Morrie Yohai, Creator of Cheez Doodles, Dies at 90
Tuesday, August 03, 2010
The man who created Cheeze Doodles, the crunchy, tube-shaped orange snacks, has died. Morrie Yohai's son, Robbie, confirmed that his father died of cancer at his Long Island home in Kings Point on July 27 at the age of 90.
Rhinebeck Basks in Clinton Wedding Glow As Rumors Fly
Friday, July 30, 2010
The big day is finally here. Former First Daughter Chelsea Clinton is set to wed her long time beau, Marc Mezvinsky, in Rhinebeck, NY this weekend in front of hundreds of A-list guests. Or so the rumors say...
Here Comes the Bride. Now Go Home.
Friday, July 30, 2010
The details of Chelsea Clinton's wedding have been as closely guarded as national security intelli...oh, wait.
Some information has leaked out: WWD insisted the person in the very floppy hat was Chelsea heading into Vera Wang for a dress fitting. TMZ is one of several outlets ...
Council Approves Redevelopment Plan for Domino Site
Thursday, July 29, 2010
The City Council has approved a plan to redevelop a section of Brooklyn waterfront where the renowned Domino Sugar refinery once stood.
Citigroup to Invest in Fund for Distressed Buildings
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
A $100 million affordable housing fund is expected to invest in financially distressed buildings in Northern Manhattan and the outer boroughs. Citigroup is putting up nearly all the money for the fund. L+M Development, a residential builder, will manage the fund.
Waxing with the Goddess Minerva: Volunteers Clean Famed Brooklyn Statue
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Perched at Brooklyn's highest natural point (200 ft. above sea level) in Green-Wood cemetery, the Roman Goddess Minerva received a fresh waxing Tuesday morning, courtesy of a few French volunteers (and one American).
Why WNYC Practiced Bad Science: In Other Words, Don’t Try This at Home
Friday, July 23, 2010
A real scientific experiment requires consistency. You have to take repeated samples. And you need to use the same equipment each time.
'Bouquet Bandit' Busted in Brooklyn
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
A robbery suspect dubbed the "bouquet bandit" because he held fresh flowers while stealing cash from a bank in Chelsea was arrested today at his home in Brooklyn.
Newark's Booker Planning Layoffs, Furlough for Non-Union Workers
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Newark Mayor Cory Booker says he wants to reduce non-union city workers to a four-day work week, starting in late September, to deal with a $150 million budget gap. He's also planning on laying off 350 firefighters and police officers.
$19M Settlement Reached for Painting Stolen By Nazis
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
The US Attorney’s Office has brokered a $19 million settlement for a piece of art stolen by the Nazis.
Hair or History: What's Behind African-American Views on Swimming?
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Some African-American women believe activities like swimming are out of the question. That’s often because they're concerned that the chemicals in chlorine will further damage already chemically processed hair.
Crack Down on Teen Tanning Coming This Fall
Monday, July 19, 2010
Teenagers seeking a deep tan may have to rely on the sun and not the tanning bed from now on.
Bloomberg Slices Into City's Managerial Practices
Monday, July 19, 2010
Mayor Michael Bloomberg's new plan to "consolidate and modernize back-office operations" may not sound sexy, but it could save the city $500 million by 2014 and $500 million every year after that.
