# Hanukkah Shows Under Siege by Bots | New York City News

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Podcast: [New York City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-york-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7435038)
Published: 2026-07-27T19:23:11+00:00
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## Resource

Yo La Tengo’s beloved Hanukkah shows are under siege by ticket bots and scalpers, turning a cozy, community-driven tradition into a high-stakes scramble for fans. As bots snatched up tickets in bulk, the Bowery Ballroom scrambles to reclaim them from the secondary market — but with regulators cracking down and fans frustrated by corporate profiteering, the future of these intimate, charitable gigs hangs in the balance. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f66803d18f34825b

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