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Events for the Active - September Week Three

Feel like staying active but getting bored of running aimlessly around the block? Check out a few of this week’s NYC events for those that want to get out, have some fun and keep in shape at the same time.

Escape New York - SukuraPark - September 20^th

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NYC Corruption Now Extends to Day Care Centers

Yet one more institution in New York has fallen to corruption and this time it’s something that might really get your anger to rise. Nine day care centers have recently been accused of stealing taxpayer money, sometimes at the expense of children’s well-being. There have been cases of blatant health and safety violations, falsified hiring and even a center that wasn’t even open. Luckily, no children came to harm because of these scamming idiots.

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New Map of NYC to Be Smell-Based

Tired of plain old New York maps that just tell you where to go and point out important landmarks? Sick of using your eyes to read those maps? Well, one arguably eccentric British artist is going to offer up something a little different - a Smellmap. Yes, you’ll be able to navigate your way around the city using your sense of smell. From musty subways to garbage-strewn alleyways, everything will be covered. Whether or not this becomes a regular method of getting around the Big Apple, however, remains to be seen. I’m guessing the answer to that mystery is “no”.

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Specialty Events in NYC - September Week Three

You may not be the type of couple that thrives off of the typical parades, festivals and food events. So here are a couple of fun things to do in the coming week that appeal to more specialized tastes.

FanFest - Pier 86 - September 20^th

Are you a fan of the Yankees? If so, this is the place for you to be next Saturday. Head down to Pier 86 to interact with other fans while enjoying good food, live music and fun games. There will even be a few actual Yankees there to sign autographs, so make sure you bring along your favorite piece of memorabilia.

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Strange and Exotic Events Watch - September Week Three

Want to try something a little bit different? Lucky for you, NYC is big enough that all sorts of unique and unusual things are happening all throughout the year. Here are a few taking place this week.

The Imbible: A Spirited History of Drinking - Huron Club - Through October 3^rd

The Imbible is a unique theater experience, combining music and dancing with a love of alcohol that goes beyond praise and into the actual history of spirits. It’s a fun night out, it’s an excuse to have a few drinks and it’s an educational experience all rolled into one.

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NYC Working to Ban Job-Related Credit Checks

There’s a phenomenon going on the US that is not only an invasion of privacy but discriminates against people based solely on their economic status - credit checks for employment. Despite whether or not you’re qualified for the job, a mandatory credit check can mean that a potential boss will dump you in favor of someone that’s learned to play the credit score game better than you.

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Concert and Music Watch - September Week Three

Though it’s never a problem to find dozens of bands and other musical performances on any night of the week in NYC, here are a couple of highlights for this week. If one of these is up your alley, then stop by and enjoy some music and everything else the venue has to offer.

The Eagles - MadisonSquareGarden - September 13^th through 18^th

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Parking So Bad in NYC that Some Are Charging $1 Million For a Spot

Having a little trouble finding a place to park your car? New York is pretty crowded, so it’s no wonder that parking spots are hard to come by. One swanky condo complex thinks they may have found a solution though - charging more per square foot for a parking spot than they do for their apartments.

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NYC’s Rats to Become Stars in Their Own Movie

When I say that New York City’s rats are about to become that stars of a movie, I’m not talking about cute little animated rats that run around talking and getting into all sorts of adventures. Nope, these are the real deal, the rates that live under your feet while you walk the streets of the big city. And really, it’s about time someone paid attention to them.

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Dead Bodies Floating in NYC Waters are On the Rise

Well, here’s an interesting bit of news. It appears as if NYC is experiencing a new and unusual problem as of late - dead bodies floating in the rivers. Don’t worry though, it’s not likely that these are folks that have been given cement shoes and sent to a watery grave (those types rarely float back to the surface). The real reason for so many “floaters” is because of an increase in bridge jumpers. Still, if the numbers continue to rise, New York may end up having to form a river clean-up crew to keep things from getting too clogged up.

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