'Obama' Hate Attack Victim Speaks Out
The Black Muslim teen beaten on Staten Island after Barack Obama's historic election victory vowed the suspected hate attack wouldn't deter him from his goal of becoming a pediatrician.
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via AM New York
Guns 'N Roses Star Likes It Hot
Ron (Bumblefoot) Thal is serious about music – and hot sauces. With “Chinese Democracy" in the air, the guitarist talked about his blazing contribution to Guns N’ Roses’ new album.
FBI Went Searching For Bobby Fischer
The FBI investigated American chess champion Bobby Fischer in the 1960s after he famously played against Fidel Castro in Cuba, according to newly disclosed documents.
via AM New York
Campaign T-Shirts Fit to a 'T'
Campaign T-shirts – ranging from "Blondes For Obama" to the canine-inspired “Bark for Obama” – are for sale in Union Square.
via am New York
Halloween's Bad Luck for Black Cats
Some city pet shelters and adoption agencies ban black-cat adoptions around Halloween to protect the felines from abuse.
via The Villager
Tompkins Square Playground in Limbo
Some East Village residents are upset over what they call the slow pace of a playground overhaul project in Tompkins Square Park.
Voters Could Be Button-holed Nov. 4
Don’t wear your favorite Barack Obama T-shirt or your shiny John McCain campaign button Nov. 4: You might get hassled at the polls.
via Highbridge Horizon
Yanks' Swoon Slams Shopkeepers
The Yankees' lackluster final season in Yankee Stadium is breaking the hearts of more than just fans – the lack of postseason action is hurting local shop owners.