Extra Extra: So pitted
Aug. 22, 2025, 2:31 p.m.
Because the surf was sick this week, here are your afternoon links: The Patsy's are fighting again, Staten Island Yankees have a cool stadium, new Goo Goo Dolls and more.
Good Friday afternoon in New York City, where the MTA is ordering a massive new machine to dig more tunnels for the Second Avenue subway.
Here's what else is happening:
- Again, surfing during Hurricane Erin was not safe ... but it was sick.
- Patsy's Pizzeria and Patsy’s Italian Restaurant are fighting over their name again.
- The Delaware & Ulster Railroad up in the Catskills is coming back in time for foliage season.
- The Staten Island Yankees' stadium has an incredible view.
- A Michelin-starred Indian restaurant that originated in a Houston megamall is opening a new location in Tribeca.
- The Goo Goo Dolls are back.
- Comedians can't stop saying the r-word.
- And finally, fascinating:
In this #MomentOfZoo, journey to the Gelada Reserve where you can observe the fascinating rock hyrax. (1/4) pic.twitter.com/c89Qc0LwOB
— Bronx Zoo (@BronxZoo) August 20, 2025