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Bike License Hysteria Spreads to Park Slope

_Bike License Hysteria Spreads to Park Slope
Transportation Alternatives is rallying the city's cyclists to "stand up" to City Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Queens), who is proposing legislation that would require all adult cyclists in NYC to affix an ID tag to their bikes. Calling it a "draconian anti-bicycling bill," Trans Alt is encouraging New Yorkers to e-fax Ulrich's office (easily done here) to voice their opposition. And in a forceful critique of the still-vague plan, Trans Alt argues thus: [MORE]

_Man Crushed By Subway Platform Is Suing For $15 Million

Man Crushed By Subway Platform Is Suing For $15 Million

Last December Michael Dion found himself in an awkward position, to put it mildly. He was stuck for half-an-hour between a 4 train and the extendable platform at Union Square. The incident left the 41-year-old in the hospital for nearly a month with fractures to both sides of his pelvis and internal damage to nearly all of his abdominal organs. So naturally he's now suing the MTA and NYCT for $15 million dollars.... [ MORE ]
_NYC <em>Doesn't</em> Have The Best Chinese Food In America?

NYC Doesn't Have The Best Chinese Food In America?

Chinese food is as beloved as Christmas Day in New York, so we're feeling a bit snubbed that we only have two restaurants in this top ten list of America's best Chinese restaurants. And while we could maybe be content losing the #1 spot to somewhere in San Francisco, we have to play fourth-fiddle to Yang Ming Restaurant in Bryn Mawr, PA. Foodie Ed Schoenfeld complained to the Post, "We have some wonderful restaurants in New York that were left off. It's simply wrong—not that there can't be great Chinese restaurants in Tennessee or Alabama but come on..."... [ MORE ]
_Livery Cab Street Pick Ups Would Be Outer Borough Only

Livery Cab Street Pick Ups Would Be Outer Borough Only

More information about Mayor Bloomberg's plan to legalize livery cab pickups has emerged before he officially announces it at today's 1 p.m. State of the City speech. The most important detail being that the plan would not legalize livery pickups in Manhattan—only in the outer boroughs, where regular cabs generally fear to tread. Shockingly, yellow cab drivers are not amused.... [ MORE ]
_Bloomberg Wants to Legalize Hailing Livery Cabs

Bloomberg Wants to Legalize Hailing Livery Cabs

If Bloomberg has his way you could soon legally hail a livery cab—technically livery cab can only pick up fares by pre-arrangement. The Post reports that in tomorrow's State of the State speech Hizzoner will argue that "whether you’re standing on 42nd Street in Manhattan, or 452nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, or 42nd Street in Sunnyside, Queens, you ought to be able to hail a cab." Frankly? We completely agree. The TLC reports that 97.5% of fares start in Manhattan or an airport, so we've got room for some legal livery pickups in the outer boroughs. ... [ MORE ]
_Gramercy Tavern Among 574 Restaurants Stalling "C" Grades

Gramercy Tavern Among 574 Restaurants Stalling "C" Grades

In accordance with the relatively new restaurant grades, restaurants with grades lower than a B do not have to immediately post their score. They are allowed a chance to improve their conditions, and the Health Department generally returns to check on them within a month. However, there are more loopholes! Loopholes which are allowing 88% of the 650 Manhattan restaurants with C grades to keep that "Grade Pending" sign posted proudly in their windows. Among the sneaks is Gramercy Tavern, the city's most popular restaurant.... [ MORE ]
_Man Stabs 4, Killing 1, After Fart Criticism

Man Stabs 4, Killing 1, After Fart Criticism

A Bristol, Connecticut man is behind bars after a stabbing rampage that left one dead and three others injured at a party on Saturday night. According to the Hartford Courant, Marc Higgins "told investigators he became enraged because people were criticizing him for passing gas, police said... [He] stormed out of the party, came back armed with three knives and started stabbing people indiscriminately, according to court documents released Monday." ... [ MORE ]
_Weiner Blasts GOP Health Care Repeal: Where's The "Bill Fairy"?

Weiner Blasts GOP Health Care Repeal: Where's The "Bill Fairy"?

Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) is not amused with the GOP's attempt to repeal health care reform. He has said, "Over 1 million people will be left without health insurance if this bill is repealed. Family premiums for those who have insurance will go up nearly $2,000," and yesterday, during House debate, he questioned the Republican's intentions in classic form:... [ MORE ]
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