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NYCThe Comprehensive Smokers' Guide to Post-Ban New York, Part 3: How To React When A "Responsible Citizen" Confronts You
As you're undoubtedly aware, Mayor Bloomberg's ludicrous smoking ban has arrived. That means New Yorkers who light up at the beach, or in public parks or pedestrian plazas, will be subject to a $50 fine. It is to be mostly enforced by concerned citizens. Today we take a look at what to do if confronted when smoking in a pedestrian plaza. More»
Eavesdropping In: Woman Defrauds Nuns Out Of $28k; New Outdoor Smoking Ban; Santa Ana Winds Bring Warm Weather; Charlie Sheen's "Moral Turpitude"; Cyndi Lauper's Impromptu Airport Concert
- A Tustin woman defrauds nuns out of $285,000 to buy lingerie and pay for pet sitting [KTLA]
- A new smoke-free outdoor dining law takes effect today in L.A., banning smoking on restaurant patios, food courts, and near food trucks [KABC]
- More strange weather visits L.A. with winds gusting up to 60 mph yesterday and warmer temps expected in the 70s and 80s this week [LATimes]
- Didn't see this one coming... Warner Bros. fires Charlie Sheen from "Two and a Half Men" for reasons detailed in 11 pages, including a felony involving "moral turpitude" [TMZ]
- While stuck waiting for delayed flights, Cyndi Lauper sings "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" over the PA system of an Argentina airport for fellow travelers [PE]
City Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. of Queens stuck his neck out yesterday in an attempt to stanch the flow of anti-smoking legislation coming out of City Hall. Valone proposed designated smoking areas in NYC parks as a compromise to a looming ban. Will Central Park rangers (just imagine they exist) soon add "smoking or non-smoking?" to their repertoire? More»
Yesterday Grieve noted that beleaguered East Village bar Sin Sin would close at the end of the month. Then Grub said it would "close, re-open and go a different route." Whatever happens, it looks likely that neighbors will win this battle in the war on excessive nightlife. What's the next target? More»
Ex-smoker and perpetual Mayor Mike Bloomberg will announce another victory in his war on fun today by extending New York's smoking ban to parks and beaches. At least blogging nicotine fiends can now rant about their diminished personal freedoms, since free WiFi comes to city parks next year. More»
It's been awhile since a big name nightspot was busted for smoking ban violations. Thank goodness Juliet Supper Club picks up the slack. The Chelsea restaurant/lounge/club has to cough up $19,400 in fines after (no doubt sharply dressed) narcs witnessed folks lighting up inside. More»
Eavesdropping In: New Yorkers Continue To Whine About Everything, But At Least The M.T.A. Makes Things Easier For Riders For Once
- New Yorkers find yet another way to complain about smokers. [CityRoom]
- Even Top Chefs can't cut it in the NYC restaurant gladiator arena. [Eater]
- M.T.A. unveils new subway map that might not confound tourists. [NYT]
- Celebrities like Uma Thurman get their very own Bernie Madoff con artistt. [NYP]
- "Dr. Beach" says Southampton has the best beach in the country. Floridians, Californians roll their eyes. [1010]
Someone needs to light Lit another fuse. The increasingly sedate East Village rock lounge first clamped down on its well-known cigarette tolerance after a secrets ops health department investigation. Now, the DJ and live music venue is turning down the volume to appease the neighbors. More»
Eavesdropping In: David Boreanaz Mistress Pissed He Wasn't "Exclusive", Vegas Snubs Chris Brown, More Food Trucks, You Can Still Smoke At Beach, Bomb Scare-"South Park" Connection?
- Is David Boreanaz the victim of a serious shakedown for not being "exclusive" with his mistress? [TMZ]
- After his rendition of the national anthem at the Mosley-Mayweather fight, Vegas snubs Chris Brown [NYPost]
- It was only a matter of time before L.A.'s cupcake culture and food truck obsession united [EaterLA]
- Schwarzenegger thinks a ban on smoking at beaches and parks is too extreme [LATimes]
- Was there a link between the Times Square bomb scare and "South Park's" 200th episode depicting the prophet Muhammad? [LAWeekly]
New Yorkers have lived under a nanny state for the last decade. But the past month or two have felt like a May sweeps double episode of Supernanny. And if whorehouse operators can't beat the law, who can? More»
Eavesdropping In: Smoking Ban For LA Parks? Rolling Stones To Open In L.A. And Everyone's Irish On St. Patrick's Day
- Lawmakers considering smoking ban at beaches and parks [LA Times]
- Umami Restaurant is ready to open at Fred Segal in Santa Monica [Eater]
- Remember The Hump? The restaurant that served meat from an endangered whale? It's riling people up. [LA Taco]
- DVF Hosted Event at store on Melrose for International Women's Day. Meanwhile, the real mccoy was in NYC celebrating the day. [Racked]
- Rolling Stone's is opening their first actual venue in LA this summer. [LA Snark]
- Rush Street: Journey through a girls night out of pole dancing and drinking! [Caroline On Crack]
- Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day [Blog Downtown]
Vassili Verrecchia Shows Off His Favorite Things In His Paris Home
While his brother, Timothee, runs the NYC office, Vassili takes on the Paris-based side of things. To gain some insight to what inspires such a creative and entrepreneurial spirit, we asked Vass to show off some of his favorite worldly and sentimental possessions in his Paris home. See where Vass's travels have taken him...
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