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Some NJ Bars Put Rubbing Alcohol, Dirty Water In Premium Liquor Bottles
The NJ Attorney General's office had a press conference today about "Operation Swill," its crackdown on 29 bars that fooled customers into thinking its premium liquors were premium. In fact, the bars were using rubbing alcohol—"with caramel food coloring" and called it scotch—and dirty water! [ more › ]
Jonathan Gold Ranks the 101 Best Los Angeles Restaurants
Providence is the winner.
The Los Angeles Times is publishing a book about Jonathan Gold's favorite restaurants, and today, the paper has released the Pulitzer Prize-winning food critic's picks. This is his first annual list for the Times, but he did similar compilations when he wrote for L.A. Show More Summary
Police Believe Cyberbullying May Have Driven 12-Year-Old Queens Girl To Hang Herself
A 12-year-old Queens girl hung herself yesterday, and police believe she did so because of cyberbullying. Relatives found Gabrielle Molina hanging by a belt from a ceiling fan in her bedroom around 2:15 p.m. on 220th Street in Queens Village. Show More Summary
Illinois House Reveals Relaxed Concealed Carry Bill
The bill is less restrictive than a state Senate bill introduced last week that was met with objections by gun rights advocates. [ more › ]
Pie Hole Pizza Joint: Almost Ready
The brown paper is still up on the door....
... the sassy signs are up on the windows....
... and promises are made...
...but Pie Hole Pizza Joint's owner is playing it close to the vest exactly what day Pie Hole Pizza Joint, UptownShow More Summary
Fatal Collision with Large Truck at 16th and South Van Ness, May 23rd – Image of Mangled White Road Bike – Via KTVU
TweetVia Tara Moriarty, of KTVU-TV: “Deadly bicycle accident on S Van Ness & 16th in SF with garbage truck. Cyclist may have been dragged a block @KTVU pic.twitter.com/Af4PnW4P9Z“ Stan Bunger ?@BungerKCBS3m @KCBSNews reporter Holly Quan: early signs garbage truck/cyclist both on 16th St. Truck made R turn onto S Van Ness; bike went straight.
Why Did The 7/11 Cross The Road?
A reader asked today, "Has there been information published about
development on the site of the former KFC @ Bway & Buena? It appears
hat construction fencing was installed yesterday and didn't see
anything on UU, but was wonderingShow More Summary
29 NJ Bars, Including 13 TGIFs, Raided For Putting Cheap Booze In Premium Bottles
No lightweights for this undercover work: The NJ Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control has announced it found 29 bars duped customers by substituting cheap liquor in premium bottles. "Operation Swill" found that restaurants like T.G.I. Friday's franchises and Ruby Tuesday were after bigger profits—DUH x 10,000,000. [ more › ]
Garcetti thanks Greuel and LA, says election was 'never for sale'
Eric Garcetti chose a playground in Echo Park for his debut as the mayor-elect of Los Angeles. He thanked Wendy Greuel for a good campaign and says they will always be friends.
Library Worker Falls To His Death At UCLA In Possible Suicide
The man's body found at the University of California, Los Angeles, Tuesday has been identified as a library worker. [ more › ]
John McCain Thinks Apple CEO Tim Cook Is A Genius Bar Employee
During yesterday's Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations hearing with Apple -- accused of avoiding taxes upwards of $74 billion -- Senator John McCain used the Q&A session with CEO Tim Cook to ask a few questions about his phone. Show More Summary
L.A. County 'Rolls Out' New Condom-Mobile That Gives Out Awesome, L.A.-Themed Condoms
Say hello to your new condom-mobile, Los Angeles County. The 40-foot vehicle dispensing free condoms and safer sex advice to the masses made its debut at the Long Beach Pride Festival this weekend. [ more › ]
Russell Simmons Wants to Open the Next Trader Joe’s
Hey, he is the author of Super Rich: A Guide to Having It All.
The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network is an organization that introduces rappers to political causes. Who knew this was a thing? Awesome. Clinton Hill entrepreneur Hasan Muhammad...Show More Summary
Photos: 'Arrested Development' Fans Show Up For A 'Never-Nude Convention'
Scores of L.A. Arrested Development fans flocked to the Paley Center today for a "Never-Nude Convention" hosted by Netflix to promote the beloved show's upcoming web relaunch. The amount of skin left to the imagination varied, but there was always coverage where it counted. [ more › ]
Joe Francis Says Jury That Convicted Him Is 'Mentally Fing Retarded' And Should Be 'Lined Up And Shot'
"Girls Gone Wild" producer Joe Francis gave an unhinged interview (as if he gives any other kind) to The Hollywood Reporter the day after he was convicted of the false imprisonment of three women that he met at a Hollywood club in 2011.
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How America Became a Third World Country (2013-2023)
The streets are so much darker now, since money for streetlights is rarely available to municipal governments. The national parks began closing down years ago. Some are already being subdivided and sold to the highest bidder. Reports on bridges crumbling or even collapsing are commonplace. Show More Summary
Early Addition: Wall Street Firm's Secret Sexist Playbook Revealed
Because maybe Woody Allen will crowd fund his next film, check out today's mid-day links: upper Manhattan bike lanes, sexist Wall Street playbook, pronouncing GIF, soul mate subways, and a puppy who forgot how to dog. 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 › ]
This Pope Understands Capitalism
The Pope for once sounds like the founder of his religion...Rome: Pope Francis has attacked the ''dictatorship'' of the global financial system and warned that the ''cult of money'' is making life a misery for millions.He said free market...Show More Summary
New Jersey Bars Raided for Refilling Top-Shelf Liquor Bottles With the Cheap Stuff
They wish it were Friday.
Couldn't taste the Ciroc in your most recent Diddy Up? You're not alone: Following up on miscellaneous complaints, New Jersey's Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control conducted the yearlong and unambiguously...Show More Summary
West Point Sergeant Accused Of Filming Female Cadets In Shower
Just ahead of graduation weekend, a sergeant at the United States Military Academy at West Point faces charges for filming female cadets without their knowledge. According to the NY Times, the filming took place "sometimes when they were in the shower... Show More Summary
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