Extra, Extra

• Today on the Gothamist Newsmap: brush fires in Jamaica caused delays and suspensions on the LIRR west of Jamaica Station (it's okay, just booze up) - there may still be some delays; a water main break on 3rd Ave at 86th Street; and found DOA on the Belt Parkway.
• Being the head of a crime family isn't easy these days. Danny "The Lion" Leo, the reputed head of the Genovese crime family was arrested on charges of extortion and conspiracy yesterday. He pleaded not guilty while wearing a large white t-shirt worn over navy sweat pants and white sneakers. No, not a stereotype at all.
• The accused rapist of a Columbia grad student was arraigned today on 71 charges. Robert Williams allegedly forced his way into a woman's Hamilton Heights apartment and held the woman hostage for 19 hours.
• Talk about a gamble - a Bronx man spent his fiancée's grocery money on lottery tickets. Luckily for him, the "Million Dollar Player's Club" ticket he bought was a winner. His girlfriend, who he assigned the winnings to, will get about $33,000 a year after taxes.
• The Port Authority announced a $34 million plan to upgrade LaGuardia, JFK, and Newark airports. Improvements would include increasing customer care staff, new welcome centers, more seats, and 70 new or upgraded food, beverage, and retail stores.
• Hoochie mamma, someone loves their classic movie wardrobes! The pink cocktail dress worn by Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 movie Breakfast at Tiffany's sold for a whopping $192,000. The dress was purchased at a Christie's auction by a private European collector (clearly the dollar is too weak). The iconic black dress from the same movie sold for more than $800,000 at a London auction last year.
• Finally, the Atlantic Hurricane Season starts tomorrow and a Colorado State University researcher predicts 17 named storms, 9 hurricanes, and 5 intense storms. For those not in the know, that's an "above-average" season.

Triptych of Manhattanhenge by NewYorkDailyPhoto on flickr