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Because a Westchester man enlisted local TV news to help, here are your early links: Snowy mess in Jersey City, Dante de Blasio arrested at protest, Paul Dano thanks the world for its support and more.

Because littering is not cool, here are your early links: PureGym shenanigans, allegedly sinister party at Zac Efron's apartment, the mayor's new jacket and more.

Because another one is brewing out there, here are your early links: Donald Trump says Alzheimer's is whatever, Gen Z is hooked on an Aphex Twin song, RIP "Produce Pete" and more.

Because dispensary sales were up ahead of the storm, here are your early links: Backyard skating rinks, Frank Carone under investigation for something, "Infinite Jest" turns 30 and more.

Because the armed robbery at a card shop only brought the gang together, here are your early links: The perils of having a friend be your landlord, Harry Styles' MSG residency, a cow who can scratch herself with a stick and more.

Because they're selling the brick wall to a brewery in Bridgeport, here are your early links: Why some people are standing on vibrating plates every morning, thwarting food stamp thieves, Paris Costco and more.

Because there's a rule against elected officials appearing in PSAs, here are your early links: New Yorkers aren't spending their gift cards, some people just aren't buying anything, Ms. Rachel at it again and more.

Because the city gave out a record number of tickets for cone fraud last year, here are your early links: Springsteen vs. ICE, Rogan vs. ICE, cursive is poised for a comeback in New Jersey and more.

Because CBS said "Whiskey Fridays with Tony Dokoupil" is not happening as of now, here are your early links: Pokémon shop robbery, Mamdani doesn't have any Black deputy mayors, toxic mom group movie and more.

Because Peter Mangione is joining Brooklyn FC as a midfielder, here are your early links: NYC Token response, old judge, standing on one foot is good for you and more.