Good Wednesday afternoon in New York City, where the feds plan to put up $8 billion to rebuild Penn Station.

Here's what else is happening:

  • The New York state Assembly briefly considered whether to put up $250,000 to provide security for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding, according to Page Six.
  • New York magazine is once again owned by a Murdoch.
  • Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to widen the bike lane on Sixth Avenue between West 14th and 31st streets in time for the World Cup.
  • For two weeks only, you'll be able to take a free bus from Williamsburg to Prospect Park, courtesy of a skincare brand.
  • Good heat check on the Rep. Dan Goldman versus Brad Lander primary.
  • The City Council will once again consider a bill to ban bird sales at pet stores.
  • The subtle difference is that Coke Zero Sugar more closely resembles the flavor profile and mouthfeel of Coke Classic, while Diet Coke is for people who are mean.
  • And finally, sup: