If you're an alleged gangster with a strict, court-mandated 7 p.m. curfew, that probably cramps your style. Which is why Anthony Durso, nicknamed "Baby Fat," is asking a judge for some help. The Daily News got a hold of the letter his lawyer wrote to a federal judge, "He goes home and eats dinner with his mother and stepfather and then has to stay home every night with them. He is a 27-year-old man and would like to have some leisure time away from his parents and his home. He would like to leave his home after work and perhaps go on a date or just go out of the house." more ›

Governor Paterson did his part in helping prepare Texas for the carnage caused by Hurrican Ike, sending down 33 local personnel and military aircraft as part of the relief effort. The group included five pararescue jumpers from Long Island's National Guard there to be "another pair of eyes" in rescuing those hit by Ike. Newsday reports that the North Shore Animal League is also trying to curb the disaster sending down their mobile unit to rescue animals in shelters evacuated by the hurricane. Although residents were ordered to evacuate ahead of the storm, up to 140,000 are reported to have stayed behind. Ike has claimed four victims thus far in Louisiana and Texas and Houston will have an imposed curfew this week since the city is still without power. more ›

Well, CNN reporter Richard Quest is nothing but honest. He was charged with drug possession after the police found methamphetamime in his pocket. How did they know? The NY Times explained that Quest "volunteered, 'I have meth in my pocket.'" more ›

When Hog Pit co-owner Felisa Dell sent an email to Eater on April 7th confirming the closure of her Meatpacking District BBQ joint, she insinuated that “the mayor and the State Liquor Authority are now only issuing Liquor Licenses until 2 a.m. It's very sneaky, but in 5 years the 4 a.m. liquor license will be a thing of the past, without any community input.” Today the NY Sun backs Dell up, reporting that many Manhattan bar owners are finding it “nearly impossible to open new nightlife establishments that are permitted to serve alcohol until 4 a.m.” more ›