Who's that? Why, it's Supreme Court Justice Gerald Garson, taped by the Brooklyn DA's office. Garson is on trial for accepting bribes from lawyers while presiding over divorce cases - and the accusations are incredible. The 74-year-old jurist, who is now suspended, allegedly accepted cash, cigars, meals and more from lawyers who wanted their clients to win. And how was Garson's side business discovered? When a woman wanted to get a "fixer" to bribe the judge because she wanted to win her divorce and child custody case... only to find out that her husband's lawyer already bribed Garson! more ›

Yeah, I know what you mean. I think I’m like that certainly. I don’t really play vinyl, though I do collect all these records. But one of the reasons I like to put out these albums is because some of these things have never been available on CD, and once they are then disc jockeys can play them forever. They can’t fade away like the old 45 does that I’ve had in my drawer for 20 years, or 50 years. So basically that’s the main thing, trying to get these songs to a new audience. None of these songs would be played together at one time on the same CD. I’m sort of like curating an art show or something. Trying to show you different styles of music that are all extreme, but all unironic in real life and kind of beautiful. I don’t think any of them are so bad they’re good. more ›

Firedancer from sgoralnick's Greenpoint BBQ over the weekend. What, you don't have firedancers at your BBQs? more ›

If there was one thing the sentencing trial of Zacarias Moussaoui needed, it's having Rudy Giuliani testifying about the horrors of September 11. The NY Post practically makes it a marquee event, saying that Giuliani will go "eyeball to eyeball" with the "Evil Zac." If only the trial were broadcast on Court TV - this would be some fascinating TV, with Moussaoui's glowering and Giuliani's dramatic retelling of the events of the day. The federal prosecutors are also expected to play the cockpit recording of Flight 93 for jurors - and the recording may finally be released to the public after that. Most victims' families want Moussaoui to die, but the Daily News has a quote from one Flight 93 victim's mother, Alice Hoglan: "I believe he's a filthy and despicable human being, but he shouldn't be executed. We in America should ... demonstrate mercy toward this man who failed so miserably to demonstrate his humanity toward us." She adds she doesn't want him to become a martyr, and will be testifying for the defense. more ›

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Who knew petsitting could be fraught with million dollar lawsuits? A Manhattan family is suing a family friend's friend for failing to return their dog. Martin Klein says that Ted Kohl was supposed to watch their Yorkshire terrier Hershe while the family was on vacation, starting November 20. However, Kohl gave the dog to his friend Gayle Fisher Worth when he was sentenced to prison on November 28. Yes - Kohl, a contractor, had pleaded guilty to grand larceny in October, after stealing millions during a renovation at the Trump Tower Asprey store. The Klein family says that Hershe, given to their daughter Michele by Kohl during her bout with cancer, was left with Kohl because it would be the last time Kohl would see him for a while. Well, of course. more ›

You've seen Court TV's new campaign around - taxi cabs have signs that say "Getaway Car" and posters say "The Cover Up." But it seems the sidewalk posters - "The Perp Walk" - are on the wrong side of law, as the Department of Transportation is saying they are investigating whether or not the ads are in violation of city law. That's right: If unscooped dog poop is in violation of city law, then you better believe advertisements are as well. Of course, this is reminiscent of Microsoft's butterfly decals in 2002 that the city deemed vandalism - hey, it's like Graffiti Friday here at Gothamist! While Newsday interviewed a few passers-by ("Actually, I think it kind of makes the street look dirty" - well, sure, since you're getting the yellow posters dirty, instead of seeing dirty on greyish concrte) who weren't that impressed, Gothamist has to say we love the spirit behind the Court TV campaign, because who doesn't appreciate a perp walk every now and then? And what's funny is that one of the outdoor advertising vehicles is an umbrella, but that must be since the head of Court TV thinks umbrellas are cool. more ›

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Michael Jackson was found not guilty on all counts brought against him. This means defense attorney Thomas Mesereau is 1-for-2 in getting seemingly guilty celebrities off (we were mistaken in thinking he was Robert Blake's attorney during the acquittal; Gothamist guesses Mesereau won't be getting that "Lawyer to Stars Who Can't Pay So Good" plaque) and/or that the California legal system sucks. All Gothamist has to say is that no other parent can consider themselves ignorant of the accusations against Michael Jackson. Something freaky deeky is going on at Neverland Ranch, and why anyone would want their child involved in it, we don't know. more ›

that is the relationship between P. Diddy and Farnsworth Bentley? Has he not see OutKast's The Way You Move? Or even the Chappelle Show spoof of Making The Band? more ›

Understand the Bonanno Crime Gamily history, which started with a killing on East 12th Street, with Court TV's Crime Library. Goodfellas is another movie about a mobster-turned-informant who lived to tell the tale; however, when Tony found out Big Pussy and Adriana were ratting them out, he had them whacked. more ›

At four p.m., the line extended halfway down the block, even with many aspiring faux corpses handing in headshots and walking away. We were told that the line went all the way down the block earlier in the day. Apparently, the show, which shoots in Pennsylvania, arranges for transportation, pays a very hefty hourly rate for all roles (so some of us can finally afford cable to watch ourselves in our first television role!) and earns you a point toward your SAG membership! more ›

Forensics Files auditions are the Chelsea Studio, 151 W. 26th Street, from 11AM to 6PM.
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The FBI's site about organized crime and Court TV's Crime Library on the Gambino Crime Family. It's true that the public has an unhealthy fascination with the mob, but how can when we not, when it's like a microcosm of society, with more guns and Italian food? The Goodfellas new two-disc DVD has commentary by Henry Hill, the gansgster whose life story the movie is based on. Other good mob movies: Carlito's Way, Donnie Brasco, and of course The Godfather. And two TV shows: Wiseguy and The Sopranos more ›

- And there's still a war going on in Iraq
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Court TV has an extensive write-up of the Steinberg case. The Preppie Murder occured a year earlier, and the two murders painted a terrible and telling picture of New York.
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Gothamist thinks there must be a videotape somewhere. We do know that TimeWarner Center guards have been on our ass about taking photographs. But saying someone would not shoplift very small ticket items does not seem to hold that much water, because lots of shoplifting seems to start out very small. But the ban seems extreme and shows that Whole Foods is no store to mess with. Court TV's full Winona Ryder shoplifting trial coverage and Rutger's shoplifting prevention notes. more ›

The Joy Episalla exhibition at Debs & Co. does look good; it runs until April 3rd. And this is not Choire's only connection with the Martha Stewart case - he previously raised prosecutors' ire when he divulged the jurors' questionnaire. Full coverage of the Martha Stewart case from Court TV. Evil court room sketch artists at the trial (Gothamist and Tale of Two Cities). more ›