Red Sox 2, Yanks 0

The Boston Red Sox completed a 4-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies, to win their 2nd World Series title in 4 years. Unfortunately, they're looking more like an empire and our beloved Yanks are looking like a wimpire :(

WoodStock Museum To Open In New York

A Museum dedicated to WoodStock will go on as planned, even though the federal government pulled $1 million in funding for the memorial.

The museum is being built on top of the hill near where the stage was located. The Woodstock Musuem is being billed as The Museum at Bethel Woods, and is due to open next year in Bethel, New York.

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Don't Touch Those Clocks Yet...

Don't count on that extra hour of sleep just yet, Day-light savings time now ends a week later than it used to. Instead of the last Sunday in October, the switch happens on the first Sunday of November.

On the flip side, this allows us an extra hour of sun-light on Halloween for all you trick-or-treaters.

Webster Hall Up For Landmarking

For over 130 years Webster Hall has opened its doors to New Yorkers, now the city is contemplating making it an official Landmark.


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A-Rod Opts Out Of Contract

To no ones surprise, Alex Rodriguez has decided to opt out of his contract with the Yankees, voiding the $72 million in guaranteed salary left in the contract. The decision was publicized during game 4 of the World Series.

"Alex's decision was one based on not knowing what his closer, his catcher and one of his statured pitchers was going to do. He really didn't want to make any decisions until he knew what they were doing." Scott Boras, [A-Rod's agent] said during a phone interview.

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Astroland To Open For One Last Season

Good news for those of you without cars...Astroland will return for one more year, beginning March 18th and ending around Labor Day.

I bet everyone who thought they said their final goodbye's are ticked off...

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Sweet Talk

In protest of a looming fare hike, the Straphangers Campaign handed out customized candies at the monthly board meeting of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

One of the candies was an"Oh Eliot!" bar (above).

“It’s really a plea to the governor, which is, ‘Oh, Eliot, please come to the rescue of the riding public,” said Gene Russianoff, the staff lawyer for the Straphangers, a rider advocacy group."

Other candies included a pink and white box of "Gov & Plenty". Comedy.

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50 Cent Book Signing In NYC

50 Cent was at the Barnes & Noble earlier today, near Astor Place signing copies of his new book '50 x 50: 50 Cent In His Own Words'. The illustrated autobiography outlines Curtis' climb from Southside Jamaica, Queens to his Connecticut Mansion.

In related news...traffic near or around Astor Place was a mess due to a book signing nearby...

Read An Excerpt from 50 Cent's new book '50x50'

Obama Heading To Jersey

Barack Obama is making a campaign stop in New Jersey tomorrow.

The Illinois senator will host a low-budget fundraiser, "Countdown to Change," designed to enlist average citizens as supporters. Tickets for the event at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center are $15 for students and seniors, $25 general admission.

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Didn't Quite Cut It

The New York Knicks have cut ties with Allan Houston, after slow progress in an already over the limit roster. In Houston's 1-game return, which unfortunately was against the NBA's latest juggernaut, the Boston Celtic's, Allan seemed weeks away from being ready to suit up.

"I think it is better for the team to move on without me," Houston said in a release.

It was a brave decision, and maybe the right one....but something tells me he's only playing possom, and will return if Knicks are in shape to reach playoffs.

Torrn Apart

Joe Torre rejects Yankees 1-year offer. Again...I'm completely speechless...I don't even know where I stand as a fan...

Hitler Is Back?

Another hate crime has rocked the city, a school librarian at Murray Bergtraum High School in Lower EastSide discovered 22 swastikas in green chalk on walls and doors all over the school. The words "Hitler is Back" were also found scrawled on a door. This is beginning to get repetitive, and almost seems like its a game of monkey see, monkey do. This is about the 10th incident in about the last 2 months, and though it's obviously disgusting and distasteful... something tells me it's more 'junior high prank' than American History X. Regardless, whoever's responsible should be punished to the fullest extent of the law!

Weed It And Weep

Local Queens cops walking the beat had their noses tickled by the smell of marijuana, leading them to a stash with a street value of about $500,000.

Police found 300 live marijuana plants 10 lawn bags filled with drying weed in a one-story house on 269th St. in Floral Park Wednesday, after officers detected the odor of pot the night before. Three men were charged in the raid, and in an even more bizarre twist, the alleged weed-carriers split a power line, causing their neighbors bill to inflate from $300 to $800. It's going to be a dry winter....

New York City Wealth Expo

Face it, dealing with currency is almost as certain as breathing. If you're an aspiring entreprenuer (like moi) the New York Wealth Expo at the Jacob Javits Center is a goldmine. The 3-day event will offer seminars from seasoned pro's who will share their personal wealth building stories.

This is an opportunity to network like no other! Don't wait another year to start living wealthy.

Here is the line up for the three day event:

Friday, 10/19: 1 p.m.-6:30 p.m. EDT w/ a cocktail hour to follow

Saturday, 10/20: 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. EDT w/ a cocktail hour to follow

Sunday, 10/21: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. EDT (no cocktail hour)

Location:

Jacob Javits Convention Center
655 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10001

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City Offering Billion-Dollar 9/11 Settlement

The City wants to negotiate a settlement with 9,000 Ground Zero workers who blame their deteriorating health on toxins inhaled at the site. Knowing the way the legal system works, if these people are looking at atleast a decade long court battle, this settlement seems like the best short term solution, but realistically speaking, it will hardly be enough to cover any long-term illnesses of thousands of people.

Im-Baaacck

Six months after leaving the airwaves in disgrace, Don Imus allegedly inked a multi-million dollar contract with WABC-AM/770 to become the talk station's new morning drive-time host. This rumor has the internet on fire! something tells me it's not a rumor...

An Apple Grows In Brooklyn

Apple is reportedly shopping for retail space within The Edge, a new condominium property in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn. This is a good look for Brooklyn, don't get jeolous Manhattanites...just hop on the water taxi and come take a look.

Subway Idol's

"Don't try this at home...[I'm] Jackie Chan of the subways!"

Classic.

Speechless.

City Councilman Who Takes His Job Serious

Minority leader James S. Oddo went from a Councilman to YouTube legend, after unleashing a tsunami of F-words towards a Norwegian comedian possing as a journalist. The video speaks for itself...Comedy.

Yankees hold off Indians, 8-4, Trail series 2-1

The Yankees got off to an ugly start in game 3 of the ALDS against the Cleveland Indians. Trailing 3-1 Johnny Damon hit a much needed 3-run homer that put the Yankees back on track in the series.

Roger Clemen's was only able to contribute 3 innings in wat looked like his final outting as he walked off the mound with his head down. Game 4 is tomorrow night at Yankee Stadium. Before the game, Yankee owner George Steinbrenner sounded off, telling the media that coach Joe Torre's job depended on the Yankees post-season success.

"His job is on the line. I think we're paying him a lot of money. He's the highest-paid manager in baseball, so I don't think we'd take him back if we don't win this series."

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Rockerfeller Center Ice-Skating Rink Officially Open

Rockerfeller Center Ice-Skating Rink Officially Opened this past saturday, though more people opted to go to the beach than put on a pair of skates.

As temperature's soared in the high-70's, lightly dressed people could be seen skating around as if that was the place to be. I missed the grand opening, but I'll be sure to check it out soon.

Bunnies Take-over Manhattan



New Sony commercial shot in New York City.

No matter what the question, Rudy Says 9/11

Former NY Mayor and current Presidential candidate, Rudy Gulliani, seems to find comfort in answering every question with "9/11". Obviously, the leadership skills he demonstrated post-9-11, made him America's Mayor, but now its getting a little watered down. Sometimes it even seems as if journalists try their best to separate the interview as far away from 9/11 as possible...but it seems Rudy like just reels em in....

SHOULD THERE BE FEDERAL FUNDING FOR AIDS DRUGS?

"I don't want to promise you the federal government will take over the role. My general experience has been that the federal government works best when it helps and assists and encourages and sets guidelines on a state-by-state, locality-by-locality basis. It's no different from the way I look at homeland security. Maybe having been mayor of the city, I know that your first defense against terrorist attack is that local police station, or that local firehouse."

- July rally in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

HOW ABOUT THOSE DEMOCRATS?

"They do not seem to get the fact that there are people - terrorists in this world, really dangerous people - that want to come here and kill us. That in fact they did come here and kill us."

- May interview with Fox News

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More than 125 cultural organizations will come together at Battery Park on October 13 and 14 to celebrate the city's diverse cultural offerings.

There will be various foods, performances, dancing and hands-on activities to keep you busy for the entire weekend. We will update with post-festival coverage


Saturday and Sunday11am to 5:30pm
Rain or shine State Street and Battery Place in Lower Manhattan

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