N.Y. Today: This Old-School Pizzeria Stays Open by Playing Itself on TV

Sam's Restaurant has long been a go-to spot for film crews looking for a bit of Brooklyn charm.

View in browser|nytimes.com June 9, 2024 This Old-School Pizzeria Stays Open by Playing Itself on TV Sam's Restaurant in Cobble Hill, run by 67-year-old Louis Migliaccio, has long been a go-to spot for film crews looking for a bit of Brooklyn charm. By Allie Conti and OK McCausland A Neighborhood Battles Illegal Weed Shops: 'We've Been Begging for Help' Alarmed by the proliferation of unlicensed stores, Lower East Side residents have banded together to track the shops and push for the authorities to shut them down. By Colin Moynihan How Governor Hochul Decided to Kill Congestion Pricing in New York Although the governor said she long feared the program might hurt New York City's economy, she never disclosed her reservations, leaving some feeling betrayed. By Grace Ashford, Dana Rubinstein and Claire Fahy In Final Analysis, N.Y. Legislative Session Is Defined by Its Omissions The State Legislature passed a climate bill that would force polluters to pay into a "cost recovery" fund, but the focus of the session's last days was on the collapse of congestion pricing. By Grace Ashford and Claire Fahy How Matt Williams, the Creator of 'Roseanne,' Spends His Sundays Mr. Williams loves people-watching and pasta with his wife. But when he's writing on Sundays? No judgment allowed. By Andrew Cotto METROPOLITAN DIARY 'Dragging a Small Roller Bag, I Found My Way to the Correct Subway Line' A solo trip to the Upper West Side, a bonus at the shoe-repair place and more reader tales of New York City in this week's Metropolitan Diary. Want more news? Check out our full coverage. The Mini Crossword: Here is today's puzzle. New York Today is published weekdays around 6 a.m. You can also find it at nytoday.com. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for New York Today from The New York Times. To stop receiving New York Today, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018