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• TODAY (Apr 1): Free Dunkin’ Coffee (App Promo) — Use code STILLNOTAJOKE in the Dunkin’ app to get a free coffee (any size up to large). Drink can be used within 7 days.

• TODAY 12–8pm: Rare Beauty x Sephora Match-Up Pop-Up — Shade matching for Rare Beauty’s new matte foundation, free samples, and a chance to win a year’s supply. Quick, free stop if you’re nearby. 282 Hudson St (SoHo).

• Thu 6–8pm (April 2): DUMBO First Thursday Gallery Walk — 13 galleries open late along the waterfront with openings and artist talks. 6pm insiders’ tour (RSVP). Free.

• Thu 9:30pm: Yesterday’s Horoscope (Comedy) — Comedy show mixing astrology and stand-up.

• Thu (Apr 2, 6–8:30pm): AI Content + Vibe Code Night — Hands-on workshop where you build and ship a simple AI app (images, voice, video) using tools like Cursor, Codex, and Vercel. Small group (~30 people), demo at the end. 42 Broadway (FiDi).

• Fri: Smorgasburg (April 3) — NYC’s largest outdoor food market returns with 70+ vendors across WTC (Fri), Williamsburg (Sat), and Prospect Park (Sun).

• Sat (Apr 4, 7pm): Dinner at The Polo Bar — Part of the launch of Reserved NYC, a new app getting people into hard-to-book spots. If selected, you’ll either be seated at a group table, get a +1, or occasionally a full reservation.

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• NY state budget stalled over three key issues — Lawmakers remain deadlocked on the state budget as debates center on tax hikes for high earners, changes to environmental review laws, and policies affecting undocumented immigrants. Negotiations are ongoing past deadline.

• Mayor Mamdani labels wife a “private person” — Zohran Mamdani has avoided addressing past controversial social media posts from his wife by classifying her as a private individual, drawing pushback from critics.

• Apollo considers partial HQ move out of NYC — Apollo Global Management is exploring a second U.S. headquarters in Texas, Florida, or Tennessee, continuing the broader trend of finance firms expanding beyond New York.

• NYC flood risk tied to buried waterways — A new study identified 500+ locations built over historic streams and wetlands, many now prone to flooding during heavy rain—highlighting long-term infrastructure risk.

• Child care access tightens sharply — Applications for subsidized child care vouchers are now closed in NYC and 35 counties, with the city’s waitlist exceeding 17,000 families, up ~10x in under a year.

• James Beard finalists announced — NYC chefs and restaurants earned multiple 2026 nominations across major categories, including Atomix, Sofreh, and Librae Bakery.

• Criticism over local coverage gaps — Streetsblog called out The New York Times for delays in covering key local transportation and street safety issues.

• Debate over Roy Wilkins Park redevelopment — A proposed $92M facility in Queens is facing criticism from community members who say it may displace existing youth programs.

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