Today, Mayor Bloomberg closed the case on an enduring mystery: The odd maple syrup-like scent that would waft into the city. It happened once... then twice... and then enough times to warrant a 30 Rock spoof and then another half dozen times. Bloomberg and other city officials announced the smell came from a NJ factory that "processed fenugreek seeds to produce flavors and fragrances." (More details here, plus the city's full press release after the jump.) more ›

Folks who smelled the sticky sweet smell yesterday, your cries were heard: City officials are holding a press conference at 11 a.m. to discuss the origins of the mysterious maple syrup smell... dunh dunh DUNH. more ›