Landmark Brooklyn Heights Building Bought By "Slumlord"Via Wikipedia Brooklyn Heights residents may be holding their breath: The Post reports that a developer whom the Public Advocate has called a "slumlord" has confirmed that he bought the Hotel Bossert, which is for Jehovah's Witnesses members, on Montague Street: "He declined to reveal the purchase price but... continue reading on Gothamist
Your Soda Costs More (And It's Still Making You Fat)Photograph by zhaoyan/Shutterstock Even though that soda tax didn't pass, soda is more expensive. But that's because as demand for carbonated beverages has been edging down, Big Soda is charging more! With local and national health initiatives educating the public about how soda adds empty calories and can add... continue reading on DCist
Video: ABC Turns The Ansonia Into 666 Park AvenueYesterday, ABC announced that it would add a Revenge-like drama to its fall lineup—the New York City-set 666 Park Avenue. Of course, it's about real estate and the devil. Here's the show description: At the ominous address of 666 Park Avenue, anything you desire can be yours. Everyone has needs,... continue reading on Gothamist
Skechers Will Pay $45 Million And Stop Claiming Your Butt Will Look Better In Their ShoesPossibly confirming that Kim Kardashian is a fraud, NY Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a $45 million settlement between 45 states and the Federal Trade Commission with Skechers, for the shoe company "to end the deceptive marketing of its footwear products including Shape-Ups, Tone-Ups, and the Skechers Resistance Runner... continue reading on Gothamist
Pizza With A Side Of Oxy: LI Man Accused Of Selling Prescription Drugs At His PizzeriaA Long Island pizzeria owner was arrested yesterday as authorities allege that he was selling illegal prescription drugs from the eatery. Newsday reports, "Francesco Miceli of Miceli Brothers Pizzeria was charged with multiple counts of criminal sale and criminal possession of a controlled substance." The Suffolk County Police say... continue reading on Gothamist
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