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| Heat wave leads to crime wave in Greenpoint's McCarren Park
July 2, 2010 at 12:06 AM
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| | The mercury is rising in McCarren Park — and so is the crime.There have been 15 incidents within a two-block radius of the Greenpoint park over the past three months, including a rape and a shooting that occurred within the past two weeks.Last Saturday night, at approximately 8:30... | | |
| Signs of the times as city moves to improve Pier 6 pedestrian safety
July 2, 2010 at 12:06 AM
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| | Sign painters to the rescue!Amid an outcry that the new children's paradise on Pier 6 is impossible to reach safely, the city announced this week that it would install new traffic signs in the hopes of making the walk to the park more of a walk in the... | | |
| Damn Yankees! Clones fall 8–5
July 2, 2010 at 12:06 AM
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| | Yankees 8Cyclones 5 Thursday, July 1 at MCU ParkThe Clones were on a roll against the Evil Empire of the New York-Penn League, jumping to a 3-1 lead, thanks to two RBIs by phenom Darrell Ceciliani, but starter Wes Wrenn was inconsistent — even giving up back-to-back solo shots in the... | | |
| Cyclones win their fourth in a row
July 2, 2010 at 12:06 AM
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| | Renegades 3Cyclones 8 Wednesday, June 30 at MCU ParkThe Cyclones won their fourth game in a row with a 12-hit barrage, decent starting pitching by Angel Cuan and some solid relief.The Clones fell behind 2-0, but answered back with four runs in the third, thanks to Darrell Ceciliani's... | | |
| Sedaris family values at the Old Stone House
July 2, 2010 at 12:06 AM
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| | The Park Slope-based Piper Theatre made a conscious decision to move away from Shakespeare this summer — and it couldn't have found a better opposite to the Great Bard than the Sedaris Family.Amy and David Sadaris — one known for her quirky television show, "Strangers with Candy," the other for... | | |
| Look, summer means salad
July 2, 2010 at 12:06 AM
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| | For the cook, summer is synonymous with salad.As soon as the weather warms up, both palate and psyche crave cool, uncomplicated flavors, and, if you're like me, you want recipes that will allow you to spend as little time in the kitchen as possible, while still enjoying fresh... | | |
| Cruise liner is largest ship ever to dock in NY
July 1, 2010 at 11:00 PM
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|  She's one hull of a boat. Mammoth cruise liner Norwegian Epic become the largest ship ever to dock in New York early today, clearing the Verrazano Bridge by just 24 inches and dropping anchor at Pier 88 in Manhattan. At 153,000 tons, Norwegian Cruise Line's $1.2... | | |
| NY lawmakers approve no-fault divorce
July 1, 2010 at 10:17 PM
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| | New Yorkers would be able to file unilaterally for no-fault divorce under a measure that received final legislative approval Thursday. Under current law, New York judges can grant divorce only on grounds of cruelty, adultery, abandonment or getting sent to prison for at least three years. They also can grant... | | |
| Liberty Belle Spectacular
July 1, 2010 at 6:51 PM
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| | Break out that pair of suspenders you've been hiding. Tonight at 7, the Empire Hotel is hosting a rooftop Jazz-Age party, where guests can sip on cocktails while catching an extraordinary view of the fireworks. Tickets are $25 at the door; 212-265-7400 or empirehotelnyc.com... | | |
| New York Water Taxi's Fourth of July fireworks cruise
July 1, 2010 at 6:51 PM
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| | For $100, you can watch the Macy's fireworks on a cruise as you pass by the Statue of Liberty -- what's more patriotic than that? The cruise sets sail from the South Street Seaport's Pier 17. Call 212-742-1969 or visit nywatertaxi.com for more details... | | |
| Noisemakers at the 92Y
July 1, 2010 at 6:50 PM
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| | Head to the 92YTribeca at 7 p.m. Tuesday for the "Noisemakers" event hosted by Peter Rosenberg and P. Diddy. Along with a discussion, the band Dujeous will provide a musical tribute to all of Puffy's past and present work. Tickets are $22... | | |
| Taco Mondays at A60
July 1, 2010 at 6:49 PM
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| | Who needs Taco Tuesday when you've got Taco Monday to prolong your weekend eating festivities? Starting tomorrow, 60 Thompson will host a rooftop "Tacos & Tequila" event Monday at 5 p.m. Feast off the walk-up taco stand ($10-$14 for three tacos) and wash it all down with passion-fruit... | | |
| Independence Day Kickoff at the Hester Street Fair
July 1, 2010 at 6:49 PM
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| | Head to the LES for the Santos Party House & Hester Street Fair Cook Out with tunes from the Santos folks. There will be a free raffle to win tickets and a night out at Santos. There will also be ping pong under the trees with awards for the meanest paddle... | | |
| Macy's 4th of July fireworks
July 1, 2010 at 6:48 PM
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| | The annual fireworks fest will take place, once again, on the Hudson River. More than 40,000 fireworks will go off from six barges, and viewing spots along Twelfth Avenue will open at 4:30 p.m. Call 212-494-4495 or visit macys.com/fireworks for more details... | | |
| Yoo-hoo makers sued for $5 million for false advertising
July 1, 2010 at 6:40 PM
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| | Yeah, but it tastes great. A Brooklyn man is suing the makers of Yoo-Hoo chocolate flavored drink for $5 million, claiming they falsely advertise it as "good for you" when it actually contains unhealthy ingredients, according to the federal suit. Timothy Dahl, 35, is looking to take the suit nationwide... | | |
| MTA getting $10M from customer service overhaul
July 1, 2010 at 6:31 PM
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| | The MTA will reap $10 million in a wide-ranging overhaul of its customer service and media offices. Riders will soon no longer have to wade through 100 different phone numbers for questions and concerns. The agency plans to cut the confusing collection into just a few simple numbers, with voice... | | |
| One firefighter cleared, reduced charges for another in booze-fueled melee
July 1, 2010 at 6:26 PM
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| | One of two firefighters charged in a booze-soaked Bay Ridge barroom brawl last winter has been cleared, the Brooklyn DA said today — and a grand jury reduced charges against the other. Michael Reilly, 45, was "overjoyed" by the DA's decision to drop charges in the Jan. 30 incident at... | | |
| Fetching filcher Snowden-Jones 'forgot' money order for court
July 1, 2010 at 5:03 PM
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|  Money? What money? Pilfering party tart Kashmir Snowden-Jones "forgot" to bring a certain, mandatory $4,260 money order to court with her today -- earning a stern lecture from a judge. "Why are you having that big of a problem?" Manhattan Criminal Court Judge Michael Gerstein asked the blond model... | | |
| Chelsea Clinton to marry in upstate New York: report
July 1, 2010 at 3:20 PM
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|  Chelsea Clinton's wedding will take place on an estate in Rhinebeck, N.Y., The Hudson Valley News reported Thursday. The former first daughter will tie the knot with Marc Mezvinsky at Astor Courts, the former estate of John Jacob Astor, according to the report. The massive property sits on... | | |
| Chris Simms arrested for driving while stoned
July 1, 2010 at 3:13 PM
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|  Tennessee Titans quarterback Chris Simms was busted early this morning in the West Village driving high on marijuana with his 8-months pregnant wife in the passenger seat, The Post has learned. Simms and his wife Danielle, both 29 of Nashville, were stopped as Simms drove their 2009 Mercedes Benz through... | | |
| Former CUNY professor admits to being a spy for Russia
July 1, 2010 at 3:09 PM
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|  A former CUNY professor accused of spying for Russia told federal authorities right after his arrest that he had a fake name and that "he would not violate his loyalty to the" Russian secret "service even for his son," new documents made public today reveal. The ex-prof, who lived in... | | |
| Police civilian review board intern busted
July 1, 2010 at 2:31 PM
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| | An intern at the city's Civilian Complaint Review Board -- which investigates abuse by police -- was arrested today in Brooklyn for possessing an illegal handgun and marijuana, sources told The Post. The intern, Jeffrey Peralta, allegedly tossed that gun out the window of his residence after police arrived... | | |
| NY lawmakers back rights for domestic workers
July 1, 2010 at 2:26 PM
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| | ALBANY, N.Y. — New York domestic workers would be guaranteed overtime pay, as well as time off and protections against sexual harassment, under a measure given final legislative approval Thursday. Gov. David Paterson, whose staff helped negotiate the final bill, is expected to sign it, making New York the first... | | |
| Toddler story time at Barnes & Noble
July 1, 2010 at 1:12 PM
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| | You'll read different books and sing songs at this weekly toddler story time. Call 718-982-6983 or visit barnesandnoble.com for more details... | | |
| Lisa Lisa concert
July 1, 2010 at 1:11 PM
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| | The musician, who first became known in the 1980s with her freestyle band Cult Jam, will play Tappen Park. About a year ago, she released her seventh album, "Life 'n Love." This free concert is part of the SummerStage Series; call 212-360-2777 or visit nycgovparks.org for more details... | | |
| $1.2B in settlements approved for Sept. 11 business losses
July 1, 2010 at 1:09 PM
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| | A judge today signed off on $1.2 billion in settlements to more than 50 businesses and insurers for losses caused by the Sept. 11 destruction of the World Trade Center. Individual payments to the former Windows on the World restaurant, the World Trade Farmers Market, Con Edison and others... | | |
| Appellate court affirms ruling to keep struggling schools open
July 1, 2010 at 1:09 PM
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| | Open sesame! In a huge victory for the teachers' union, the city must keep open 19 struggling schools it had sought to begin shuttering this fall, an appellate court ruled today. The ruling affirms a Manhattan Supreme Court decision in March that found the Department of Education had violated portions... | | |
| Geezer concert
July 1, 2010 at 1:08 PM
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| | The classic rock/pop band plays Alor Cafe. Call 718-351-1101 for more details... | | |
| List of schools granted reprieve by court ruling
July 1, 2010 at 12:52 PM
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| | Academy of Collaborative Education (Manhattan) Academy of Environmental Science (Manhattan) Beach Channel High School (Queens) Business, Computer Applications, and Entrepreneurship High School (Queens) Choir Academy of Harlem HS (Manhattan) Columbus High School (Bronx) Frederick Douglas Academy III middle school (Bronx) Global Enterprise High School (Bronx) Jamaica High School (Queens) Kappa... | | |
| 'See something, say something' campaign goes national
July 1, 2010 at 11:20 AM
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|  Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has unveiled a national "see something, say something" campaign in New York City. Napolitano made the announcement Thursday in Penn Station, the nation's busiest train station. The campaign is part an effort with Amtrak to increase information-sharing and engage riders in public security. The... | | |
| SoHo Hollister closed due to bedbugs
July 1, 2010 at 10:34 AM
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| | Bedbugs have closed a popular teen clothing store in New York City. Hollister said its flagship store in Manhattan was closed Wednesday because the bedbugs were "affecting certain isolated areas of the store." It said it was taking steps to eradicate the bugs as quickly as possible. The SoHo store... | | |
| Dirt bike collides with Queens bus, killing rider
July 1, 2010 at 10:33 AM
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| | A dirt bike collided with a New York City bus last night, killing the bike's rider. Police say the accident happened Wednesday night in Queens. They say the operator of the dirt bike struck the Metropolitan Transportation Authority bus at an intersection and died at the scene. No other... | | |
| Thousands of housing vouchers are saved
July 1, 2010 at 10:31 AM
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| | Thousands of New York City families who faced losing their rental-assistance vouchers have been spared due to a deal worked out by city and state agencies. The deal got federal approval on Wednesday. It calls for the city's Department of Housing Preservation and Development to finance the vouchers. The... | | |
| Watchdog group favors nonpartisan NYC elections
July 1, 2010 at 10:31 AM
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| | A government watchdog group has changed its view and now says it supports nonpartisan elections in New York City. Citizens Union had opposed the idea of eliminating the role of parties in elections when Mayor Michael Bloomberg proposed it seven years ago. But in a report Wednesday, the group said... | | |
| NY Senate is back in session, Assembly plows ahead
July 1, 2010 at 10:29 AM
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| | ALBANY, N.Y. — New York's Senate is reversing course and coming back into session exactly three months after the state budget was due, but the final bill needed to close the budget isn't on its schedule. Senate leader John Sampson had made a surprise announcement Wednesday night that... | | |
| Bx. Assemblywoman's aide arrested in robbery
July 1, 2010 at 10:25 AM
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|  An aide to state Assemblywoman Carmen Arroyo was arrested Wednesday on charges of robbery and impersonating a police officer, accused of flashing a fake badge and stealing $4,000 from an apartment, police said. Wilfredo Nazario, 31, was awaiting arraignment and there was no phone number listed at his address... | | |
| Big stink in Astoria
July 1, 2010 at 9:35 AM
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| | Astoria smells more like Flushing. The pungent aroma of wastewater has overrun the Queens neighborhood ever since a fan broke at a sewage-treatment plant across the river a month ago, officials say. "It smells like dogs are going all over the street," said Jen Talmore, 27, who baby-sits for a... | | |
| Ten suspected Russian spies due before US court
July 1, 2010 at 9:22 AM
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| | Ten suspects arrested in the Russian spy scandal will ask U.S. courts Thursday to release them during the probe, but their requests are at risk after the disappearance of an 11th suspect in Cyprus. The 10 are to seek bail in three separate hearings to be held in federal... | | |
| We won't bug LeBron: Bloomberg
July 1, 2010 at 8:42 AM
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|  If LeBron James is worried about being hounded by fans if he comes to play for the Knicks, Mayor Bloomberg wants him to know that even at 6-foot-8 and 240 pounds, he'd blend right into the crowd of 8 million in the Naked City. Bloomberg said yesterday hours before... | | |
| Scary stories for adults at the Old Stone House
July 1, 2010 at 7:41 AM
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| | For those looking for a way to cool down this summer, "Nocturnes" is sure to give you the chills.John Connolly's collection of supernatural stories makes its world debut on July 8 at the Old Stone House in Park Slope.The Piper Theatre production, directed by Scottish talent Nigel... | | | | 
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