Sweet and Low, by Rich Cohen, is a non-fiction memoir of Cohen’s mother’s family and how Cohen’s grandfather invented the sugar packet, founded Cumberland Packing, and invented the famous artificial sweetener, Sweet N’ Low.
Source: nytimes.com
"The Sundance Institute, already an alluring brand name for films, is bringing a snapshot of its creative process in an array of disciplines to New York City.
Source: 1010wins.com
A 23-year-old Brooklyn man was arrested on Friday after allegedly licking the feet and legs of about 70 women on the subway.
Source: JEWSWEEK
In a Brooklyn bakery, each fresh batch of Passover matzoh is timed from the moment the flour touched water till the unleavened bread left the oven -- dough worked fast to keep it from rising.
Source: go.reuters.com
Two men suspected of helping smuggle cocaine to New York from Mexico inside statues of the Virgin Mary were arrested Thursday, U.S. authorities said.
Source: cbsnews.com
the Earth strikes back!
Source: Crap Filter
Les Savy Fav played a great show at a great venue in Brooklyn.
In a classic case of NIMBY (Not In My Backyard), parents, tenants and community boards nationwide are up in arms about the proliferation of Cell Phone towers and antennas on their buildings and schools.
March 2nd, 2006
Source: mtv.com
Police Want To Question Busta Rhymes About Fatal Shooting At Video Set. Altercation may have begun on set of video, according to police.
Source: spectator.org
William Tucker writes about this little covered story. It's amazing that I hadn't heard it before. I happened to catch Rush Limbaugh talking about it and decided to see if it were true.
Source: nytimes.com
Looks like the two big developers in DUMBO are fighting over a piece of property. I think Walentas wants to block all of the lot window's of Boymelgreen's new building.
Source: news.com.com
The last best address leads to a metallic gray warehouse by the waterfront in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Trash haulers go about and there is a dull buzzing sound in the hallway. Graffiti gives information that white people are devils.
Source: abclocal.go.com
Howard will save his most severe criticism with those who challenge his right to make millions and millions of dollars. I actually like David Lee Roth's show better.
Source: nytimes.com
As if from "some parallel universe", two thirty-somethings share a Craigslist success in the quest for a classic NYC double whammy: a new roommate and a new apartment.