Do you feel like you don't have a partner? Do you ever feel like the streets kiss you windy? Are you free tonight at 6 p.m.? If so, you can come down to the Manhattan Bridge in DUMBO (under the Archway) to help set the record for the greatest number of people singing the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ "Under the Bridge." That's right: "Under the Bridge" under a bridge. No word on whether you'll be expected to wear a sock on your junk. more ›

Welcome to our weekly column, Staff Picks, in which we ask the staffers at our favorite book, music, and movie stores around to town to share with us what they're reading, listening to, and watching this week. We figure they're good people to ask. Today we're checking in with James Bradley, owner of Williamsburg's indie record store Sound Fix, to find out what he's been spinning lately. more ›

The NYPD released the 2009 "New York City Police Department Annual Firearms Discharge Report," and what it contains may thoroughly surprise you: despite all the lawsuits, police-involved shootings hit a record low last year. City police were involved in 105 shooting incidents during which 130 officers fired a total of 296 bullets, about 19% fewer than the previous year. Strangely, only 68 of those officers intentionally fired their weapons, which would leave one to the conclusion that 62 officers didn't shoot on purpose? more ›

The fifty thousand or so fans up in the Bronx who got to see Derek Jeter get hit number 2,722 certainly earned their pinstripes in order to be a part of Yankee history last night. The crowd got a little wet waiting out a 90-minute rain delay in order to see the Yankee captain surpass Lou Gehrig's 72-year record with a single on his second at-bat in the 3rd inning of last night's game against Baltimore. more ›

If you haven't already taken part, get out there for Record Store Day. Aren't limited edition vinyls with gorgeous artwork so much more personal than downloading an mp3? There are plenty of New York stores participating with special events (here's Other Music's schedule) and other one-day-only offerings (participating stores listed here). The NY Times takes a look at why it's important to support these stores before they go the way of Tower Records, saying that "In Manhattan and Brooklyn at least 80 stores have shut down in the last five years." Yikes! If that doesn't put the fear in you, read Steve Albini's take on today, and why a record store is sort of like a farmers market. more ›