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Today on the Gothamist Newsmap: a scaffolding incident on Bedford Ave. in Brooklyn, an unusual rescue at Astoria Blvd. and St. Michael's Cemetery, and the HSBC branch on Montague St. in Brooklyn was robbed.
Foreigners aren't just buying up apartments for themselves; they're becoming NYC landlords in their own right, due to the strength of the housing market in the city and the weak dollar.
A shorty pimp, who measured only 3'9", is accused of renting out a 15-year-old runaway girl from the neighborhood for sex acts.
The student-run blog about New York's education system. NYC Students Blog takes on the "Weighted Regents Pass Rate and Everything It Stands For" today.
A Wii game is being developed for Iron Chef-style competitive virtual cooking.
The Brooklyn Bridge Park may be doomed because of all the kayaking and canoing people would be up to, harming aquatic life.
Former assemblyman and labor leader Brian McLaughlin, who pleaded guily to racketeering last week, is driving cabs and limos these days.
The grace period for unlimited Metrocards that were purchased before the fare hike but haven't been swiped yet has been extended until June.