Is the crowded, uncomfortable and noisy communal dining moment in the New York restaurant scene almost over? No, it appears to be more popular than ever—with the kids, at least. With the grownups, though? Both the Times and Post today argue in their own ways that restaurants that don't take reservations, stuff their diners into one big table under dim lights and blast loud music at them are effectively practicing "legal age discrimination." They've got points. more ›

You've probably been wondering when it would be appropriate to turn back time ever since the days have started getting darker earlier—but now the day of clock reckoning has come! Daylight saving time for most of the U.S. ends at 2 a.m., which means 2 a.m. becomes 1 a.m. This is also a great time to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors (here's the FDNY's pitch). more ›

Yesterday morning a Canada goose was spotted around Prospect Park lake with an arrow, or dart, through its neck. This is sadly not very shocking considering the area has been plagued with animal injuries and deaths this year. more ›

Patrick Venetek, the cop whose service weapon wound up shooting through the ceiling of his downstairs neighbors' apartment and striking an 18-month-old's arm, gave further details on how the incident occurred. Perhaps to the relief of Porcellini's six brothers and sisters, Venetek has been stripped of his badge and gun at this time and is on modified duty. more ›