Early Addition: Private Helicopter Service Has Become The Ultimate Privilege For NYC's Rich
Aug. 1, 2019, 9:50 a.m.
Because private helicopters are flourishing, check out today's midday links: Instagram influencer party, police robot, horniest day of the week, Brooklyn cab special delivery, revisiting 'Election,' and Goldencon 2019.

Photo by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/142765440@N08/48408671356/in/pool-gothamist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lori Hillsberg</a>
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- Apparently, being underwhelming and surviving the debate is good news for Joe Biden.
- Private helicopter service is "blossoming" across NYC, "showing how income inequality affects even the basic commute."
- An Intelligence watchdog told Democrats he can't probe White House security clearances... until Trump asks.
- Dash-cam video captured the moment a Brooklyn woman gave birth in the backseat of a cab.
- Nuke it from orbit: inside Instagram's exclusive Malibu beach party for young Influencers.
- There have been several nightmarish cases in recent years where children died after their parents forgot them in cars—but the decisions by prosecutors whether to indict the parents or not has varied widely.
- Could this police robot (complete with helmet) make traffic stops safer?
- Sunday is easily the horniest day of the week.
- The MTA has its list of stations targeted for new elevators and ramps—but why won't they release it?
- FYI: every can of Bang Energy Drink, the beverage that's heavily promoted in sponsored posts by Instagram influencers, helps Trump get re-elected.
- AO Scott comes to Tracy Flick's defense in this reconsideration of Election.
- Uhhhhh, a boy in India has had 526 denticles—abnormal teeth-like growths—removed from his mouth.
- And finally, don't you wish you were at Goldencon 2019?!
Goldencon 2019 ... !! 🐶☀️🙌🏼
( barleyboy IG ) pic.twitter.com/rTspEdJD6g— Stefano S. Magi (@myworld2121) August 1, 2019