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According to a survey by Mercer Human Resource Consulting, New York City is still the most expensive city in America. The survey which measured more than 200 items such as food, housing and transportation, also cited New York as the 10th most expensive city in the world, tied with Norway.

Moscow was rated the most expensive city in the world, followed by Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong and London. In the U.S. New York was followed by los Angeles which fell to 29th overall, the San Francisco, Chicago and Miami, respectively. Is this survey for entertainment purposes or do they actually plan on doing something about it...cause being labeled one of the top expensive cities doesn't fall too well with me.

As if rent wasn't high enough, the Rent Guidelines Board voted to raise rent on 1-million rent stabilized apartments. In true New Yorker form, hundreds filled up the Great Hall at Cooper Union in Manhattan armed with pots, drums, whistle, temporarily postponing the meeting, but to no avail, the board voted in favor 5 to 4. These increases apply to leases renewed from October 1st, 2006 to September 30th, 2007.

Boy George has been ordered to perform 5 days of community service before the end of August, for wasting Police time. The punishment stems from a call George made to police last october falsely reporting that his home had been burglurized. Boy George will humbly pick up leaves and garbage in New York, his manager confirmed. Anyone sees him, snap a picture and sent it to us ASAP!


New York City has unveiled a plaque renaming 245 W 103rd St. as Humphrey Bogart Place. This film actor and icon appeared in 85 films and was nominated three times for Best Actor.

The federal government has chosen New York State as one of two border sites being beefed up for security. The Secure Border Initiative will provide more agents to patrol the border, provide new technology and enforce immigration laws. The second site being implemented is in San Diego, Ca.