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  • Today on the Gothamist Newsmap: a shooting on Rockaway Ave. in Brooklyn, a pedestrian fatally struck on Cypress and Flushing Aves. in Brooklyn, and another pedestrian fatally struck on Fish Ave. and Boston Rd. in the Bronx.
  • A former judge and WWII veteran who lost his mind, his legal autonomy, and then his fortune. The sad conclusion of his troubles are that two historic theaters have been closed.
  • Police Commissioner Ray Kelly does some politicking in advance of running for Mayor.
  • A man sleeping under a truck was killed in Brooklyn yesterday when the vehicle pulled from the curb and ran over him.
  • The ice beneath beleaguered Knicks coach and GM Isiah Thomas's feet gets increasingly thin.
  • Two women were arrested in the anti-gay beating of a "Top Chef" contestant. Long Island cops made the arrest days after a lawyer for the victim accused cops of not pursuing the case energetically enough.
  • After years of decline, muggings are occurring more frequently in New York City.
  • A survey indicates that rent for retailers on 5th Ave. in Manhattan are the most expensive in the world.
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Gee, I wonder what the racial makeup of all the muggers look like.

Gee, I wonder what the racial makeup of all the muggers look like.

According to Law & Order, white.

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haha yeah because TV really reflects reality. Like have you seen so many black doctors in one hospital like you do on Grey's Anatomy?

Ah, if TV reflects reality then all the black doctors you see on Grey's Anatomy reflects an actual [real life] hospital you stupid bitch. Your comment praises black doctors, you confused your damn self trying to make a weak comeback statement.

"According to Law & Order, white." - Classic, c00n got OWN3D.

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rodoggy,

Sarcasm isn't your forte, is it?

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