
- Today on the Gothamist Newsmap: an abduction on Marmion Ave. in the Bronx., a pedestrian struck at Driggs Ave. and South 8th in Brooklyn, and a scaffolding collapse at 35th St. and 6th Ave in Manhattan.
- An up-and-coming rapper was shot dead in the lobby of his building.
- Is waving the state Attorney General past airport security a career-saving or career-ending move? That's up in the air.
- A bigger power plant for Roosevelt Island based on underwater turbines, some of which are already placed in the East River.
- Choosing the streets over a crappy apartment.
- A Brooklyn man, who is completely naked, or scantily clad with a paper bag over his head with two eyeholes poked out, is being sought for appearing outside women's windows and masturbating.
- A school bus accident in upper Manhattan sent 16 disabled kids to the hospital.
- Head of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff was in Brooklyn saying that NYC needs to worry about hurricanes..
Banksy-style piece in Williamsburg, by F. Trainer.





The 'rapper shot dead' link seems to be broken.
Michael Chertoff needs to worry about coming off as a fucking dumbass.
Thanks for cutting our terrorism budget though.
I thought the Democrats said there was nothing to be afraid of? Why would you need anti-terrorism money when there's nothing to be afraid of? Looks like someone is playing the politics of fear.
way to grossly oversimplify, overgeneralize, and misrepresent the Democrat's position. You'll go far at Fox News!
Uh, yeah, name one Democratic politician who said "there is nothing to be afraid of."
Regarding item #5, the apartment didn't seem crappy. Did you watch the related video on the Times' website? The apartment was bright and clean, with a leather couch and new appliances in the kitchen.