than ever at 96, stars in the Broadway premiere of 'Marjorie Prime.' She also plays the title character in the film 'Eleanor the Great,' released earlier this fall.
www.latimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:25 PM
A Broadway star is born: June Squibb takes the lead at 96
December 3, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Update: Hochul just signed the bill!
NEW: A pending bill could shave millions off New Yorkers’ energy bills in the coming years — if Governor Kathy Hochul signs it before Thursday.
nysfocus.com/2025/12/01/h...
nysfocus.com/2025/12/01/h...
Renewable Developers Press Hochul to Settle Tax Dispute Before Key…
New Yorkers will pay more for wind and solar if Hochul doesn’t sign property tax legislation in the coming days, the industry says.
nysfocus.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Update: Hochul just signed the bill!
Who do we bribe to get Netflix to use the Apple TV organizing interface
December 3, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Who do we bribe to get Netflix to use the Apple TV organizing interface
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The Trump Administration wants to leave its mark on Washington’s Dulles airport, even potentially replacing the iconic (but not landmarked) Eero Saarinen-designed main terminal.
More on the "cartoonishly vague," as @jgbollard.bsky.social put it, solicitation: byerussell.substack.com/p/make-dulle...
More on the "cartoonishly vague," as @jgbollard.bsky.social put it, solicitation: byerussell.substack.com/p/make-dulle...
December 3, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The Trump Administration wants to leave its mark on Washington’s Dulles airport, even potentially replacing the iconic (but not landmarked) Eero Saarinen-designed main terminal.
More on the "cartoonishly vague," as @jgbollard.bsky.social put it, solicitation: byerussell.substack.com/p/make-dulle...
More on the "cartoonishly vague," as @jgbollard.bsky.social put it, solicitation: byerussell.substack.com/p/make-dulle...
Next step: Replace Alexi Lalas with the Robbies.
⚽️ NEWS: NBC's Rebecca Lowe will join Fox Sports as a host for the World Cup, The Athletic has learned.
Full details ...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
Full details ...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
Rebecca Lowe joining Fox's World Cup coverage as host: Sources
www.nytimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Next step: Replace Alexi Lalas with the Robbies.
“U.S. Diplomats Report Broken Morale and Abandoned Careers:
A new survey found that 98 percent of Foreign Service officers felt lower morale. Only 1 percent reported an increased ability to carry out U.S. foreign policy.” — www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...
A new survey found that 98 percent of Foreign Service officers felt lower morale. Only 1 percent reported an increased ability to carry out U.S. foreign policy.” — www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...
U.S. Diplomats Report Broken Morale and Abandoned Careers
www.nytimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:35 PM
“U.S. Diplomats Report Broken Morale and Abandoned Careers:
A new survey found that 98 percent of Foreign Service officers felt lower morale. Only 1 percent reported an increased ability to carry out U.S. foreign policy.” — www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...
A new survey found that 98 percent of Foreign Service officers felt lower morale. Only 1 percent reported an increased ability to carry out U.S. foreign policy.” — www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...
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What the special election in Tennessee says about the 2026 midterms www.gelliottmorris.com/p/what-the-s...
What the special election in Tennessee's Seventh District means for the 2026 midterms
Republicans held a Trump +22 seat — but by only 9 points. A swing half as large would give Democrats the U.S. House in 2026, and put the Senate clearly in play
www.gelliottmorris.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:21 PM
What the special election in Tennessee says about the 2026 midterms www.gelliottmorris.com/p/what-the-s...
IMO: A pretty direct result between this and not actually fixing the short and medium distance intercity network rail out of Chicago
With O'Hare terminal capacity at the brink, the city says it cannot afford to close Terminal 2 to build a massive Global Terminal by 2023. Now city planners want to scrap the current construction schedule for terminal expansion set to cost most than $8 billion.
City reshuffles O'Hare construction plans, thanks to unexpected passenger growth
chicago.suntimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:32 AM
IMO: A pretty direct result between this and not actually fixing the short and medium distance intercity network rail out of Chicago
Jonathan Pryce is so good in Slow Horses. That’s it, that’s the skeet.
December 3, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Jonathan Pryce is so good in Slow Horses. That’s it, that’s the skeet.
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Still no results from Nashville and other big vote counties in TN-07. Current patterns suggest a low-single-digits win for the GOP candidate, but that is based on extrapolations of precinct returns in rural areas. Wouldn't be surprised by, say, R+5 after counting. A small D win is still possible
December 3, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Still no results from Nashville and other big vote counties in TN-07. Current patterns suggest a low-single-digits win for the GOP candidate, but that is based on extrapolations of precinct returns in rural areas. Wouldn't be surprised by, say, R+5 after counting. A small D win is still possible
Gonna need restrictings that draw everything as +20 GOP, challenge level pretty pretty pretty tough
December 3, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Gonna need restrictings that draw everything as +20 GOP, challenge level pretty pretty pretty tough
New faregates pilot has put the first gates in at 3rd Ave-138 in The Bronx, per @samanthaliebman.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 1:11 AM
New faregates pilot has put the first gates in at 3rd Ave-138 in The Bronx, per @samanthaliebman.bsky.social