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Alicia Keys Celebrates 'Girl of Fire' Release With Empire State Building LED Light Show

Trent Fitzgerald — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 22:00:08 +0000

In celebration of the release of Alicia Keys new album 'Girl on Fire,' a light show was held at the Empire State Building in New York. The Grammy-winning songbird flipped the switch to launch the LED tower light display, which was also synchronized to her anthemic tunes 'Girl on Fire' and 'Empire State of Mind.'

Time-Lapse Video Of Hurricane Sandy Hitting New York City [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 09:32:59 +0000

Check out this new time-lapse video of Hurricane Sandy hitting New York. It’s two minutes long, and spans about two days. Sunday night through Tuesday. Half way through you see most of Manhattan’s power go out.

Gross! Watch This Kid Lick a Subway Rail for $1 [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 15:30:08 +0000

Imagine how many germs are on a handrail at a New York City subway station. Delicious!

New York Passes 'Soda Ban' Should Michigan?

Rod Prahin — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:58:09 +0000

What a stupid ban. No I don’t think we should do this in Michigan. This is truly something that should stay in New York. The proposal passed by a vote of eight to zero. Here’s what it means.Beginning March 12, the city will prohibit restaurants, mobile food carts, delis and concessions at movie theaters, stadiums [...]

'Monster' Washes Ashore in New York

J. Patrick — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:39:12 +0000

It was in July of 2008, that the carcass of a bloated, chimera-like animal washed ashore in Long Island. The ‘Montauk Monster‘ zoologists concluded, was probably a water-damaged raccoon, rather than some sort of unknown species.

Now, in 2012, it appears another monster has landed on the beach.

The Huge Piano in New York – Movie Trivia [VIDEO]

Jeremy Fenech — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:17:04 +0000

When I was in New York this weekend, I had the pleasure of checking out FAO Schwartz, a monstrous toy store near Central Park. A classic scene from a great movie was filmed here. No clues on this one, just a video. Check it out and see how big you are on movie trivia after the "jump!"

New York – Officially the Nation's Rudest City

J. Patrick — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:49:49 +0000

If you have ever traveled to a big city, then you probably are aware of a different kind of feeling that comes with it. Big cities seem colder, less friendly than smaller towns, almost rude at times. Well, you were probably right. According to a ‘Travel + Leisure’ survey of their well-trodden readership, New York City, true to its reputation, is the rudest city in the nation.

Two Women Killed By Separate Elevator Accidents Just Days Apart

Jeremy Fenech — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:40:57 +0000

I was shocked this morning when I heard about a woman who was killed in a New York elevator accident.

Suzanne Hart, a 41-year-old employee at an advertising agency, was on her way to work on the first floor of the building around 10am. As she entered, the doors closed on her. As the elevator began its ascent, it crushed her while pulling her up into the shaft.

Occupy Wall Street Raid Set To Frank Sinatra Soundtrack [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:10:16 +0000

My personal feeling about the whole occupy thing is not very positive. Most of the people doing the occupying have no clue why they're even there. I think it's all about the party. This story and video is perfect for occupy Wall Street. The raid Tuesday was set to music, take the jump and enjoy the video.

Former New York State Worker Dangles from Bridge With Protest Banner [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:00:10 +0000

On Monday morning, Michael A. Davitt, a former New York State employee and known rabblerouser, delayed traffic on the Tappan Zee bridge in Rockland County. As a form of protest, he unfurled a rope ladder from the bridge and sat for hours with a 24-foot banner that accused county officials of a “cover-up.” The 54-year-old [...]

'Go Ask Alice' Sex Education Website Too 'Graphic' for Middle-schoolers

Tim Gray — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:57:32 +0000

Parents and politicians are in an uproar regarding the newly proposed sex education curriculum being offered to sixth- and seventh-graders in public schools starting in the spring. The curriculum is teaching abstinence as well as teaching proper condom use and alternative ways to have sex. Find out more after the jump. One of their main focuses [...]

New York Man Rescued After God Told Him to Swim to Liberty Island

Jeremy Fenech — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:29:13 +0000

A New York man was rescued this weekend after he tried to swim from New York harbor to Liberty Island, all because God told him to do it.Witnesses say he stripped down to his swim trunks, dove into the cold water and began his 3/4-mile journey.

Roughly 45 minutes later, he began struggling. That’s when someone called 911.

8-Year-Old Opens Up A 'Can Of Wrestling Whoop A–' [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 16:17:36 +0000

Check out this 8-year-old wrestling champ, Stevo Poulin from Schuylerville, New York. He calls himself a “bad little man” with a “Mean Mohawk.” Stevo isn’t just good, he’s one of the best in the nation. See him in action after the jump.