Bowling alley the Gutter coming to Essex Crossing; Trump Tower fire caused by electrical overload

April 17, 2018

Photo via The Gutter (L); Trump Tower via Krystal T’s Flickr (R)

  • Vintage-themed bowling alley the Gutter, which has locations in Williamsburg and LIC, will open at Essex Crossing. This outpost will have a mid-century-modern aesthetic. [The Lo-Down]
  • The fatal fire earlier this month at Trump Tower was caused by too many electronic devices hooked into power strips. [NYDN]
  • NYC has not opened an entirely new subway line since 1940. Here’s why. [City Lab]
  • The City Council wants to add $2M to a task force targeting illegal Airbnbs. [Crain’s]
  • An event at Federal Hall will recreate George Washington’s 1789 inaugural ball. [Untapped Cities]
  • Though subway delays are usually blamed on the antiquated system, recent issues were due to technology installed in 2006. [amNY]

 

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