Posted by in New York on 03 10th, 2010 | No Comments
Alleged Church Chalice Thief Cuffed
Alleged Church Chalice Thief Cuffed
Police have arrested a 20-year-old found with a ceremonial chalice from St. Helen’s church in Queens. Theodore Kurplewski was picked up at his home, just a few blocks from the holy house, and charged with burglary, possession of stolen property, and criminal mischief, reports the Post . A month...
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Posted by in New York on 03 10th, 2010 | No Comments
Monserrate Defends Obama Rip-Off Logo, Cynthia Nixon Attacks
Monserrate Defends Obama Rip-Off Logo, Cynthia Nixon Attacks
At right, the Obama campaign logo and Hiram Monserrate’s “Yes We Can” party logo, which is obviously different. No, really! Yesterday ousted State Senator Hiram Monserrate held a press conference to formally announce his bid to get his old job back in a special election Tuesday. After...
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Posted by in New York on 03 10th, 2010 | No Comments
MTA Considers Saving Some Bus Routes
MTA Considers Saving Some Bus Routes
After a series of contentious public hearings in which four people were arrested, the cash-strapped MTA announced that is considering saving several bus routes that had been slated for elimination . According to the Daily News , a “small number” of bus routes might be spared, though a final...
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Posted by in New York on 03 3rd, 2010 | No Comments
Save The Date: Elephant Walk
Save The Date: Elephant Walk
Photo via digiart2001’s flickr It’s that time of year again, the circus is coming to town. The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will once again parade their elephants to Madison Square Garden through the Queens/Midtown Tunnel. Since we get so many emails asking when this happens...
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Posted by in New York on 03 2nd, 2010 | No Comments
Could Monserrate "The Underdog" Win in Queens?
Could Monserrate "The Underdog" Win in Queens?
AP Even with a conviction for domestic assault hanging over his head, expelled Sen. Hiram Monserrate is making a go at regaining his seat in Queens. In a March 16th election he’ll run as an Independent , facing off against two candidates who are looking increasingly beatable. Republican Robert...
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