By Kelly Rush New Yorkers are known for needing their fixes and they know just the perfect spots at which to curb their cravings. In today’s edition, I bring you several new businesses that I predict will become favorites of people looking for coffee and comfort food. As usual, if you see any new retailers 
Officials raise concerns over unlikely stolen city property—manhole covers Place yourself on a city stoop during a recent smoldering summer evening. Perhaps you are taking your mind off of the heat with a book or cool glass of wine, when you notice a white, windowless van screeching past. Maybe you see two men, wearing what 
Infamous former lobbyist Jack Abramoff claims to be a changed man. After making millions of dollars manipulating the system, Abramoff, who was once chairman of the College Republican National Committee and close friends with ex–House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, is now working with liberal lions like Harvard professor Lawrence Lessig and good-government groups to reform 
Council member Rosie Mendez hears business owners’ concerns over ‘arbitrary’ law By Paul Bisceglio Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s proposed ban on sales of large sugary beverages has kept city politicians and soft-drink industry officials buzzing all summer. Last week, however, City Council Member Rosie Mendez took a walk downtown to talk to people whose opinions on 
By Nick Gallinelli The next military member to be on trial in the Danny Chen suicide case pleaded guilty on Monday, leading to a smoother resolution than Sgt. Adam Holcomb’s trial last month. Spc. Ryan Offutt reportedly pleaded guilty to charges of maltreatment and hazing. Offutt was sentenced to six months in prison, rank demotion 
By Paul Bisceglio Many Americans who wake up with a sore throat face a choice that workers in most other countries do not have to make: go to work sick or stay home and lose a day’s pay. Around 175 countries guarantee paid sick leave for their citizens, according to a 2009 study by the 
Police Officer Shoots Dog in East Village A police officer shot and killed a pit bull in the East Village at approximately 4:25 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 13. The officer was one of four to respond to a call to check on the dog’s owner, who appeared to be passed out on a sidewalk at 
How Mia and Jason Bauer Manage Crumbs, Two Children And a Love As Sweet As Can Be By Jenna Helwig Chocolate chips. Vanilla frosting. Rainbow sprinkles. Brownie bites. Coconut flakes. Cookie dough. The mouthwatering toppings that adorn the delectable goodies at Crumbs Bake Shop are so tempting, you just might forget to pick up the 
By Paul Bisceglio “Finally,” Evelyn Medina told the Huffington Post on Tuesday as she walked out of the Honduran Consulate. With newly-minted passport in hand, the 23-year-old social work student was ready to join young undocumented immigrants across the city — and nation — in applying for a permit to remain and work in 
By Paul Bisceglio A brawl in June between rapper Chris Brown’s and R&B singer Drake’s crews at Soho’s Greenhouse left nearly two dozen club goers injured. Now, Entertainment Enterprises, which owns the trademark for Greenhouse, is suing the two stars on the grounds that the fight damaged the club’s reputation. The company filed a $16 
