NYPD detectives trying to track down the Gothamist commenter who called for a "well-placed round of 7.62 ammo to [Ray Kelly's] thick skull" didn't have to search too hard: they just went straight to Central Casting, where the alleged troll was found residing with his dear mother. Richard Strauss, 49, was arraigned yesterday after being arrested for making death threats against the NYPD Commissioner in this post. He had been found in his mother's East Flatbush home, presumably cloistered in a well-furnished basement under a pile of empty pizza boxes. more ›

Over the weekend, Pier 94 was the place to be for fans of comic books, science fiction, and other TV shows with the Big Apple Comic Con taking place. more ›