Contest: Air Jordan XXIII (23) (size 10.5M)
Update: Contest is over! Winner will be announced on Monday!

As a big sneaker fan, I know there are hundreds, if not thousands of people out there who did not get their hands on a pair of Air Jordan's XXIII (23). As a business-man, I know I could use hundreds, if not thousands of more viewers...So i thought what the heck, why not give out a pair of the hottest sneaker's, on the hottest blog! (ahem). These are a size 10.5 men's (most common shoe size).



All you have to do is answer the following 3 questions and e-mail your answers to: Reachnyc [at] Gmail [dot] com.

1. How many NBA championships did Michael Jordan win?
2. How many NBA All-Star games did Michael Jordan appear in?
3. What major league Baseball team did Michael Jordan Play for?

Fine Print:
Deadline is Friday (2/29/08) at 11:59pm (Eastern). Winner will be chosen randomly and posted on reachNYC.com on Monday (3/3/08), [and will also be notified via e-mail]. Any duplicate e-mails will be disqualified. Shipping is free. Good Luck.

NYC Fashion: Brixton 2008 Spring Collection

Real Nice and wavy. [Source]

"Quoted"

"[He] Kept calling...He insisted, So I finally decided to go."

William Bell, testifying about not wanting to go to his son, Sean Bell's bachelor party that dreadful night, he was gunned down by police officers.

Shame on any officer involved that night in any way...and shame on the city for not admitting guilt and putting this family and this entire city through all of this! [Source]

NYC Tech: Sony PS3 80-gig

Sony has shot down all rumors about the PS3 80 gig being discontinued with news that they will be releasing a Sony PS3 80 gig bundle with Metal Gear Solid 4, and one dual shock 3 controller for $499, on June 12th.

Damn, no matter how grown you get, these people make it hard for you to avoid playing video games. I'm going to go ahead and pre-order that. Yessir. [Source]

The Moment of Truth

Its Monday, 8pm, I'm getting ready to watch Prison Break...or so I thought. Fox had other plans, they aired 'The Moment Of Truth', a show in which contestants must answer personal questions truthfully in order to win money. Usually, I would've blew up by now, tossed anything within arms reach as hard as I can...but this show came with a disclaimer...and disclaimers only mean one thing! Good tv.

In this particular episode, the contestant Lauren, has already admitted to stealing from her job, hiding her wedding ring, cheating on her husband, Frank!....you watch the rest. This is classic tv.

Ha!

Lil Wayne Pleads Not Guilty to NYC gun-charges

Rapper Lil Wayne aka Dwayne Carter, appeared in New York to enter a plea of 'Not Guilty' on weapons possession charges, stemming from an incident that occurred last July while the rapper was in town performing.

Wayne faces two felony criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree.

Someone must've not told em about ol' Bloomy's strict gun-laws. smh. But seriously, I think the NYPD should stop embarrassing themselves by babysitting these grown men. Rock-stars get the paparazzi...Rappers get police? There are so many other important things those officers could be doing than following rappers...I dont know, maybe it's just me, but I see a pattern of school-shootings, popping up all over the country, I think that poses a bigger future threat for us than doin the Soulja Boy... [Source]

Would you name your child 'Brooklyn' for free pizza?

Breaking news! Not only does Domino's deliver great pizza, they're marketing genius'. In honor of Domino's BRKLYN (Brooklyn-style pizza), Domino's Pizza will throw a pizza party for every family that names their child, born on February 29, 2008, Brooklyn. Additionally, the family of the first child named Brooklyn born in the continental U.S. on Leap Day will receive $1,000 in pizza gift certificates. Any spelling of Brooklyn will be accepted.

Consumers who name their child Brooklyn (who is born on February 29) should contact Chantele Telegadas at 734-930-3451 or chantele.telegadas@dominos.com.

It's amazing what 4-year's of school will do for you. I would love to personally meet the genius who created this campaign....Man I miss Lil Caesar's.

Brooklyn apartment-fire caught on film

"This is bad, bad, bad bad...it just gets worst and worst and worst...oh my god. This sucks."

This was in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Funny cameraman. Fortunately, everything turned out fine and nobody was hurt.

Worth a thousand words...

This is a pro-congesting price ad, which does a very terrible job of trying to convince supporters to back this measure. I mean, it's obvious that this is going to almost certainly happen, but do you have to ridicule us at the same time?

NYC Fashion

Ryan Phillipe was snapped wearing a Barack Obama silk-screened shirt by the paparazzi and all of a sudden they're the hottest thing on the streets. If the design looks familiar it's because it's a silk screen of a poster by graffiti artist Obey (né Shepard Fairey)...and because it's our default pic on our myspace lol. [Source]

Free NYC

abc 7-Online, is offering a special-savings coupon, valid for $7 off each ticket purchase to the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus. Offer is NOT valid for any Friday-Sunday shows, and can only be used for ticket purchases totaling no more than $28 each. This special is good for all three venues ( Izod Center, the Nassau Coliseum and Madison Square Garden). Go here to view the coupon, and/or ticketmaster for more info.

I know it's not free! but still...

The old-new-Brooklyn

Brooklyn was always known as the home of the Mafia and Junior's Cheesecake, but now, it seems like Brooklyn is the new adopted home of everything hot in NYC. First, Brooklyn was hit with heavy gentrification, then it followed with Target opening a store in Downtown. Now, all companies are following suit. Following the success of Ihop's eatery in Brooklyn, you can expect three more locations to open in Bed-Stuy, East New York, and Williamsburg.

It's not going to stop there either. We already know the Nets are apparently moving to Brooklyn. Ikea's opening up it's biggest store in Redhook, and Target is opening yet ANOTHER store just blocks from its current location. On top of that Amy Ruth's and Morton's Steakhouse are planning moves to this great city, but the one that has every one drooling is Apple, who is planning a major move to Williamsburg. Now...what was it that they were saying about this recession? [Source]

Clinton campaign turns to dirty politics

Hillary Clinton's staffers have leaked a photo of Presidential hopeful Barack Obama, donning traditional Somalian garbs. I'm almost amazed and ashamed of the Clinton's. They are the last people who should be dishing dirt. I'm not even mad, what I really would like to know is, how were they planning on hurting Obama? by suggesting he is a Muslim? so now there's something wrong with Muslims? I find it even more amazing that Clinton's aides didn't even deny leaking the photos! This is a sad day...Here are quick quotes:

"On the very day that Senator Clinton is giving a speech about restoring respect for America in the world, her campaign has engaged in the most shameful, offensive fear-mongering we've seen from either party in this election,.... This is part of a disturbing pattern that led her county chairs to resign in Iowa, her campaign chairman to resign in New Hampshire, and it's exactly the kind of divisive politics that turns away Americans of all parties and diminishes respect for America in the world," David Plouffe [Obama's campaign manager] said in a statement.

"If Barack Obama's campaign wants to suggest that a photo of him wearing traditional Somali clothing is divisive, they should be ashamed," Clinton's campaign manager, Maggie Williams replied. "Hillary Clinton has worn the traditional clothing of countries she has visited and had those photos published widely."

smh. [Source]

Jay-z surprises fans at Linkin Park MSG-concert

'The rapper stormed on-stage just as the band were about to close the concert to perform their 2004 collaboration, ‘Numb’.

Jay-Z and Linkin Park then went on to play ‘Jigga Who, Jigga What’ in front of the sold out crowd.' [Source]

Jamie Foxx to star as Mike Tyson in Movie

I am happy to hear great news regarding former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson.

“Jamie Foxx and I will be working together,” Tyson insisted. “He will play me in the film about my life. We already talked about it several times.”

I hope this actually puts some money into Mike's hands...He's the meanest thing on two feet [ever to come out of NYC]. [Source]

Lunar Eclipse 2008 [in HD]

This was shot from some guy's attic. I was able to catch some of it live, but my neck began to hurt after a while. Good thing to know some one recorded it...in HD!

Free NYC

The PATH commuter rail system is celebrating its 100th anniversary by letting its customers ride in style...for free.

Everyone will be able to ride the cross-Hudson trains for free from 6am to 11pm, on Monday, February 25th. [Source]

"Quoted"

"We won't take no for an answer,"

Gregory Jones, preservationist for Hotel Pennsylvania, after receiving a letter denying his bid to get the midtown hotel classified a landmark. [Source]

Beat Of The Week - Shaggy ft Akon - Whats Love

Off Shaggy's latest album 'Intoxication'.

Another Apple Store in NYC

Apple is planning to open its 4th Manhattan store, on the Upper-West-Side. According to the NY Post, the building at 1981 Broadway at West 67th Street that currently houses a Victoria's Secret store, will be taken down and rebuilt.

These guys should have started opening stores in the UWS a long time ago. I think it'll serve better than another Mcdonald's or Chipotle. [Source]

NYC Fashion: Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air Puma's

I am never a fan of anything neon...but Puma gets a pass for this one. This is an instant classic. I might buy a pair and use them as decor' for my living room. [Source]

Worth a thousand words...

A San Diego, California-area Best Buy, has took it upon themselves to make money off of deceased actor, Heath Ledger. If ANYBODY, should profit from Heath, it should be NEW YORK!...(not that we should profit off death...but IF!)[Source]

NYC Fashion - Nicole Paultre-Bell

Nicole Paultre-Bell, wife of Sean Bell, who was slain by the NYPD in a hail of 50 bullets on the day of his wedding, has appeared in an ad for Roc-A-Wear clothing. Ms. Paultre-Bell's appearance has sparked a wave of controversy.

Malcolm X (May 19, 1925- February 21, 1965)

Worth a thousand words...

Zach Randolph and Nate Robinson in the Knicks 'Watergate' scandal.

"Quoted"

"If you want to call it significant under-counting, I guess that's a euphemism for fraud,"

Mayor Bloomberg claims vote fraud behind the unofficial results in the New York Democratic presidential primary that produced zero votes for Barack Obama in some districts.

'Metro New York Break'

I love how they have a hype-man/watch-out/MC. Can't make this stuff up...

"Quoted"

"Houston, I think we've achieved liftoff here,"

Barack Obama addressing a cheering Texas crowd after news broke that he topped Hillary Clinton in Wisconsin.

NYC Fashion: Nike Trash Talk

Phoenix Suns point-guard, Steve Nash has hooked up with Nike to release the 'Trash Talk' sneaker. What makes this sneaker special is that it's made of "manufactured waste", or recycled sneakers.

• The upper is pieced together from leather and synthetic leather waste from the factory floor using zig-zag stitching.
• The mid-sole uses scrap-ground foam from factory production
• The out-sole uses environmentally-preferred rubber that reduces toxics and incorporates Nike Grind* material from footwear out-sole manufacturing waste.
• The Phoenix Suns’ color-ways will have shoe laces and sock-liners which use environmentally-preferred materials and will be packaged in a fully recycled cardboard shoe box. [Source]

You can find this sneaker at your local FootLocker with a suggested retail price of $100.

Worth a thousand words...

Light heavyweight champion, Bernard Hopkins (left)and undisputed middleweight champion, Joe Calzaghe (right, obviously) were in NYC today, promoting their April 19th, showdown in Vegas. [Source]

Eli Manning on cover of Madden 09'?

Early reports are suggesting that NY Giants Quarterback and Super Bowl MVP, Eli Manning, is being considered as the face of the new Madden 2009 video game. If chosen, Eli will join Donovan McNabb, Michael Vick, and Daunte Culpepper in the long list of Quarterbacks given the honor...But is it really an honor? There's this 'Madden Curse' going around, whoever is placed on the cover of Madden is plagued with injury or poor performance the following season. smh.

The Bar-Tendaz = Harlem Globetrotters of Fitness

These guys revolutionized physical fitness. They deserve to have their own category at the Olympics! I'm going to try and track these guys down and interview them and get more exclusive footage.

Worth a thousand words...

This is either one big mistake or the work of a witty employee. Walgreen's decided to promote the wrong product for Black History Month...[Courtesy:TI50]

"Quoted"

"In a way Bush's presidency has been a success, because he hasn't let us down at all. It was everything we thought it was going to be...and worse!"

Haha.

NYC Tech: NYC Toy Fair 2008

LiLo bares all for New York

Lindsay Lohan hooked up with legendary photographer, Bert Stern, for the February 25th issue of New York magazine. The series of photo's are based on Stern's 1962 "The Last Sitting" photo spread with Marilyn Monroe. Six weeks later, Monroe was found dead of an apparent overdose.

$4 Slice of Pizza in Brooklyn

High gas prices? Over the top rent? Try $4 for a slice of pizza! Difara'a Pizza has raised the price of its slices to $4, because the importing of fresh ingredients from Italy, used for their pizza was getting costly. Difara's is now the official home of the most expensive pizza in the city (not including airports and arenas).

Locals say they won't stop eating it because it's the best pizza they've ever tasted. I'm going to find out personally, and blog about my experience with this expensive pizza. Check back on Wednesday for my review.

Difara's is located at:
1424 Avenue J
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 258-1367

NYC Tech: Sony PSP Phone?

The Tech world is on fire right now with new conversations popping up daily about the new Sony PSP Phone. The phone will allow customers to play their favorite gaming titles or talk to their best friends. As of now everything is 'he said, she said', Sony hasn't confirmed anything as of yet. Photoshop gangsters have been releasing fake pictures, as witnessed above. But it does prove to us that it is possible. This is going to be the hottest toy for 2009.

Obama snubbed in NYC

The NY Times is reporting that due to reasons unknown, many of Barack Obama's votes in Nyc went unreported.

1. The unofficial results reported on primary night found about 80 election districts among the city’s 6,106 where Mr. Obama supposedly did not receive even one vote, including cases where he ran a respectable race in a nearby district.
2. Black voters are heavily represented in the 94th Election District in Harlem’s 70th Assembly District. Yet according to the unofficial results from the New York Democratic primary last week, not a single vote in the district was cast for Senator Barack Obama.

Formal review of the results will not be finished for weeks. Though revised numbers show a more even fight, there have to be answers as to why these cooked numbers are leaked to the public. Read More

Swiss inventor designs 'Underwater Car'

"It costs three-quarters of a million pounds"... That's $1,471,727.53 dollars. Any takers?

Report shows racial divide in subway frisks

A Daily News investigation, (to no one's surprise) revealed that Black's and Hispanic's account for almost 9 out of every 10 subway frisks by the NYPD.

1. Blacks and Hispanics make up 49% of subway riders, yet account for nearly 90% of the citizens stopped and questioned in the subways in the last two years.
   
2. Whites make up 35.5% of subway ridership, yet they account for a mere 7.9% of the subway riders stopped in the last two years, records show.
3. Since 2004, the number of subway riders stopped by police increased nearly 10-fold from 2,769 to 27,077 and continued to hold steady last year. (Bag searches are not considered stops).

I remember the NYPD stating that their presence underground was to combat crime and prevent any terrorist attacks, If we're trying to make NYC safer, then why aren't we searching ALL of NYC? 9 out of 10!? You can take those odds to Vegas! Crime above-ground has dropped, but searches underground go up? confusing. This is nothing new obviously, the question is what is it going to take for people to stand up and say enough is enough? First they raise fares, then they morally degrade you? Me personally, I'm ready to get my 'We Shall overcome' on any day now. If you've ever been stopped and frisked by the NYPD then you know the moral degradation that accompanies it. I am by no means willing to accept these numbers. Numbers simply do not lie.

Find out statistics for your subway station

Beat Of The Week - The Dream 'Falsetto'

"Quoted"

"I believe Roger. That's the guy I believe."

Jorge Posada on Roger Clemens steroid allegations.

(I still don't believe em')

Worth A Thousand Words...

Eat your hearts out Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen...NY Giant Osi Umenyiora and Victoria Secret supermodel Selita Ebanks are the new power couple! The model and the Giant, were snapped shopping together in Madison Ave. by Psix

Grand Theft Auto 4 Trailer

NYC Fashion: Air Obama

Nice victory sneakers for November.

Happy 66th B-day Bloomy!

Today is Mayor Bloomberg's 66th birthday. How about a heart-shaped cake? (Trans fat free of course)

Patriots 19-0...in Nicaragua?

Thanks to Eli Manning and the Gang, the people of San Gregorio, Nicaragua have new shirts and hats to wear. Thousands of shirts printed by the New England Patriots in anticipation of their 19-0 Super Bowl championship dream deferred, were donated to the World Vision Charity. Read More

Search NY drug prices

The State of New York has launched a website designed to help you find the cheapest prescription drugs in your neighborhood. CLICK HERE

Users can compare prices for 150 commonly prescribed drugs at pharmacies around the state. That's cool...now, all they have to do is teach Generation B how to use computers.

City Councilman's message to Hillary Clinton

City Councilman James Sanders of Queens, who has endorsed Barack Obama, has a message for Hillary Clinton and her supporters.

New Stun-Gun demonstrated in NYC

Wow..."a stun gun shield for use in riots, prisons and when verbal commands won't work due to language barriers". You can't make this stuff up.

Naked Cowboy of Times Square to sue M&M

Robert Burck aka the Naked Cowboy Of New York is up in arms over an eerily similar M&M avatar displayed in Times Square. Pictured above, the M&M obviously resembles Mr. Burck's alter ego. Burck has launched a $6 million lawsuit aimed at Mars, Inc, for trademark infringement. Sweet. Read More

NYC Fashion: Air Jordan 23

Wow..people waited in line for 5 days? I don't blame them. These are some mean sneakers!

Jason Kidd Traded to Dallas Mavericks

Jason Kidd's wishes were granted today when the New Jersey Nets agreed to a trade with the Dallas Mavericks. The Nets sent Kidd along with Malik Allen to Dallas in return for Devin Harris, Jerry Stackhouse, Devean George, DeSagna Diop, Maurice Ager, $3 million, and 2 first round draft picks.

This is a good trade for the league. The Western conference is full of talent, the playoffs are going to be exciting...now what about some trades with the Knicks? Read More

Roger Clemens: 'I'm Innocent'

Wow, The members of Congress literally grilled Roger Clemens and Brian McNamee for 4 hours and 40 minutes, and I enjoyed every second of it. Bombshell evidence was brought to Clemens attention, including proof that places him at 'Jose Canseco's BBQ'. Other revealing information included that Clemens wife did in fact take HGH shots, and Andy Petite stated that Clemens did in fact admit to taking HGH.

I could sit here and tell you everything Clemens said but that would be another 4 hr process. The saddening part was that there really was no conclusion to this discussion. The circumstantial evidence is definitely against Clemens and he has no words or proof to back it up. I don't know about this one, in my personal opinion, based on what I have seen thus far, this man has definitely taken a shot or two up the buttocks. I'll let you be the judge of that. Read More

Shrek is coming to Broadway!

The big green ogre is coming to Broadway. 'Shrek The Musical' will open in December at the Broadway Theater.

No word yet on who will play Shrek or his best friend Donkey, but the other two major roles have been cast. Princess Fiona will be played by Sutton Foster, who is currently playing Inga in "Young Frankenstein." Christopher Sieber, who was in the original cast of "Spamalot," will play the evil Lord Farquaad.