The Onion invites Gianforte to assault them, Glenn Close yells at audience member, some troubling facts about sunscreen, and much more in our day-end link roundup.
Friday, May 26, 2017
Fraud Investigators Raid Prominent Brooklyn Heating Oil Company
The heating oil industry has been a hotbed of corruption for decades.
Bronx Borough President Will March In Puerto Rican Day Parade, Calls Boycotts 'Incredibly Disheartening'
The dispute surrounding the event "accomplishes nothing," according to the beep, Ruben Diaz Jr.
Gothamist Films
'Stealthing' Is Not A Crime, But One NY Lawmaker Wants To Change That
"It's a phenomenon that most people aren't aware of, but when you see men are creating blogs teaching others how to get away with this, it's problematic."
Chelsea High School Students Accuse Principal Of Slut Shaming Sophomores
Students chanted, "What I wear is not my intent."
UPS Ordered To Pay $247 Million To New York For Illegal Shipping Of Cigarettes
UPS will shell out $247 million to New York City and New York State for "illegally shipping" hundreds of thousands of untaxed cartons of cigarettes, a federal judge ruled on Thursday.
Reminder: Don't Take Selfies With Seals, OK?
Don't even think about taking a selfie with that seal pup.
Report: 8 Of America's 10 Most Expensive Areas To Rent An Apartment Are In Manhattan
Battery Park City tops the list.
SUMMER'S HERE, BABY: Mary Lee The Shark Is Headed To NJ
Researchers say she may pay New Jersey a visit this weekend.
Free Ice Cream & Hot Dogs For Everyone Sticking Around NYC This Weekend
A lobster festival, a pig roast and a grilling event are a few of the other highlights.
Universal Healthcare Looks Increasingly Possible In New York State
New York is closer than ever to establishing a single payer health insurance system, but a few state Senate roadblocks remain in the way.
Forecast: More Clouds Than Sun For Memorial Day Weekend
With any luck the worst of the recent rain has passed us by, but that doesn't mean we're in for a dry holiday weekend.
Brooklyn Online Eyeglass Purveyor Arrested Again For Allegedly Harassing Unhappy Customers
One customer said he received 456 emails in one day.
A Dramatic Plan To Rebuild Penn Station & Restore Its Lost Grandeur
"There's no question that something dramatic needs to be done on that site, so why not just rebuild the old version, which everyone loved anyway?"
Men Dressed As Construction Workers Rob Brooklyn Heights Jewelry Store At Gunpoint
No arrests have been made as of Friday morning.
This Smartwatch Redefines Wearables With Intuitive Design
A Kickstarter success that helps you manage your life. [sponsor]
Thursday, May 25, 2017
Alamo Drafthouse Offers Women-Only 'Wonder Woman' Screenings... And Dudes Freak Out
The proceeds of the Brooklyn location screenings go to Planned Parenthood.