Monthly Archives: June 2011

Yippee, here comes the ice cream truck! What should we get? Vanilla pops? Chocolate cones? Neither? How about some oxycodone? That’s right, in yet another “only in New York” story, a Brooklyn woman has been convicted of dispensing the prescription-only … Continue reading →

New Yorkers have the reputation of being unfriendly. Not true! If a tourist asks us how to get to Carnegie Hall, or “to 9-11,” we will definitely stop and tell him where to go. We value our privacy, especially in … Continue reading →

We’re number 50! We’re number 50! That’s right, New Yorkers–according to a widely publicized George Mason University Freedom In The States survey, we just got handed the freedom booby prize, ranked as the “least free” state in the nation. Dead last? … Continue reading →

Are we New Yorkers ready for some summer fun? You bet we are. The sun, the beach, the…SHARK ATTACKS? Last week, two 18-foot sharks were spotted lurking just off a Long Island beach. The ominous, dah-dah-dah-dah Jaws theme swirled around … Continue reading →

Now that Anthony Weiner has admitted to Tweeting sleazy crotch shots to young coeds and porn stars, he is still being defended not only by NewYorkGritty commenters and letters to the NY Times from progressives but by both New York Senators. Weiner mentor … Continue reading →

Weiner Exposed! Weiner’s Pickle! Yes, the New York tabloids had a field day with the unfortunately named Congressman Weiner, accused of Twittering a bulging underwear crotch shot to a young coed. And yes, I admit I laughed at evil genius … Continue reading →