Nolan Hicks
@ndhapple.bsky.social
Words in Streetsblog. Examining how we make passenger rail better (electric/modern) for NYU-Marron. Prev: NY Mag, NY Post-Metro, NYDN. Hook’em🤘. 🏳️🌈. Tips? bynolanhicks@gmail.com; Signal/WhatsApp.
“Stephen Miller Offers a Strongman’s View of the World: President Trump’s trusted adviser is casting his hard-right gaze abroad, saying the world must be governed by “force.’” — www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/u...
Stephen Miller Offers a Strongman’s View of the World
www.nytimes.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:55 PM
“Stephen Miller Offers a Strongman’s View of the World: President Trump’s trusted adviser is casting his hard-right gaze abroad, saying the world must be governed by “force.’” — www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/u...
“Europe and Rest of World Try to Come to Terms With Trump the Imperialist:
Needing U.S. support to fend off Russia in Ukraine, European leaders have been cautious about criticizing President Trump on Greenland, Iran, Venezuela and much else.” — www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/w...
Needing U.S. support to fend off Russia in Ukraine, European leaders have been cautious about criticizing President Trump on Greenland, Iran, Venezuela and much else.” — www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/w...
Europe and Rest of World Try to Come to Terms With Trump the Imperialist
www.nytimes.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:53 PM
“Europe and Rest of World Try to Come to Terms With Trump the Imperialist:
Needing U.S. support to fend off Russia in Ukraine, European leaders have been cautious about criticizing President Trump on Greenland, Iran, Venezuela and much else.” — www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/w...
Needing U.S. support to fend off Russia in Ukraine, European leaders have been cautious about criticizing President Trump on Greenland, Iran, Venezuela and much else.” — www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/w...
On night two, we've topped Dan Rather in a sweater on the 'try-hard' scale
Here's the clip of Tony Dokoupil ending tonight's broadcast by absolutely gushing over "ultimate Florida Man" Marco Rubio.
January 7, 2026 at 2:43 AM
On night two, we've topped Dan Rather in a sweater on the 'try-hard' scale
A much more local and stupid example of this: The videos blaming the new mayor for the MTA fare hike approved before he took office. Also, the fare hike was 10c.
Not sure how to summarize this one. Wrote about the podcaster-occupied government invading for content, how the algorithmic internet is governed by the logic of reaction videos, and how it has contributed to a very nihilistic illiterate politics and culture of performance for imagined audiences
Everything Reacting to Everything, All at Once
Why the Trump administration is posting messages like “THIS IS OUR HEMISPHERE” after the attack on Venezuela
www.theatlantic.com
January 7, 2026 at 12:45 AM
A much more local and stupid example of this: The videos blaming the new mayor for the MTA fare hike approved before he took office. Also, the fare hike was 10c.
It’s so rare: TNG, BoJack, Hannibal and Succession make my list. That’s averaging like ~2/decade that really manage to stick a landing.
Given that apparently the Stranger Things finale was meh (idk, didn't watch it, just the scuttlebutt) and we're not that far removed from the disastrous GOT finale that retroactively made everyone have never cared about the show:
What's the *best* ending to a show you've ever seen? Quote/reply etc
What's the *best* ending to a show you've ever seen? Quote/reply etc
January 7, 2026 at 12:14 AM
It’s so rare: TNG, BoJack, Hannibal and Succession make my list. That’s averaging like ~2/decade that really manage to stick a landing.
“Grab a Shovel: Mayor Mamdani Begins Fix of Williamsburg Bridge Shitshow.
Hizzoner gets his hands dirty to make a quick fix, with more to come.” nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/01/06/g...
Hizzoner gets his hands dirty to make a quick fix, with more to come.” nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/01/06/g...
Grab a Shovel: Mayor Mamdani Begins Fix of Williamsburg Bridge Shitshow - Streetsblog New York City
Hizzoner gets his hands dirty to make a quick fix, with more to come.
nyc.streetsblog.org
January 6, 2026 at 11:44 PM
“Grab a Shovel: Mayor Mamdani Begins Fix of Williamsburg Bridge Shitshow.
Hizzoner gets his hands dirty to make a quick fix, with more to come.” nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/01/06/g...
Hizzoner gets his hands dirty to make a quick fix, with more to come.” nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/01/06/g...
“Advisers representing the bankrupt properties haven’t provided the city with information about Summit’s ability to consummate the proposed sale or whether it is willing and financially able to repair the buildings, [Corporate Counsel] said in a court filing.” — www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
NYC Fights Sale of Bankrupt Rentals After Mamdani Blasts Living Conditions
Newly-inaugurated New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s housing agenda is facing its first test as the city balks at the bankruptcy sale of thousands of rent-stabilized apartments owned by Pinnacle Gro...
www.bloomberg.com
January 6, 2026 at 11:39 PM
“Advisers representing the bankrupt properties haven’t provided the city with information about Summit’s ability to consummate the proposed sale or whether it is willing and financially able to repair the buildings, [Corporate Counsel] said in a court filing.” — www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
So, Nvidia and Cisco are paying Elon to buy stuff from Nvidia and Cisco? — www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Musk’s XAI Closed $20 Billion Funding Round With Nvidia Backing
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI said it has completed a $20 billion funding round from investors including Nvidia Corp., Valor Equity Partners and the Qatar Investment Authority.
www.bloomberg.com
January 6, 2026 at 11:36 PM
So, Nvidia and Cisco are paying Elon to buy stuff from Nvidia and Cisco? — www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
“With journalists facing intimidation, few photos of the colectivos have emerged from Caracas over the past several days. But images from the initial aftermath of Maduro’s capture on Jan. 3 show how entrenched his tactics have become.”
— www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
— www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
Venezuela’s Rule by Fear Endures After Maduro Capture: Photos
After the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, familiar signs of repression have gripped Caracas. Soldiers lingering at intersections. Motorcycles idled in clusters. Phones inspected by ...
www.bloomberg.com
January 6, 2026 at 11:33 PM
“With journalists facing intimidation, few photos of the colectivos have emerged from Caracas over the past several days. But images from the initial aftermath of Maduro’s capture on Jan. 3 show how entrenched his tactics have become.”
— www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
— www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
Reposted by Nolan Hicks
Can't wait to see what the 'law enforcement rationale' is for this one either
January 6, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Can't wait to see what the 'law enforcement rationale' is for this one either
About gd time. Should be followed by doing something with the empty UA Theater/Barnes and Nobles building on Court
Hell yeah, someone might be turning the surface parking lot on Smith between Schermerhorn and Livingston into housing.
www.crainsnewyork.com/real-estate/...
www.crainsnewyork.com/real-estate/...
Downtown Brooklyn parking lot deal could yield 164,000-square-foot housing project
Jon Dario, executive vice president of New Jersey-based Edison Properties, signed on behalf of the seller.
www.crainsnewyork.com
January 6, 2026 at 9:26 PM
About gd time. Should be followed by doing something with the empty UA Theater/Barnes and Nobles building on Court
what, no you see if you have 10 slices of pizza but 100 people to feed but you give everyone $100 you definitely solve the problem caused by having just 10 slices of pizza
Biden CEA chair Jared Bernstein on his + @americanprogress.bsky.social's new plan to bring down housing costs: "The government needs to boost the supply of affordable housing, fast."
January 6, 2026 at 9:03 PM
what, no you see if you have 10 slices of pizza but 100 people to feed but you give everyone $100 you definitely solve the problem caused by having just 10 slices of pizza
That there are zero full time reporters left covering Brooklyn politics is a big reason this shit has just gone on and on and on -- hellgatenyc.com/arrest-warra...
Arrest Warrant Issued in the Case of Frank Seddio and the Missing $2 Million
The judge on the case ordered Seddio to stop calling him on his personal phone.
hellgatenyc.com
January 6, 2026 at 8:52 PM
That there are zero full time reporters left covering Brooklyn politics is a big reason this shit has just gone on and on and on -- hellgatenyc.com/arrest-warra...
Going back through the photos and getting a good white balance in the briefing room at 1 Police Plaza with all of its varying shades of wood (pls do not ask) is impossible
January 6, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Going back through the photos and getting a good white balance in the briefing room at 1 Police Plaza with all of its varying shades of wood (pls do not ask) is impossible
If Dokoupil needs another analysis monologue for tonight =>
“How the ‘Donroe Doctrine’ Reinforces Xi’s Vision of Power in Asia:
The U.S. assault on Venezuela points to a world where big powers seek to call the shots in their regions, an idea Beijing knows well.” — www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/w...
“How the ‘Donroe Doctrine’ Reinforces Xi’s Vision of Power in Asia:
The U.S. assault on Venezuela points to a world where big powers seek to call the shots in their regions, an idea Beijing knows well.” — www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/w...
How the ‘Donroe Doctrine’ Reinforces Xi’s Vision of Power in Asia
www.nytimes.com
January 6, 2026 at 7:01 PM
If Dokoupil needs another analysis monologue for tonight =>
“How the ‘Donroe Doctrine’ Reinforces Xi’s Vision of Power in Asia:
The U.S. assault on Venezuela points to a world where big powers seek to call the shots in their regions, an idea Beijing knows well.” — www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/w...
“How the ‘Donroe Doctrine’ Reinforces Xi’s Vision of Power in Asia:
The U.S. assault on Venezuela points to a world where big powers seek to call the shots in their regions, an idea Beijing knows well.” — www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/w...
Reposted by Nolan Hicks
Why won’t Yvette Cooper criticise Trump over Venezuela? Look no further than Ukraine
Why won’t Yvette Cooper criticise Trump over Venezuela? Look no further than Ukraine
The foreign secretary faces a tight balancing act between keeping the US involved in peace talks, and trying to maintain international order
www.theguardian.com
January 6, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Why won’t Yvette Cooper criticise Trump over Venezuela? Look no further than Ukraine
Shoulda been Tony Gilroy
Dave Filoni and Lywen Brennan will reportedly replace Kathleen Kennedy as the new co-presidents of Lucasfilm
• Dave Filoni will oversee all creative development
• Lywen Brennan will oversee executive duties
• Announcement is expected to be made in a couple weeks
(via Puck News)
• Dave Filoni will oversee all creative development
• Lywen Brennan will oversee executive duties
• Announcement is expected to be made in a couple weeks
(via Puck News)
January 6, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Shoulda been Tony Gilroy
Crime stats victory lap: Fewest shootings on record in New York, fewer shootings than Chicago or Philadelphia despite having far more people.
January 6, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Crime stats victory lap: Fewest shootings on record in New York, fewer shootings than Chicago or Philadelphia despite having far more people.
“As we've been reporting, dozens of military checkpoints have sprung up in Caracas, and foreign journalists are unable to enter the capital city.” — www.bbc.com/news/live/cw...
Venezuela latest: Security forces patrol streets as opposition calls for release of political prisoners
It comes after Nicolás Maduro and his wife were seized from Caracas and flown to the US. They have since appeared at a New York court.
www.bbc.com
January 6, 2026 at 3:15 PM
“As we've been reporting, dozens of military checkpoints have sprung up in Caracas, and foreign journalists are unable to enter the capital city.” — www.bbc.com/news/live/cw...
Reposted by Nolan Hicks
I've watched thousands of videos from the Jan. 6 riot as part of NPR's reporting and archive project on that day.
Here are some of the lesser known videos that have really stuck with me.
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Here are some of the lesser known videos that have really stuck with me.
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January 6, 2026 at 1:23 PM
I've watched thousands of videos from the Jan. 6 riot as part of NPR's reporting and archive project on that day.
Here are some of the lesser known videos that have really stuck with me.
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Here are some of the lesser known videos that have really stuck with me.
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Reposted by Nolan Hicks
The FDNY's response to a five alarm fire in the Bronx was delayed by drivers who parked their cars in front of three fire hydrants closest to the blaze. Two firefighters and one civilian were injured.
Illegally Parked Cars Delayed FDNY Response to Five-Alarm Fire - Streetsblog New York City
First responders call out scofflaws blocking hydrants for delaying the response to a five alarm fire in the Bronx.
buff.ly
January 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM
The FDNY's response to a five alarm fire in the Bronx was delayed by drivers who parked their cars in front of three fire hydrants closest to the blaze. Two firefighters and one civilian were injured.
Reposted by Nolan Hicks
The plaque is several feet wide, several feet high. It was last seen in a basement workshop of a House office bldg next to a mini-frig, a scooter & set of small lockers.
Now that plague’s hidden status symbolizes everything about 5 years ago.
My column.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Now that plague’s hidden status symbolizes everything about 5 years ago.
My column.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Column | Lawmakers battle over how — and whether — Jan. 6 should be remembered
House Republicans continue to hide a plaque honoring the police who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, almost three years after a law passed requiring its display.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:36 PM
The plaque is several feet wide, several feet high. It was last seen in a basement workshop of a House office bldg next to a mini-frig, a scooter & set of small lockers.
Now that plague’s hidden status symbolizes everything about 5 years ago.
My column.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Now that plague’s hidden status symbolizes everything about 5 years ago.
My column.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
“North Texas’ largest public transit system may come undone in 2026:
The push by four Dallas-area suburbs to exit the multi-city partnership comes as state transportation officials have said the state needs more public transit, not less.” — www.texastribune.org/2026/01/05/d...
The push by four Dallas-area suburbs to exit the multi-city partnership comes as state transportation officials have said the state needs more public transit, not less.” — www.texastribune.org/2026/01/05/d...
North Texas’ largest public transit system may unravel in 2026
The push by four Dallas area suburbs to exit the multi-city partnership comes as state transportation officials have said the state needs more public transit, not less.
www.texastribune.org
January 6, 2026 at 1:58 PM
“North Texas’ largest public transit system may come undone in 2026:
The push by four Dallas-area suburbs to exit the multi-city partnership comes as state transportation officials have said the state needs more public transit, not less.” — www.texastribune.org/2026/01/05/d...
The push by four Dallas-area suburbs to exit the multi-city partnership comes as state transportation officials have said the state needs more public transit, not less.” — www.texastribune.org/2026/01/05/d...