Recently a friend residing in Williamsburg said he was going to "the city" for the evening—meaning, of course, Manhattan—which raised some eyebrows when the terminology was brought to the table at Gothamist HQ.
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Do You Refer To Manhattan As "The City"?
Who Causes More Accidents: Drivers, Cyclists Or Pedestrians?
Traffic accidents happen all the time in NYC—but why? WHY? In a groundbreaking poll, Marist asked 866 New Yorkers which they thought caused the most accidents in the city: people driving cars, people riding bikes or people walking. Their answers may not shock you!
Quinn-credible! Speaker Tops 2013 Mayoral Poll By 20 Points
With 616 days until Mayor Bloomberg leaves office, the race to replace him is starting to get interesting, in the polls at least. While Ray Kelly is still out of the race (to many GOPers dismay) and John Catsimatidis is once-again mulling a Republican run, well-financed City Council Speaker Christine Quinn just saw a big jump in her standings. According to the most recent Marist/NY1 poll, the Manhattan politician is ahead of the pack by a solid 20 points. That's a big jump from last September when she was barely on top.
Pound For Pound, Chris Christie Polls Big In Veepstakes
The presidential election isn't here yet, not by a long shot, but we're getting closer. And with Mitt Romney the presumed Republican candidate, attention is once again turning to who the former Governor of Massachusetts will tap to be his running mate. According to the latest Quinnipiac poll, the 800 lb. gorilla in the room continues to be—wait for it—New Jersey Governor Chris Christie.
Walking Etiquette: Are We All Playing "Sidewalk Chicken"?
A new New Yorker, recently relocated from a small Texas town, is wondering about the walking habits of locals. This person posted on Reddit, asking, "I seem to have these instances... there will be 2-3 people walking side by side, taking up the entire width of the sidewalk. We'll be walking towards each other and, without fail, they won't 'shrink' to make room for anyone to pass. Is this a 'chicken' kind of thing? First person to move loses?"
Is The MTA Killing Your Relationship? News At 11...
Last year we delved into the idea of dating outside of one's borough—there were even graphs and charts—and found that some people will only stay with geographically desirable partners. (We are a cold-hearted and lazy people!) Now with the recent news of the G train extension getting cut, cross-borough relationships are at risk of fizzling out, according to some "lovebirds" who spoke to The Brooklyn Paper.
Spying? What Spying? Poll Says New Yorkers Still Love NYPD, Ray Kelly
Apparently it is going to take more than a little domestic spying to shake New Yorkers faith in the NYPD and its leadership. Despite media outcry over revelations that the NYPD has been spying left and right, a new Quinnipiac poll finds that a majority of New Yorkers don't really mind.
Dan Aykroyd May Recast Bill Murray In Ghostbusters III, Let's Help
For years, YEARS, we've been hearing about a Ghostbusters III. It's hard to keep up with all of the rumors and mumblings, so to recap: it may or may not involve the Apatow bros, or the original cast, or Anna Farris, or John Hodgman? (That last one is new to us.) But the latest to come from one of the only legit people involved, Dan Aykroyd, is that Bill Murray will definitely not be returning (which we sort of knew when he said he shredded the script). However, his character Peter Venkman may be. That's right, Aykroyd hinted in a recent interview that "Bill Murray may not return as Peter Venkman, and that the character could be played by a different actor." Which is a terrible idea! But even so, who would you cast? Our office is split between an older Venkmen, and a more youthful one, and you can see our picks above (sorry Jonah Hill, you didn't make the cut.) More importantly, should this movie even happen?
Be Alert, People: Study Says Wearing Headphones While Walking Is Deadly
From 2004 to 2011, the number of people who have died or were injured while walking and wearing headphones rose from 16 to 47. The Guardian points us to a new U.S. study, published by Injury Prevention journal, which notes that most victims were men under the age of 30 (around 68% in both cases). 89% of the 116 total incidents occurred in urban areas, with 55% being struck by a train. Looks like these numbers are pointing directly at us, NYC!
Video: Hawk Devours Pigeon, Inception Edition
This morning we brought you riveting (or revolting depending on your disposition) photos and video of a hawk happily and hungrily devouring a pigeon in Madison Square Park. It was all fine and good, but the scene was also sorely lacking in compelling musical accompaniment. Now, thanks to the power of the interwebs, we proudly present for your lunchtime enjoyment: "Hawk Eating Pigeon—With Inception Music"
Are You Offended By This MLK Day Menu?
Is it offensive to serve Southern Fried Chicken and Collard Greens to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.? Almost a year after ?uestlove caused a stir over Black History Month soul food at NBC's cafeteria (quickly resolved!), a tipster sends in the above menu being served today at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital's cafeteria in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday (which is actually the 15th and is observed nationally on the 16th). Too much?
Mr. Manners Thinks Upstreaming While Hailing A Cab Is A-Okay
Henry Alford, who has written for the New York Times and Vanity Fair, has just released his book on etiquette, titled, Would It Kill You to Stop Doing That: A Modern Guide to Manners... and the New Yorker has some tips for his fellow urban dwellers. Over at Thirteen, he got in to one of the most despicable actions one often witnesses on the streets of New York: upstreaming. You know, when you are trying to hail a cab and another person, or group of people, walk just ahead of you to hail one first (teenagers probably do this a lot).
Are NYPD Officers Getting Fatter Than They Used To?
Are NYPD officers fatter now than they were in days gone by? The always entertaining cop message board The Rant (which we last visited when they were harshing on Ellen Barkin) this week has an interesting debate on just how thin the thin blue line actually is. To get things rolling one poster evocatively wonders: "Is a new radio code needed for this new breed of overfed, ticket-writing zombies, like '10-40G'—gun belt broke?"
Lawsuit To Determine If Dogs Have Souls
Do puppies have souls? There is probably a Buzzfeed photolist showing 50 puppies with souls somewhere, but now a more definitive answer will be handed down from the courts, thanks to a new lawsuit just filed right here in New York City.
Van Halen Playing Cafe Wha? On Thursday, But You Aren't Invited
Oh look at this, according to the NY Times, Van Halen has invited music writers and critics to a short, intimate concert at the 250-capacity Cafe Wha? in Greenwich Village this Thursday. Meaning they'll get an up-close and personal look at this! But sadly, it looks like our invitation was lost in the mail. It's cool though, we were Hagar fans anyway—mostly because he feeds us tequila. This concert, however, is a prelude to a tour which will bring David Lee Roth back to the forefront.
Do You Wear Your Seat Belt In Taxi Cabs?
According to the Taxi and Limousine Commission, if you aren't buckling up when you're a passenger, you aren't alone—around 65% of passengers don't bother with seat belts when they catch a cab (alternatively, 90% use seat belts in private cars). Maybe this is because we treat cabs like any other public transportation in this city—subways, buses, they don't even have seat belts. To combat this, the TLC announced yesterday that it will be running ads on taxi monitors to get riders to change their habit. Previously there have been announcements, but this one will be in your face—that is, if you don't automatically turn Taxi TV off when you get in (which... you do). You can watch their new video right here (the Cyclone even has a cameo!).
TIME Magazine Thinks Ryan Gosling Is The Coolest, But Is He The Coolest New Yorker Of The Year?
Cast your votes for the coolest New Yorker of the year, while staring at this photo of Ryan Gosling.
Rome Getting Rid Of Cobblestone For Heel-Wearing Women, Should NYC Follow Their Lead?
Over in Rome, Mayor Gianni Alemanno has announced that he will be making over Via del Corso, one of the city's central streets, in order to better accommodate women in heels. Like some streets here in New York, it's covered in cobblestone, making it aesthetically pleasing, but a nightmare for those wearing fancy footwear. So on that note, Alemanno plans to pave some of the popular Rome strip over, or at least some of it—according to Italy Mag, "While much of the street will be filled with new cobblestones, some of the high traffic areas used by public transportation will be covered in asphalt."
Who Should Play Patrick Bateman In The American Psycho Remake?
Yesterday, we learned that Hollywood, fresh out of new ideas, has decided to remake a present-day version of American Psycho. The second thing that popped in our heads (after "What's the modern-day equivalent of Huey Lewis and the News?") is, of course, who should take on the role of the American Psycho himself, Patrick Bateman?
Should NYC Install Public Urinals In Heavy Drinking Areas?
Today, Redditors are taking on the controversial and, how shall we put this delicately....somewhat graphic issue of public urination. The spirited debate centers around whether or not New York should install public urinals in areas with a lot of bars, a la Amsterdam or Brussels. So...should we?
A London Restaurant Charges A "Baby Tax"—Should We?
The debate over whether or not children should be allowed into restaurants enters a new stage today, with the news that one brave London restaurant charged one mother a small "baby tax" for bringing her spittle-strewn bundle of joy. Is this the closest thing to a compromise we'll get?
Doormen Already Counting Their (Stagnant) Holiday Tips
Cyber Monday, shmyber Monday! While a certain set of New Yorkers are pretending to get back into the office groove while closely monitoring deals across the web, a separate set of New Yorkers are starting to deal with another annual tradition: The Big Tip. Yup, folks are making their lists (or being given them by co-op and condo boards) and checking them twice, wondering how much is enough to give the doorman to make sure that their packages don't "accidentally" get sat on (or lost) for the next twelve months. On the plus side? Apparently most doormen aren't expecting to see a bump in their take this year!
Ryan Gosling Fans Will Protest Outside Of People Magazine TODAY
This week Bradley Cooper was named 2011's Sexiest Man Alive, but many believe Ryan Gosling was robbed of the title he so deserved. And it's true, even if Cooper can speak fluent French. So far this year Gosling has stopped violence with his bare hands, walked his dog, dated a lot of beautiful actresses, and... other stuff, probably.
New Poll: Bloomberg's "Lost Focus," Ray Kelly's Mr. Popular
After a Hurricane Irene-assisted bump, it seems things are back to normal for the sinking ship that is Bloomberg's disastrous third term. According to a new Quinnipiac University poll, a majority of New Yorkers believe that Bloomberg has "lost focus"—and those same NYers would vote NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly in as mayor were elections held today.
Poll: New York City Approves Of Occupy Wall Street
New York City residents support Occupy Wall Street. According to a Quinnipac poll released today, New Yorkers believe that it is "okay that they are protesting" by a ratio of 87% to 10%, and 67% agree with the views expressed by the demonstrators, while 23% disagree. While Republicans disagree with the message 58 to 35%, 73% of them agree that they have a right to occupy Zuccotti Park. When reached for comment, Mayor Bloomberg wiped his brow in an exaggerated fashion and exclaimed, "Phew!"
Jersey Shore Is Bad For New Jersey, Says New Jersey Residents
The numbers don't lie: a recent Quinnipac poll of New Jersey residents finds that—shocker!—they don't like the Jersey Shore.
Should Food Stamp Recipients Be Fingerprinted?
City Council speaker Christine Quinn is questioning Bloomberg's decision to make food stamp applicants in the city get fingerprinted, calling out the practice as expensive and unnecessary. Statewide, where one in five people are on food stamps and 2.5 million people can't afford enough food, fingerprinting is not required, but in New York City it is, making the city one of only two areas in the country requiring fingerprinting (the other is in Arizona).
Video: The Internet Wonders If Beyoncé's Baby Bump Is Fake
While we were wondering if Beyoncé was aware she stole the dance moves for her new "Countdown" video, other parts of the internet were wondering if she's faking her pregnancy! That is a way worse allegation! And one we'll delve into now. Here's what The People are asking: Could the spawn of Jay-Z and Bey be nothing more than a prosthetic belly? Could the real baby be in a surrogate? To the conspiracy theory think tank!
Millionaire Pizza Mogul Herman Cain: Occupy Wall Street Is A Conspiracy
According to a new poll by Rasmussen Reports, 33 percent of Americans have a favorable opinion of the Occupy Wall Street protesters (only 27 percent have a negative view, while 40 percent have no opinion). Most importantly, 79 percent of Americans agree with the protesters primary point that the “The big banks got bailed but the middle class got left behind.” But don't tell that to Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain, because he thinks the whole thing is a giant pro-Obama conspiracy: "I don't have the facts to back this up, but I happen to believe that these demonstrations are planned and orchestrated to distract from the failed policies of the Obama Administration," he told the WSJ. At least he admitted there were no facts involved in his statements.
Taco Bell And KFC Want Your Food Stamps
Food stamps are all the rage these days—one in five New Yorkers are on 'em, using stamps to pay for everything from Wonder bread to organic Japanese eggplant. So it makes sense that more businesses would want a piece of the food stamp pie—businesses like fast food restaurants, to be exact.
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