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Neighborhood Strippers Don’t Object to Park51
Though TIME’s recent poll shows that 61% of Americans object to the building of an Islamic center near Ground Zero, the Wall Street Journal reports that those local to the area don’t see what the big deal is.
Are Bedbugs Taking Over New York City?
In the movies, it’s usually aliens that take over the Big Apple. In reality, it’s tiny, crawly little pests with an adorable name.
Quotes: Michael Bloomberg on Charlie Rangel’s 80th Birthday Party
“I know a few people couldn’t be here tonight because, as they tell it, either they had to get a haircut unexpectedly or they were sure that they’d have a headache. But Charlie, as you know, they were with you as long as they
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New York Congressman Explains His Explosion
America has a proud history of podium-pounding politicians shouting at the top of their lungs for both pertinent and trivial reasons. But Rep. Anthony Weiner explained to The New York Times today why he chose to turn up the heat …
George Steinbrenner’s Top Ten Yankee Titans
“The Boss” had a love-hate relationship with the baseball world, which meant his players dealt with both the best and the worst of his character.
Feds Close Four Bank Friday; 2010 Tally Reaches 90
It’s become something of a weekly tradition: The FDIC moves in late Friday night to shut down and break up failing banks. Last night, it was four new failures, pushing the 2010 list of failures to 90. (via Bloomberg Businessweek)
Lady Gaga’s Month of Baseball Bedlam
A new dimension to the New York baseball rivalry: which team will inspire the most media-attention grubbing from Gaga?
Disney Closes Doors of Five ESPN Zone Restaurants
After this latest round of cuts, California will be the lone state left with a branch of the sports bar / restaurant / arcade combos.
Survey: New York Has The Nation’s Worst Drivers
Start spreading the news. When it comes to driving, you don’t want to be a part of it.
Fast Facts: New York Congressman Anthony Weiner
He’s in the news for being on the tail of cash-for-gold firms and Glenn Beck. What’s one part of the 45-year-old representative’s flare for political action? You guessed it — Weiner’s from Brooklyn.
NYC’s Famed Tavern on the Green to Become a Snack Bar?
In its heydey, celebrities, powerbrokers and royalty would order Tavern on the Green’s best offerings of filet mignon, lobster bisque and braised lamb shank. Now they can get a hot dog.