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- State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli is reportedly nicknamed "Chipmunk Balls" because he won't help fight spendthrift lawmakers.
- The Dow ended 213 points up today.
- A St. John's grad won the PGA Championship yesterday.
- Do you want to sound off about the proposed (and insane) Port Authority toll hikes? There are meetings all over NJ and NYC tomorrow.
- The Aqueduct is full of pigeon poop.
- CNBC says more corporate employees are leaving their jobs, but it's unclear if it's a voluntary or involuntary decision.
- After the animated GIFs of the Bachmanns eating corn dogs, of course there had to be an animated GIF of Rick Santorum eating ice cream.
- Billy Crystal would be open to hosting the Oscars again.
- City Room has bodega cat porn for your enjoyment.
- The massive Century 21 that's taking over the old Lincoln Square Barnes & Noble seems to be progressing.
- A former NY Times dining critic sheds some historical light on some vintage menus.
- An old crook was caught while returning to the scene of the crime.
Published Aug 15, 2011
Modified Aug 15, 2011
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