Manhattan Jittery After Starbucks Bombing

(NEWSER) - A Fight Club-obsessed teen has been arrested for the bombing of a Manhattan Starbucks, the New York Daily News reports. Kyle Shaw, 17, modeled himself on the Tyler Durden character in the movie and sought to copy the film's "Project Mayhem" attacks on corporate America, according to police. Shaw—who evidently forget that the first rule of Fight Club is not to talk about Fight Club—was busted after bragging to friends about the May bombing, said detectives. More»

City passes $8 fee to drive into midtown Manhattan

(NEWSER) - New York City has moved a step closer to charging drivers $8 to enter midtown Manhattan. The City Council voted 30-20 in favor of the proposal, known as "congestion pricing," that has already been established in cities like London to reduce traffic. The next hurdle is approval from the state legislature. Mayor Bloomberg said the vote mirrors the "strong backing" of New Yorkers, reports the New York Daily News. More»

Lawyer says Greg Kelly attacked her in her office

(NEWSER) - A Manhattan lawyer has reported to police that she was raped by the son of New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly, reports the New York Daily News . The woman had drinks with Greg Kelly, 43, at the South Street Seaport last October, she told police. She then invited him to her lower Manhattan office, where she says he raped her. Greg Kelly's lawyer has denied the accusation. “Mr. Kelly strenuously denies any wrongdoing of any kind, and is cooperating fully with the district attorney’s investigation," he said. More»

4 men killed in 24-hour period

(NEWSER) - Four men were killed in four separate New York City subway accidents in a single 24-hour period over the weekend. Two of the men were stuck by trains in Manhattan and Brooklyn, and a third was killed when he was crushed between a train and the platform in the Village, reports the New York Post . Another man was found dead on a elevated station platform in Queens. Police don't suspect criminal activity in any of the deaths. More»

Clip parodies pair of self-satisfied yuppies

(NEWSER) - Love New York? Hate it? Either way, this viral video will resonate: Inspired by Shit Girls Say and its many YouTube imitators, a sibling duo reels off trademark New York yuppie phrases. Among the highlights: Eliot Glazer asks himself over and over where the train is; he informs a cab driver of a "law" that taxis must go to Brooklyn; he and his sister offer informed opinions of local restaurants and complain about tourists. They're excited when a local news anchor walks by—but very proud not to own a TV, the Daily News notes. Click here or here for more videos inspired by Shit Girls Say. More»