Blog Profile / Gothamist
| URL : | http://gothamist.com/ | |
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| Filed Under: | United States / New York | |
| Posts on Regator: | 56821 | |
| Posts / Week: | 208.5 | |
| Archived Since: | March 2, 2008 | |
Blog Post Archive
Cyclist Killed By Livery Cab In Prospect Heights
A cyclist was struck and killed by a livery cab on Eastern Parkway early this morning. Police say a man was biking east between Underhill and Washington avenues at around 1:14 a.m. when he was hit by a livery cab traveling the same direction. Show More Summary
Greenwich Village Hate Crime Murder Victim Was "Proud Gay Man" From Brooklyn
On Friday evening, a 32-year-old man was fatally shot in the middle of Greenwich Village in what police believe was "clearly a hate crime." Brooklyn resident Mark Carson was walking with friend on Sixth Avenue near West 8th Street around midnight Friday when they were confronted by 33-year-old Elliot Morales and two others. Show More Summary
Winning $590 Million Powerball Ticket Sold In Florida (Sob)
For everyone to doled out precious bucks you could have spent on a latte at Starbucks on a Powerball ticket, the winning one—with the numbers 10, 13, 14, 22, 52 and Powerball 11—was sold in Florida at a supermarket. [ more › ]
Extra, Extra: James Franco Painted A Mural Of His Friends In Williamsburg
Because you've never seen a naked man on a scooter carrying a crucifix, check out today's end-of-day links: Michael Musto's farewell note, new "Anchorman 2" trailer, faking your own kidnapping, and bearded dragon dancing. Don't forget to follow Gothamist on Twitter and like us on Facebook. You can also get the top stories mailed to you—sign up here. [ more › ]
Staten Island Might Get Two Breweries Next Year
New York's got a pretty good repertoire when it comes to locally-brewed beer, with brews like Sixpoint, Brooklyn Brewery and KelSo calling the city home. And a few Staten Island home-brewers hope to throw their hats in the hops ring, with each planning to open rival commercial breweries in January. [ more › ]
State Senator Pushing Bill To Legalize And Tax Marijuana In NY
The NYPD has seemingly made good on their promise to cut back on meaningless low-level marijuana possession—arrests for weed possession are on track to fall by 20% in 2013, and police say that overall enforcement of marijuana laws are taking a back seat to drugs that can actually kill you. Show More Summary
Hofstra Junior Andrea Rebello Killed In Yesterday's Shootout
Officials have identified the Hofstra University student killed in yesterday's early morning home invasion as Andrea Rebello, 21, a junior from Tarrytown, NY. Rebello's identical twin sister, Jessica, is also a student at Hofstra, and...Show More Summary
Photo: We Found The Inevitable Google Glass Guy At GoogaMooga
In case you haven't made your way to Prospect Park today to take part in the NY Times' least favorite food and music festival, things have been pretty low-key at GoogaMooga. Reporter John Del Signore says that it's been drizzling a bit, which may be driving some people away, and photographer Scott Lynch added there were no lines to be seen. Show More Summary
16-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed, Two Injured After Being Struck By Car In The Bronx
A 16-year-old girl was killed yesterday when she was struck by a car while crossing the street in in the Bronx, and two other pedestrians are listed in stable condition at nearby hospitals. [ more › ]
Would You Get A Scar Tattoo Carved Into Your Skin?
Yeah, your trad demon-eating snake tattoo is really edgy and all, but if you're looking to take your body art to the next level, why not ditch the black ink and use hypertrophic scar tissue instead? Apparently, slicing your skin into...Show More Summary
Is This The Longest NY Post Headline Ever?
The NY Post prides itself on its sex-obsessed cat lady columnists, its round-the-clock Alec Baldwin-baiting coverage, and most of all, its lurid, attention-grabbing, and sometimes often libelous headlines and front pages. The NY Post style has become so popular, they've even launched a tour bus based around it. Show More Summary
Meadowlands Mega-Mall Project Might Include A Water Park
We haven't heard much from the tristate area's newest amusement park project, the American Dream, since plans for a Dreamworks deal with the New Jersey park/mega-mall were announced last summer. But the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority approved the development company's proposal yesterday, and there's BIG NEWS: the project might include a water park. [ more › ]
Disgusting Alleged Groper Vito Lopez Says He'll Quit On Monday
Brooklyn Assemblyman Vito Lopez, whose gross alleged sexual harassment of female staffers (forcing them to touch his tumor! forcing his hands up their inner thighs! did we mention leering at 14-year-old interns?) had brought even more shame to Albany said yesterday that he'd resign on June 20. Show More Summary
Compliments, Complaints, And More From Day 1 Of GoogaMooga
After weeks of anticipation, griping, and anticipatory griping, The Great GoogaMooga food and music festival got underway on a beautiful Friday yesterday with a big concert (The Darkness/The Flaming Lips/Yeah Yeah Yeahs) and lots of vendors. Show More Summary
70 Injured From "Staggering" Metro-North Train Collision
Authorities say that last night's Metro-North train collision between Bridgeport and Fairfield left 70 people injured and three remain in critical condition. Senator Richard Blumenthal said after seeing the scene, "The damage is absolutely staggering." [ more › ]
Six Things The Knicks Need To Do To Win Game Six
It's been a tough series for the Knicks. They've fallen behind 3-2, having been manhandled by the Pacers' front line, punished by Danny Granger's athleticism and burned by Lance Stephenson and George Hill from the outside. They lostShow More Summary
The Phrase "Waiting For The Other Shoe To Drop" Was Born In NYC
This makes so much sense now: the phrase "wait for the other shoe to drop" was born from noisy New York City neighbors: [ more › ]
Bloomberg's Advice To Average People: Skip College And Become A Plumber
Mayor Bloomberg can be a cascading fountain of unsolicited advice, gushing with wisdom about everything from dieting tips to iPhone safety to Wisconsin. On his WOR radio program yesterday, he gave some heartfelt advice to average people...Show More Summary
Bill De Blasio Gets Endorsement From Biggest City Union
Public Advocate Bill de Blasio's mayoral campaign got a major jolt yesterday when the city's largest union, Local 1199, made the decision to endorse his run. And though City Council Speaker Christine Quinn's been (grudgingly) touted as the favorite, this move could help give de Blasio a significant advantage. [ more › ]
NY Times Film Critic Still Hates GoogaMooga: "Olmsted Is Spinning In His Grave"
Last year, NY Times film critic A.O. Scott complained about the Great GoogaMooga food festival taking over his and many others' beloved Prospect Park. This year, Scott was trying to immerse in defending his pan of Star Trek: Into Darkness...Show More Summary