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The Cab Driver Who Could

Written by Abigoliah Schamaun on July 23, 2007. Posted in Posts

Once upon a time (before July 21, 2007), in a place far, far way (actually, right here), there lived a man by the name of Ray Kottner. A gentleman all his life and a taxi driver for 64 years, ottner one day decided to spice things up a bit. Instead of charging people like a
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The Colgate Code

Written by Abigoliah Schamaun on July 23, 2007. Posted in Posts

Architects have been working to save a piece of wall from the 175-year-old building at 211 Pearl Street. Like many of the city’s timeworn structures, this one has been destroyed to make way for bigger and better developments. But the 3 foot-by-10 foot remnant was salvaged because of three distinct triangles that stand out in
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To Hell with Helmets

Written by Abigoliah Schamaun on July 16, 2007. Posted in Posts

On July 26 it will become mandatory for commercial bicyclists, such as delivery people and messengers like myself, to wear helmets during work hours. (Check out Bloomberg and the powers that be talk about the issues in the YouTube clip below.) It will also be required that we have lights on both the front and
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Not Another Paris Headline

Written by Abigoliah Schamaun on July 11, 2007. Posted in Arts & Film, Posts

As we reported in the June 6th issue, fark, (AKA news coverage of Paris Hilton) has been routinely making headlines. But a change in the wind is coming as some journalists are standing up and saying, “We’re not gonna to take it.” Following in the Associated Press’ footsteps, Us Weekly has, for one whole week,
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Power (Mostly) Returns

Written by Abigoliah Schamaun on June 27, 2007. Posted in Posts

Earlier this month, Con Edison opened a new $300 million dollar substation in the Bronx that turned out not to be the energy-boosting machine it was intended to be. In fact, it was later decided that at least eight New York neighborhoods are at high risks of blackouts. Places like The Upper East Side and
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The City That Never Speaks

Written by Abigoliah Schamaun on June 25, 2007. Posted in Posts

A new noise code, effective July 1, will crack down on jackhammers, barking dogs, bar music and ever-prominent vehicle sounds. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, it is unhealthy for people to be exposed regularly to noise over 75 decibels. City traffic is usually at 85, the subway rings in at about 90 and ambulance
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Dancing In The Street

Written by Abigoliah Schamaun on June 20, 2007. Posted in Music, Posts

When you walk out of your apartment tomorrow morning, you may spot a real, live band playing on the corner. As you mosey your way to the subway, you’ll probably take note of music makers of all sorts jamming in every nook and cranny of the city. No, you’re not seeing things; tomorrow is the
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Vespa Vantastic

Written by Abigoliah Schamaun on June 20, 2007. Posted in Posts

A dark cloud looms over the city: Mayor Bloomberg’s proposed congestion tax, which will charge vehicles $8 a pop to enter the city below 86th Street. For those who pass through the gates daily, that’s $56 a week or $224 a month. So what’s a New Yorker to do? Well, you could invest in a
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Arty Pants

Written by Abigoliah Schamaun on June 4, 2007. Posted in Arts & Film, Posts

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Community Center, the world’s second largest LGBT service organization, is opening their third annual showcase of their Photo Club. As We See It will exhibit 100 photographs from professionals and amateurs alike, beginning June 4 (until August 16) with an opening reception this Thursday from 6-10 p.m. at The
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Hovering Angel

Written by Abigoliah Schamaun on June 4, 2007. Posted in Arts & Film, Posts

Illusionist Criss Angel, of Mindfreak, began a new 24-hour stunt today in which he’ll try to escape from a four-foot wide capsule before it plummets into Times Square Tuesday morning (fun!). But it’s no ordinary pod suspended a mere 40 feet above ground—it’s been filled with cement as its inhabitant does whatever voodoo he can
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