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As Nor’easter dumps snow, gas rationing comes to New York
(CNN) – Authorities imposed gasoline rationing on motorists in New York City and Long Island on Thursday, a day after a nor’easter added to the woes of a region still grappling with the damage left behind by last week’s Superstorm Sandy.The orders from Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Gov. Andrew Cuomo restrict private…
AIRLINES SUSPEND NEW YORK FLIGHTS
Lots of people are talking about this article Nov. 07, 2012 – United Airlines and American Airlines suspended all flights to and from the New York area for one day Wednesday in response to gale force winds.The severe weather, with cold rain and winds gusting to a maximum of 55 mph (96 kmh), came just over a week…
Katie Holmes and Suri’s New York Life
Katie Holmes and Suri CruiseWith her ex-husband Tom Cruise 3,500 miles away in London, Katie Holmes and 6-year-old Suri are enjoying autumn in New York, their new home town.Mom and daughter may be adjusting to their new routine – Holmes has primary custody of Suri, with visitation for Cruise – but the pair seem like longtime locals…
Amber Restaurant Gay Wedding Canceled Because It Would Be ‘Bad For Feng Shui’: Lawsuit
A New York sushi restaurant refused to host a same-sex couple’s wedding rehearsal dinner because the owner’s son said gay parties are bad for “feng shui,” according to a lawsuit filed in Manhattan Supreme Court. A New York restaurant refused to host a same-sex couple’s wedding rehearsal dinner because the…
A Wine Country Vacation Is Closer – And More Affordable – Than You Think
A visit to wine country is closer than you think. Located in western New York and just a four to six hour drive from New York City, Boston, Washington DC, and Cleveland,Finger Lakes Wine Country was named a Top Ten Value Destination for 2011 by Shermans Travel. Home to world-class wine, a deep history, and breathtaking scenery, the Finger…
New stats on Carmelo Anthony, Amar’e Stoudemire could unlock Knicks’ offense
Stats show Carmelo Anthony was one of the most efficient players in the league from the elbow; Amar’e Stoudemire was much less efficient. It’s common for players and coaches to tell reporters how simple basketball is at its core: you move the ball around, and you try to throw it in the basket. They’re oversimplifying…
The Mythology of Katie Holmes
Katie Holmes took Suri and a friend (?) to gymnastics class yesterday in New York. You know what I love about these shots? Look at the first photo in the series. Had she not filed for divorce, this would be next week’s cover of Star Magazine with the caption:Katie’s PREGNANT! Suri’s baby brother!For two weeks I’ve been jerking off…
Katie Holmes “Mystery Man” Is Revealed
Katie Holmes went to dinner in New York on Friday with a male companion, leading Us Weekly and other outlets to speculate about the new “mystery man” in the actress’ life, especially after the two kissed on the cheek at the end of the evening.But there’s nothing juicy to report — at all.The so-called “mystery man” is…
Inhabitat’s Week in Green: 30-foot ‘Buckyball’, Olympic stadium Lego replica and the ‘Mantabot’
Building a robot that can stand and walk on two legs like a human is challenging enough — but what about a robot that swims like a human? A team from Tokyo University of Technology has created the Swumanoid, a swimming robot that’s based on the physique of a human swimmer and can swim a variety of strokes. But why should a swimming robot…
Plans for NYC to get 2,000 more taxis, indicating more traffic
New York City could get 2,000 more taxis on the streets which will of course ease the problems of pedestrians who hunt for transportation, but would increase traffic. Charles Komanoff, the transport economist has been questioned by NPR about his opinion of the plan that brings an addition of 2,000 taxis for the city. However, his…
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