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On September 8, 2010 12:52 PM in Taxi Medallions Were A Great Investment, they said:

Your profit would actually be about 8% (compounded) annually. Good money, but makes 154% "profit" sound like a distortion. ...

On August 11, 2010 4:26 PM in Pedicabs Banned From Bridges, they said:

ps: @Sketto This isn't about bikes. It's about pedicabs, which in their current state, are a poor use of our city's roads *and* get in my way in the bike lanes. ...

On August 11, 2010 4:24 PM in Pedicabs Banned From Bridges, they said:

Pedicabs *could* be a great eco-friendly transportation alternative. Instead, they charge sky-high prices that aren't in the same ballpark as a taxi, let alone cheaper. I'm no fan of taxis, but how...

On January 10, 2010 3:51 PM in Rich Man Dies Too Soon, Boyfriend Loses $3 Million, they said:

rhonda718 -- perfectly said. 48 years together.... does not make a "boyfriend," but a spouse. ...

On March 25, 2009 6:03 PM in Cheap Produce Alert: Fresh Chickpeas are in Season , they said:

@snessnyc: You know that falafel isn't Israeli, right? ...

On March 13, 2009 12:11 PM in Cellphone Driver Ticket Blitz Busts Thousands, they said:

One time, in a heavy rain storm, I asked a cab driver not to use his non-hands-free cell phone. He demurred. I mentioned that it's illegal. He disagreed, patiently explaining that it's only not legal...

On February 26, 2009 12:13 PM in Broadway to be Closed to Motor Vehicles For Seven Blocks, they said:

sounds genius! ...

On January 29, 2009 11:28 AM in Super Bowl 43: Where to Watch, Eat, and Drink in NYC, they said:

I can't begin to understand how that photo could be characterized as "disgusting." It's one man showing true pride in the world's best football team. Simply & utterly beautiful, in my opinion. ...

On January 21, 2009 11:34 AM in Midweek Special: NYC Restaurant Review Roundup, they said:

What's the fifth 4-star restaurant? There's Jean-Georges, Masa, Per Se, Daniel, and ____? Am I missing something, or is this a typo? ...

On January 12, 2009 1:50 PM in MADOFF REMAINS FREE, they said:

Or, as noted elsewhere (ATL), "It's pretty hard to convince a judge that a 70 year old man whose apartment is guarded by a phalanx of news reporters that jail is the only way to 'protect the community...

On January 12, 2009 1:44 PM in MADOFF REMAINS FREE, they said:

The federal system, unlike the state courts, has a very strong presumption of pre-conviction release. In other words, you are innocent until proven guilty, and shouldn't be locked up until you're con...

On November 29, 2008 6:02 PM in Jonas Brothers Get Kids Excited About Reading Again, they said:

This was not at Union Square, but at the Barnes and Snobles at 46th & 5th, across from my office, whereby on Wednesday afternoon, going out to lunch, I noticed them *already* in line. By Wednesday ev...

On July 7, 2008 1:09 PM in Rite-Aid Denies Gay P.D.A. Ban, they said:

Babyhitler, People are also disgusted with the improper use of the apostrophe. ...

On April 15, 2008 4:28 PM in Gov. Paterson Unveils Green MetroCards for Earth Day, they said:

Has anyone noticed the garbage cans in the subway with the "green" decal on them? It's suddenly "green" to throw trash away? Is everything "green" these days? What would be greener would be i...

On March 8, 2008 5:02 AM in Some Grand Central Terminal Secrets Revealed, they said:

great story & behind the scenes look...

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