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Dear New Yorkers,

A new book about Donald Trump’s time on “The Apprentice” recently garnered multiple reviews and headlines, but New York Public Library (NYPL) patrons seeking to check out a hardcover copy of “Apprentice in Wonderland” by Ramin Setoodeh are out of luck.

The NYPL hadn’t bought the book as of Monday morning, citing a lack of funds at the end of the fiscal year that ended June 30. And it’s not the only new book notably missing from the library system’s physical shelves.

For example, there are currently 100 requests for “Con Men, Conspiracists, and How America Cracked Up in the Early 1990” by John Ganz, which over the weekend won the New York Times’ coveted “editors choice” designation for a new release. The library purchased it as of Monday morning. After THE CITY asked, the NYPL’s website now says it is “on order.”

Late last month, the mayor and City Council leaders announced a budget deal that restored an estimated $58 million to library funding. The money is expected to allow most branches to stay open on Sundays. But it’s unclear how much of that money will go towards purchasing new items.

“At times, we make fewer purchases towards the end of the fiscal year because we are transitioning to a new budget cycle,” the NYPL said in a statement. “This is standard at lots of organizations.”

Read more here about the library’s financial struggles, and the new books that may not be available yet.

Weather scoop by New York Metro Weather Tuesday's Weather Rating: 2/10. I regret to inform you that it is once again hot and humid. Temperatures near 90° F later with dew points approaching the mid-70s (!) and a chance of scattered storms. The vibes are sweaty and uncomfortable.

Our Other Top Stories

Mayor Eric Adams rolled out the city’s new trash bins on Monday, which will be mandatory for residences with up to nine units by June 2026. Officials said the new bins will reduce injuries to sanitation workers, since they’re designed to be picked up by trucks instead of manually lifted and will containerize 70% of the city’s trash — thus deterring rats.  New York State passed a leading climate change law in 2019 that requires the state to source 70% of its electricity from renewables like solar and wind by 2030. Now, a state report concedes that that won’t happen by the legally mandated deadline. Instead, the report says, it just might be achievable by 2033. In the latest episode of FAQ NYC, hosts Christina Greer, Katie Honan and Harry Siegel discuss Rev. Al Sharpton’s op-ed making the case for Adams’ second term as mayor, and much more. Listen here.

Things To Do

Here’s what’s going on around the city this week.

Wednesday, July 10: The annual Jazz Jam All-Stars Concert returns to Flushing Town Hall in Queens. Tickets are $15-25, and the show starts at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 10: Catch an outdoor screening of “Barbie,” one of last summer’s hit films. Free from 9 to 11:30 p.m. at WNYC Transmitter Park in Brooklyn.  Saturday, July 13: Civic Speakeasy, an event series hosted by Lincoln Center and Citizen University dedicated to strengthening civic culture in communities through art. Free at 6 p.m., at The Underground at Jaffe Drive in Lincoln Center in Manhattan.

THE KICKER: It is really hot and humid out there this week. If you or another New Yorker that you know might need a hand, here are our guides to what to do when apartments get too hot, and how to check in on your neighbors during a heatwave.

Thanks, as always, for reading. Make it a great Tuesday.

Love,

THE CITY

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