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E. 91st Street Waste Station Could Cost $554M over 20 Years, Report Says

dnainfo.com — That's twice what it would cost the city the keep its current waste transfer system, the report said.
E. 91st Street Waste Station Could Cost $554M over 20 Years, Report Says - http://t.co/hpYWlLM8: http://t.co/wUJSqOgO

Charles Rangel to Get Endorsement From Former Rival Adam Clayton Powell IV

dnainfo.com — HARLEM - It's water under the bridge. Adam Clayton Powell IV bickered with U.S. Rep Charles Rangel so much during the run-up to the 2010 Democratic Primary that Powell's fellow candidates begged him to ease off. The former assemblyman called Rangel "corrupt" and vowed to "take him out" as the congressman faced a trial for ethics violations.
@colvinj Charles Rangel to Get Endorsement From Former Rival Adam Clayton Powell IV - http://t.co/xgmu8Bi6: http://t.co/ecSVLnEC
Charles Rangel to Get Endorsement From Former Rival Adam Clayton Powell IV - http://t.co/hpYWlLM8: http://t.co/94S2f1QF

New Taste of the Upper West Side Tempts Foodies

dnainfo.com — UPPER WEST SIDE - Foodies gave their taste buds a workout Friday night, sampling treats from 35 Upper West Side restaurants at New Taste of the Upper West Side. The first night of the annual food festival drew more than 1,500 people to a packed a tent on Columbus Avenue and West 76th Street, where chefs served up mass quantities of menu items dubbed "Comfort Classics."
How about a speed dating section at next year's New Taste? RT @NewTasteUWS: Anyone meet that special foodie? http://t.co/plLXpK3b
MT @NewTasteUWS: Still dreaming about every bite. @ReporterLeslie great recap http://t.co/BUOWeF7r Anyone meet that special foodie? @DNAinfo

Ziegfeld Screen Goes Dark Until June

dnainfo.com — The Ziegfeld Theater has suspended movie screenings until June 1 while it hosts private functions.

Trader Joe's is Shoplifter Magnet in Cobble Hill, Cops Say

dnainfo.com — Trader Joe's at Atlantic Avenue and Court Street refuses to install surveillance cameras despite thefts.
RT @HeatherHHolland: Trader Joes is a shoplifter magnet, but still no security cameras @dnainfo: http://t.co/gEvx6gXw

Man Stabbed to Death in Harlem Housing Complex

dnainfo.com — A man was found stabbed to death in the Drew-Hamilton Houses on West 143rd Street Wednesday.

Queens to Get its First Brewery in Decades

dnainfo.com — Astoria will soon be home to a new brewery, SingleCut, the first in Queens since the 1950s.

Rangel Opponent Hopes D.C. Credentials Win Votes

dnainfo.com — HARLEM - Clyde Williams isn't afraid to use his experience working in Washington, D.C. for two sitting presidents in his quest to unseat 21-term Rep. Charles Rangel. Canvassing an apartment building in Harlem, he stepped into the home of a voter with a picture of Obama he created using Popsicle sticks on his wall.

'Spinal Tap' Actor Michael McKean Struck by Car on Broadway

dnainfo.com — The "This is Spinal Tap" actor was hit by a car at Broadway and West 86th Street on Tuesday afternoon.
'Spinal Tap' Actor Michael McKean Hit by Car at 'dangerous corner' of W. 86th & Broadway http://t.co/HfwHO6eY @NYPedSafety
Michael McKean was hit by a car on my corner today! http://t.co/dnyQipvR (via @DNAinfo) feel better @MJMcKean!

Dad Tried to Shield 12-Year-Old Boy Shot in Crown Heights Shoe Store

dnainfo.com — CROWN HEIGHTS - A trip to the shoe store to buy new sneakers for school turned into a terrifying saga for a Brooklyn man and his 12-year-old son when they suddenly found themselves in the middle a standoff between an enraged customer and a security worker.
Dad Tried to Shield 12-Year-Old Boy Shot in Crown Heights Shoe Store - http://t.co/hpYWlLM8: http://t.co/lqKcSOVh

Bronx Mom Bakes Cakes in Effort to Save Home from Foreclosure

dnainfo.com — CASTLE HILL - On the surface, Annette Olmo seems as bright and sugary as the pastry company that she runs from her Castle Hill home. The pink ad pamphlets she hands out for The Love U Bake show off a cake she decorated with rainbow-colored butterflies.

Pickpockets Strike in Rego Park Shopping Center, Police Say

dnainfo.com — The suspects allegedly bumped into victims and took their wallets at the Rego Center Mall.
RT @Srao_dnainfo: Are you going shopping at the Rego Park shopping center? Be wary of pickpockets http://t.co/KBgGe5Lo

Governors Island Wants Help Naming Baby Goats

dnainfo.com — Two young female goats are moving to Governors Island for the summer.

Google to House Cornell Tech Campus During Construction

dnainfo.com — WEST CHELSEA - It's already dominated the worlds of technology, publishing and advertising, and now Google is taking on a new role - university campus. The tech giant announced Monday that its West Chelsea headquarters will serve as the temporary home of the new Cornell-Technion applied science graduate school, while the university's multi-million dollar campus is being built on Roosevelt Island.

Sarah Jessica Parker Attends Village Senior Center Art Show

dnainfo.com — GREENWICH VILLAGE - The senior center on the north end of Washington Square Park kicked off an all-elders art show Friday and drew the attention of one of the neighborhood's most famous residents: Sarah Jessica Parker.

Seminary Student Sentenced to Community Service in Stop-and-Frisk Plea Deal

dnainfo.com — MANHATTAN CRIMINAL COURT - A Christian ministry student who was arrested on his first-ever visit to the Big Apple after a cop found a one-inch blade in his pocket during a stop-and-frisk was sentenced to two days of community service and a fine Monday.
How I wish this had come from the Onion. Seminary student sentenced to community service for carrying one-inch knife http://t.co/q6cka0nC

Hester Street Fair Launches Night Market in Midtown

dnainfo.com — The Hester Street Fair will open a new night market at Sixth Avenue between 29th and 30th streets.

Mayor Bloomberg Says 9/11 Sphere Should Remain in Battery Park

dnainfo.com — LOWER MANHATTAN - Despite Port Authority opposition, Mayor Michael Bloomberg thinks the iconic 9/11 sphere should remain in Battery Park, he said Monday.

How to Find a Rent-Stabilized Apartment in New York City

dnainfo.com — NEW YORK CITY - The hunt for rent-stabilized apartments is not for the faint of heart - but there are deals for those willing to search for them, researchers and advocates said.
RT @DNAinfo: Rent-stabilized apt. hunting in #NewYork is not impossible! - tips here via @JulieShapiro http://t.co/IrrpSfMC #NYC #reales ...
RT @mjohns422: Thank you @JulieShapiro for showing us the way! How to find a rent-stabilized apartment in NYC: http://t.co/mCOlnw6h @DNAinfo

Harlem Kids Become Budding Gardeners

dnainfo.com — The Horticultural Society of New York is teaching Harlem kids how to garden.

Taxi Fares Could Jump by 20 Percent, Sources Say

dnainfo.com — The Taxi and Limousine Commission will hold a hearing on the proposal May 31, 2012.

Mayor Bloomberg Says 9/11 Sphere Should Remain in Battery Park

dnainfo.com — LOWER MANHATTAN - Despite Port Authority opposition, Mayor Michael Bloomberg thinks the iconic 9/11 sphere should remain in Battery Park, he said Monday.
Mayor Bloomberg Says 9/11 Sphere Should Remain in Battery Park http://t.co/HPHhySEp Thoughts?

New York's Beer History on Tap in New Exhibit

dnainfo.com — A new exhibit at the New York Historical Society showcases the city's beer brewing history.

East Houston Street Construction Nightmare Extended Through 2014

dnainfo.com — MANHATTAN - The blinking lane closure signs, torn-up sidewalks and missing crosswalks that have turned Houston Street into an obstacle course for the past seven years aren't going anywhere soon, DNAinfo New York has learned.
MT @MetroFocus: Complications between the Bowery & FDR push end date of ... construction to summer 2014: http://t.co/WOZw8kEK via @DNAinfo

Wellness in the Schools Benefit

dnainfo.com — Telepan and several other Upper West Side restaurants will offer tastings at this benefit for Wellness in the Schools.
Missed @NewTasteUWS but still want to chow down for a good cause? Try @WITSinSchools benefit tonite: http://t.co/lRgFqA02 Helps P.S. 87.

1,500 Miles Away, Dominican New Yorkers Vote in Presidential Election

dnainfo.com — WASHINGTON HEIGHTS - The streets were buzzing Sunday as New Yorkers who are registered to vote in the Dominican Republic cast their ballots for who will be their homeland's next president. It's not just the tight presidential race, which is essentially between two rivals that have taken turns in the presidential office since 1996, that's heating up the Heights.

Bee Swarm Traps Family in Car at Pier 92 Parking Lot

dnainfo.com — A swarm engulfed a family's Volvo at a garage Sunday until rescuers could contain the giant mass of bees.
Wow. Massive swarm of bees trap family in car. http://t.co/lobwuCHY Reminds me of Chris Farley in Tommy Boy.