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Because it's never too early to plan in advance, here are your early links: tropical-like water at the Jersey Shore, goodbye Cozy Soup 'n' Burger, vape recycling and more.

Because the zookeeper is in stable condition, here are your early links: Andrew Cuomo talkin' smack, jazz legend Sonny Rollins dies at 95, the mysterious Morningside Heights fast-casual restaurant that remains "coming soon" and more.

Because nearly 30,000 of yucky water accidentally poured out, here are your early links: Alison Roman's shoppy shop, vintage Roosevelt Island tram cars, idling fines for delivery trucks and more.

Because New York City office weddings are in, here are your early links: "Son of Sam" killer says he's going to heaven, "The Breakfast Club" is coming to Netflix, what's 8 x 9 and more.

Because officials say motorcycle gangs have usurped the mafia, here are your early links: Knicks comeback, Cybertrucks don't float, AI-generated video of Hochul as a South Park character and more.

Because the kingdom says it won't be cutting a $200 million check due to the Iran war, here are your early links: Central Park carriage horse collision, Knicks back in action, Mr. Feeny's open marriage and more.

Because it's a climate change issue, here are your early links: Chris Christie and Bruce Springsteen made up, woman gave birth in Brooklyn courthouse, chew your food and more.

Because this is an expensive city, here are your early links: Jack Schlossberg has experience as a content creator, AOC not especially vocal about Hochul's climate law rollback, Mets falling down and more.

Because the mayor said Broadway in Queens is getting a new bus lane, here are your early links: Pile driving in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, bubble house could lose its bubbles, blue restaurants and more.

Because legal weed store sales are up, but still not eclipsing black market sales, here are your afternoon links: What it's like to wake up from a coma after being shot, eating Biblical food, trophies and more.