In the past, we've turned directly to Girl Scout HQ to find out where to procure cookies, but last year it got even EASIER. Which is good, because this year we want to buy more than ever, just to go against this closed-minded boycott. We might even try the new Savannah Smiles cookie, who knows, the sky's the limit. more ›

Remember a few months ago, when seven-year-old Bobby Montoya gained national attention because he "liked girl stuff" and wanted to join his local Girl Scouts chapter? After a giant PR headache, the organization decided to let Montoya in, saying "if a child identifies as a girl and the child's family presents her as a girl, Girl Scouts of Colorado welcomes her as a Girl Scout." Despite the fact that Montoya didn't actually join his local troupe, the decision to allow him to do so instantly infuriated some conservative troupes, who called the move "extremely confusing" and an "almost dangerous situation." more ›

Remember back in October, when Bobby Montoya, an adorable seven-year-old boy who "likes girl stuff" drew national attention because he wanted to join his local Girl Scouts troop? Well, nearly two months later, Christian leaders of three Girl Scout troops in Louisiana are reacting with disgust, quitting their posts and disbanding their troops because Montoya was allowed to join. more ›

Yes, it's true. Girl Scout Cookies, the innocent childhood treat, are now being whored out to the glitter-and-sparkle overlords at LipSmacker, who are turning the cookies into a sick, sticky-sounding lipgloss. more ›

A while back, we gave you the heads up on where to find those bite-sized little harbingers of spring joy, Girl Scout Cookies. And because we pay very close attention to their short season, we're back to alert you that this is your last week to load up on Tagalongs, Do-Si-Dos, and, of course, Thin Mints. And in case you've for some reason been holding out until now, a refresher course on where to find them below. more ›

Good news and bad news: Girl Scout Cookies just became more easily available in 4 of the 5 boroughs! The Girl Scout Council of Greater New York tells us that they've opened up Cookie Cupboards which will be in business through May 6th. Forget about the bake sales, they'll be selling all the classics: Trefoils, Samoas, Thin Mints, Tagalongs, and Dosidos; as well as the newbies: Ducle de Leche, Lemon Chalet Cremes, and Thank U Berry Much. (Whatever happened to those magical low-cal cookies?) more ›

Many businesses have strict policies about accepting "gifts" from vendors, but when you work for a public agency, scrutiny is extremely intense. amNew York found an intriguing connection between an MTA executive's favorite charity and law firms that get business from his division. more ›

The science nerd (we use that term lovingly) roster makes us feel like giant underachievers. Want to feel like one too? Here's who you'll see at the Dorkbot in NYC: more ›

More fallout over the ticketed Girl Scout activity in Williamsburg: After the media had a field day upon hearing that a little girl's dad was ticketed for helping her, the Mayor said, during a press conference that was probably about something much more important, "The story had some inconsistencies in it and the police department is investigating, but I think it's fair to say our crime reduction strategy has little to do with Girl Scout cookies and we will look at that." The inconsistencies are that the police claim that Gracie Louis's father was the only one present when a police caption issued him a summons for selling Girl Scout cookies over the weekend. However, the Louis family claims that 13 year-old Gracie was urged into the car when her mother heard the police yelling, as they approached them. The NYPD spokesman told reporters, "A 55-year-old man is no girl scout. Neither girl scouts nor other children were present when the summons was issued." Oh, NYPD, please. If Gothamist had a dollar for every father who helped sell their daughters' Girl Scout cookies, we'd be living the high life; in fact, we're very aware of employees who feel obligated to outdo each other in buying the most boxes of their boss's daughter's Girl Scout cookies - there's no real reason someone needs 20 boxes of Thin Mints. more ›

Jill Singer, Mediabistro Deputy Editor more ›