Extra, Extra

• Today on the Gothamist Newsmap: a water rescue at Liberty Island between Manhattan and NJ, a pedestrian was struck on 13th St. and 2nd Ave. in Manhattan, and there was a check cashing robbery on Francis Lewis and Jamaica Aves. in Queens.
• NYC Snapshot: Daily historic photos of NYC from someone who knows what we like.
• A drunk driver in Rockland County ran into an off-duty NYPD cop, whose injuries include bleeding in the brain and shattered legs.
• Would that Jack Palance were still with us! A Ripley's Museum is opening in Times Square this spring and 42nd St. will regain a small level of its freakshow status.
• Homeless shelter resident filmed hittin' the bottle, except it's a totally cute kitten at the BARC shelter slurping milk. We love BARC.
• Three years ago Sarah Fox was strangled and her body was left ritually arranged in an Inwood, Manhattan park. No one has yet to be charged with her murder.
• Subway hero Wesley Autrey discusses the perks and pitfalls of instant fame with The Today Show's Al Roker.
• There are many ways to gain an entry in the Guinness Book of World Records. This Brooklyn man's foray would not be our choice. (Warning: gross)

(No matter what your mode of conveyance, we hope your Memorial Day Weekend is an excellent one and that you ride or drive safely. We will be here, offering fresh content throughout the weekend.)