We've all seen New York's Finest blowing through red lights, stop signs, and speeding down one way streets—and naturally assumed that they're responding to a dire emergency. And if you don't think a craving for Dunkin Donuts constitutes an emergency, then you haven't tried their bacon donuts. But here's a new twist: Robert Sietsema at the Village Voice reports that "traffic came to a halt on slush-choked Bleecker Street as a squad car, lights flashing, propelled up the thoroughfare in the wrong direction." The officers then backed up onto West 11th Street and "hopped out, looking furtively in both directions." And for good reason—there could be snipers, or worse: reporters. more ›

If you don't have any plans to head for the beach or the hills this weekend, don't you dare feel envious of those who are making the great schelp out of town. Fourth of July weekend is always a great one to stay put and savor the extra elbow room, and to help make sure you're well nourished, here are some great dining deals and other food specials going on around town. Click on the images for all the details. more ›

Reader Sacha sent us this photo of a cupcake-carrying "cadet corps" spotted on Sunday near Magnolia Bakery. The public display of cupcake affection is part of a site-specific dance performance called Unison Fetish, created by choreographer Sue Hogan as an exploration of the crazy lines outside Magnolia, and what they suggest about the changing neighborhood. According to our tipster, the piece involves several women and one man dancing along Bleecker Street "singing 'god bless magnolia' (to the tune of God bless America). The song also heralded the shopping in the area...ugh." more ›