Early Addition

On the Gothamist Newsmap: a large fight on Lexington Avenue, a presidential escort closes the FDR, and a high rise fire in the Bronx.
Coming soon to Broadway: Little Miss Sunshine, the Musical
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Here's one doorman who deserves a generous Christmas tip: he tackled a mugger in the West Village, and then held the guy for 30 full minutes until the cops finally arrived.
A male model was attacked by pack of Latino skateboarders in Union Square.
He's no Madoff, but Democratic fundraiser Hassan Nemazee's alleged $292MM ponzi scheme is still nothing to sneeze at.
As expected, Rick Lazio announced his candidacy for Governor yesterday. He sure is handsome, but can he win?
If you live in Carroll Gardens, this is one barber you most definitely do not want to piss off.

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By Jake Dobkin on September 22, 2009 11:40 AM

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Spirit of 76

Bravo! That doorman is a braver man than I. Unlike all the armchair tough guys here on Gothamist, I'd be the first to admit that I would likely at least hesitate before tackling the scum. This should have gotten its own post rather than being buried in Early Addition.

And for the record, it wasn't a mugging. It was an attempted abduction, possibly a prelude to a rape.