James Ramsay

Because Alec Baldwin just wanted to say he loves Paul Dano, here are your afternoon links: Luigi Mangione called out sick from court today, Pierogi Boys rockin' in Ridgewood, gay sheep and more.

Because the luxury market is booming and tax auditors will catch you if you only pretend to leave, here are your early links: Attempt to re-indict Letitia James fails, "Dude, Where's May Car?" turns 25, lawn Santa shortage and more.

Because it happened to someone in New Jersey, here are your early links: Mayor Adams still under investigation, Antonio Reynoso running for Congress, 44 hits hard and more.

Because she was cool and still is, here are your afternoon links: What should a wine bar be, J.P. Morgan tower's light display, Paul Dano is strong, actually, and more.

Because they'll hit a cat if they have to, here are your early links: Mamdani met Adams and it "went well," mansion discounts, Gen X appreciation and more.

Because they're laying off 900 people and closing stores, here are your afternoon links: Ugly Baby coming back, people still cashing in their gold, Franklin the turtle is a Canadian sweetheart and more.

Because Steve Buscemi leaves John Turturro alone in the neighborhood, here are your early links: Charles Dickens Festival returns to Long Island, West Side exit ramp fight, Club Chalamet herself and more.

Because bookselling is a tough business, here are your afternoon links: Why Luigi Mangione fans are that way, horny lit-girl winter, Cameron Winter winter and more.

Because he got married in two separate ceremonies, here are your early links: Nadine Menendez can't visit her husband in prison, good looking muffuletta, your winter arc starts now and more.

Because they practiced in the rain, here are your afternoon links: Jubilee still in the club, big year for bald people, would you rather get hit by a car or a bike on Court Street and more.

Because 'tis the season, here are your early links: Mamdani cleaning house at City Hall, Hofstra men's soccer team is rolling, Macaulay Culkin's idea for another "Home Alone" movie and more.

Because if you're 33, get it together, here are your afternoon links: 200 underage drinkers got into a Long Island pub, inflation rebate checks still going out, Gramma the tortoise dies at 141 and more.