Good Monday afternoon in New York City, where cooling centers are set to open tomorrow as a heat wave arrives.
Here's what else is happening:
- All the New Jersey Democrats who railed against congestion pricing are taking a victory lap over the pause. But when they're running for governor next year, will voters thank them or just be disgruntled that commuting in their state still stinks?
- Sean "Diddy" Combs has returned his ceremonial key to NYC after Mayor Eric Adams asked for it back following the release of hotel security footage showing Combs assaulting his ex-girlfriend.
- An empty Porsche mysteriously rolled off a parking garage in the Bronx, landed upside down and was found with wads of cash on its undercarriage.
- New data from the company Weedmaps indicates that New Yorkers older than 50 favor edibles, while those younger than 50 like vape pens.
- Millennials who make hydration a key part of your personality: This heat wave is your Super Bowl.
- Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren are coming to Broadway in a new production of the hit Chicago-turned-Off Broadway musical "The Last Five Years."
- New York Liberty games have become a hot ticket for lesbians looking to mingle.
- Caroline Weaver, the veteran shopkeeper and local shopping evangelist behind the Locavore NYC guide, has a new store selling a variety of fun, colorful items.
- And finally, work week is going great:
