Toby Hyde
@tobyhyde.bsky.social
I’d rather be playing with the baby or on my bike. I oversee the largest utility building electrification program in the US. We should build more homes, here, there, everywhere. Yes, I watched that Knicks game.
Oh hell yes.
1. YouTube Leak of the sham meeting: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ytB...
2. Participants ordered into court on 10/19 for a contempt hearing: iapps.courts.state.ny.us/fbem/Documen...
2. Participants ordered into court on 10/19 for a contempt hearing: iapps.courts.state.ny.us/fbem/Documen...
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn and the outgoing leadership of the Brooklyn Democrats have been summoned to court to face contempt charges after holding a Zoom meeting at 10 p.m. last night to select new leadership, in direct defiance of a judicial order.
hellgatenyc.com/zombie-brook...
hellgatenyc.com/zombie-brook...
October 5, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Oh hell yes.
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There was an awesome and HILARIOUS development in the Brooklyn Democratic Party legal fight yesterday.
This update requires quite a fair bit of context, but stick with me here, because the payoff is soooo delicious! 🧵
This update requires quite a fair bit of context, but stick with me here, because the payoff is soooo delicious! 🧵
October 1, 2026 at 7:43 PM
There was an awesome and HILARIOUS development in the Brooklyn Democratic Party legal fight yesterday.
This update requires quite a fair bit of context, but stick with me here, because the payoff is soooo delicious! 🧵
This update requires quite a fair bit of context, but stick with me here, because the payoff is soooo delicious! 🧵
But at least the Mets got 47 games of Javier Baez (1.7 bWAR) in 2021 and 40 games of Trevor Williams (1.9 bWAR) in 2021-2022.
Pete Crow-Armstrong just had the most all-around valuable season under Statcast
He’s the first player to be in the 99th percentile or better in batting, baserunning AND fielding run value for a season (1st tracked in 2016)
h/t the wizard @jasonbernard.bsky.social
He’s the first player to be in the 99th percentile or better in batting, baserunning AND fielding run value for a season (1st tracked in 2016)
h/t the wizard @jasonbernard.bsky.social
September 28, 2026 at 9:26 PM
But at least the Mets got 47 games of Javier Baez (1.7 bWAR) in 2021 and 40 games of Trevor Williams (1.9 bWAR) in 2021-2022.
Damnit. I was really looking forward to racing tomorrow. We raced it in tropical storm Ophelia in 2023.
Is tomorrow really supposed to be worse or are we getting more sensible about not running big (4,000+ competitors) in major storms?
Is tomorrow really supposed to be worse or are we getting more sensible about not running big (4,000+ competitors) in major storms?
September 25, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Damnit. I was really looking forward to racing tomorrow. We raced it in tropical storm Ophelia in 2023.
Is tomorrow really supposed to be worse or are we getting more sensible about not running big (4,000+ competitors) in major storms?
Is tomorrow really supposed to be worse or are we getting more sensible about not running big (4,000+ competitors) in major storms?
“By 5 p.m. with the whole auditorium on its feet howling "shame," the leadership on the dais took a 10-minute recess and stalked off the stage.” Funny. Also pathetic. hellgatenyc.com/brooklyn-dem...
Brooklyn Dems Hold a Meeting Befitting the Most Shambolic Political Organization in History
Meanwhile, an appeals court deliberated on the legality of their actions mere blocks away.
hellgatenyc.com
September 24, 2026 at 1:16 AM
“By 5 p.m. with the whole auditorium on its feet howling "shame," the leadership on the dais took a 10-minute recess and stalked off the stage.” Funny. Also pathetic. hellgatenyc.com/brooklyn-dem...
Incredible stuff from the Bkln Democratic Party.
A member asked how—if there are 1,142 eligible voters here (in person + proxies)—did 1,240 people supposedly vote?? The Chair continued to the next vote without answering the question, and threatened to have several members removed for continuing to ask about the funny math.
September 23, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Incredible stuff from the Bkln Democratic Party.
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The advertised meeting time was 10:00-3:00. It’s 2:30 and we still haven’t begun.
County Committee members are working people who have other places to be on a weekday. This sort of dysfunction is incredibly disrespectful to community members who are giving their time to engage with our party.
County Committee members are working people who have other places to be on a weekday. This sort of dysfunction is incredibly disrespectful to community members who are giving their time to engage with our party.
Pizza has arrived and the recess is ongoing, still no sign of Party Chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn who I'm told is in the back room.
September 23, 2026 at 6:36 PM
The advertised meeting time was 10:00-3:00. It’s 2:30 and we still haven’t begun.
County Committee members are working people who have other places to be on a weekday. This sort of dysfunction is incredibly disrespectful to community members who are giving their time to engage with our party.
County Committee members are working people who have other places to be on a weekday. This sort of dysfunction is incredibly disrespectful to community members who are giving their time to engage with our party.
Six years ago, when I started following them, Atalanta under Gasperini were good (Champions League quality) and very fun. Right now, under Sarri, they are neither. I think there’s enough talent to challenge for a top 6 spot, but not like this.
September 20, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Six years ago, when I started following them, Atalanta under Gasperini were good (Champions League quality) and very fun. Right now, under Sarri, they are neither. I think there’s enough talent to challenge for a top 6 spot, but not like this.
Some real sweet and heartfelt moments between Keith and Howie in the Mets radio booth today.
September 20, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Some real sweet and heartfelt moments between Keith and Howie in the Mets radio booth today.
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It's pretty damn impressive how much ground Mayor Mamdani has been able to cover after only nine months in office on a wide range of basic quality-of-life issues in NYC.
I was reading through the numbers this morning, and they're kinda astonishing.
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I was reading through the numbers this morning, and they're kinda astonishing.
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September 18, 2026 at 3:42 PM
It's pretty damn impressive how much ground Mayor Mamdani has been able to cover after only nine months in office on a wide range of basic quality-of-life issues in NYC.
I was reading through the numbers this morning, and they're kinda astonishing.
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I was reading through the numbers this morning, and they're kinda astonishing.
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Interregional Transmission! Because the energy is here and here, and the people are over there
September 15, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Interregional Transmission! Because the energy is here and here, and the people are over there
Ha + Pearl Jam, Rage, Beastie Boys, Pixies and on and on…
Imagine growing up with Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, REM, and other awesome bands, and voting Republican.
September 15, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Ha + Pearl Jam, Rage, Beastie Boys, Pixies and on and on…
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The rule they are overturning was predicted to give $120 billion in public health benefits by 2047, with projections that by 2035, it would would prevent up to 1,200 premature deaths, 870 hospital and emergency room visits, 360K asthma attacks, 48K school absence days and 57K lost workdays each year
Breaking News: The E.P.A. is said to be planning to announce that the U.S. will no longer limit climate pollution from power plants.
E.P.A. Will Erase Limits on Climate Pollution From Power Plants
Generation of electricity is the second largest source of carbon dioxide and other planet-warming gases in the United States.
nyti.ms
September 14, 2026 at 3:12 AM
The rule they are overturning was predicted to give $120 billion in public health benefits by 2047, with projections that by 2035, it would would prevent up to 1,200 premature deaths, 870 hospital and emergency room visits, 360K asthma attacks, 48K school absence days and 57K lost workdays each year
Atalanta have to be relieved to get into half at 0-0 vs Roma. Carnesecchi the only guy who has played well. On the whole the defense has been attentive to Malen. But that’s it for the positive.
The offense is not impotent; it’s totally absent w .06 XG?? 1 touch in the box to 36 for Roma?
The offense is not impotent; it’s totally absent w .06 XG?? 1 touch in the box to 36 for Roma?
September 5, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Atalanta have to be relieved to get into half at 0-0 vs Roma. Carnesecchi the only guy who has played well. On the whole the defense has been attentive to Malen. But that’s it for the positive.
The offense is not impotent; it’s totally absent w .06 XG?? 1 touch in the box to 36 for Roma?
The offense is not impotent; it’s totally absent w .06 XG?? 1 touch in the box to 36 for Roma?
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This chart will figure prominently in a future historian's best-seller, "Self-Destruction: The End of the American Era."
23% drop in student visas to US in 2025
57% drop from India alone
catastrophic for research and learning, here and abroad
www.insidehighered.com/news/global/...
57% drop from India alone
catastrophic for research and learning, here and abroad
www.insidehighered.com/news/global/...
August 26, 2026 at 1:22 PM
This chart will figure prominently in a future historian's best-seller, "Self-Destruction: The End of the American Era."
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8 Democrats won primaries in June and this lets the losers nullify the results. The Brooklyn Democratic Party dies if this is allowed to stand.
Report from Brooklyn Democratic Party exec committee meeting is that Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn's anti-democratic power grab has passed by 21-19 vote (1 abstention, 1 no-show)
*All 8 District Leaders who lost in June voted yes*
*All 8 District Leaders who lost in June voted yes*
August 26, 2026 at 2:02 AM
8 Democrats won primaries in June and this lets the losers nullify the results. The Brooklyn Democratic Party dies if this is allowed to stand.
This is outrageous.
utterly disgusting behavior by the Brooklyn Dems and Rodneyse
an autogolpe tonight, the precise form of coup that Trump tried to execute on January 6
an autogolpe tonight, the precise form of coup that Trump tried to execute on January 6
Report from Brooklyn Democratic Party exec committee meeting is that Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn's anti-democratic power grab has passed by 21-19 vote (1 abstention, 1 no-show)
*All 8 District Leaders who lost in June voted yes*
*All 8 District Leaders who lost in June voted yes*
August 26, 2026 at 2:20 AM
This is outrageous.
A few minutes before kickoff against Hapoel Tel Aviv, and I’m pretty excited to see the new Atalanta under Sarri.
Mostly the same roster as last year with Gaetano added but a fresh approach.
Mostly the same roster as last year with Gaetano added but a fresh approach.
August 20, 2026 at 6:28 PM
A few minutes before kickoff against Hapoel Tel Aviv, and I’m pretty excited to see the new Atalanta under Sarri.
Mostly the same roster as last year with Gaetano added but a fresh approach.
Mostly the same roster as last year with Gaetano added but a fresh approach.
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fastest-tracked OF assists, regular season under Statcast (2015):
4/20/16 Aaron Hicks: 105.5 mph
9/13/17 Brett Phillips: 104.0 mph
8/17/26 Carson Benge: 103.9 mph
6/19/18 Jackie Bradley Jr.: 103.4 mph
7/12/25 Colton Cowser: 103.3 mph
9/4/15 Carlos Gómez: 103.1 mph
4/20/16 Aaron Hicks: 105.5 mph
9/13/17 Brett Phillips: 104.0 mph
8/17/26 Carson Benge: 103.9 mph
6/19/18 Jackie Bradley Jr.: 103.4 mph
7/12/25 Colton Cowser: 103.3 mph
9/4/15 Carlos Gómez: 103.1 mph
August 18, 2026 at 12:38 AM
fastest-tracked OF assists, regular season under Statcast (2015):
4/20/16 Aaron Hicks: 105.5 mph
9/13/17 Brett Phillips: 104.0 mph
8/17/26 Carson Benge: 103.9 mph
6/19/18 Jackie Bradley Jr.: 103.4 mph
7/12/25 Colton Cowser: 103.3 mph
9/4/15 Carlos Gómez: 103.1 mph
4/20/16 Aaron Hicks: 105.5 mph
9/13/17 Brett Phillips: 104.0 mph
8/17/26 Carson Benge: 103.9 mph
6/19/18 Jackie Bradley Jr.: 103.4 mph
7/12/25 Colton Cowser: 103.3 mph
9/4/15 Carlos Gómez: 103.1 mph
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Carson Benge threw out two Padres from right field in one inning.
August 18, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Carson Benge threw out two Padres from right field in one inning.
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What Carson Benge did in first inning was the first time in Mets 65 year history that a Mets player threw out two players at home in one inning
August 17, 2026 at 11:54 PM
What Carson Benge did in first inning was the first time in Mets 65 year history that a Mets player threw out two players at home in one inning
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"Unlike many others forced to halt their research [due to Trump cuts], Sehgal and his co-authors released their study anyway...with a fraction of the intended sample size. Still, removing the gas stoves relieved the participants’ asthma so much that the results were clear even with only 85 of them."
The EPA halted a study on gas stoves and asthma. But even partial results were striking.
Research that used a federal grant to pay for asthma patients to have their gas stoves replaced showed a dramatic fall in asthma attacks. The program was cut short after President Donald Trump took of...
wapo.st
July 29, 2026 at 11:18 AM
"Unlike many others forced to halt their research [due to Trump cuts], Sehgal and his co-authors released their study anyway...with a fraction of the intended sample size. Still, removing the gas stoves relieved the participants’ asthma so much that the results were clear even with only 85 of them."
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if you’re an immigrant and unemployed, you’re a freeloader, but if you’re gainfully employed, you’re stealing someone’s job. They just don’t want these people to exist except as targets for their hatred one way or the other bsky.app/profile/heba...
My Haitian friend was just fired from his job. "They said I don't have a legal status now."
This is likely happening to hundreds of thousands of people across this country today. Sick.
This is likely happening to hundreds of thousands of people across this country today. Sick.
July 28, 2026 at 10:24 PM
if you’re an immigrant and unemployed, you’re a freeloader, but if you’re gainfully employed, you’re stealing someone’s job. They just don’t want these people to exist except as targets for their hatred one way or the other bsky.app/profile/heba...