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Archive for the ‘News’ Category

May 21st, 2008

Blood Sucking Bugs Invade the New York City Subway

The New York Post headline “Subways’ Blood-Bug Invasion” screamed at me from the newsstand.  As if New York doesn’t have enough unsavory critters crawling around the subway, we couldn’t possibly have more!  But this time, the Post, known for its sometimes sensational journalism, wasn’t overstating the fact:  bedbugs have show up in the New […]

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May 13th, 2008

MTV’s "The Real World" Grows Up and Moves to Brooklyn

It was announced today that season 21 of MTV’s “reality” hit show The Real World is coming back to New York for the third time in the shows 21-year history and will set up shop in Brooklyn. 
MTV has yet to announce which neighborhood will host the newest Brooklyn residents, but rumors are swirling that […]

By Heather -- 3 comments

May 4th, 2008

New York Around the Web: Sunday, May 4

What mortgage crisis?  A storage room in the Dakota apartment building sold for $801,000.  True Gotham 
Some fans waited up to 60 hours to see Madonna perform at New York City’s famed Roseland Ballroom.  You can see the performance for free.  MSN 
“Subway Idol” is in full swing as the MTA tries to find more “official […]

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April 20th, 2008

New York Around the Web: Sunday, April 20

The soon to be ex-wife of Broadway theater millionaire, Paul Smith, takes her video-taped melt down to You Tube and airs the couple’s dirty laundry. Will this mark the beginning of a trend for the rest of the Park Avenue scorned? You Tube
The Boston jersey that they dug up at the new Yankee […]

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April 15th, 2008

Full Schedule of Pope Benedict’s Visit New York City

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Breaking News on WABC-New York!  Pope Benedict’s chartered Alitalia airplane, nicknamed Shepherd One, has just landed at Andrews Air Force Base.  His Holiness is embarking on a six-day trip that is to include three days in Washington D.C. and three days in New York City.
Security will be tight in all parts […]

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April 15th, 2008

The Big Dig, New York Style: The Yankees Host an "Excavation Ceremony"

It’s been a wild season for the New York Yankees and we’re only 2 weeks into it!  No, I’m not talking about the lack-luster season which currently leaves the Yankees at .500– second to last in the AL East.  I’m referring to the “Curse of the Bambino” reversed– the buried Boston Red Sox jersey in […]

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April 13th, 2008

New York Around the Web: Sunday, April 13

“Curse of the Bambino” reversed as construction workers bury a Boston Red Sox shirt beneath the concrete in the new Yankee Stadium.  Boston.com
Mayor Bloomberg’s traffic plan which included a congestion pricing scheme died a painful death in Albany.  NY Post
A new shopping experience come to New York City– buy clothing by the pound.  Guerilla Shopper […]

By Heather -- 1 comment

April 6th, 2008

New York Around the Web: Sunday, April 6

Mass at Yankee Stadium and a visit to a synagogue round out the schedule highlights of Pope Benedict’s visit to the US.  NY Times
Madison Square Gardens’ newly unveiled renovation plans.  The NY Observer
According to the newest demographic map, more single men are needed in New York City.  So Sex and the City was based on […]

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March 23rd, 2008

New York Around the Web: Sunday, Mar 23

If you didn’t know that Bulgari is pronounced BOOL-ga-ree, check out the handy “Designer Name Pronunciation Guide!”  Where was this during New York Fashion Week?  Wall Street Journal
Stephen Chang, a married investment banker is suing a Midtown strip club for negligence.  Apparently, during a dance his stripper lost a shoe and it struck Chang in […]

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March 9th, 2008

New York Around the Web: Sunday, Mar 9

In an unlikely pairing, Top Chef winner Hung Huynh took over as head chef at Midtown Kosher restaurant, Solo. TONY Blog
Reports have the ex-wife of the newly-remarried French President Sarkozy will be getting married in New York. Guest of a Guest
To begin to free herself of her hoarding disorder, Donna Karan will hold […]

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