Good morning and Happy Wednesday. Today is going to be full of rain, storms and a chilly northeasterly wind. So find something fun to do that doesn’t cloud your day further.
If you are thinking of ordering those missing grocery items in, the options are dwindling. GoPuff is facing cuts and some services have just thrown in the towel. Read more…
As the cost of living continues to soar, some of New York’s most relied-upon workers — the staff of luxury high-rise buildings — plan to strike if negotiations for a pay increase and protected health benefits don’t succeed ahead of their April 20 contract expirations. Several Hell’s Kitchen buildings have informed residents of a possible disruption of services should the strike occur. We talked to a Silver Towers doorperson. Read more…
What we’ve been reading
The new Covenant House is better by design. (Building, Design + Construction)
How to paint a crosswalk — an unofficial idea from LA. (Streestblog)
Leaving New York for small-town Argentina. (Insider)
How to know when you’ve outgrown that coworking space. (Commercial Observer)
Have you been finding it hard to get yourself out of the apartment? Here’s some inspiration. (New York Times)
Freeze Frame
We’re featuring rescue dog Franki here this morning. According to his Instagram account, he is a “Model. Sprinter. Lover & Fighter. Likes ABC gum, acorns, squirrels, bones, packs of hamburger buns, snapback baseball caps, cheese, WWF.” Do you remember Wagging Tales in the magazine? Should we bring it back online?
Happy birthday to Christopher Albate.
