Julie Besonen
@jbesonen.bsky.social
Faulty Grocery Store Scales Leave New Yorkers Paying the Price www.thecity.nyc/2026/01/12/f...
Faulty Grocery Store Scales Leave New Yorkers Paying the Price
City inspectors found hundreds of broken or miscalibrated food scales in local supermarkets and grocery stores, records show. But there aren’t enough inspectors to keep up with mandatory annual checks...
www.thecity.nyc
January 12, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Faulty Grocery Store Scales Leave New Yorkers Paying the Price www.thecity.nyc/2026/01/12/f...
At least he didn't try to drive home (gift link):
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/u...
A Drunk Raccoon Passed Out in the Bathroom of a Virginia Liquor Store
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December 4, 2025 at 4:42 AM
At least he didn't try to drive home (gift link):
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/u...
Prine wrote “Angel” — the story of a middle-aged woman stuck in a sad domestic purgatory — when he was in his early 20s. Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/27/a...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/27/a...
5 Years After His Death, John Prine Gets a Cinematic Send-Off
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November 27, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Prine wrote “Angel” — the story of a middle-aged woman stuck in a sad domestic purgatory — when he was in his early 20s. Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/27/a...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/27/a...
A gift link seems appropriate for this obituary: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/a...
Dorothy Vogel, Librarian With a Vast Art Collection, Dies at 90
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November 23, 2025 at 1:07 AM
A gift link seems appropriate for this obituary: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/a...
November 23, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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“I treated each person with an equal measure of respect and dignity, a photographic utopia.”
—Arkansas-based photographer Andrew Kilgore is profiled by @jbesonen.bsky.social as he shares the backstories behind 1970s photographs of Fayetteville and the Ozarks.
🔗: https://shorturl.at/Vhbqj
—Arkansas-based photographer Andrew Kilgore is profiled by @jbesonen.bsky.social as he shares the backstories behind 1970s photographs of Fayetteville and the Ozarks.
🔗: https://shorturl.at/Vhbqj
November 18, 2025 at 11:00 PM
“I treated each person with an equal measure of respect and dignity, a photographic utopia.”
—Arkansas-based photographer Andrew Kilgore is profiled by @jbesonen.bsky.social as he shares the backstories behind 1970s photographs of Fayetteville and the Ozarks.
🔗: https://shorturl.at/Vhbqj
—Arkansas-based photographer Andrew Kilgore is profiled by @jbesonen.bsky.social as he shares the backstories behind 1970s photographs of Fayetteville and the Ozarks.
🔗: https://shorturl.at/Vhbqj
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A fitting Pete Wells obituary salute to a great New Yorker.
She went from fashion shoots to becoming a familiar server at that venerable Manhattan saloon for some 45 years. She dated two of her more famous customers, Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/d...
She went from fashion shoots to becoming a familiar server at that venerable Manhattan saloon for some 45 years. She dated two of her more famous customers, Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/d...
Pat Moore, a Model Turned Institution at P.J. Clarke’s, Dies at 89
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August 28, 2025 at 4:17 AM
A fitting Pete Wells obituary salute to a great New Yorker.
She went from fashion shoots to becoming a familiar server at that venerable Manhattan saloon for some 45 years. She dated two of her more famous customers, Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/d...
She went from fashion shoots to becoming a familiar server at that venerable Manhattan saloon for some 45 years. She dated two of her more famous customers, Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/d...
My new favorite podcast for book lovers is Slightly Foxed. Here's Episode 38 - Literary Drinking: Alcohol in the Lives and Work of Writers, including a nod to the talents of @davidwondrich.bsky.social
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38: Literary Drinking: Alcohol in the Lives and Work of Writers
Slightly Foxed · Episode
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July 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
My new favorite podcast for book lovers is Slightly Foxed. Here's Episode 38 - Literary Drinking: Alcohol in the Lives and Work of Writers, including a nod to the talents of @davidwondrich.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/38zG...
@slightlyfoxed.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/38zG...
@slightlyfoxed.bsky.social
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"The National Weather Service’s San Angelo office, which is responsible for some of the areas hit hardest by Friday’s flooding, was missing a senior hydrologist, staff forecaster and meteorologist in charge," according to its union's legislative director. 🎁 🔗
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/05/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/05/u...
As Floods Hit, Key Roles Were Vacant at Weather Service Offices in Texas (Gift Article)
Some experts say staff shortages might have complicated forecasters’ ability to coordinate responses with local emergency management officials.
www.nytimes.com
July 6, 2025 at 1:49 PM
"The National Weather Service’s San Angelo office, which is responsible for some of the areas hit hardest by Friday’s flooding, was missing a senior hydrologist, staff forecaster and meteorologist in charge," according to its union's legislative director. 🎁 🔗
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/05/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/05/u...
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Read to the end: www.nytimes.com/2025/06/25/a...
Gailard Sartain, Character Actor and ‘Hee Haw’ Regular, Dies at 81
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June 25, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Read to the end: www.nytimes.com/2025/06/25/a...
June 24, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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Part of my Sunday routine is checking out NYT's Love section and the weekly Vows story. I just read last week's Vows story, by @tammyniceword.bsky.social, today, and it was so good! So cute! Loved it.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/s...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/s...
When The Dogist Gets Married, the ‘Dog of Honor’ Wears a Custom Dress
Elias Friedman, a well-known photographer, and Samantha Cutler met as teens. Both love dogs, but it would be years before they loved each other.
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April 20, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Part of my Sunday routine is checking out NYT's Love section and the weekly Vows story. I just read last week's Vows story, by @tammyniceword.bsky.social, today, and it was so good! So cute! Loved it.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/s...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/s...
Want to know what it's like to be 100 years old? Here you go (gift link): www.nytimes.com/2025/06/08/n...
The 100-Year-Old Psychologist Is Still Listening
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June 8, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Want to know what it's like to be 100 years old? Here you go (gift link): www.nytimes.com/2025/06/08/n...
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Happy 47th anniversary to The Carpenters Space Encounters for all those who celebrate.
May 17, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Happy 47th anniversary to The Carpenters Space Encounters for all those who celebrate.
Reposted by Julie Besonen
Happy Birthday Liberace!
From the Red Skelton show in 1968, performing the Simon and Garfunkel classic, Feelin Groovy.
From the Red Skelton show in 1968, performing the Simon and Garfunkel classic, Feelin Groovy.
May 16, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Happy Birthday Liberace!
From the Red Skelton show in 1968, performing the Simon and Garfunkel classic, Feelin Groovy.
From the Red Skelton show in 1968, performing the Simon and Garfunkel classic, Feelin Groovy.
Mr. Obama shared the photo on Instagram, saying, “Preston and Belle, I hope you enjoyed peak bloom! My bad for stepping into the shot.” www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/u...
A Pristine Family Photo. Then Barack Obama Strolls By.
The former president was taking a morning walk just as two young siblings posed with the Washington Monument and cherry blossoms serving as a perfect backdrop.
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April 2, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Mr. Obama shared the photo on Instagram, saying, “Preston and Belle, I hope you enjoyed peak bloom! My bad for stepping into the shot.” www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/u...
More reasons to travel by train: www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/t...
5 Train Stations Where You Can Get a Great Meal (Gift Article)
We found restaurants (and one amazing sausage stand) in stations in Paris, New York, Kyoto and beyond, where travelers can eat well before or after their journeys.
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April 2, 2025 at 4:31 PM
More reasons to travel by train: www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/t...
Love wins: gothamist.com/news/a-love-...
A love story, not a lease, decides Washington Heights rent-controlled apartment battle
Landlords challenged Freda Henderson's relationship with her late partner, who was the primary tenant.
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March 18, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Love wins: gothamist.com/news/a-love-...
In 1957, Peter Wolf's parents took him to a French film, “He Who Must Die.” A lady wearing a mink coat over a lacy nightgown sat next to him and fell asleep on his shoulder. Young Peter nodded off too. The chapter is titled “I Slept With Marilyn Monroe.” Gift: wapo.st/3XtgAvK
Rock forgot one of its wildest front men. He’s got a story to tell.
Peter Wolf befriended music legends, married a movie star and led the J. Geils Band. His new memoir reminds us: He was there.
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March 7, 2025 at 8:12 PM
In 1957, Peter Wolf's parents took him to a French film, “He Who Must Die.” A lady wearing a mink coat over a lacy nightgown sat next to him and fell asleep on his shoulder. Young Peter nodded off too. The chapter is titled “I Slept With Marilyn Monroe.” Gift: wapo.st/3XtgAvK
I needed some good news. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/b...
‘Heavyweight,’ an Acclaimed Narrative Podcast, Returns
Pushkin Industries, the podcast company that will release the show, is betting that documentary-style audio programs can still win an audience.
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February 26, 2025 at 10:13 PM
I needed some good news. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/b...
Jesse Welles, a Folk Musician Who ‘Sings the News,’ Is Turning the Page www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/a...
Jesse Welles, a Folk Musician Who ‘Sings the News,’ Is Turning the Page
The 30-year-old known for strumming his guitar to tunes about hot topics is releasing a new album, “Middle,” that avoids current events.
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February 13, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Jesse Welles, a Folk Musician Who ‘Sings the News,’ Is Turning the Page www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/a...
John Lennon Came to My School When I Was 8. Or Did I Imagine It?
Poignant story worth a read. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/01/21/n...
Poignant story worth a read. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/01/21/n...
John Lennon Came to My School When I Was 8. Or Did I Imagine It?
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January 22, 2025 at 12:44 AM
John Lennon Came to My School When I Was 8. Or Did I Imagine It?
Poignant story worth a read. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/01/21/n...
Poignant story worth a read. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/01/21/n...
New York City’s Secret Weapon in the War on Rats: Katie the Dog www.nytimes.com/2024/12/23/n...
New York City’s Secret Weapon in the War on Rats: Katie the Dog
She roams Brooklyn’s parks and streets in search of prey. It’s not hard to find.
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December 24, 2024 at 5:17 PM
New York City’s Secret Weapon in the War on Rats: Katie the Dog www.nytimes.com/2024/12/23/n...