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  • July 2008

    • Joel Movin' Out of Shea

      New York Sun  |  Jul 8, 08 7:47 AM CDT

      Joel Movin' Out of Shea

      (Newser) - His idols set a pop-cultural milestone by playing a concert there in 1965, and now Billy Joel will be the last musician to rock Shea Stadium, reports the New York Sun . Since the Beatles turned to sports venues to fit their legions of screaming fans, the home of the Mets has hosted everyone from The Police to The Boss to the Pope. More »

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      concert  • Beatles  • rock and roll  • Bruce Springsteen  • Shea Stadium  • Queens, New York  • Billy Joel  • The Police

  • May 2008

    • 50 Cent Home Engulfed in 'Suspicious' Fire

      Newsday  |  May 30, 08 9:08 AM CDT

      50 Cent Home Engulfed in 'Suspicious' Fire

      (Newser) - The multimillion-dollar, lawsuit-entangled New York home from which rapper 50 Cent was attempting to evict his son and baby mama went up in “definitely suspicious” flames early this morning, Newsday reports. An eyewitness told Newsday that the 32-year-old’s ex, Shaniqua Tompkins, and 10-year-old son were among six in the sprawling Long Island estate who suffered smoke inhalation. "She was all right," he said, adding: "But she was angry." More »

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      celebrity  • investigation  • arson  • fire  • 50 Cent  • Queens, New York

  • February 2008

    • Sign Man of Shea Dies at 83

      New York Times  |  Feb 9, 08 6:56 PM CST

      Sign Man of Shea Dies at 83

      (Newser) - Karl Ehrhardt, known as the Sign Man of Shea, died Tuesday at his home in Glen Oaks, Queens, reports the New York Times . The 83-year-old was known for holding up his timely 20-by-26-inch placards in dozens of games at Shea Stadium each season from 1964-1981. He became famous during the 1969 World Series when he cheered on the Miracle Mets. More »

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      MLB  • New York Mets  • Shea Stadium  • Queens, New York

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