Here's a recent dispatch from Gothamist on the situation downtown in NYC: Jonathan Maimon lives in Downtown Brooklyn, where he commutes to his job … [Read more...] about Updates on NYC Outages and Services: Hurricane Sandy
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New Footage of the ConEd Substation Explosion in NYC: VIDEO
Here's some new footage of the ConEd substation explosion in NYC during Hurricane Sandy that helped plunge much of lower Manhattan into darkness … [Read more...] about New Footage of the ConEd Substation Explosion in NYC: VIDEO
NYC Updates, h/t Corey Johnson
BY ARI EZRA WALDMAN New York City Council candidate Corey Johnson has been an incomparable source of information in Sandy's aftermath. He was not … [Read more...] about NYC Updates, h/t Corey Johnson
Hurricane Causes Building Facade Collapse in Chelsea
The building facade at 92 8th Avenue in Chelsea, above the Muscle Maker Grill, collapsed this evening, presumably due to winds from Hurricane Sandy. … [Read more...] about Hurricane Causes Building Facade Collapse in Chelsea
NYC Subways Shutting At 7pm Ahead Of Hurricane Sandy
New York City readers, take note: Governor Cuomo announced this morning that the Big Apple's subway system will close at 7pm tonight in … [Read more...] about NYC Subways Shutting At 7pm Ahead Of Hurricane Sandy
$22,000 Reward For Information In NYC Gay Activist’s Murder
The New York Police Department, Mayor Mike Bloomberg's office and Crime Stoppers are offering $22,000 reward for information about the attack on … [Read more...] about $22,000 Reward For Information In NYC Gay Activist’s Murder
Queens Gay Activist Taken Off Life Support After Attack
New York City police confirmed that long-time New York City gay activist Lou Rispoli (pictured, left) was taken off life support after being attacked … [Read more...] about Queens Gay Activist Taken Off Life Support After Attack
New York’s Highest Court Rejects Evangelical Group’s Challenge to State’s Marriage Equality Law
The NY Daily News reports: New York's top court today refused to hear an appeal challenging the state's gay marriage law. Without … [Read more...] about New York’s Highest Court Rejects Evangelical Group’s Challenge to State’s Marriage Equality Law
Man Dresses as Bush, Frightens People in Central Park: VIDEO
Many people have Halloween traditions. This guy dresses as a bush and scares people. This year he decided to do it in NYC's Central Park.Watch, … [Read more...] about Man Dresses as Bush, Frightens People in Central Park: VIDEO
NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg Announces $500K Matching Donation for Maine, Minnesota and Washington Gay Marriage Battles
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg today announced that he's promised a total of $500,000 in matching challenge donations for the next five … [Read more...] about NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg Announces $500K Matching Donation for Maine, Minnesota and Washington Gay Marriage Battles