The Yankees are taking a hardline against season ticket holders who sell their seats online - the Bombers are cancelling their accounts! One former season ticket-holder complains to the Daily News in a bid to win the forgiveness of George Steinbrenner. The ticket holder had sold his tickets on StubHub twice, so the Yankees "canceled his account, barred him from buying playoff tickets and banned him from getting season tickets - ever again," claiming that the man violated their licensing agreement. So, if George Steinbrenner had issued the verdict himself, he might say, "Read the fine print!" more ›

Over in the Gothamist Forum yesterday, Larry asked what kind of water restrictions New York has on shower heads. Of course, we all remember the classic Seinfeld episode where Jerry's building puts low-flow heads into the building to the dismay of Jerry, Kramer, and Newman. After doing a little research, Gothamist found an answer for Larry. more ›

This past weekend was the last stand for the Chelsea Flea Market, which will became the Hell's Kitchen Flea Market! Yes, you may or may not find bargains at 39th Street between 9th and 10th Avenues, in the shadow of the Port Authority, in the fumes of the Lincoln Tunnel, starting this weekend. The Village Voice interviewed Flea Market founder Alan Boss, who confirmed that he found a space for a flea market on Smith Street in Brooklyn, has a dim view of politicians, and says describes vendors as being "a cross between gypsies and circus people" (a good thing). more ›

Unsurprisingly, builders yesterday were wary about making an offer for the air rights for the West Side railyards, which the Metropolitan Transportation Authority has opened up for the next month to public bidding. While "licking their chops" at the prospect of such a large parcel of land on the isle of Manhattan, it's clear to developers that dousing Mayor Michael Bloomberg's dreams of a Jets stadium (and the possibility of the city hosting the 2012 Olympics) would carry serious repercussions for anyone who might desire a city permit in the near future. more ›

The NY Times Metro section tackles the world of mis-spelled signs, mostly by immigrants, even titling the article, "The Grate American Dreem." The article dips into the sociological waters of the American immigrant experience, namely the New York one, with pockets of so many different cultures, but all of them prone to some funny misspellings. As Gothamist has trouble with the English language ourselves, we found the story charming, because our experiences are certainly informed by the signs we see on a daily basis. Like knowing that the pizza place that serves "lazange" when we need it. more ›

Does this mean we're going to see more babies in Union Square? If so, will all adults in the area start with their silly faces and baby noises? Gothamist is ready with our permanently silly faces. Will this mean a baby renaissance or the East side of Union Square? We have an idea! Piggybacking off the success of the Babies "R" Us location, open up a day care center next door that would cater to the parents who could shop and then go across the park for lunch or early dinner. more ›

Analysts report that much of their business comes during the holiday season (does it really take analysts to realize that?), so the announcement was not a final decision, but a potential shift in their business. more ›

So, welcome, Chicagoist! Gothamist is learning so much about Chicago that we'll be able to enjoy our stopovers at O'Hare that much more. And we're also digging the Chicagoist logo, designed by Sam; Chicago's buildings look like aliens and/or slugs - cool! Plus, many thanks to Neil Epstein, who did all the technology heavy-lifting. more ›