Briana Parker

In the feel-good-story of the day (week?), the Daily News profiles Salvatore Forte, owner of Bay Ridge boutique and cafe Hom (aptly pronounced "home"), who has been giving free brunch to the unemployed since October. All it takes is a phone call ahead, and this is no soup kitchen... continue reading on Gothamist

The immortal moment. The man behind the "shot heard 'round the world"—the game-ending homer that won the New York Giants the pennant over rivals the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1951—died in his Savannah, Georgia home today after years of declining health at the age of 86. Bobby Thomson was a... continue reading on Gothamist

The go-to plan for cash-strapped states—an increase in the tax on cigarettes—has some holes in it. In July, the New York State cigarette tax was increased to $4.35 a pack, which becomes $5.85 when combined with the city's own levy. However, the Post reports that revenue from cigarette sales... continue reading on Gothamist

After getting amped and sampling the sushi, we finally stepped into the belly of the beast—the Pop-Tarts World, which opened yesterday in Times Square. If you take the trip, be warned: In this World you are no longer a human; as you'll see from this video, you are a Pop-Tart.... continue reading on Gothamist

via GoNYC Patsy's—the OG Patsy's, one of the first New York pizzerias—is celebrating their 77th year as a fixture in East Harlem and the hearts of pizza lovers everywhere. And by celebrating, we mean basically giving pizza away. Not only will the taste be as good as their 1930s... continue reading on Gothamist