We thought the rapture had come and gone already, but today comes another sign (literally) of impending doom, with word that the Gray's Papaya on 72nd Street and Amsterdam Avenue is raising their prices. And they're damning the man while doing it! At least according to their window sign: more ›

Another week, another string of tickets for something most people didn't even realize was illegal. Todays trouble? Those signs that restaurants put on the street with their specials and the like to try and entice you. Apparently the NYPD is now cracking down on restaurants who are letting their signs go more than three feet into the street. The fine? $100. And you know who we bet they are going for next? Marlo Scott of the West Village cupcakery Sweet Revenge. She told the post that though he got "fined once for having our sign outside," he still puts his sign out everyday. "You just pray that you don't get a ticket." And you know what doesn't help get those prayers answered? Blabbing about it in the paper. We hope she pulled her sign in close today. more ›

The Cobble Hill Cinemas has liberal parents and their curious children cinematically covered, with their series: Bi Movies for Little Kids. On the 19th they'll be screening Hoppity Goes to Town, followed by June screenings of The Wizard of Oz and Muppets from Space. more ›

In 2004 The NY Times visited the Gotham typeface, inspired by the sans-serif types seen on facades all over the city. Taking a closer look at the city's fonts, just last week AIGA published an article by Paul Shaw tracing the typography in Brooklyn. While he states no borough has the kind of lettering you'll find in Manhattan, Brooklyn is the closest you'll come despite it's "varying patterns" of growth and decay. Font-finders will notice the best lettering in commercial and industrial areas "since the buildings there have names, mottoes and other inscribed lettering as well as more obvious signage" (think Domino). Residential areas can also offer up some gems though, especially if there are 19th century and art deco buildings on the block. more ›