Jen Chung

Photograph by Pigrocks on Flickr From the Gothamist Newsmap: A stabbing at Maujer St & Graham Ave in Brooklyn, a barricaded perp at the back of a Rite-Aid at W 24th St & 8th Ave in Manhattan, and a barricaded EDP at Pennyfield Ave & Throgs Neck Expwy in... continue reading on Gothamist

State Senator Diane Savino, who represents Staten Island and Brooklyn, is getting praise for her speech in favor of gay marriage during the ultimately unsuccessful vote in the Senate yesterday. She pointed out, "We're giving away husbands on a TV show," referred to fellow State Senator Thomas Duane's relationship... continue reading on Gothamist

Yesterday, the 17-year-old who involved in the killing of her friend's kitten—the cat died in a 500-degree oven— agreed to a two-year jail sentence, as well as not being able to own a pet for three years after her release. The Post called Cherry's behavior "nonchalant" and the Daily... continue reading on Gothamist

Last December, the Empire State Development Corporation decided to use eminent domain to seize land in West Harlem for Columbia's ambitious Manhattanville development. (NY State officially "blighted" the 17 acres in July 2008.) But now a state appellate courts has overturned the use of eminent domain. The Observer reports, "The... continue reading on Gothamist

Photograph of White House social secretary Desiree Rogers (left) and uninvited guests Michaele and Tareq Salahi from the AP The director of the Secret Service told Congress, "I take responsibility" for the fame-seeking, aspiring reality TV show couple that managed to get into the Obamas' first State Dinner without... continue reading on Gothamist