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Potato Chip + Pretzel + Cookie = Chipn'etzel
The revolutionary invention is the brainchild of Sara Leand and her R&D department at the Sara Snacker Cookie Company. The sweet and savory cookie comes in four varieties, two of which arrived at our offices yesterday: Original (dusted with sweet sugar; hand dipped in Dark Chocolate) and White Chocolate. The Original disappeared faster than the White Chocolate, and though some less refined palates at Gothamist have complained that "you can't taste the potato chip!" maybe that's for the best? The pretzel is definitely the most bold flavor note, and we all know that's perfect with chocolate. Should you want to find out for yourself, the Chipn'etzel is sold at Zabar's, Westside Markets, Amish Markets, and Garden of Edens around town. 
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New Producer: Spider-Man Musical Will Open In 2010
After speculation the expensive Julie Taymor-directed Spider-Man musical might be on the ropes, it turns out there's a new lead producer. The NY Times reports that Michael Cohl, a rock promoter, "was taking command of the financially troubled project at the behest of U2’s Bono and the Edge, who together wrote the music and lyrics for the show" and said the show would go on next year. While he's never been a lead producer, he did co-produce Spamalot and "is widely regarded in the entertainment community as a man with deep pockets, a Rolodex packed with investors and a knack for presenting entertainment spectacles."
Teen Pulls BB Gun On Cops, Gets Shot In The Face
Cops were in the neighborhood for a buy-and-bust sting when they saw Bonner pull the weapon on a group of teens. The officers chased Bonner into the apartment building where he lives with his mother and sister when he reportedly reached for the pellet gun. Police sources told the tabloid that the eight-year NYPD veteran who shot Bonner was in the right: "It looks like a clean shoot." But witnesses didn't think the shooting — which left Bonner in stable condition at Jacobi Medical Center — was so clear cut: "Rev had a BB gun and he pulled it. And they shot him. Rev was bleeding out of his mouth," said Jessica Rivera, 28, calling Marcus by his nickname. "Damn, they tried to take his head off." Bonner was charged with menacing and possession of an imitation pistol.
A Bronx cop shot a teenager in the face after the adolescent reached for a BB gun on Holland Avenue yesterday afternoon. A plainclothes narcotics detective fired on 15-year-old Marcus Bonner at around 5 pm, hitting the aspiring rapper in the cheek after he made a move for the authentic-looking gun. "He makes like he's putting his hands up to surrender," a police source told the Daily News. "It's a fake surrender and he reaches for his gun."
Early Addition
After Slim Win, Bloomberg Campaign Staffers Fear Slimmer Bonuses
“It’s crossed our minds,” said one campaign aide, who spoke to the Times on condition of anonymity, for fear of losing a bonus altogether. “How could it not?” When Bloomberg won in 2001 by 2.4 percentage points, he gave out $850,000 in bonuses including $100,000 to both campaign manager Kevin Sheekey and aide Patricia Harris. After his 2005 reelection by a whopping 19.4 percentage points, Sheekey brought in $400,000 and Harris, for less than three months of work, netted $350,000. So far, Bloomberg hasn't announced much — or how little — he plans to dole out. “I haven’t even thought about that,” said the Mayor, who was met with a chorus of boos during a brief speech at the end of the Yankees parade yesterday.
They say he runs the city like a business, so it's only fitting that after a poorer-than-expected performance in last week's election, Mayor Bloomberg's campaign workers are afraid they won't get big bonuses this year. In past elections, the billionaire former bond trader and media mogul has paid out-of-pocket bonuses of as much as $400,000 — "a highly unusual perk in municipal politics, a world not typically associated with lavish pay," the Times reports. But after defeating Democratic rival Bill Thompson by just 4.6 percentage points, campaign workers are starting to worry about paltry bonuses.
On New DA's Transition Team: Infamous Disbarred Lawyer!
After Cyrus Vance Jr. was elected to Manhattan DA, his campaign issued a press release noting a 30+ person transition team, made up of other lawyers, union leaders, and others. The Daily News notes the inclusion of Rev. Dr. C. Vernon Mason, best known for advising Tawana Brawley. Mason, who even ran against Manhattan DA Robert Morgenthau in 1985, was eventually disbarred for "mistreating poor clients" in 1995; he's currently a deacon at the Abyssinian Baptist church and a NY Theological Seminary faculty member. Vance's team said, "C. Vernon Mason is a well-respected clergy member who cares deeply about his community and the criminal justice issues faced by youth and adults."
Woman Sentenced To 5 To 15 Years For Castration Killing
The Queens woman found guilty of suffocating her abusive stepfather and cutting off his penis in 2007 was sentenced yesterday to five to 15 years in prison — the maximum sentence for the charge of second-degree manslaughter. Brigitte Harris, 29, was acquitted of murder charges last month, but found guilty of the lesser manslaughter charge after her lawyers argued she wasn't attempting to kill the victim, Eric Goodridge, but protect her nieces from a "pattern of repeated systemic sexual abuse" perpetrated against her since she was 3 years old. Harris — who researched the case of Lorena and John Bobbitt before attacking her stepfather with a scalpel — told the judge: "I never intended to kill him, and I'm sorry for his family's loss." According to the Daily News, Supreme Court Justice Arthur Cooperman "chided jurors for giving in to sympathies for Harris in reaching a second-degree manslaughter verdict that was inconsistent with the facts," but Harris' attorney thanked the jurors for keeping his client from facing a sentence of 15 years to life. "They handcuffed the judge from committing an injustice," the lawyer said.
MySpace photo of Brigitte Harris
Job Market Is Literally In The Shitter
Hundreds of New Yorkers fought on Thursday to become Times Square "restroom ambassadors" — a highly coveted gig that pays $10,000 for just six weeks of employment. The toilet paper manufacturer Charmin is looking for five hosts and hostesses who will direct an estimated 500,000 loo-users to the temporary public bathrooms between Nov. 23 and New Year's Eve, when Times Square itself becomes a massive public bathroom. The ambassadors are expected to be "outgoing and enthusiastic" and detail their experiences on Twitter and Facebook. According to the Daily News, the poor economy motivated some job-seekers to arrive at the Midtown open call as early as 4 am in hopes of wowing "the judges with demonstrable enthusiasm for all that goes on behind stall doors." One potential restroom ambassador, Carlos Lozada, told the hiring panel that he'd go above and beyond the duties of the job: "I'll glue myself to a toilet for $10,000."
Bank Un-Deposits $185 Million From Retired Teachers' Accounts
Apparently, the city Comptroller's office made the deposit for New York City Teachers Retirement Fund accounts into Bank of New York Mellon and BNY Mellon made the deposits as usual—but then reverted the money back to the Comptroller's account! The bank admitted it was responsible for the issue and said, "BNY Mellon is taking a number of actions today to remedy a processing incident that occurred regarding the bank accounts of the participants in the New York City Teachers Retirement Fund," including paying for overdraft fees. But what about the retirees who don't have access to money this weekend? Council of School Supervisors and Administrators president Ernie Logan pointed out many retirees' pensions still put them at or below the poverty level and told the Post, "People don't need this extra burden of angst in their life. You would think that after years of public service, you would be able to retire peacefully without having the aggravation of worrying whether you will eat today or not." And United Federation of Teachers president Michael Mulgrew said, "We are calling on the city and state to begin an immediate investigation into how this could have happened."
Uh oh! For some unknown reason, Bank of New York Mellon, which had electronically deposited $185 million in pension funds into retired NYC teachers' and staffers' accounts a few days ago, decided to withdraw the money yesterday, causing—besides overdrafts— worries, chaos, and outrage. A 70-year-old retired social studies teacher told the NY Times, "Right now I am very annoyed because I was told by the bank not to make any checks today or use my debit card." And a retired teacher's assistant fretted to the Daily News, "I was very, very upset because my husband and I depend on this money."
Heads Up: Cannon Will Fire For USS New York Today
Today, the USS New York, which was partly made from World Trade Center steel, will be officially commissioned as a naval warship today and besides the military flyover, there's also going to be a cannon firing repeatedly: "During the Commissioning of the USS New York at Pier 86 & 88 in Manhattan on 11/7/09 at approx. 11 AM, the Sewell's Point Weapons Detachment will fire a cannon in honor of the senior officials attending the ceremony. You may hear 19 consecutive loud bangs at this time." The ship will be open to visitors tomorrow, Monday and Tuesday.
Plane From JFK Drops 20-Pound Engine Part On L.I. Yard
According to the Post, the tail cone "smashed through a tree outside [the Russell] home, bounced off the pavement and came to a halt up against the family's car Thursday afternoon." Russell said, "It looked like a piece of sheet metal, until my husband went to move it. At that point, it looked like a giant ice cream cone that was silver," adding, "If you think about it, the kids could have been outside playing, someone could have been walking down the street. I mean, that's beside the fact that it could have come thorough our roof." Delta is conducting an investigation. And one of the Russells' neighbors decided to find a silver lining, "Well I'm hoping it's a sign of blessings coming from heaven."
On Thursday, a 20-pound engine tail cone fell from a Boeing 777 plane headed from JFK Airport to Tokyo and onto the front yard of Michelle Russell in Roosevelt, Long Island. The Delta crew only realized the four-foot piece of metal was missing after it landed in Tokyo—14 hours later. While airline officials say the tail cone isn't necessary for the plane to operate (it helps with fuel efficiency), Russell said, "I'm a firm believer if you take off with something you should land with the same parts you took off with."
Last Night's Action: Is It a Moral Victory?
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Google Maps Upgrade NYC Subway Line Integration
Traveling by subway may be an overpriced headache (especially on weekends!) but at least now you can use Google Maps to plan your treacherous trip through it. They've just improved their NYC subway system mapping in their "Transit" layer, making it easier to plot a subway commute to the address or neighborhood of your choice. To activate it, point Google Maps to somewhere in NYC, click on the "More..." button at top-right, and select "Transit." You'll then see all the subway lines pop up on the map. When you click on any station name, a bubble pops up with the names of the lines that service the station, and all the other lines on the screen disappear like magic! Your move, MTA Trip Planner.
About Those Swine Flu Vaccines That Banks Received
While some think that focusing on how Citigroup and Goldman Sachs received swine flu vaccines is distracting, this is kind of annoying. The NY Times reports, "Citigroup has received 1,200 doses, more than half of what it requested, health officials said, and in late October, Goldman received 200 of the 5,400 doses it asked for. By contrast, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center received 200 of the 27,400 doses that it requested for its workers, according to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene." City Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley said, "My understanding is that Citi had multiple clinics and facilities, and they placed several orders. The person filling these might not have realized it was one company."
Locals Disappear Into New York
This would have made a great Halloween costume. Fred Lebain has a new series of photographs that blend New Yorkers right into New York. Animal notes that "After shooting the scene, Lebain returned with a large-format print that he then photographed again using tripods and other ubiquitous poster-holding techniques." Perfect for a city where pretty much everyone is invisible.
Dingy Chinatown Building Becomes Less Livable Thanks To City
Now, without the partitions — and under the constant watch of newly installed security cameras — tenants say the constant noise and fluorescent lighting has made a bad situation worse. "Even a prisoner doesn't live like this," one tenant told the weekly. "You only stay here and continue to stay here because you are poor," another said. Landlord Donald Lee — who has already converted part of the building into an up-to-code hotel and has once attempted to evict his cubicle tenants — said most of the problems stem from renters subdividing their tiny spaces to make extra cash. "These are not real apartments, not a normal place to live for people to stay for long. People are not supposed to stay here for 10, 20 years."
Life in a notoriously squalid Chinatown boarding house only got worse after the city tried to bring the building at 81 Bowery up to code, the Village Voice reports. For years, poor immigrant tenants have paid around $100 a month for tiny cubicles on the kitchen-less fourth floor of the lodging house, where they share two shower stalls, a urinal, and four toilets. But after the city evacuated tenants last year because of fire code violations, the landlord tore down the tenants' handmade partitions, which blocked the sprinklers but had given residents a slight sense of privacy.
Thompson Is "Proud Of The Campaign"
City Comptroller Bill Thompson has no regrets about his mayoral campaign or his narrow loss, telling the Daily News, "I just stopped [the what if thoughts]. That's not helpful. When I woke up Wednesday, I would have liked to have woken up having won. But I was proud of the campaign." (Still, others are what-if-ing.) He is meeting with Mayor Bloomberg next week and said of the election,"It wasn't just the term limit issue. You talk about the affordability issue in the city of New York and people not being able to afford to stay and live here. He should listen to what the voters said on Tuesday night."
Happy Birthday, Sesame Street!
Meanwhile, Daily Intel has a slew of fun facts about the show. Did you know the subway station is inspired by the old station at 72nd Street and Broadway? Here's some more about the set's inspiration by the man who created it — when we visited last year we noticed nothing has really changed in all its decades. If you want to join in on the fun, there's a Sesame Street special exhibit about to open at the Brooklyn Library's Central Libary (on November 14th). They'll have limited edition Elmo library cards, and say they've collaborated with the Jim Henson Legacy for the three-month multi-faceted exhibit will include original Sesame Street materials from its 40-year history — show scripts, sheet music, show props, photographs and more! Oh and don't forget, Elmo loves you:
TIME cover from Nov. 23, 1970
After Girardi's Help, Crash Victim Now A Yankees Fan-For-Life
The Daily News spoke to Henry, an IT firm project manager, who explained, "He looked skinny, and he wasn't wearing a hat. He did not look big like he does on television" It was only after Girardi left that a Westchester cop tipped her off that it was the Yankee Skipper! Now, it seems Girardi's good Samaritan gesture has made a true fan out of her: "It was the middle of the night; my cell phone battery was dying...Most people could have just kept driving. But he stopped. He's got a good heart...I'm a Yankee fan for life." Girardi was modest, saying on WFAN, "We can't forget to be human beings where we help others out. I think that's the most important thing we can do in life."
Photograph of Joe Girardi waving his key to the city by Julie Jacobson/AP
Heads Up: Military Flyover Tomorrow
Tomorrow around noon expect to see a lot of action in the sky — a military flyover is scheduled! You'll see ospreys and harrier jets over the Hudson River from the Verrazano to the George Washington Bridge. But have no fear, it's all in celebration of the USS New York commissioning ceremony. If you get any good shots of the flyover action, send us your photos!
Wine Lovers "Tweeting Up" For "Spit & Twit" @ City Winery Sunday
Instead of merely boring anyone within earshot with observations about a particular wine's "hints of honeysuckle," you'll also be able to share your insights in real-time via Twitter on plasma screens at City Winery. And your tweets will also simultaneously engage lonely winos following along at home on the website WineTwits! Unique hash tags have been created for all wines, and the organizers promise the event will "encourage the fertile cross-pollination of technology and wine in a way never seen before." Which is all very exciting, but to paraphrase Thomas Haden Church, we're wondering when we actually get to drink some #ESRIOBLC04 Bodegas El Coto, 2004 Tempranillo Crianza La Rioja.
On Sunday, the snobby, pedantic atmosphere that often dominates wine tastings will get rocked by the smug, over-sharing culture that always permeates Twitter! This City Winery event (which merits mention if only because of its name) is called "Spit & Twit." Who can resist? On Sunday afternoon, tweeting oenophiles will have the chance to try over 100 wines from 35 wineries around the world. But here's where it gets interesting or annoying, depending on your feelings about Twitter and those who hold forth on "tasting notes."
Landmarked Pavilion Moves Towards Preservation
This year the Daily News reports that "volunteers began clearing debris and weeds in recent weeks from the 9,000-square-foot curiosity, prepping to enact a preservation plan first devised in 2008." The plan is to bury it from the elements beneath sand and gravel. Pro bono architects are also working on "short-term reuses for the concrete-and-steel behemoth, while a pair of World's Fair fans have started repainting the exterior of its striped promenade base." The World's Fair Association, however, wants this latter fix put on pause until preservationists determine the original paint scheme. The New York State Pavilion was landmarked in September, but will it ever get the rehab and re-purposing that's been talked about for years.
Whenever there's a story about the site of the World's Fair you can be certain the words neglected and/or deteriorated will be used. Last year the city was criticized for not better preserving the 130' x 166' terrazzo replica of a Texaco New York State road map at the New York State Pavilion. The winter weather dislodged and even cracked panels after a decision not to protect it was made.
Weekend Movie Forecast: Precious or The Men Who Stare at Goats
Click on the film stills for more details and reviews for this week's new releases and repertory screenings, which include Precious, The Men Who Stare at Goats, Fourth Kind, A Christmas Carol, The Box, Collapse, Turning Green, That Evening Sun, And Now For Something Completely Different, and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. 
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Arby's Nears Opening Day in Brooklyn, 39 More To Come
Brooklyn has waited far too long for a French Dip Combo, but soon enough the borough's first Arby's will be opening and putting an end to its curly fry-less days. And boy oh boy, is it the fanciest Arby's you ever did see. Opening in the historic land-marked Gage and Tollner space on the Fulton Mall, 25-year-old Arby's franchise guy Ray Chera tells the Daily News that the "jaw-droppingly beautiful" space is one of 40 Arby's he plans to open in the city over the next 10 years. So we have that going for us. He also notes, "We're making a couple of minor additions to the interior, but we took great pains to leave the space exactly as it is." The Landmarks Conservancy says they'll be keeping a watching eye on the roast beef dealer, who have already adorned the facade of the building with a big ol' Arby's sign. At least one resident is planning a boycott, saying, "It's a little soulless. I don't care if it looks like Trump Plaza; I'm not going to Arby's."
Tougher DWI Penalty On Special Session Agenda
Governor Paterson will ask legislators to pass "Leandra's Law," which would make driving drunk with a passenger under 16 a felony. Last month, 11-year-old Leandra Rosado was killed when her friend's allegedly drunk mother crashed on the West Side Highway. Governor Paterson's spokeswoman said, "Gov. Paterson is committed to stricter penalties for drunk drivers with children in the car, which is why he introduced a program bill on this issue on Aug. 13." The Daily News notes, "Though Paterson announced the bill in August, no one in the Legislature has even introduced it."
Yankees, Fans Revel In Ticker Tape Parade Frenzy
The crisp and clear weather was perfect for a Yankees 27th World Series Championship ticker tape parade—so perfect that the streets along the Canyon of Heroes were teeming with excited people celebrating the Bronx Bombers victory. In fact, check out the Gothamist Newsmap and see the incidents of "large crowd," "unruly crowd," and "airmail" (things larger than confetti/streamers being thrown) in the area. At City Hall, Mayor Bloomberg hosted the Yankees for lunch (former mayors David Dinkins, Ed Koch and Rudy Giuliani don't seem like they were invited, since they were sitting on the dais before the ceremony started) and then presented the team and rest of the organizations with keys to the city, specifically asking Hal Steinbrenner to bring one back to dad George, "the biggest Yankee." Finally, Jay-Z performed "Empire State of Mind" (with Bridget Kelly, not Alicia Keys) after the ceremony. Could this be the first time a drug-dealer-turned-rap star/entertainment mogul performed on the steps of City Hall?
Teen Settles for $55K in Safety Agent Stall Assault Lawsuit
Cruz's family filed a federal lawsuit along with the NYCLU, naming NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly, School Chancellor Joel Klein and the supervisory officer at the 107th Precinct as codefendants for their roles in allegedly covering up the incident and for their failure to properly train, screen, discipline or supervise school safety agents. Yesterday a federal judge approved a settlement deal for $55,500. The NYCLU claims the incident "illustrates the tension and lack of transparency and accountability that has existed in schools since school safety was transferred from the Department of Education to the NYPD in 1998.The school’s principal apparently indicated to the family that he had no authority to discipline O’Connell, who is an employee of the NYPD." The settlement comes as the City Council prepares to hold hearings next week on the Student Safety Act, which would require quarterly reporting by the DOE and NYPD to the City Council on a wide range of school safety issues. Overly-aggressive policing of NYC schools has been a major bone of contention with the NYCLU, and the group distributes literature to students informing them of their rights when interacting with police in schools. As for Cruz, he told reporters yesterday, "Even though we settled and they tried to compensate for that, it's still not right; that scar is always going to be there."
One day in September 2008, Queens High School student Stephen Cruz suffered a lacerated forehead when school safety agent Daniel O’Connell, without provocation, allegedly kicked open a restroom stall that Stephen was using. Cruz claims that after he tumbled to the floor bleeding from his head, O'Connell (whom the students called RoboCop) walked away saying, "That's life; it will stop bleeding." Typical robot.
Spider-Man on Broadway: The Atlantic Yards of Musicals?
No way. The LA Times obtained a copy of the "confidential" script and says the show makes The Phantom of the Opera's crashing chandelier "look like a simple summer stock trick." At one point Spidey even swings over the audience, landing on the balcony! U2's Bono and the Edge wrote the score, and they're both supremely confident the show will be a Broadway smash. "The visuals and the music are amazing, and that's what will matter," says the millionaire Bono. But at this point it seems unlikely it can open by April 29th, the cut-off date for Tony Award nominations. And that's also when the musical's license from Marvel Entertainment will expire. The financial outlook is bleak: The musical needs to raise as much as $24 million to cover its proposed budget of about $52 million, and it's expected to have sky-high weekly running costs totaling around $1 million. (More than 40 stage hands are needed just to operate the backstage rigging.) In fact, it would need to sell out every performance for years before it could even break even. Taymor had considered staging the epic in a specifically designed new building, like Cirque du Soleil does, but instead producers opted to rip up the Hilton Theater, to the tune of $6 million. So that process is pretty much stalled, along with everything else. The massive project is falling further behind schedule, it's millions of dollars in the hole, and will need a miracle to meet a looming make-or-break deadline. All we need now are a string of eminent-domain lawsuits, and Julie Taymor's wildly ambitious Broadway adaptation of Spider-Man might as well change its name to Atlantic Yards: The Musical. (Starring Harvey Fierstein as embattled developer Bruce Ratner!) Today Taymor is meeting with producers to decide whether to proceed or postpone the technically insane project, which is hemorrhaging money like Mr. Orange gushing blood in the back seat of Mr. White's car. Is it gonna be okaaay?
Dumbo Don't Dance
This past Wednesday the Community Board 2 committee voted against a dance club at the corner of Front and Old Fulton streets in DUMBO. The cabaret license request was made by the owners of One Front restaurant, who want to add dancing to the 2nd floor of their establishment, which includes a restaurant on the ground floor and mezzanine. Today the NY Post has some choice quotes from the meeting. Owner Marcelo Pevida said he wanted the cabaret license "to improve my establishment for our community.” But resident Gary Van der Putten explained: “what happens is that these kinds of places get cabaret licenses then, all of a sudden, they deteriorate into clubs.” Somehow the city still insists on enforcing their prohibition-era cabaret law, which requires a special permit for any place that wants to have more than two people dancing. Residents of DUMBO asked how approving Pevida's license would benefit the community, to which he said it would give people a place to go dancing. The NIMBY's reply: “We don’t want to dance!” Pevida will take his case to the full board next week. In the meantime, some people really need to watch Footloose.
Diner Patron Threatens to Kill Server Over Subpar Food
Scott allegedly "hurled the plate of mush against Singh's chest," smacked him across the face, whipped out a knife and threatened to stab him. Singh says Scott then changed his mind, and promised, "I'm going to come back with my gun and shoot you dead! I know what time you guys close!" Singh called 911, and when police arrived he rode with them looking for Scott, who was spotted nearby and arrested. He apparently has three prior Brooklyn arrests for drug possession and DWI. The diner manager sums things up nicely for the Post: "I don't know what happened. Maybe the mashed potatoes were too cold or too hot, but we sell a lot. Sometimes, people want things for free. That's why they complain. We always have situations like that. We're open until 3 a.m. This is East New York."
Speaking of things waiters should "never" do, here's something a diner should never do: throw your food at the server and threaten to kill him or her. On Wednesday night one Steven Scott, 40, was arrested for assaulting a server at the New York Fried Chicken Diner on Fulton Street in East New York. Hapless waiter Baljit Singh says it all started when Scott came in at 11:30 p.m. and ordered mashed potatoes. After a couple bites, Scott "started griping about the nasty tasting food." So he was given a new serving of potatoes, but this didn't satisfy him either. Oh, no it did not.
1 Dead, 5 Wounded In Orlando Shooting
A few hours ago, a man opened fire in an Orlando, Florida high-rise office building. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the suspect is a former employee and the shootings occurred at a transportation consulting firm. CNN reports, "Investigators are looking for a man wearing a blue Polo shirt, gray vest and blue jeans. 'We're in a search mode for the gunman,' said Jim Solomons, a spokesman for the sheriff's office." Update: Now it's reported the gunman was captured and that one person was killed and five others were wounded.
Former Commish Kerik Cries During Court Appearance
Yesterday Kerik confessed to lying on his application to be the director of Homeland Security, lying to the feds, tax fraud, and accepting $250,000 in renovations to his Bronx apartment, provided by a company accused of having mob ties. As part of the plea deal, he will most likely receive a far lesser sentence than the 60 years he faced if convicted on all charges, and federal prosecutors will drop the corruption charges against Kerik. Judge Robinson remarked, "I think this is a very sad day." The Times also notes that he will not be prosecuted "by the United States" for certain unspecified "business activities abroad" between 2005 and 2007. It's unclear exactly what activities investigators were looking into. By 2005, Kerik had already left Giuliani Partners, and the Bronx DA had launched an investigation into the apartment renovations. But Kerik is still named as head of The Kerik Group, LLC, "an internationally respected global provider of Homeland Security and industrial security services." Probably time to update that website, Bernie. In 2003, Kerik served as the interim minister of interior in Iraq, and was in charge of training Iraqi police for duty. Retired Lt. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez blasted Kerik's work in his memoir, writing that when Kerik left Iraq he was "shocked" to find that the only items Kerik purchased for Iraqi police were 50,000 Glock pistols: "When I was informed of the exorbitant prices that were being paid for these pistols, my first reaction was that there had to be some impropriety, but I had no evidence to substantiate it."
Classic Kerik
Weekend of Sun Ahead
High pressure is in place, bringing mostly clear skies to the city this weekend. Yes, there should be plenty of sun Saturday and Sunday for the first time in many, many weeks. Tomorrow starts on a chilly note but should warm to the mid 50s by late afternoon. Sunday looks even better with the high reaching at least the lower 60s. High pressure continues to dominate the weather through Monday, which again looks to be warm. The next significant weather maker won't arrive until Tuesday or Wednesday of next week.
Brrr, the morning breeze has brought on a bit of wind chill this morning. The low in Central Park was 39 but the wind pushed the apparent temperature down near freezing. Gusty northwest winds will bring plenty of cold air to the area today keeping the high to a brisk 50 degrees. If today's parade isn't enough to satisfy your Yankees fervor, consider what their World Series victory means for this winter's snowfall.
UWS Protests Puppy Mill Pups at Store
While puppy mills are legal, they're frowned upon for their unsafe conditions and disregard for the well-being of the animals. As such, "Pet Fashion’s critics delivered 540 petition signatures to shop owners to pressure the store to stop selling puppies." They're also staging a protest on November 28th. The store's manager claims that "they’re not puppy mill puppies. They’re from breeders registered with the [United States Department of Agriculture] and the Kennel Club.” However, when asked for proof of this, he declined to show any. Meanwhile, another branch of Pet Fashion on West 182nd Street allegedly offered one woman a discount on a puppy if she paid cash to avoid sales tax — something Council Member Gale Brewer asked the state and city departments of taxation to look in to. Patrick Kwan at the Humane Society of the US told us, "Pet stores that profit from the cruel puppy mill industry need to step up and do the right thing by stopping their puppy sales. Shelters and rescues are brimming with all types of dogs in need of homes. No responsible breeder would ever sell puppies through a pet store. We hope Pet Fashion will stop supporting puppy mills." More information from the HSUS can be found here, and here is their disturbing video looking at the puppy mill industry.
Some residents of the Upper West Side are outraged that a new business called Pet Fashion, mostly selling overpriced leashes and whatnot, is selling dogs from a puppy mill. The store, on Columbus Avenue between West 87th and 88th streets, often puts attention-getting pups on display in the front window, but West Side Spirit reports that "these dogs come from puppy mills, and the store is not welcome in the neighborhood."
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State Senate Dems Will Attend Special Session
Well, would you look at that: Now the State Senate Democrats are going to head to Albany next week for the special session that Governor David Paterson called. The Dems had called it a "photo-op" for the Governor and the Daily Politics reports, "Insiders say not showing would have left them vulnerable to attacks that they are not taking the state's fiscal crisis seriously. Senate leadership fell in line this morning." However, a spokesman for Senate Dems said, "It was about how to make the most productive use of our time while continuing productive negotiations with the governor." So maybe Albany isn't like Bosnia or Tehran after all!
Hypnotherapist Consultant Makes Bank At Education Dept
Howatt was paid about $68,000 from November 2008 through January 2009, then the DOE wired him an additional $306,000 through a fast-track contract. His Bear Stearns buddy, George Raab, seems to have circumvented the bidding process by listing Howatt as an employee of a company that provides the DOE with computer techs. Raab left the DOE last month, and the Education Department's CFO swiftly terminated Howatt's contract. Susan Lerner, executive director of Common Cause, tells the Daily News, "There needs to be a performance evaluation. Did the dollars buy the results? We can then see if that was an appropriate use of public money. Right now, we know nothing." Well, we do know Howatt's got the whole "adapting to change" thing down pat.
A management consultant and hypnotherapist got paid $374,000 from the Education Department to help save money by improving managers' morale and boosting productivity. William Howatt Ph.D. had previously served as a consultant for Bear Stearns, and then the firm went under. Luckily for him, a former Bear Stearns manager got hired by Chancellor Joel Klein after the firm crashed, and he gave Howatt a job helping managers "adapt to change."
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Weekend Events in Queens - November 6-8, 2009
Weekend Events in Queens - November 6-8, 2009 originally appeared on About.com Queens, NY on Thursday, November 5th, 2009 at 00:47:20.Friday
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Astorian Weekend Edition - November 4 By Meg of Joey in Astoria
This weekend brings us Leaf Fest, right here at Astoria Park. The Astoria Park Alliance, working with the Queens Botanical Garden/Queens Compost Project, is collecting your fall leaves for compost (volunteers will turn the pile and gardeners will be able to partake in the compost come spring). Bring them with you to the Astoria Park parking lot on Sunday the 8th, between 11 a.m and 1 p.m., and volunteers will be happy to collect what you have. You'll be able to learn more about composting, too. If you can, please bring any non-perishable food items to donate to local food pantries. Leaf Fest continues on Sunday the 15th and 22nd, too.
Craving pork by chance? Head over to Sac's (25-41 Broadway) for the annual pig roast. Around 8 p.m. on Thursday night the pig (actually two of them) will be cooked to the point of juicy deliciousness, having roasted on a spit all day. Call 718-204-5002 for reservations on Thursday, November 5 and Thursday, November 12.
Rèst Âü Ránt (30-01 35th Ave), home of the diacriticals, is turning two this weekend! Saturday hails their anniversary party, complete with live music, specials, passed hors d'oeuvres, and more! Party starts at 9 p.m., yum.
Remember the crap weather on October 24th? It totally harshed the plans for It's My Park Day at Queensbridge Park, so much so that they had to postpone it! Good news: this Saturday's the day! The event starts at 10 a.m. and goes till 2 p.m. Consider registering if you're part of a group (contact greenshoresnyc@yahoo.com to register or if you have questions). Snacks and supplies will be provided for all volunteers.
Finally, Waltz Astoria (23-14 Ditmars Blvd) presents The Ultimate Singer-Songwriter Contest. Details for contestants are here, and it looks like it could be a really good time. The festivities start at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and the Sunday finale starts at 8 p.m. Come see and support great local talent. Also try the pumpkin pie - it's totally NOM-able.
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Astorian Weekend Edition - November 4 By Meg of Joey in Astoria originally appeared on About.com Queens, NY on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 22:24:12.
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Election Results 2009 NYC, Queens
Updated: 11:20 p.m. John Liu has locked up the post of Comptroller. Congrats to Liu! In City Council elections, it's a huge night for Republicans in Queens. The GOP in Queens is back. The GOP held its lone seat (Rockaways) and appears to have picked up 2 more - Flushing and College Point/Bayside. Whether you are a Democrat or Republican, you should see this as positive for the borough -- at least in my opinion. If local politics are dominated by one party, then local politicians are not challenged and slack in their service to us. Competition -- political or otherwise -- is healthy.
Election Results 2009 NYC, Queens originally appeared on About.com Queens, NY on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 at 23:41:01.
The race for mayor has been declared in Bloomberg's favor, but wait! The results are much, much closer than predicted. For outspending Thompson by millions and millions....such a close election must be a bitter pill for Bloomberg. He can take a third term, but can't claim a mantle of unsurpassed support.
Where in Queens? Fake People Edition
You had trouble with last week's photo; it's still not solved! What about this one? Where do these fake people live? Click image for the big view. Where in Queens? Fake People Edition originally appeared on About.com Queens, NY on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 at 18:31:13.
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What and Who Is on the Ballot? NYC Elections 2009
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A few quick bits on Tuesday's elections. There are so many predictions of low turnout, but that means your vote becomes more valuable. Here's what you'll be voting on in Queens, NY:
With a flood of campaign ads, Bloomberg hopes to crush Thompson.
Flushing's John C. Liu stands poised to be the first Asian-American in the second-highest position in NYC.
Bill de Blasio (Dem.) has a steady lead over Reublican challenger Alex T. Zablocki.
Every district is competing...but there's only three where there's much of a challenge.
Incumbent Helen M. Marshall looks to lock up another term, staring down a challenge from Robert A. Hornak (Rep.).
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What and Who Is on the Ballot? NYC Elections 2009 originally appeared on About.com Queens, NY on Monday, November 2nd, 2009 at 00:33:43.
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Halloween Weekend Events in Queens - October 30 - November 1, 2009
Halloween Weekend Events in Queens - October 30 - November 1, 2009 originally appeared on About.com Queens, NY on Thursday, October 29th, 2009 at 00:47:02.
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Still can't decide what you're doing for Halloween? We have some fabulous options - ranging from a masquerade ball to the "biggest outdoor Halloween party in Queens." If you're still looking for more, check out my restaurant-focused roundup.
Have you checked out the newest fooderies in LIC? Testaccio Ristorante (47-30 Vernon Blvd, LIC, 718-937-2900), focuses on contemporary Roman cuisine and opened last weekend. El*Ay*Si (47-38 Vernon Blvd, LIC, 718-389-8781) is still in previews, holding tastings this week. I've tried both and think they're worth checking out -- especially the delicious stone oven pizza at Testaccio.
We just got news that a new bar opened in Astoria in a nabe that's starting to buzz with activity (upper 30th Avenue). The place is called Radio Bar & Grill (49-18 30th Ave, Astoria, 718-204-6892) and they boast a "killer burger" and plenty of beers on tap. They'll host a Halloween party on Saturday, which could be a good opportunity to check them out.
Want to do something cultural this weekend? Visit P.S.1 and explore the seven (yes seven!) new art exhibits. One that particularly caught my interest spotlights a tumultuous year, 1969 and is a collection of paintings, sculptures, photographs, and prints.
One of my favorite vintage furniture shops -- with branches in both Astoria and LIC -- is Nook n' Crannie (29-18 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria, 718-204-8399; 47-42 Vernon Blvd, LIC,718-706-6477). If you haven't been, I highly encourage it. They sell the most wonderful, gently used items such as furniture, accessories, paintings, and nostalgic gifts. Proceeds benefit the Betel of America charity. Astorian Weekend Edition - October 28 By Foodista of Joey in Astoria originally appeared on About.com Queens, NY on Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 at 22:15:22.
Where in Queens? Fall Scene
From an easy one last week of a trains, "Where in Queens?" comes to this tough one of the great outdoors in autumn. Can you name this scene?
P.S. Anyone with great fall pictures of the borough to share? Email me at queens.guide@about.com or contact on Flickr . Where in Queens? Fall Scene originally appeared on About.com Queens, NY on Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 at 06:47:16.
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Happy Halloween!
In addition to trick or treating this Saturday, there are a couple other fun events happening and one is delightfully oddball. You can bring your pumpkin to the NY Hall of Science and get it chucked via catapult. Ah! Science. See all Halloween in Queens events.
If you haven't been this year, the Maize Maze at the Queens County Farm Museum is as great as ever -- outdoor entertainment for kids, teens, and grown-ups.
Still need a costume? The best costume shop in the borough is a costume shop all year round, not one of these fly-by-night Halloween shops that appear for a month. Check out Rubie's in Richmond Hill.
Happy Halloween! originally appeared on About.com Queens, NY on Sunday, October 25th, 2009 at 23:19:29.
Photo (c) John Roleke - Pumpkin patch at Queens County Farm Museum
Weekend Events in Queens - October 23-25, 2009
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33rd Annual Margaret Mead Film & Video Festival at AMNH
From November 12-15, 2009, the American Museum of Natural History will once again host the Margaret Mead Film and Video Festival. This four day film festival features documentaries that help viewers to better understand the diversity of the world's peoples and cultures, to honor the legacy of famed anthropologist Margaret Mead. The 2009 Festival will screen 33 documentaries which are set around the world -- from Alaska and Brooklyn to Africa and the Ukraine.
Details: 2009 Margaret Mead Film & Video Festival 33rd Annual Margaret Mead Film & Video Festival at AMNH originally appeared on About.com New York City Travel on Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 09:00:02.
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Grand Opening of The Pond at Bryant Park
Article: Ice Skating on the Pond at Bryant Park Photo of The Pond at Bryant Park © Heather Cross, Licensed to About.com Grand Opening of The Pond at Bryant Park originally appeared on About.com New York City Travel on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 09:00:40.
For the fifth consecutive year, The Pond at Bryant Park will be offering free ice skating to New Yorkers and visitors alike. To celebrate its grand opening on November 6, 2009, The Pond at Bryant Park is hosting a free-to-the-public lunchtime event with skating performances, celebrity appearances, commentary from New York City officials and Citigroup, music and additional entertainment beginning at 1 p.m.
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Holiday Markets Blog Carnival
Ferne Afrin, About.com's Guide to UK Travel has put together a great round-up of Christmas Markets around the world. Christmas Markets began as a tradition in Germany and Austria, but today you'll find them throughout Europe, and of course, New York City promises to have a little bit of everything, so we have our own Holiday Markets that offer great shopping opportunities in New York City. Holiday Markets Blog Carnival originally appeared on About.com New York City Travel on Monday, November 2nd, 2009 at 08:57:22.
New York's Deadly Hotels
In the spirit of Halloween, Concierge.com has put together a round-up of Twelve Deadly Hotels, including two in New York City -- the Chelsea Hotel, where Sid Vicious killed his girlfriend, Nancy Spungen, and the Park Central Hotel (formerly the Park Sheraton), scene of two famous mob murders. Article: Twelve Deadly Hotels New York's Deadly Hotels originally appeared on About.com New York City Travel on Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 at 10:57:39.
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New York City Tours for Film and Movie Fans
Article: On Location Tours of New York City Photo of Museum of the City of New York from the Gossip Girl Sites Tour © Heather Cross, Licensed to About.com New York City Tours for Film and Movie Fans originally appeared on About.com New York City Travel on Monday, October 26th, 2009 at 13:37:06.
On Location Tours features great tours for visitors to New York City who want to see locations used in their favorite films and movies. In addition to tours for fans of Sex & The City, Gossip Girl, and The Sopranos, On Location Tours has two more general tours: a walking tour of Central Park Movie Sites and a bus tour of New York TV and Movie Sites. On Location's Tours are all led by enthusiastic, knowledgeable tour guides and provide fun and interesting ways to explore New York City.
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Celebrate Halloween Around the World with About.com
If you're not going to be in New York City for Halloween, you might want to check out About.com's latest blog carnival, a round up of celebrations and events for Halloween Around the World. Celebrate Halloween Around the World with About.com originally appeared on About.com New York City Travel on Monday, October 19th, 2009 at 22:25:55.
Ice Skating at Rockefeller Center Returns!
Article: Ice Skating at Rockefeller Center Guide Photo of Rockefeller Center Ice Rink © Heather Cross, Licensed to About.com Ice Skating at Rockefeller Center Returns! originally appeared on About.com New York City Travel on Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 at 10:59:51.
Once again, you can lace up your skates and glide around The Ice Rink at Rockefeller Center. Ice skating at Rockefeller Center is an iconic holiday tradition, but if you want to beat the crowds, now is the time to go (plus, you'll save money, since prices on skate rentals and sessions go up as of November 6, 2009).
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Wild Things Week in New York City
Some featured Where The Wild Things Are events: Details: Wild Things Week NYC Official Site Wild Things Week in NYC image © NYC & Company and Warner Bros. Pictures Wild Things Week in New York City originally appeared on About.com New York City Travel on Monday, October 12th, 2009 at 09:00:59.
In anticipation of the premiere of Spike Jonze's film adaptation of Where the Wild Things Are, New York City will be hosting a wide variety of events from October 12-16, 2009 and beyond.
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Save With NYC: The Real Deal Fall through October 27
NYC & Company, New York City's official marketing, tourism and partnership organization, has launched NYC: The Real Deal Fall with over 150 discount offers for New York City attractions, museums, theaters, restaurants, shops and tours from Oct. 6-27, 2009. Some of the deals include: Details: NYC: The Real Deal Fall Save With NYC: The Real Deal Fall through October 27 originally appeared on About.com New York City Travel on Saturday, October 10th, 2009 at 09:00:26.
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Thanksgiving in New York City
Article: Thanksgiving in New York City Photo of Turkey Float from 2000 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade © Heather Cross, Licensed to About.com. Thanksgiving in New York City originally appeared on About.com New York City Travel on Friday, October 9th, 2009 at 12:18:58.
Thanksgiving is held the fourth Thursday in November, and this year it will be November 26, 2009. New York City is a great place to spend Thanksgiving, particularly if you want to see the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in person. While the parade is fun to watch on TV, nothing quite compares with seeing the balloons, marching bands and floats moving down New York City's streets in real life.
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A Look Back (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 09 November 2009)
20 years ago today the Berlin Wall came down. Three authors of books on the fall of communism and its repercussions mark the occasion. Plus, 2009 is also the 10th anniversary of Radio Rookies, the WNYC program that lets teenagers tell their own stories on the air. Three past and current “rookies” talk about program and how it affected their lives. And,
Breaking Through (The Leonard Lopate Show: Monday, 09 November 2009)
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Today marks the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, and we’ll speak with two of the foremost experts on Soviet and Eastern European affairs: Stephen Kotkin and Stephen Cohen. Then, Thelma Schoonmaker, Martin Scorsese's longtime editor and Michael Powell’s widow, discusses the restoration of Powell's 1948 classic "The Red Shoes." Also, baritone Thomas Hampson talks about being named the New York Philharmonic's first artist-in-residence. Plus, The Kinks lead singer Ray Davies tells us about his solo career.
Ask The Record Doctor (Soundcheck: Monday, 09 November 2009)
Sometimes a piece of music can provide relief in a time of crisis – a layoff, a divorce, a disastrous day on Wall Street. Today, The Record Doctor returns to suggest recordings that can be used to cope with life’s big dilemmas. Also: Live music from the Bollywood singer (and Indian Idol host)
Tales that Surprise (Selected Shorts: Sunday, 08 November 2009)
“On the day before a holiday, you feel you have a destination just by being on the road with so many people who do. Have a destination, that is.”—Amy Hempel, “Jesus is Waiting.”
Unexpected plot twists and emotional surprises in four contemporary tales.
Hockney, In Verse, Paper Airplanes (Studio 360: Friday, 06 November 2009)
Studio 360 waits for David Hockney. The artist returns to the English countryside where he grew up, to paint some of the most vivid landscapes of his career. In the documentary "Waiting for David Hockney" outsider artist Billy Pappas hopes his idol, Hockney, will come to see a single drawing Pappas has been working on for eight years. And we'll meet the struggling single moms of Troy, NY through the eyes of a poet and a photographer.
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WOLFGANG PUCK RECIPES
World-renowned chef Wolfgang Puck with an extraordinary passion for food now shares that passion in Wolfgang Puck's Kitchen. Wolfgang Puck makes great cooking easier than you ever imagined. Each feature includes both an expert tip and an easy recipe - exactly what you need to transform your home cooking from acceptable to delectable.
Easy-to-Make Gourmet Recipes featuring Wolfgang Puck Click Here