Monthly Archives: November 2011

Street corner haiku High concept and life-saving? Or waste of money? How many New Yorkers believe the city’s latest move to place clever haiku poems on busy street corners will actually improve public safety? Well, at least one… “Adding curbside … Continue reading →

With Congress enjoying an all-time low 9% approval rating, they’ve decided why not go for a perfect zero by sponsoring a bill that would allow marketers to robocall your cell phone. Yes, you read that right. Our intrepid NY Senator Chuck … Continue reading →

This headline is a cleaned up version of a popular t-shirt sold in New York stores. As tourists and out-of-towners descend upon our great city for the upcoming holidays, many of them feel this curt shirt accurately reflects our general unfriendliness and in-your-face rudeness. Nothing … Continue reading →

Are you aware that New York City has launched its first legalized mega-casino gambling palace right beside Aqueduct Racetrack? Not only does it provide a day of gambling excitement previously unavailable around here, but in this ongoing recession and with the state strapped for cash, … Continue reading →

We all know about road rage. But what about the big city special: parking rage? The latest episode of such rage is now in court.  Electrician Oscar Fuller grew furious when after driving around endlessly looking for a parking spot … Continue reading →