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NEWS ABOUT: New York City

New York City stories: 471 news summaries

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US Man Charged in Afghanistan Rocket Attack

Long Islander also gave al-Qaeda info on NYC mass transit: feds

Jul 22, 09 1:48 PM CDT
(Newser) - An American arrested in Pakistan last fall faces charges for firing rockets at a US military base in Afghanistan, the New York Times reports. Bryant Neal Vinas, 26, also allegedly gave al-Qaeda detailed information about the New York City transit system and Long Island Railroad in return for military training. More »

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Afghanistan • Pakistan • New York City • rocket attacks • recruiting • citizen • Long Island Railroad • mass transit • Bryant Neal Vinas

OPINION

 Gawker Catches HuffPo 
 Falling for Hoax 




Arianna must be thrilled, Gawker blogger muses

Jul 22, 09 7:51 AM CDT
(Newser) - An airport in Central Park? Sounds ridiculous, but the Huffington Post fell for it yesterday—much to the delight and amusement of Gawker. HuffPo ran a satirical story on its homepage last night (caught in a screenshot by Gawker before it was removed) with what appeared to be a straight... More »

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online media • New York City • Manhattan • airport • hoax • Gawker • Central Park • Huffington Post

 Dumpsters 
 Make Splash 
 as Swimming 
 Pools 

In Brooklyn, people clamor to get into ultra-private urban pools

Jul 20, 09 11:00 AM CDT
(Newser) - The newest hangout for the recession chic set is the Dumpster—transformed into a swanky pool. The repurposed, invitation-only trash bins, hidden on a private lot in Brooklyn, are gaining a reputation in the blogosphere and could soon pop up in formerly dingy strip malls. “It’s a very... More »

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New York City • recession • swimming pool • trend • Dumpster • Jay-ZTV

(Newser) - A good-hearted pet lover paid $4,000 to outbid a Coney Island operator to save a five-legged puppy from life in a freak show, reports the New York Daily News. North Carolinian Allyson Siegel, 45, called the owner of the Chihuahua terrier mix when she learned the puppy would be... More »

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New York City • Coney Island • puppy • Man's best friend • dog • pet owners • freak show • Allyson Siegel

 In Sex Satisfaction, 
 'Hotlanta' Lives Up to Name 

Residents also engage quite frequently

Jul 17, 09 11:38 AM CDT
(Newser) - Not satisfied sexually? Perhaps it’s time to move to Atlanta. “Hotlanta” is the nation’s most sexually satisfied—and second most sexually active—metropolis, reports the Journal-Constitution. “Atlanta doesn’t wait for the weekend,” says a rep for the company that conducted the survey for... More »

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San Francisco • New York City • Atlanta • Boston • Washington DC • sex • Houston • Trojan • survey

(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—... More »

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New York City • Starbucks • bombing • bomb • fight club • Kyle Shaw

(Newser) - Many New Yorkers met their first Canadian doughnuts today as the Tim Hortons chain took over 12 locations previously occupied by Dunkin’ Donuts, BlackBook reports. “My frantic runs to Canada to buy tins of Tim Hortons ground coffee are over,” a delighted expatriate said. “Everything in New... More »

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food • New York City • coffee • fast food • franchise • Dunkin' Donuts • doughnut • restaurant chain • Tim Hortons • Riese Organization

GLOSSIES

 NYC Prep Paints Sad 
 Picture of City's Excess 

Parents, schools angry at 'manipulative' show

Jul 6, 09 1:00 PM CDT
(Newser) - Post-crash New York City has become a symbol of spiritual emptiness, writes Vanessa Grigoriadis for New York magazine. NYC Prep is the latest reality show to exploit this symbolism, allowing the rest of America to watch Manhattan’s lost souls—this time, teenagers—pursue decadence and social standing. In the... More »

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entertainment • reality TV • New York City • wealth • Manhattan • money • Real Housewives of New York City • NYC Prep

(Newser) - Bronx cops discovered that cute Build-a-Bears that children are supposed to fill with stuffing were packed instead with some $33 million worth of heroin, reports the New York Daily News. The brown teddy bears held glassine envelopes of brands of heroin with names like "Barack Obama," "Swine... More »

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New York City • heroin • toys • Bronx • drug charges • stuffed animals

 Liberty's Crown Reopens 


Jul 4, 09 10:17 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Statue of Liberty's crown reopened to the public today for the first time since the 9/11 attacks, reports the Daily News. The first people allowed up were seven US servicemen who took the oath to become citizens. Those interested in ascending the narrow staircase to the top better be... More »

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terrorism • New York City • homeland security • security practices • terrorist attack • Fourth of July • Statue of Liberty • New York harbor

(Newser) - Old guard NYC food vendors are serving up a side of invective with their hot dogs, aimed at upscale newcomers disturbing the traditional order, the Times reports. In the last year the recession has pushed white-collar workers of all stripes onto the street, but the newbies don’t understand—... More »

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New York City • hot dogs • recession • street vendors • cupcakes • Jay-ZTV • street food • culture clash

(Newser) - As New York City gears up for the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, one of the original protesters admits he never thought "it would turn out to be much of anything," the AP reports. Raymond Castro, now living with his partner of 30 years, says the crowd... More »

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gay rights • gay marriage • New York City • riots • Stonewall Rebellion

(Newser) - Lunch with Warren Buffett is a little cheaper this year. The anonymous winner of an eBay auction for a steak lunch with the Oracle of Omaha paid $1.68 million, down from last year’s record of $2.1 million. It’s still the second highest bid in the 10-year... More »

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philanthropy • San Francisco • New York City • eBay • Warren Buffett • steakhouse • homeless • billionaire • investor • charity auction

(Newser) - Calvin Klein has ditched a controversial Manhattan "foursome" billboard after angry New Yorkers complained that the ad was too much even for them, reports the New York Daily News. The ad, showing a teenage girl wearing only her Calvins making out with two stud muffins on a couch, as... More »

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New York City • Manhattan • jeans • Calvin Klein • bikini • orgy • billboards

ANALYSIS

 In NYC, Murders Mirror Mercury 


Jun 19, 09 4:11 PM CDT
(Newser) - Summer heat brings people onto the streets—and the murder rate up, the New York Times reports. In the city, September is historically the worst month for homicide, according to an analysis of police data. August is a close second. And the deadliest time? 10pm on a September Saturday. “... More »

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NYPD • New York City • murder • homicide • summer • New York City Police Department • night

(Newser) - Dangerous work, this teenage heartthrob business. Twilight star Robert Pattinson got clipped by a cab outside a New York City bookstore while fleeing a horde of fans, reports People. Pattinson is fine: He walked away from the mishap, in which the cabbie reportedly grazed his hip before slamming on the... More »

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New York City • car accident • taxi • Twilight • Robert Pattinson

Bloomberg Obsessed
With Golf...

...but not very good at it, despite lots of study, practice, expense

Jun 18, 09 11:30 AM CDT
(Newser) - Michael Bloomberg doesn’t like most sports, but he’s become consumed with that most clichéd of pursuits for rich 70-year-olds: golf. And he approaches the sport with the same success-at-all-costs doggedness with which he got himself elected mayor of New York, the New York Times reports. He hired... More »

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sports • New York City • golf • Donald Trump • Michael Bloomberg • mayor

9/11 Memorial Exec Quits Amid Criminal Probe

Contractor under investigation for overbilling at NYC projects

Jun 16, 09 5:03 AM CDT
(Newser) - The construction executive in charge of the 9/11Memorial and other major New York City projects abruptly resigned yesterday amid a federal criminal probe into padded bills, the New York Daily News reports. James Abadie's employer, Bovis Lend Lease, is being investigated over allegations it inflated overtime bills on projects, including... More »

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New York City • construction • World Trade Center memorial • 9/11 attacks • James Abadie

(Newser) - As foreclosure sales begin to lure buyers back to the housing market in some parts of the country, realtors in New York are finding the market crisis has come home to roost, Reuters reports. Things are bad and could soon be much worse. Condo sales in Manhattan have plummeted 71%... More »

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New York City • Manhattan • housing market • home sales • housing crisis • luxury condo • Hamptons

 Lavish Bar Prison Bar Mitzvah 
 Leaves Mayor Fuming 

Dozens of guests allowed into jail for catered party; city sprang for overtime

Jun 12, 09 5:54 AM CDT
(Newser) - Embarrassed New York City officials are investigating how a well-connected inmate was allowed to hold a bar mitzvah for his son inside a prison gym, the New York Post reports. Caterers, entertainers, and 60 guests were allowed into the jail to celebrate the milestone for the son of convicted scam... More »

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New York City • prison • Manhattan • Michael Bloomberg • prisoner • bar mitzvah

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