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Today on the Gothamist Newsmap: An escaped prisoner from Elmhurst Hospital, an unusual crime on 42nd Street between 8th and 9th Avenues in Manhattan, and a water rescue at Coney Island
Is John Liu a born-again preservationist?
Tiffany & Company and company opened its first store on Lower Broadway in 1837 before moving uptown to its present location. 170 years later, the company is reversing direction and will open a Tiffany & Co. store near the New York Stock Exchange.
A UK Holiday Rental site is offering a Brooklyn apartment as a summer getaway for vacationing Brits. The description shows that some Brits will be prepared for a true NYC experience: "Summary of the apartment, 1 bedroom, sleeps 10".
The burglar who broke into Brooklyn Deputy Borough President Yvonne Graham's home and stole her jewelry before being easily apprehended because left his resumé behind, penned an apology note to his victim and begged for mercy, saying that he'd returned everything he'd stolen. Cops taking his confession weren't so sure, as he was wearing a pair of her earrings while writing his note.
The NY Times is working on a big investigative piece about Rupert Murdoch and his businesses - we hope they figure out why "So You Think You Can Dance?" is on the air.
Peter Braunstein is worried he'll be a target in prison, but would rather his attackers just kill him, instead of fighting or mutilating him.
A property owner tried to bribe a Department of Buildings inspector to turn a blind eye on unsafe work

The Business End, by Brit in Brooklyn

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By Dave Hogarty in Miscellaneous on June 20, 2007 6:15 PM

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Rocknrope

Here's a tip for you non-cat owners looking to ID sex - two holes - girl, one hole - boy.

guest

wait, what's wrong with "So You Think You Can Dance"? It's like American Idol with dancing, except the people have real talent and are trained dancers. It's not "Dancing With the Stars", which is retarded.

Nick S

maybe the fact that the crime occurred around 6am is what made it unusual? ever thought of THAT?

Peter

And note that the "unusual crime" on 42nd happened before six in the morning. Who commits crimes at that hour, unusual or otherwise?

guest

With the strong Pound and Euro no European should have a problem affording a hotel in the US, even in New York. Maybe the hotels are all sold out. If money were an issue you could finance your entire vacation by buying 100 iPods in the US and smuggling them back to Europe and selling them on Craigslist.

guest

Ha, ha. UK rental listing for "holiday" 1-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn that sleeps 10.

The link says the rate is $750 per week for two people in the apt. with a charge of $25 per person per night for each additional person. Also states the apt. would not be suitable for the elderly or the infirm.