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Because he says he's still a fan, here are your afternoon links: "Book of Mormon" returns, sin city New York, sober morning raves and more.

Because he also has swollen ankles and reportedly falls asleep in meetings, here are your afternoon links: State lawmakers not getting paid while budget talks drag on, SoHo REI is closing July 23, Central Park raccoons and more.

Because an Albany insider told Page Six that lawmakers considered it, here are your afternoon links: Skincare bus from Williamsburg to Prospect Park, potential bird sale ban, Coke Zero vs. Diet Coke explained and more.

Because Oprah is producing a comedy based on the Harlem restaurant, here are your afternoon links: "Giant" on Broadway was a hit, Mamdani met with some bankers, everyone is reading "East of Eden" this summer and more.

Because he acknowledged the video was a mistake, here are your afternoon links: Poor air quality today, Long Island oysters unfairly slandered, hot bean summer and more.

Because he has complicated feelings about his newfound fame, here are your afternoon links: Cancer cluster in New Jersey, Australians aren't European but they can sing, milk perfume and more.

Because you should also bring some water for the trip, here are your afternoon links: two iconic NYC museums are merging, NYC restaurants find new life in Japan, how long it takes to save for a house down payment and more.

Because actually, that's a very Park Slope thing to do, here are your afternoon links: The war on bromated flour, New Jersey teen birders, so many Aesops and more.

Because the idea has been written, here are your afternoon links: Airbnb trying to convince Black clergy to promote short-term rentals, the Mets players who aren't good enough for the pros yet are good, Wordle is coming to TV and more.

Because he's not in the business of calling for price controls, here are your afternoon links: Elmhurst wants its LIRR station back in action, skinny burritos, spicy comptroller race and more.