Tag Archives: NYC

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Federal investigators say that Faisal Shahzad, arrested at JFK yesterday for the attempted car bombing of Times Square, has implicated himself and says that he was acting alone. The law enforcement official who said Mr. Shahzad had implicated himself also revealed more details of the transaction. He said authorities had found Mr. Shahzad through the email address he had given …

Nightlife bon vivant Mike Diamond reports on a new craze.

Federal investigators have arrested a naturalized U.S. citizen from Pakistan in connection with Saturday’s failed car bombing in Times Square. The suspect was arrested at JFK while apparently attempting to flee the country. The man, Faisal Shahzad, was believed to have recently bought the 1993 Nissan Pathfinder that was found loaded with gasoline, propane, fireworks and fertilizer in the heart …

Although they insist that there is still no evidence to support the Taliban’s claim of responsibility for Saturday’s car bomb attempt in Times Square, federal investigators now say they have clues that the incident may not have been domestic in origin. The failed car bombing in Times Square increasingly appears to have been coordinated by more than one person in …

Queerty tips us to Broadway performer and Modern Family star Jesse Tyler Ferguson channeling Justin “Kiki” Bond as he covers Lady Gaga at Joe’s Pub in NYC. And that’s Kenny “Herb” Mellman on piano and backing vocals. Damn sorry I missed this.

Equality Across America is organizing a national Harvey Milk Day Of Action on Milk’s birthday, May 22nd. Via press release, here are the details for New York City. The newly formed Harvey Milk Day Coalition of New York City announced today that Harvey Milk’s birthday will be celebrated with a Harvey Milk Day of Action, Saturday, May 22, 2010 beginning …

The NYPD has released surveillance video of a “balding white man in his 40’s” leaving the vicinity of the SUV left in Times Square on Saturday night. In a chilling surveillance video released late last night, the man is seen at the end of Shubert Alley peeling off a sweatshirt he’d been wearing over a short-sleeved red shirt, furtively glancing …

A new website has launched in which one enters his or her NYC subway commute details and searches for possible hook-ups among nearby riders with similar routes. It’s an underground Grindr, of sorts. “Every day, before and after your commute, you’re surrounded by people,” said the site’s developer, Paris-based programmer Laurent Kretz. “Among them, there might be a bass player …

A Pakistani sect of the Taliban is claiming to be behind yesterday’s failed car bomb attack in Times Square. Homeland Security officials and the NYPD say no evidence has yet been uncovered to verify the Taliban’s involvement. According to the Associated Press, a one minute video allegedly released by the group says the attack is revenge for the death of …

Times Square was evacuated and several Broadway shows were canceled last night after police found an unexploded bomb inside of a burning car. “It appears to be a car bomb left in a Pathfinder between Seventh and Eighth” Avenues on 45th Street, said Deputy Commissioner Paul J. Browne, the Police Department’s chief spokesman. The device, he said, contained “explosive elements” …

The Bronx Zoo debuted its lion cub triplets today. Born on January 27th, the cubs had been kept indoors until the weather allowed them to enjoy the outdoor portion of the zoo’s African Plains exhibit. The Daily News is hosting a naming contest. Suggestions?

Lower Manhattan went on a terrorism alert this morning after a man dressed as a track worker was found in a subway tunnel carrying a quart of cyanide pellets and bottles of water. According to the NYPD, the man is a local college student who claims he planned to commit suicide deep in the tunnels so his body would not …

JMG reader CB points out a new montage clip for the revival of La Cage Aux Folles, which I’m posting since so many of you were curious about the casting of Kelsey Grammer.

Last night Marriage Equality New York staged their 12th annual fundraising gala in NYC, honoring LGBT advocates NY Sen. Jose Peralta, actor B.D. Wong, attorney Shannon Minter, and activist group Queer Rising. The evening was hosted by the ever-effervescent Marti Gould Cummings. I was unable to attend, but JMG staff photographer Dr. Jeff did his usual stellar work on the …

Angry about Arizona’s new law, some consumers have launched a boycott of Arizona Iced Tea. Slight problem: the stuff is made in the NYC area, which is also home to the company’s headquarters. Online, misguided tea fans vowed to switch to Lipton or Snapple. “Dear Arizona: If you don’t change your immigration policy, I will have to stop drinking your …

Jen Carlson at Gothamist tips us to this entry on Subway Douchery. Jen: “Impressive, but, we’re pretty sure this is how one contracts pink eye.”

According to the Wall Street Journal, the construction of the Second Avenue Subway has sent an avalanche of rats into the streets, cars, and buildings of the Upper East Side. The infestation has left residents of the East 90s along Second Avenue with what they say is the worst rat problem in decades. Things get especially ugly at night, says …

After years of being blocked from a NYC location due to vigorous opposition by labor unions, Wal-Mart may have finally found a location in Brooklyn that the city cannot fight. The site, which is currently vacant, meets many of the parameters of what Walmart is looking for in a New York City location: an as-of-right location in an outer borough, …