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New York City Considers Raising Age To Purchase Cigarettes From 18 to 21

Rob Banks — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:49:25 +0000

New York City is heavily considering increasing the legal age to purchase cigarettes from 18 to 21. The new idea, though, does NOT prohibit anyone under the age of 21 from smoking or possessing cigarettes. Research shows that if the proposal were to be approved, it would reduce the smoking rate among 18-20-year-olds by 55 [...]

NYC Soda Law Rejected

Dale Mussen — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:53:48 +0000

Just one day before it was set to begin, a judge has rejected New York City’s ban on large sugary soft drinks calling it “arbitrary and capricious.” It would have required New York City restaurants to serve soft drinks no larger than 16 ounces. The judge said while it would have applied only to some [...]

New York City's Worst Blizzard

Dale Mussen — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:00:31 +0000

New York City has seen some bad weather recently, but nothing close to this. New York ground to a near halt in the face of huge snow drifts and strong winds. It was back when one in every four Americans lived in the area between Washington D.C. and Maine.

The day before, temperatures were in the 50’s, clear and sunny, but then a cold front moved in and temperatures plunged.

New York City Soda Ban to Extend to All of New York State?

Dale Mussen — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:17:22 +0000

New York City’s ban on sugary soft drinks larger than 16 ounces begins March 12. Now Mayor Michael Bloomberg wants New York State to do the same thing. The ban affects sales of soft drinks sold in restaurants, not in grocery stores. Bloomberg explains the city regulates restaurants, and the state regulates grocery stores. That’s why [...]

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman Unload Their $13M New York Apartment

Jessica Nicholson — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 10:00:45 +0000

It seems like down-to-earth country couple Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman are coming... well, back down to earth. The duo is reportedly selling their 3,248 sq. ft. New York City duplex, which is located on the top floor of the apartment building.

Ban on Large Drinks Just Dumb

Dale Mussen — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:44:00 +0000

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg wants to ban super-sized soft drinks at his city's restaurants. Specifically, he's talking about sugary soft drinks larger than 16 ounces. In his mind, that's the key to obesity. He thinks people are getting fat because they drink sugary soda pop. With a ban on the big drinks, does he think people are going to shape up? It's just dumb.

The Real Housewife Of Brooklyn Is Ranting About Stinky Sewers In The Big Apple [VIDEO]

John La Mond — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:00:48 +0000

JoAnn from Bensonhurst, also known as the Real Housewife of Brooklyn is back with another City Rant. This time JoAnn is telling it like it is about New York city sewers. This video segment aired earlier this week on Fox in New York. And in case you missed it, JoAnn now has her own youtube [...]

Busiest Bridge In World – Dale's Daily Data

Dale Mussen — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:00:58 +0000

More vehicles cross it every year than any other bridge in the world – 106-million. And to accommodate all that traffic it has 14 driving lanes on two decks – 8 on an upper deck and 6 on a lower deck. It’s the George Washington Bridge connecting Manhattan and New Jersey over the Hudson River. It was first envisioned about 1910, but by the time they decided on where to put it and how to pay for it and all the design work – it wasn’t until 1927 when construction began. It finally opened in 1931 with just one deck. But with steadily increasing traffic a second lower deck was opened in 1962 – some people called it Martha – as in Martha Washington.

Meet The Real Housewife Of Brooklyn [VIDEO]

John La Mond — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:00:22 +0000

I am sure you have heard of the Real Housewives of New York, The Real Housewives of New Jersey and The Real Housewives of Atlanta, etc. You may have seen these ladies on TV, but I don’t think you have ever seen the Real Housewife of Brooklyn. I would like you to meet my friend [...]

Paul McCartney's New Film About 9/11 [VIDEO]

John La Mond — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:00:46 +0000

I need to thank my friend Kim Gostomski for letting me know about Paul McCartney’s new film called, The Love We Make”. This is very timely as we stand on the cusp of the 10th anniversary of 9/11. Sir Paul was actually in New York when 9/11 happened. He then took to the streets of [...]

People In NY Actually Have Nice Things To Say [Video]

Brett Alan — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 02:32:12 +0000

I think it's fair to say that when people think about New York City, they think about a fast moving, rough, sometimes rude population. However, this video from Improve Everywhere goes out of its way to show that there are people in New York that have something nice to say.

Subway Construction Worker Sings Frank Sinatra

Brett Alan — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 03:40:12 +0000

How cool is this? This construction worker wants to give back to the people who listen to the noise and deal with the traffic problems so he sings Frank Sinatra’s “Summerwind” on his lunch break. He’s good! For a little while in the beginning I thought he was just lip synching it. Judge for yourself…

Brooklyn Bridge – Dale's Daily Data

Dale Mussen — Mon, 23 May 2011 10:00:38 +0000

When it opened in 1883 it was called a marvel of engineering. The Brooklyn Bridge across the East River from Manhattan to Brooklyn in New York City was one of the world’s first suspension bridges. And over the years millions of people have used it in cars, trains or just walking across it. Washington Roebling was [...]

New York's Naked Cowgirl a Tourist Favorite [VIDEO]

John La Mond — Tue, 03 May 2011 17:02:05 +0000

If you have ever been to New York City, then maybe you have seen the naked cowboy. This dude struts around Times Square in his underwear with his guitar, take pictures with tourists and collects tips from the folks who stop to see and listen to him. My wife and daughter were in the Big [...]

New York City Woman Attacked On Subway With Pen

Brett Alan — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 02:39:38 +0000

I think for the most part, our commute to and from work here in Buffalo is a pretty easy one. Commuters in New York City aren't all as lucky. Many are forced to deal with a lot during their daily morning commute: crowds, delays, traffic. But smoking on the subway? Well, that's a whole other story.

Bonus footage of a rat crawling on a man in the subway...

NYC Mayor Insults Buffalo

Dale Mussen — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:29:27 +0000

Buffalo mayor Byron Brown is angry, actually in his words "p....ed" after New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg used Buffalo's misfortunes to direct attention to his own political accomplishments. Bloomberg was speaking at a housing conference at New York University when he said, "Our city's problems are problems of success. We don't have enough classrooms. We don't have enough roads. We don't have enough housing. If you go to other cities, they don't have those problems. There's an awful lot of free space up in Buffalo, New York, if you want to go there. I don't think you do. Buffalo would love to have our problems."

Dale's Daily Data: Great Blizzard of 1888

Dale Mussen — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:00:53 +0000

It was one of the worst blizzards in American history, killing more than 400 people and dumping as much as 55 inches of snow in some areas. New York City ground to a near halt in the face of huge snow drifts and strong winds. It was back when one in every four Americans lived [...]

Man Saved By Garbage!

Clay Moden — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 15:24:59 +0000

Check this out…a guy survived a fall by falling on trash!The blizzard in NYC may have saved a man. He fell on some trash that has been piling up…read the story here: Man Saved By Trash