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February 21, 2012
NYPD Numbers Show Sharp Increases in Crime So Far This Year
That jump in the citywide crime rate has continued through the sixth week of the year, up over 5 percent so far, with thefts and robbery accounting for the increase. Robberies, burglaries and grand larceny are all up 10 percent citywide. Crime is up through Feb. 12 by double digits in three of the ... More >>
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February 16, 2012
Zola Jesus's 10 Most Depressing Things About Winter
Winter has been weird this year here in New York. The snow has been light, or oddly timed (Halloween is for witch hats, not snow bonnets); many weeks have had one day where it's 20 degrees and one where it's 60; there might be record-breaking winters elsewhere, but the idea that that could happen he ... More >>
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February 2, 2012
It's Groundhog Day! It's Groundhog Day! It's...
Yes, it is Groundhog Day again, which means that across the country, many small rodents are delivering their verdicts on whether we will have six more weeks of "winter." The most famous groundhog authority, Punxsutawney Phil, has seen his shadow and is reporting that we will indeed have six more w ... More >>
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January 21, 2012
Snow Hits The City; MTA Works on 7 Line; South Carolina Primary Today
It's snowing! Did you notice? Winter finally decided to grace us with its presence, and it brought with it a winter weather advisory that will be in effect until 4 p.m. today. The National Weather service predicts 4 to 5 inches of snow, but says the heaviest downfall will happen before noon. The MTA ... More >>
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January 21, 2012
Snow Day! What Are You Going to Do With Your Time?
You are probably aware that snow has come to New York City. Considering you can't yet spend your snow days watching the city's online map that will track when salt spreaders or plows went down city streets (if you're intrigued you can watch Mayor Bloomberg discuss the tool at this morning's press c ... More >>
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December 7, 2011
Finally, It Is 'Seasonably Chilly' (And It Might Snow)
WTF, weather? For days we've been sashaying about complaining and/or rejoicing (whether we're feeling glass-half-empty or glass-half-full) about the bizarre temperate weather. Our actual winter coat has only been worn, like, twice! But today, in weird conjunction with the MTA's announcement t ... More >>
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December 5, 2011
Man Loses 16 Pounds on the Patented Coors Light Snowdrift Diet
In a TRUE STORY that surely has the makers of Coors Light peeing themselves in glee (or pouring Coors Lights down their pants?), a 52-year-old man named Clifton Vial survived being stranded in his Toyota in an Alaskan snowdrift for three days in negative-degree temperatures, with no cell serv ... More >>
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October 30, 2011
Snowstorm Pounds Northeast; White House Plans for Troop Presence in Middle East; 30 OWS Arrests in Oregon
Millions of people lost power and at least three deaths were reported as a result of yesterday's snowstorm along the east coast. States in the Northeast were hit the hardest and CNN reports parts of New Jersey were buried in as much as 15.5 inches of snow. Airline cancellations stranded passe ... More >>
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October 29, 2011
Yes, That is October Snow
The above video was taken in Midtown Manhattan this morning, and it shows the unseasonal weather that is going to ruin your Saturday. Consider it karmic retribution after you laughed off Hurricane Irene. Nice going, smart ass.
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March 30, 2011
10 Inches of Snow Possible on April Fool's Day
"L" is for WHAT THE FUCK?Not a joke. Not a joke. Not a joke. Not a joke. Not a joke. Not a joke. Not a joke. Not a joke. Not a joke. Not a joke. Not a joke. Not a joke. Not a joke. Not a joke. Not a joke. Not a joke. Not a joke. Not a joke. Not a joke. Not a joke. Not a joke. Not a joke. Not ... More >>
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February 7, 2011
Snowpocalypse Means More Sexy Time for America!
Here you go, New Yorkers depressed over this season's interminable blizzards and "wintry mix": You're in good company. 76 percent of Northeasterners consider winter a downer, and 4 in 10 Americans say weather affects their mood. But there's an unsuspected upside: Bad weather actually means mo ... More >>
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February 2, 2011
Punxsutawney Phil Predicts Early Spring, as Does Staten Island Chuck
This just in: Punxsutawney Phil has not seen his shadow. According to tradition, this means the prophetic groundhog has predicted an early spring as opposed to six more weeks of winter. Just in time for an ice storm!
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February 1, 2011
9 States Are Now Under Blizzard Warnings, and Other Freaky Weather Facts
Although our winter storm warning has been downgraded to an advisory, the weather still has the makings of something rather apocalyptic. It's being called "life-threatening." Across the nation, people are freaking out. Even people in England are worried about our well-being (or are smugly enj ... More >>
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February 1, 2011
No End in Sight For Winter Hellscape According to Las Vegas Odds
Are you an optimist? Do you think winter will be over after the upcoming deathstorm kills you and everyone you love? If Las Vegas is to be believed (which they always are), brace yourself for six more weeks of this crap.
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January 31, 2011
"Historic" Storm on the Way; New York City Is Cracking Down on Everything; Countdown to the Verizon iPhone
• There is a "historic winter storm" headed across the U.S. that meteorologists predict will last through Wednesday and impact a third of the U.S. population, primarily in the Midwest and the South. New York may get an ice storm (currently a "snow to wintry mix" is predicted for Tuesday). B ... More >>
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January 28, 2011
NYC Cabbie Ticketed After Taxi Blows Up in Snowstorm
Yesterday we posted video of the New York City cab that caught on fire in Wednesday's snowstorm and suddenly exploded. No one was injured, except, financially, the cabbie himself, who has been ticketed due to his vehicle blocking the road when a tow truck failed to come and get it soon enough ... More >>
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January 27, 2011
NYC Snow Plow Hits Car Again, On The Same Street! [VIDEO]
Remember that video from last month's snowstorm of the snow plow smashing into the car without any care? Unfortunately for someone, the same thing has happened again during this snowstorm. In a twist of fate, this accident took place on the same exact street in Brooklyn Heights! Video of the ... More >>
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January 27, 2011
NYC Cab Explodes in Snowstorm [Video]
Never take a cab in a snowstorm. This is advice we feel extremely strongly about. Best case scenario, it never goes well, and you will fear for your life more than once. Worst case scenario, your cab explodes. This happened last night.
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January 19, 2011
Another Snowstorm on the Way for NYC?; More Protests in Tunisia; Mike Bloomberg Gives State of the City
Good morning! It's another gray day, but hang in there -- it should clear up by afternoon. Of course, there's also another snowstorm on the way, which could pan out as either a light brush...or a major snow event for New York by Friday. Currently snowfall potential is "highly uncertain." We'l ... More >>
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January 18, 2011
Get Ready for More Snow, Says Man Who Tapes Climate Stats to Walls
The New York Times interviewed a "weather hobbyist" today, who says he's crunched the numbers and predicts that New York is going to get a lot more snow this winter.
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January 12, 2011
Riding Fresh Powder in the Five Boroughs
warren lynn via FlickrTuesday night's not-quite-apocalyptic snowfall blanketed the city with up to 10 inches of snow, and while the last big storm wreaked havoc on the city, New Yorkers were ready and waiting for iteration two. This time we dusted off our sleds.
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January 6, 2011
City Will Be Super Prepared For Tomorrow's Wussy Snowfall
Mayor Bloomberg, still facing the wrath of New Yorkers disgruntled with last week's snow clean-up, held a press conference today, reassuring panicked citizens that the city will be able to handle tomorrow's snowstorm.That's supposed to be reassuring, or something, but since there are only five in ... More >>
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December 31, 2010
Happy New Year!
What can we say? It's been a blast. Stay safe and away from dirty piles of melting snow, don't do anything we would (or wouldn't) do, depending on your own personal style and previous criminal history, and above all, ENJOY. We'll see all of y'all in 2011!
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December 29, 2010
Sanitation Department Doesn't Even Know If Your Street Is Clear
Has your street been cleared yet? Turns out the city's cleanup workers aren't really sure. The New York Times talked to the city's Department of Sanitation today and found that the city's method of tracking street maintenance during snowstorms is (surprise!) "notably incomplete and potential ... More >>
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December 27, 2010
West Village Restaurants Largely Dug Out and Accessible, But Can Employees Make It Into Work?
Magnolia Bakery's walks were shoveled, but a shortage of workers kept the place closed. For restaurants in the West Village, digging out from the reported 20 inches of snow last night -- still blowing and drifting in a harsh wind gusting up to 40 mph -- opening the premises to foot traffic w ... More >>
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December 26, 2010
Have You Heard a Blizzard is Coming? NYC Braces For 2010 #Snowmageddon
viaAccording to those on the ground, the snow has started to fall in New York City, where blizzards are expected to drop at least a foot of snow on Sunday. Wind and white stuff have grounded flights in the Northeast, including out of New York's JFK and LaGuardia, in addition to neighboring Ne ... More >>
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December 14, 2010
It Snowed! Time to Make Maple Taffy
quietfish.comRemember, only use clean snow! Now that New York City has had its first snowfall, no matter how pitiful of a flurry it was, it's time to think about maple taffy, that glorious confection invented by our friends up North who can't ever drive to the grocery store because there's f ... More >>
Voice Choices
November 24, 2010
INK TANK
Going to church has never been so fun
Film
June 8, 2010
What It Takes, BAMcinemaFEST Edition
Three filmmakers, sort of in control
Voice Choices
May 4, 2010
GIDDY UP!
The Golden Palominos reunite for Electric Literature
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March 16, 2010
TICK-TOCK
Spend an evening with Black Clock magazine
Blogs
February 18, 2010
Tomorrow: Our 10 Best Hot Chocolates
Cocoa Bar's hot chocolate goes well with a sudden snowfall, but will it make our 10 best? Tomorrow, with a nod to snowstorms of the recent past and imminent future, we turn both our thoughts and cold little hands to hot chocolate. Ours is a city that embraces the full spectrum of hot chocolat ... More >>
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February 16, 2010
Thrones
Cocoa Bar's hot chocolate goes well with a sudden snowfall, but will it make our 10 best? Tomorrow, with a nod to snowstorms of the recent past and imminent future, we turn both our thoughts and cold little hands to hot chocolate. Ours is a city that embraces the full spectrum of hot chocolat ... More >>
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February 10, 2010
OMG! Snow Still Snowing! Maybe 16 Inches! Filler Filler Filler
It took a break for a while, but like Jason in the Friday the 13th movies it came back meaner than ever. Now we're told the snow may get as high as 16 inches. A lot of people still went to work, but we're already hearing about employees being sent home early. Some of us, alas, can't stop. B ... More >>
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December 20, 2009
Macy*s evacuated for escalator fire
As if the snowstorm didn't do enough to slow down holiday shopping, the AP is reporting that Macy*s Herald Square flagship store was evacuated an hour ago because of heavy smoke from an escalator fire between the 3rd and 4th floors. The Fire Department says there were no injuries.
Blogs
July 23, 2009
Yes In My Backyard: Download Werewolves' "Dora Gerson" MP3
Yes In My Backyard is a semiweekly column showcasing new and emerging MP3s from local talent. Recently, we've given you the Beets' "Don't Fit In My Head" and the exclusive video for Motel Motel's "Coffee" Brooklyn's Werewolves brandish psych textures like weapons. Black Mountaineers without the ... More >>
Music
May 27, 2009
The Wierd Records Social Club
A Cold Wave-worshipping crew drags frigid, gothic pop darkness into the light
Blogs
December 31, 2008
A High-Fiber Breakfast
Looks pretty damn good, right? And who doesn't love a traditional hot breakfast of bacon, eggs, and toast? But look a bit closer to discover that the breakfast is a knitted one, more suited to covering your ass in cold weather than sliding down your gullet. This mercery masterpiece was created by ... More >>
Blogs
December 24, 2008
Our Man Sietsema Digs Motorino
Looks pretty damn good, right? And who doesn't love a traditional hot breakfast of bacon, eggs, and toast? But look a bit closer to discover that the breakfast is a knitted one, more suited to covering your ass in cold weather than sliding down your gullet. This mercery masterpiece was created by ... More >>
Blogs
December 3, 2008
Live: Silver Apples Revive "Moontune" at the Kitchen
Looks pretty damn good, right? And who doesn't love a traditional hot breakfast of bacon, eggs, and toast? But look a bit closer to discover that the breakfast is a knitted one, more suited to covering your ass in cold weather than sliding down your gullet. This mercery masterpiece was created by ... More >>
Blogs
February 22, 2008
Winter, At Last
Looks pretty damn good, right? And who doesn't love a traditional hot breakfast of bacon, eggs, and toast? But look a bit closer to discover that the breakfast is a knitted one, more suited to covering your ass in cold weather than sliding down your gullet. This mercery masterpiece was created by ... More >>
Film
November 13, 2007
Everything's Cool
Looks pretty damn good, right? And who doesn't love a traditional hot breakfast of bacon, eggs, and toast? But look a bit closer to discover that the breakfast is a knitted one, more suited to covering your ass in cold weather than sliding down your gullet. This mercery masterpiece was created by ... More >>
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November 22, 2006
8,000 Potatoes a Week: No More
Looks pretty damn good, right? And who doesn't love a traditional hot breakfast of bacon, eggs, and toast? But look a bit closer to discover that the breakfast is a knitted one, more suited to covering your ass in cold weather than sliding down your gullet. This mercery masterpiece was created by ... More >>
News
October 17, 2006
Out of Control
When air traffic control shares blame for fatal crashes
NYC Life
September 20, 2005
A Pre-Castro Place Where the Mojitos Are the Spirit of Choice
When air traffic control shares blame for fatal crashes
NYC Life
February 17, 2004
La vie en rose: A bar by any other name wouldn't be as sweet
When air traffic control shares blame for fatal crashes
Film
June 25, 2002
Let It Snow
Mambo Number 1
Dining
March 7, 2000
What a Dif’rence a Day Makes
Mambo Number 1
News
July 27, 1999
Into Thin Air
On the Scene of a Fruitless Search For a Friend

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