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... »
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 ... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
