Cleopatra's Needle has been a cornerstone of Central Park since 1880, but now Egypt is threatening to take it back if the city doesn't keep it in better condition. Zahi Hawass, the secretary general of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities, wrote to the Central Park Conservancy and Mayor Bloomberg imploring them to preserve the obelisk for future generations, or else face Egyptian repo men: more ›

For over a decade, prankster artist Paul Richard has been attaching art exhibit plaques to fire hydrants and other unlikely objects around New York City and Boston. Now he’s brought the gag to Manhattan Avenue in Greenpoint, where his latest work is on sale for $145,000. Inquiries may be made on the artist’s website, and a gold star goes to the first commenter who can tell the class what purpose this thing actually serves. more ›