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Drink Up: Judge Blocks New York's Large-Sugary-Drink Ban

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:22:09 +0000

Looks like you’ll be able to a large Coke in restaurants after all, following a New York State Supreme Court judge’s ruling. Judge Milton Tingling released his decision today, announcing that New York City is ”enjoined and permanently restrained from implementing or enforcing the new regulations.” The move is a big blow to Mayor Michael Bloomberg, [...]

12th Annual New York No Pants Subway Ride Goes Pretty Much Exactly As Expected

GuySpeed Editors — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:00:29 +0000

This past weekend was the 12th annual Improv Everywhere No Pants Subway Ride — it doesn’t need a whole lot of explaining, but we’ll give you the play by play. First, all of these people showed up: Unfortunately, that included this guy: But thankfully, these girls too: A fun day was had [...]

Electronic Cigarettes : Exploding Danger?

Harley Myles — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:14:36 +0000

One of the biggest advantages of "smoking" an Electronic cigarette, is that it's supposed to be safer than a "real" cigarette. Right?

Well, I know of a guy in Florida that would tell you they're NOT safer at all. He would tell you, that is, if his two front teeth and a chunk of his tongue weren't gone from having an E-Cigarette explode in his mouth, with the impact of a bottle-rocket!!

Along with losing his front teeth and a chunk of his tongue, he also suffered burns to his face AND the battery flew out, landed in his closet and set his house on fire!

Oregon Man Predicted "Linsanity"

Harley Myles — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:27:17 +0000

Jeremy Lin was california's High School player of the year though. But he wasn't even offered a scholarship to a "real" basketball school. He ended up playing at Harvard, of all places, where he was really good. But still...nobody drafted him.

He made two NBA practice squad, only to be cut from both teams after only ten days.

So nobody saw his meteoric rise to stardom coming, right?

Wrong.

Virginia Earthquake Felt as Far Away as New York, Toronto, and Washington D.C.

Amory Gritta — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:44:55 +0000

An earthquake epicentered in Virginia occurred Tuesday afternoon, with people in Washington, DC, New York, Ohio, North Carolina, Massachusetts and Toronto reporting they felt the tremors, as well.

Share Some Warm Fuzzies

Harley Myles — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:22:12 +0000

You've got to admit that this is pretty cool. A megaphone is set up in Time's Square, for passersby to say something nice and encouraging for others to hear.

The flipside of this could be a lot of fun too. They should hire Don Rickles to insult passersby. That could be "encouraging" for people to lose weight, dress more appropriately and/or stop acting so stupid in public.

Amish Teen Leads Police on Ridiculous Horse and Buggy Chase

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:00:15 +0000

Police in Conewango, New York tried to pull 17-year old Lewis D. Hostetler over on Monday, after they noticed he was operating his horse and buggy with a open container of beer in hand.

At which point the Amish teen showed a great deal of faith in his horse and led the police on a rare medium-speed horse and buggy chase.

Returned Ball From Jeter's 3K Hit Could Cost Fan Up To $13K

Amory Gritta — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:53:49 +0000

When Christian Lopez caught the home run that was Derek Jeter’s 3,000th hit last week, he gave the historic ball to the Yankee’s shortstop without asking for any money, even though it may have fetched over $100,000 on the open market. The taxman isn’t being so generous with Lopez. To reward Lopez for returning the [...]

Derek Jeter Scores 3000th Hit, Fan Returns Ball [VIDEO]

Amory Gritta — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:00:26 +0000

Playing in front of a sold-out hometown crowd on Saturday, Derek Jeter sent his record-setting 3,000th hit deep into left-field, making him the 28th major leaguer and first New York Yankees player to reach the hitting milestone.

And who caught the potentially money-making ball? Christian Lopez, a 23-year-old fan whose girlfriend gave him tickets to the game as a birthday present.

Same-Sex Marriage Bill Passes in New York

Stephanie Berning — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 18:00:35 +0000

New York legislators passed a bill legalizing gay marriage in the state on Friday night, with the state Senate approving the bill to a cheering room before 11 p.m. The state’s Assembly passed a version of the bill that included an amendment about religious institutions earlier in the day, CNN reported. The late-night vote now [...]

Man Accused of Holding Up Convenience Store for 99 Cents

Amory Gritta — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:15:16 +0000

A New York man now faces a whopping $50,000 bail after police said he tried to rob a convenience store of 99 cents.

Christopher Tisley, a 34-year-old Brooklyn resident, sauntered into the store at about 3 a.m. on Saturday with a gun and ordered the clerk to hand over the change, according to police.

Alec Baldwin Is Mulling a Run For Mayor of New York

Amory Gritta — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:30:27 +0000

Before questionable Internet habits exposed the world to all of Anthony Weiner, the Congressman was considered the frontrunner in the upcoming 2013 New York City Mayoral race. With Weiner’s political future now very much in doubt, Alec Baldwin is letting it be known that he wouldn’t mind running the nation’s largest city. The ’30 Rock’ [...]

New York Man Rescued After God Told Him to Swim to Liberty Island

Amory Gritta — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 13:06:38 +0000

A New York man was rescued this weekend after he tried to swim from New York harbor to Liberty Island, all because God told him to do it. Witnesses say he stripped down to his swim trunks, dove into the cold water and began his 3/4-mile journey. Roughly 45 minutes later, he began struggling. That’s [...]

New Yorkers to Get a Break on Parking if World Ends

Adam West — Fri, 20 May 2011 19:34:28 +0000

If you've ever been to New York City, or even seen a movie or television show that takes place in the big apple, you probably have an idea what a nightmare traffic and parking can be in that city. They have some restrictions that can be a real pain in the butt, like alternate side parking, but Mayor Michael Bloomberg says if the world ends tomorrow as some people believe, residents won't have to worry about parking.

Fire Station From 'Ghostbusters' Shutting Down

Amory Gritta — Fri, 20 May 2011 14:30:53 +0000

The New York City firehouse featured in the movie 'Ghostbusters' may soon be shut down due to budget cuts, according to the NY Post.

Ladder No. 8 in TriBeCa is among 20 New York fire stations Mayor Mike Bloomberg has put on the chopping block.

Man Vandalizes Garage With Spray-Painted Marriage Proposal [VIDEO]

Amory Gritta — Tue, 10 May 2011 12:30:18 +0000

We've seen our fair share of wacky marriage proposals, but this one might take the cake.

UPI reports that New York-based couple Roger and Carolyn Mooyoung got the surprise of their life when they received a letter informing them that their Florida vacation home had been vandalized.

According to the letter, someone had spray painted a marriage proposal on their garage, to which the recipient, named Alison, responded to with a spray-painted "yes."

Paul McCartney Engaged to Nancy Shevell

Amory Gritta — Mon, 09 May 2011 12:30:08 +0000

Paul McCartney is reportedly engaged to girlfriend Nancy Shevell, sources tell PEOPLE magazine.

"Nancy and Paul are getting married - ring and all. Very exciting," the source said.

The couple, who appeared together Monday at the 2011 MET Costume Gala in New York, began dating in the Hamptons during the summer of 2007.

Marlon Brando, Michael Jackson, Elizabeth Taylor Took Post-9/11 Road Trip Together

Amory Gritta — Fri, 06 May 2011 13:30:59 +0000

According to an article in this month's Vanity Fair, eccentric superstars Elizabeth Taylor and Marlon Brando were in New York to see a concert performance by their good friend Michael Jackson when the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11 occurred. Fearing more terrorism, Jackson moved his entire entourage, which included Taylor and Brando, to New Jersey the day after the World Trade Center towers fell.

At that point, with all flights cancelled, Jackson rented a car and headed West with Taylor and Brando in tow.

Third Grader Brings Gun to School, Sells It for Three Dollars

Amory Gritta — Mon, 02 May 2011 13:30:53 +0000

This week, a third grader sauntered home with a loaded Taurus 9mm gun in his backpack and showed it off to his mom. As it turns out, he bought the weapon from a classmate for $3 at their elementary school in Queens, NY. Naturally, the mom flipped out and rushed the gun back to the [...]

Americans React to News That Osama bin Laden Is Dead [PHOTOS]

Amory Gritta — Mon, 02 May 2011 11:30:39 +0000

The world was brought to a standstill late Sunday evening when President Barack Obama confirmed that terrorist leader Osama bin Laden had been killed by U.S. operatives in Pakistan. Americans quickly gathered to celebrate outside the White House, and before you knew it, New Yorkers were gathering in Times Square and at Ground Zero, as [...]