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Runnin' Scared
6:19 pm
May. 2, 2013
New York News
In The New York Times, the Hate-Read Alights
By Sydney Brownstone
Contrary to popular belief, the New York Times did NOT discover Brooklyn (again). As evidenced by the capture above, it merely appears that the Grey Lady has discovered clickbait. [@sydbrownst... More >>
Runnin' Scared
5:14 pm
May. 2, 2013
New York News
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Making Like a Tree Outside Upper West Side Whole Foods
By Sydney Brownstone
A tipster sent us this photo of an elaborately adorned person/tree hanging out on the Upper West Side.* Said tipster writes: "Saw him yesterday walking down 106th, near Broadway, while at gym.... More >>
Runnin' Scared
3:10 pm
May. 2, 2013
New York News
Bloomberg Loses Final Appeal to Keep Emails Secret
By Nick Pinto
Mayor Bloomberg's fight to keep emails concerning the hiring Cathie Black, whose catastrophic career as school chancellor lasted all of 100 days, has finally ended, and Bloomberg has lost. The s... More >>
Fork in the Road
2:30 pm
May. 2, 2013
New York News
Is Häagen-Dazs's New Ice Cream Really Gelato?
By Laura Shunk
Having carved out its formidable niche in the gourmet ice-cream category with such flavors as dulce de leche and bananas foster, Häagen-Dazs has announced that it's expanding its realm and con... More >>
Runnin' Scared
2:05 pm
May. 2, 2013
New York News
While City Fights Sandy Victim Class-Action Suit, Judge Extends Eviction Deadline
By Sydney Brownstone
Six months after Hurricane Sandy swept across New York City's coastlines, most people affected by the storm have moved on from crisis mode. Power's back, insurance has (hopefully) kicked in. But ... More >>
Runnin' Scared
1:18 pm
May. 2, 2013
New York News
May Day Rallies, Though Diminished from Last Year, Show Alliance-Building for New York's Left
By Nick Pinto
So much can change in a year. Last May Day, the amount of organizing energy and media hype surrounding plans for the annual holiday was staggering. For the first time in recent memory, unions an... More >>
Fork in the Road
1:00 pm
May. 2, 2013
New York News
A New Food Market for Long Island City
By Tejal Rao
A new weekend market is in the works, and this one is all about Queens. The Long Island City Flea and Food will open in mid-June and run every Saturday and Sunday out of a 24,000-square-foot lot... More >>
Runnin' Scared
12:42 pm
May. 2, 2013
New York News
Who's Going to be the Jets Starting QB? If You Can Throw a Spiral, You Have a Chance
By Allen Barra
If you're not busy for the next couple weeks, there's an excellent opportunity to get some exercise and play some football. And--who knows--maybe land yourself a spot on an NFL roster. ... More >>
Runnin' Scared
11:55 am
May. 2, 2013
New York News
Cuomo's Women's Equality Act Brings The A-Word To New York State Politics
By John Surico
In the video below, Governor Cuomo lays out his intentions for the Women's Equality Act - a plan that would focus on erasing specific gender biases in New York State law. Akin to the gun control ... More >>
Runnin' Scared
10:55 am
May. 2, 2013
New York News
Animal Cruelty Bill You've Never Heard Of Wants to Ban Actual Pet Tattoos
By Sydney Brownstone
Upper East Siders may be tramp-stamping their French bulldogs with temporary tattoos, but there's a little-known bill working its way through the state legislature that's trying to ban the real t... More >>
Sound of the City
10:33 am
May. 2, 2013
New York News
?uestlove, Andrew W.K., Kim Gordon + More - Masonic Temple - 5/1/13
By Brian McManus
Better Than: That unimprovised Paisley/Cool J duet. The format, in case you missed the emails, flyers, and Red Bull Music Academy promotional newspapers being handed out around the city, went so... More >>
La Daily Musto
10:25 am
May. 2, 2013
New York News
Catching Up With Paul Iacono, Who Came Out On This Blog
By Michael Musto
Last year, Paul Iacono, best known for MTV's The Hard Times of RJ Berger, came out on this blog to kudos and roses. And that's not the end of his gay news. A film Paul costars in, GBF (which jus... More >>
La Daily Musto
10:15 am
May. 2, 2013
New York News
Let Me Get One Thing Straight About The Gays
By Michael Musto
There's controversy about there being a gay guy in major league sports? But there have always been gays in major league sports. There's hoopla about whether gays can be in the military or the Boy... More >>
La Daily Musto
10:06 am
May. 2, 2013
New York News
Ernest Borgnine's Last Film
By Michael Musto
Oscar winner Ernie Borgnine (Marty) always brought heapings of zest to his roles, even when the film involved was absurd neo-drek like the generation-gap satire Bunny O'Hare, so I usually seek out... More >>
Fork in the Road
10:05 am
May. 2, 2013
New York News
Stand Burger Closed Last Week
By Jessica Goodman
Jonathan Morr's seven-year-old burger joint Stand closed last week in Greenwich Village. Grub Street reported that its website went kaput ("Stand4 is closed Thank you for your business") and t... More >>
La Daily Musto
10:00 am
May. 2, 2013
New York News
The World's Tiniest Gerbil
By Michael Musto
Do you find your pet gerbil a tiny bit unmanageable? Is it just too large to do all the things with it you like to do? Well, here's one of the world's smallest animals, even littler than Dr. Ruth... More >>
La Daily Musto
9:48 am
May. 2, 2013
New York News
Dubya's Europe Trip Was Canceled After His Arrest Was Called For! UPDATE
By Michael Musto
George W. Bush was all set to go and torture Switzerland with his views when several human rights groups spoke up, asking for him to be arrested and investigated on grounds that he propagated tort... More >>
Runnin' Scared
9:45 am
May. 2, 2013
New York News
Hollywood Likes Its Assault Weapons, Thank You Very Much
By Sydney Brownstone
After the tragedy at Newtown, New York had one of the quickest legislative responses in the country. A month later, the state Senate and Assembly had voted to expand the state's definition of ass... More >>
La Daily Musto
9:00 am
May. 2, 2013
New York News
Here's What Meryl Streep's Next Oscar Campaign Needs To Be
By Michael Musto
Her last campaign--something on the order of "She's the greatest actress we have, but she hasn't won in 29 years"--worked wonders on voters' guilt, and Meryl went home with the golden man for The ... More >>
Fork in the Road
8:00 am
May. 2, 2013
New York News
Grading the New Sushi Bar at Lobster Place in Chelsea Market
By Robert Sietsema
Lobster Place's uni (sea urchin) was breezy and briny, and got a grade of A-. As part of the current evolution of Chelsea Market, old tenants are grabbing more space and revamping their premises... More >>
Runnin' Scared
7:00 am
May. 2, 2013
New York News
Queens Elementary School Goes Completely Vegetarian, First To Do So In U.S.
By John Surico
P.S. 244Q in Flushing is known to students, teachers and parents alike as "The Active Learning Elementary School." It was opened five years ago by its principal, Robert Groff, as an experimental ... More >>
Sound of the City
3:30 am
May. 2, 2013
New York News
"Lil B Saved My Life": A Letter About Our 4Knots After Party Headliner
By Brian McManus
On Tuesday, as you're no doubt aware, we announced that enigmatic and prolific Bay-area rapper Lil B will headline our official 4Knots after party with special guests of his choosing. Shortly afte... More >>
Sound of the City
3:05 am
May. 2, 2013
New York News
I'm a Pastor Who Cheated, and My Wife Will Kill Me. Help!
By Willie D
Editor's note: Rap pioneer and Geto Boys member Willie D answers reader questions for our sister paper, Houston Press. Dear Willie D, My boyfriend behaves like he grew up in the sticks. Well,... More >>
Sound of the City
3:00 am
May. 2, 2013
New York News
Quit Your Media Job Today: A Freelancing Endorsement
By Luke O'Neil
On Friday afternoon I got a frustrated message from a fellow music writer. AOL Music, she said, was closing down. Soon thereafter employees of the media property, including Spinner editor Dan Rei... More >>
Fork in the Road
3:56 pm
May. 1, 2013
New York News
Health Department Smacks Sarita's Mac and Cheese
By Robert Sietsema
One of the two storefronts of Sarita's, formerly known as S'Mac, with its gate pulled partway down. Now known as Sarita's Mac and Cheese, the restaurant formerly known as S'mac - which has two n... More >>
Fork in the Road
2:26 pm
May. 1, 2013
New York News
New Restaurant Reviews: Soup Dumplings at Full House; Vegan at Kajitsu
By Mallory Stuchin
Kajitsu's glass noodles On this sunny May Day, our critics single out two new restaurants to usher in the season. In Midtown, Tejal Rao bows her head in favor of the vegan Japanese Buddhist templ... More >>
Sound of the City
10:29 am
May. 1, 2013
New York News
Daughter -- Bowery Ballroom -- April 30, 2013
By Eric Sundermann
Better Than: The last asshole who broke your heart. Elena Tonra stood sheepishly, having just returned to the stage of the Bowery Ballroom with the rest of her trio--the English indie folk band ... More >>
La Daily Musto
10:20 am
May. 1, 2013
New York News
Ellen Page Brings Video Games Out Of The Closet
By Michael Musto
It's no longer shameful for a major celebrity to be involved with a video game. Ellen Page appeared at the Tribeca Film Festival the other night to show 35 minutes of footage from Beyond: Two Sou... More >>
La Daily Musto
10:00 am
May. 1, 2013
New York News
Julianne Moore On Maisie, Carrie, And Sarah Palin
By Michael Musto
After copping an Emmy as Sarah Palin, Julianne Moore is now playing a rambunctious rock performer in What Maisie Knew, an updated adaptation of the Henry James novel about a girl caught between tw... More >>
La Daily Musto
9:05 am
May. 1, 2013
New York News
Why Everyone Hates Old People
By Michael Musto
That's easy, especially now that I'm feeling the brunt of some of the hatred. *They don't look very good. Their skin sags, their hair disappears, their tummy swells, and lines and creases appear ... More >>
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