Garth Johnston

-- Oy. A 6.3 earthquake hit Hawaii this morning. -- The lower roadway and north walkway of the Manhattan bridge are shutting down today for the next year. -- The Times explores how detectives have unraveled the tragic story of Michael Sandy's death. -- Two neighbors of Dr. Boom-Boom... continue reading on Gothamist

After what seems like decades of dragging its feet, it really is going to happen. After tonight's performance by Patti Smith, CBGB's will close its doors on the Bowery for the last time. CBGB's & OMFUG (Country, BlueGrass, Blues & Other Music for Urban Gormandizers) opened its doors to... continue reading on Gothamist

On Friday we mentioned that this weekend was the 10th Annual DUMBO Art Under the Bridge Festival. Some of us didn't get to go and check it out this year (other obligations can be such a drag) and are we ever hitting ourselves for it. We would have loved... continue reading on Gothamist

Sometimes, a bit of graffiti pops up on Contribute and we just smile. For instance, this one. Almost makes us want to learn how to drive so we could buy more cars. Almost. Face It by ianqui via Contribute.... continue reading on Gothamist

On Wednesday a blog called Whispers in the Loggia posted an open letter from New York priests calling for a vote of no confidence in Cardinal Edward Egan, archbishop of New York. The Daily News quickly picked up on the story, as did the Post, and today the Times... continue reading on Gothamist