Norman Seabrook, the longtime union boss of New York City's correction officers, will spend at least four years in prison.
Friday, February 8, 2019
The Iconic TWA Flight Center At JFK Is Now A Hotel (Opening In May)
Fine. If we couldn't move this thing to Manhattan to, say, replace Port Authority, or perhaps figure out how to turn it into some sort of portal to another era, then a hotel, fine.
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New Evidence Shows Potential Tax Law Violations By Trump's Inaugural Committee
A Trump-owned hotel in D.C. reportedly overcharged the inaugural committee's non-profit to hold events there.
Amazon Is Threatening To Take Its Jobs And Go Elsewhere
If the story was meant to scare opponents of the deal to fall in line, Governor Cuomo was happy to deliver the message during a speech on Long Island Friday afternoon.
Man Charged With Murder & Abortion In Horrific Stabbing Of Pregnant Girlfriend
The victim was five months pregnant.
The Alligator In The Sewer: Evidence Behind NYC's Urban Legend
For this year's Alligator in the Sewer Day (February 9th), a look back at gators in the sewer... and on subway platforms.
MTA Says They Finally Found The Source Of The Noxious L Train Smell... Maybe
The source of the nauseating L train smell that has sickened multiple riders and workers this week may be an abandoned diesel tank buried under a former gas station in Williamsburg.
Everyone Says Gennaro Lombardi Brought Pizza To NYC. What This Blog Presupposes Is... Maybe He Didn't?
Peter Regas, an independent researcher, has stumbled upon new information that challenges oft-told stories.
Cuomo, Who Controls The MTA, Calls MTA A 'Disgrace,' Demands Congestion Pricing Or Steep Fare Hikes
Cuomo ripped the MTA board, some of whose members have questioned his L train tunnel rehabilitation plan, declaring that 'a more functional board would be President Trump, Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, Rush Limbaugh, and Nancy Pelosi.'
Williamsburg's Samesa Introduces 10-for-$10 Vegetarian Tasting Menu
The modern Middle Eastern spot is satirizing the archaic tasting menu format at a steal price.
De Blasio's Preliminary Budget Calls For A Belt-Tightening 'PEG'
For the first time in his administration, de Blasio announced a $750 million savings program known as a PEG.
Early Addition: Acting A.G. Matt Whitaker Tells Rep. Jerry Nadler His Time Is Up
Because Bezos bravely exposed Pecker, check out today's midday links: RIP Albert Finney, every Steven Soderbergh movie ranked, Ivanka Trump's knowledge of things, new music Friday, TV teen sex comedies, and a drunk-ish puppy.
Beloved Williamsburg Dive Rosemary's To Close At The End Of February
Rosemary's Greenpoint Tavern has been in the neighborhood for 55 years.
Garbage Fire On F Train Tracks Snarls Friday Morning Commute
The F also made this messy on the A and C lines.
NYPD: Police Fatally Shot Man On Lower East Side This Morning
A man was fatally shot by a police officer on the Lower East Side on Friday morning.
Meet The Freaky 'Twilight Zone' Sea Creatures Eating Our Carbon Emissions
Scientists have launched a new project to explore the effects of climate change by looking at a little known part of the ocean.
Thursday, February 7, 2019
NYPD Targets Cyclists In Hell's Kitchen: 'I Saw An Officer Shove A Guy Off Of His Bicycle'
'It's outrageous this is what the police are using their limited resources for.'
Extra Extra: Man Named Assman Denied 'Assman' License Plate
Because today marks J Dilla's birthday, check out today's end-of-day links: Trump hurting DC nightlife, Whitaker stalling, Assman wants license plate, Jack the Joggler, AOC documentary, baguette walking, and dog embraces bath.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ed Markey Announce Ambitious Green New Deal Framework
While the Green New Deal won't become binding law, it could serve as a litmus test for Democratic support in 2020.
Fed-Up NYCHA Residents & Activists Disrupt Gowanus Rezoning Meeting: 'Before You Rezone, Fix Our Homes'
Roughly six years in the making, the city's rezoning plan has the potential to dramatically remake the neighborhood.
Get Ready For The Ugly-Hot Mandarin Duck
The Hot Duck will become the Ugly Hot Duck and we'll still love him.
Woody Allen Sues Amazon For $68 Million For Terminating Contract Due To '25-Year Old, Baseless Allegation'
Working with Allen become 'impracticable as a result of supervening events, including renewed allegations against Mr. Allen, his own controversial comments, and the increasing refusal of top talent to work with or be associated with him in any way.'
In A New Approach, MTA Asks Wheelchair Users Which Stations Should Be Prioritized For Accessibility
'When the elevator goes down, it’s 134 steps,' said Brooklyn Community Board 18 vice chair Michael Ien of the Broadway Junction station. 'That is tragic there.'