Of course, the convention is causing all sorts of chaos in others ways: NJ commuters can't take the NJ Transit into Manhattan - they'll be going to Hoboken first then taking the PATH in. the NY Times' map showing where and when the various parties are being held during the Republican National Convention is more like a "Places To Avoid" guide. cityrag has been following the terror drills in midtown (with lots of photos, like the one above). Honestly, Gothamist thinks we see a terror drill every day. Wednesday, about thirty police cars, lights and sirens blazing, sped down Sixth Avenue, and this morning, fifteen police cars were parking themselves in a special formation near Grand Central. What happening? more ›

Check out the Martin Scorsese short film in New York Stories; it features a Steve Buscemi as an extremely nutty performance artist. more ›

Authorities tried to reassure New Yorkers that NY is prepared for terror attacks, after the national terror alert was raised. Newsday reports more cops are stationed at bridges, tunnels, and landmark buildings. Essentially, the attitude is, "It's no big deal, see, 'cause New York's been on Orange Alert all along." more ›