Piano Bar Dispensary + Disability Short Film – W42ST magazine

Good morning and happy Wednesday. After yesterday’s glorious sunshine, we are back with wind and clouds for most of today. Rain will begin in the early evening and settle in through tomorrow. The afternoon temperature will be just above 60 degrees.

The owner of a Hell’s Kitchen dueling piano bar has gained the support of the community board to transform his business into a legal cannabis dispensary — but state rules limiting the number of marijuana shops in an area could hit a sour note. Read more…

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A short film produced by Hell’s Kitchen resident Anna Pakman shines a comedic light on the day-to-day struggles of New Yorkers living with disabilities. Read more…

What we’ve been reading

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Governor Hochul’s housing compromises in the budget managed to disappoint both landlord and tenant advocates. (Brick Underground)

Here’s how the city plans to containerize trash to combat rats and odor. (THE CITY)

If you’ve wondered why bunches of flowers have gotten so expensive… (New York Times💰)

New York has become the

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