Smart Glasses Crackdown: NYC nightclub Basement says anyone wearing or bringing smart glasses gets kicked out and can be permanently banned, citing its no-photo/no-video privacy rules. Local Business Leadership: Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a Business Advisory Council with 15 CEOs to shape economic policy across finance, tech, sports, entertainment, retail, and healthcare. Broadway Deals: NYC Broadway Week returns Sept. 8–20 with 2-for-1 ticket offers, including big names like Hadestown, Wicked, and The Lion King. Dolly Parton Takeover: The city is rolling out tributes after her death—pink Empire State Building lights, marquee nods, and a weekend lineup of Dolly-themed events. Pop Culture Loss: Voice actor Peter Cullen, the baritone behind Optimus Prime and Eeyore, died at 85. MLB Offseason Shakeup: MLB proposed limiting free-agent signings to set windows in December and early February, but the players union says it would gut player rights. US Open Food Scene: Flushing Meadows’ U.S. Open is pairing tennis with major food-and-cocktail hype, with viral bites drawing crowds. Theater Watch: Local leaders are pushing to save an NYC theater set to close at the end of 2026.