New York

Spider-Man Goes Crazy, Harasses NYC Lady

While most may think of Spider-Man as one of New York’s most famous fictional saviors, some poor lady ended up seeing ol’ Webhead at his worst. Apparently, back in February, a man dressed up in a Spider-Man costume tried to assault her in Times Square. According to reports, Spidey was swearing at her. She retaliated with a handful of thrown snow. Then Spidey tried to knock her flat.

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Rats Love NYC

If you thought the NYC streets were crowded with people, try to imagine living in the city as a rat. According to recent estimates, the rat population is approximately double that of the human population. That’s nearly 17 million rats. Chances are you’ve seen a few of these rodent residents hanging out and going about their business. Now, however, it looks like the city is going to do their best to bring these numbers down.

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NYC Subway Celebrating 110th Birthday

What does New York do when its subway system turns 110-years-old? Why, we give it a party, of course. For a few hours, early on Saturday, people could purchase tickets to the party and attend at the New York CityTransitMuseum. They were allowed to ride on some of the vintage cars from one station to the next, which must have been pretty cool.

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The Alligators of the NYC Sewers!

It’s an old tale that many have heard - that alligators secretly prowl the sewers of New York. The original tale comes from 1963, when one author told of people buying alligators as pets and then, after not wanting them anymore, flushing them down toilets and into the bowels of the city. From there, these creatures grew into giant, vicious, albino beasts that prey upon city workers and other unfortunate individuals.

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Celebrity Watch - Lady Gaga’s Nipples

As if anything that Lady Gaga does isn’t a bit out of the ordinary, this week the news decided to rave about the fact that she was wandering through NYC wearing a sheer bra that exposed her nipples. Oh, and she wasn’t wearing any sort of wig. Which, I suppose, is actually more news-worthy than her nipples being exposed.

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NYC Famous Faces - Humphrey Bogart

New York City is a place that attracts people from all over the world. As a result, we’ve seen quite a few famous faces come out of the city or settle down to make their homes there. Here’s a spotlight on just one of those celebrity personalities.

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Romantic Hotels in NYC

When it comes time to spend a little personal time with your special someone, take a night or two away from home and get a room at one of New York’s most romantic hotels. There are plenty to choose from and these are just a few of the best. The Plaza is one of the best-known hotels in the city and their commitment to service is second-to-none. Couples can relax in their room without ever leaving or spend time in the luxury spa. Or try the Gramercy Park Hotel. The architecture is beautiful, the views are wonderful and it’s a nice alternative to your standard luxury hotel.

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Events for the Active - June 14th

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.

City Running Tours Brooklyn Beer Run - Brooklyn Brewery - June 14^th

Another of City Running Tours’ looks around the city, the Brooklyn Beer Run focuses on the area around the Brooklyn Brewery. And while you’ll get a free beer token at the end of the 4.5-mile run, you’ll not be stopping by every watering hole along the route.

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Good News for LGBT Folks in NYC

According to a recent survey, it appears as if New York is the second-ranked most LGBT-friendly city in the entire US. Oddly enough, NYC even beat out San Francisco, a city that has long been known for accepting LGBT lifestyles and promoting understanding.

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Marvel ‘Avengers’ Exhibit Brings Super Heroes to NYC

If you’re a fan of Marvel and the Avengers movie, you know that the primary stomping ground for most of the heroes is none-other-than New York City. Now, to celebrate the super team that saved the city, New York has opened an exhibit to honor them and show off all the cool props from the movie.

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