B-Word: Blizzard May Be Headed NYC's Way [UPDATED]

While it's not a White Christmas right now, meteorologists say that a snow storm is headed our way and holiday travelers may be screwed. According to Accuweather, "The worst of this monster storm will slam the Delmarva during the day on Sunday, Philadelphia and New York City Sunday afternoon and night, and Boston Sunday evening into Monday morning... Travel will become nearly impossible from Philadelphia northward as the all-out blizzard ensues late Sunday into early Monday morning. Those planning to travel on Interstate 95 during this time run the risk of becoming stranded for a time." However, it's possible the storm might miss NYC. Update (see more below): BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FOR NYC!!! [MORE]

OMG IT'S SUPPOSED TO BLIZZARD: Up To 16" Expected

It's a post-Christmas sign! After meteorologists suggested that NYC could get three to six inches (or five to eight inches) of snow from a storm that is headed our way, the National Weather Service stepped up the speculation by issuing a Blizzard Warning. As the NWS explains, "A developing winter... [ MORE ]

Eight Subway Shooting Suspects Wearing Orange Jackets

Early this morning a 17-year-old boy was fatally shot at the southbound 2 train platform at the West Farms Square/East Tremont Ave stop, and police pulled at least 12 men from the platform for questioning. Police say the victim was shot in the chest around 1:30 a.m. and was... [ MORE ]

Prisoners Punished With One Ounce Of Jelly Ration

Oh, the cruelty! To save money on the city budget, inmates will now have to survive on just one ounce of grape jelly a day, down from two. The Post reports that the jelly reduction will save $1.5 million next year. But what of the poor prisoners, forced to... [ MORE ]

Model's Hair Will Cost Diddy $1,000

A couple of weeks ago, Diddy's PR blitz took a turn for the worse when a model sitting in a bathtub managed to set her hair on fire at his album launch party. But Diddy, always the gentleman, is now planning on paying for her hair repair! TMZ reports... [ MORE ]

Last Night's Action: Knicks Give Fans A Gift

The Knicks' Shawne Williams (far right) steals the ball from Chicago Bulls forward Carlos Boozer (5) as Knicks center Ronny Turiaf (14) and New York Knicks forward Wilson Chandler (21) defend (AP) Knicks 103 Bulls 95: The Knicks brought New York a Christmas Day by handily beating the Chicago... [ MORE ]

Naked Man Holds Son Hostage, Sets Fire To Tree

We're sensing a trend; if someone runs a red light, chances are they're up to something much worse. A 26-year-old father has been arrested after running a red light, leading cops on a chase that ended in his holding his 2-month-old son "hostage" and setting his family's Christmas tree... [ MORE ]

Cab Driver Shot After Passengers Get Into Argument

Another livery cab driver has been shot after a male and a female passenger began arguing in the backseat. According to the Post, the two passengers entered the cab in Midwood early Christmas morning, and soon began to fight. The cab driver pulled over after the male passenger, suspect... [ MORE ]

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Gothamist Daily: B-Word: Blizzard May Be Headed NYC's Way [UPDATED]