Extra, Extra

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• From the Gothamist Newsmap: A pedestrian struck at Lee Ave & Penn St in Brooklyn, a robbery/mobilization at University & Fordham Rd in the Bronx, and falling debris at Hanover St & Beaver St in Manhattan.
• Mayor Bloomberg isn't watching the convention tonight--he's seeing Xanadu instead! (Last week, he saw Hair! in Central Park.)
• New Yorkers differ on whether they are feeling the economic downturn: One pharmacy owner may have to close his store while others aren't seeing a change in business.
• A tow truck driver, who went into embankment, was stuck for eight hours because passing motorists didn't see his vehicle (the weeds were tall).
• The request for bidders to demolish Yankee Stadium is out--the Yanks will need to vacate the House that Ruth Built by February 28, 2009.
• Daily Intel appraises the most impressive real estate flips in memory.
• The Travel Channel's Passport to Great Weekends explores Brooklyn tomorrow night!
• And in case you missed the fashion show on the Brooklyn Bridge last night, the Village Voice has some shots from the event.