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Roll-Your-Own Cigarette Shop Crackdown Continues With 2 More Stores Sued

Gothamist

The city's Law Department has filed two more lawsuits against stores that exploit a perceived loophole in the city's obscene cigarette tax law. You'll recall that New York Smokes, a retail tobacco outlet on Staten Island, was making bank selling custom... »

52 years ago today: First mention of the 'East Village' in The New York Times

EV Grieve

Some time ago, our old friend Pinhead sent along a clip from The New York Times ... As far as his research could tell, the first time that The New York Times mentioned the East Village in print was on Feb. 7, 1960 — 52 years ago today. The article was ... »

MTA Issues Warning To Avoid These Stations During Super Bowl Ticker-Tape Parade

Gothamist

Given the massive crowds expected downtown tomorrow to celebrate the New York Giant's Super Bowl win, the MTA has issued a press release instructing fans on what subway stations to use, as well as which ones to "avoid." According to the MTA, these beca... »

Bloomberg Right? Stats Show SI Ferry Is A Popular Date Spot

Gothamist

Recently Mayor Bloomberg reiterated on Twitter his opinion that the Staten Island Ferry makes a great first date—and some of the staff here at Gothamist was a bit aghast. Some of us, however, are quite fond of Status Island and the boat that goes to it... »

Sexytime!: Vote in Day 4 of Eater's Hottest Chef, City by City

Eater National

Mercy, is it hot in here? Must be because the Eater Hottest Chef contests have begun, with the elimination rounds starting on all of the city sites. Click below to vote on the hottest chefs in your area, and check... »

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Klein Introduces Minimum Wage Bill

Capital Tonight

In a new twist on the minimum wage debate, Sen. Jeff Klein, the leader of a group of independent Democrats that occaisionally allies with Senate Republicans, introduced the same-as version of the Assembly bill to increase the base pay to $8.50 and then... »

Ready to Fight? The House GOP Bill Leaves Little Choice

Streetsblog New York City

Well, the cards are on the table now, as far as national transportation policy is concerned. The House transportation bill passed committee on solidly partisan lines. It would reverse decades of reforms that promote safer streets, sustainable transport... »

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FreshDirect picks the Bronx

Crain's New York Small Business

Later, New Jersey. FreshDirect is sticking with New York.Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday morning that they reached a deal with the online grocer, which will build its new headquarters in the Bronx. The company plans to m... »

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