Early Addition: How does your dog compare to Superman's Krypto?

July 15, 2025, 10:16 a.m.

Because you can find out this Friday at a look-alike contest, here are your early links: Elmo was hacked, the new Waldorf Astoria, NYC Council seeks to ban bird sales and more from around the city and internet.

A dog dressed as Superman.

It’s Tuesday morning in New York City, where the MTA is ready to ramp up work on the Second Avenue subway project. What will it mean for East Harlem locals?

Here's what else is happening:

  • Someone hacked Elmo’s X account over the weekend and posted a series of racist and antisemitic messages before Sesame Workshop was able to regain control yesterday.
  • Here’s a look at the new and improved Waldorf Astoria hotel, which just reopened after eight years of renovations.
  • Scholastic is selling and leasing back its Manhattan headquarters in hopes of paying down some debt as the company attempts to make a financial comeback.
  • Under a new NYC Council bill, pet stores would be banned from selling birds like parakeets and macaws, but not chickens.
  • Chelsea F.C. may have beat PSG in a 3-0 win at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, but the gold-plated FIFA Club World Cup trophy they received is actually a replica because President Trump wanted to keep the original in the Oval Office.
  • Think your dog can compare to Superman’s Krypto? Show off their skills at the Superdog Look-Alike Contest this Friday in Manhattan where the winner takes home a $1,000 cash prize.
  • Gov. Hochul says it’s been a “record year” for ridership across NYC transit, which includes LIRR and Metro-North.
  • And finally, 10 out of 10: