January 2011
You know, one of the reasons they look at you that way, is because they know you stereotype them with terms like “inbred moonfaces” when they’re not around. You’re not the first person to look down on them, and it turns out a lot of people don’t like those who think they’re superior. That arrogance is more obvious than you realize.
That’s the part I...
Some of the best TV news about America you’re probably not watching. Of course, its produced by a foreign media company. I guess they just don’t have the same concerns and relationships with the subjects they cover that American TV news has.
Remember the Twitter problems @NYGovCuomo had? He’s not the only team who was sleeping.
My dad’s BNTER page is pretty rad.
What Should @NYC Tell You?
But City Room wants to hear from you directly: How do you think Ms. Sterne should be connecting with New Yorkers? What information is most important to you to receive — and to share? Speak up in the comments below. We’re hoping for serious, thoughtful suggestions.
Well, guess the commenters decided to go another route.
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East Village Feed: East Village Feed retired. →
eastvillagefeed:
Hi All,
Effective today, East Village Feed is on indefinite hiatus.
I started this blog as a way to keep pulse on the incredible amount of daily news from our neighborhood. This has always been a manual effort, but one I’ve enjoyed.
I’ll return in the future if I can bring value to the…
youngmanhattanite:
nycthe:
Adweek cause a stir with their article: “Who and What Is Rachel Sterne? NYC’s new chief digital officer brings accolades, but little experience to job.”
The comment section looks like Obliterati with Sklar, Soup, Caroline McCarthy, etc. YM has no official opinion on the matter yet. We’re still combing through The Civil List, the annual report of all City of New...
Adweek cause a stir with their article: “Who and What Is Rachel Sterne? NYC’s new chief digital officer brings accolades, but little experience to job.”
PETA has viewed the video of Washington Square Parks’ Rat Killer and NYC The Blog spoke to Martin Mersereau, Director, Emergency Response Division at PETA, on the telephone. As reported by Gothamist, Phil Abramson, a New York City Parks Department spokesman, said: “I’m not familiar with any regulations about killing rats.” Martin says there most certaily are, and sent a...
“All told, he makes about $100,000 a year.” -GQ on editor of Deadspin.com
“does anyone care about the animal rights of rats in New York City?? “
In Murray Hill, the College Life Need Never End [The New York Times]
Hipster warfare breaks out during performance...
Young responded by throwing her wig at the stage, then lobbing the necklace that knocked Visco in the noggin.
When Young finally removed her shirt, Arcade gave her the ultimate dressing-down: “Being topless in the East Village [in 2011] is not radical,” she told her. Young left.
Hipster warfare breaks out during performance artist Ann Liv Young’s show at Delancey Lounge...
Welcome Back, Kotter 2011
…but even I’m foreign to them because I’m white. One student asked me, “When you leave here, do you go to Starbucks and eat tofu?” He wasn’t kidding. —Interview with white teacher in East New York
Welcome Back, Kotter 2011 [Taki’s Magazine]
“Do you think the women had it coming because they were not careful enough?” (highlight)
[AllFacebook.com]
It's Official: Free Swiping Is A 'Movement'
New York Mag’s Chris Rovzar takes a long hard look at the newest trend movement.
Here’s the real problem: The reason these fare hikes happened was because the MTA is broke. How, exactly, is cutting into the MTA’s earnings supposed to fix the situation and prevent further hikes? When you hand out your expensive swipes, are you really “sticking it to the man”? Or are...
How much did 7 news outlets pay for the subway rat video? That’s coming up on NYC The Blog at 10am with the morning crew! (cue bright smiles and crisps clothes).
Subway rat video guy just emailed: “CNN just contacted me…on my way to CNN studios to do an interview…!”
CBS News follows up NYC The Blog and visits Mulberry Street’s pop-up park.
At 136 W. 20th: A park or affordable housing?
OH in the office: “I went to the University of Journalism. It’s in Germany.”