Archive for November, 2007
Television Watching: Not 2 Terrible, Falling, & Walking
Terrible 2 No More
whether you were to compare WCBS nowadays with WCBS a year ago, you would definitely notice that something has changed. certain, the graphics and music have changed, but that isn’t really it: What happened is that the station has finally gotten a clearer focus - not just consid…
Jets Set to Prove They Aren’t the Worst
Neither the Jets nor the Dolphins have enjoyed their seasons too much. One half of the Jets’ wins came on Sept. 23 when they edged the Dolphins 31-28 at home. Now they travel to Miami. They’re 0-5 on the road, but Miami has lost 14 straight. Ironically, the Jets stand to gain the most whether they l…
CurbedWire: Hoisting Trees at 101 Warren, Two Trees Redesign in Dumbo, Yardsmania Roadshow Coming
TRIBECA—Ah, the “urban jungle.” A special Curbed correspondent checks in on 101 Warren Street and finds a crane external ready to hoist trees to the roof. He reports that there are “no trees to be seen, but clearly the crane is for hoisting them onto the third floor, where that orange mesh is. “10…
Security Payments Were Punctual on His Watch, Kelly Says
If the police station was late in processing payments for Mayor Giuliani’s defense detail, the tardiness marked a shift from the preceding administration, according to statements made nowadays by Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly. Mr. Kelly, who served as the top police officer directly before Mr. G…
EaterWire: Chickpea Fried Falafel Returns, Siberia Returns, Back Forty Brunch, and More!
EAST VILLAGE—Three-plus months after it went all-baked with their falafel, word comes in via the inbox that Chickpea has decided to reinstate the fried stuff: “just passed by chickpea and saw that they are now offering their falafel’s baked AND fried. hmmm perhaps too many complaints abo…
Comment of the Day: “So the grand old facade becomes…
“So the grand old facade becomes the carport entrance. Reminds me of the story about Rabbit and Bear taking a sh!t in the woods: Bear asks Rabbit, “Do you have a problem with sh!t sticking to your fur?” Rabbit replies, “No,” so Bear wipes his ass with Rabbit.” [Historic Pearl Street Facade …
Robbery at Upper East Side Lingerie Shop
Police are searching for a suspect who stabbed a 77-year-old woman in the hand nowadays during a robbery attempt at a lingerie store on the Upper East Side, police officials said. After walking into Lingerie & Co, located on 3rd Avenue within 70th and 71st streets, at about 1:30 p.m., the suspec…
Jenna Jameson’s Chinatown Hotspot
Earlier that year news of new clubs opening doors in Chinatown emerged, and it seems “clubland” is steadily growing in the 10013. The latest duo to stamp their name on a future hotspot are none other than ex-porn star/savvy-businesswoman Jenna Jameson and Heatherette designer Richie Rich. Though an …
Mets trade Milledge for Nationals’ Church, Schneider
After two seasons of fixed trade speculation, the Mets finally have moved Lastings Milledge in a deal that afternoon to the division rival Washington Nationals. In return, the Mets get Outfielder Ryan Church and Catcher Brian Schneider. Milledge was not always a model citizen as a Met, either on the…
Five Gifts for the Foodie Under $50
Preempt some of the holiday lunacy by scooping up some of these food-oriented gift items. We found five gifts that are perfect for someone who loves to cook or who possibly just appreciates food a bit more than your average eater. All these items are under $50, and all available online.
Olive Wood…
Gothamist’s Week in Rock: Volume 48
Paramore Arrives
One of our favorite albums of the year is by these girl-fronted teenage pop-punkers, and they were in town that week to headline their largest local show yet at Roseland Ballroom. It was the final show of a massive national tour, but you wouldn’t know it seeing front woman Hayley Wi…
Plywood Report: Zarza, Vins Tapas, Kiss and Fly, Pop Burger Midtown, Boerum Hill Bistro!
1) East Village: A tipster emails along the above photo with that note: “I wrote several months ago about a conversation I’d had with my landlord about a new restaurant in my building, right across 1st Ave from soon-to-be Momofuku Ko. The space was previously a club that floped so they have …
Constructoporn: The expanded Island City Collection
There are so many buildings going up right now in enlarged Island City (not even counting Queens West) that it’s nearly tough to keep them straight. In any case, a number of them are reaching their full height, whether not their fully built stage. Above, is Hunters View. It sits at the foot of the P…
