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Today on the Gothamist Newsmap: person struck by a train at Woodside Ave. and 61st St. in Queens, a double shooting on Saratoga Ave. in Brooklyn, and a male shot on 8th Ave. and 24th St. in Manhattan.
The new Gong Show hosted by Dave Attell is holding auditions at Arlene's Grocery Thursday, May 22nd.
Gay American Jim McGreevey testified that his wife paid for their 2000 wedding, but he has no idea who paid for their honeymoon to Rome or how much it cost.
Remy Ma and the woman she was convicted of nearly fatally shooting traded barbs on Hot 97. Ma was sentenced to 8 years in prison Tuesday.
The MTA is rolling out a new crosstown bus service that would make taking the bus faster than walking.
Pet owners hurt by the ailing economy are turning to foster care to look after animals they can no longer afford.
If the power plant on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn weren't being demolished, it could end up looking like this.

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By Dave Hogarty in Miscellaneous on May 15, 2008 6:15 PM

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Dave Hogarty

I like how McGreevey used to govern one of the most populous states in the U.S., but is now admitting that he is a complete and total moron. 'I bought my furniture on clearance; I let my wife pay for the wedding and honeymoon; I never gave a second thought to what any of it was costing us.'

It's a good thing the custodial portion of this separation is settled, b/c I wouldn't let this guy look after my dog or cat on a long weekend, let alone a living human being like a child.