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Patriots owner about Tim Tebow: We're happy to have him
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New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft said Tim Tebow's religious devotion is one of the things he likes about his new backup quarterback.
"The fact that spirituality is so important to him is very appealing to me," Kraft said of the former Jet.
"If you want to win in this league, you need quality depth management," Kraft said yesterday, according to The Boston Globe....
Read more »Kanye West did not cheat on Kim Kardashian: Rep
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“Cheater” is one label Kanye West doesn’t want anything to do with.
The fashion-forward rapper’s rep vehemently denied a tabloid report Wednesday that he cheated on pregnant girlfriend Kim Kardashian with a Canadian model.
“This most recent attack on Kanye West and his family is totally without merit,” his rep told People magazine. “It’s a blatant attempt by a misguided individual who...
Read more »Schumer makes pick for city's public advocate
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In the Democratic primary for public advocate, Sen. Chuck Schumer has endorsed state Sen. Daniel Squadron of Brooklyn, the campaign announced Wednesday.
Schumer cited Squadron's support of New York's recent gun laws and aiding victims of Superstorm Sandy.
"He'll be an enormously effective force for children, seniors and families who need a voice," Schumer said in a statement....
Read more »Spotted: Rooney Mara walking along Spring Street, more
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Fresh off his Tony win for “Kinky Boots,” Billy Porter having a celebratory dinner at Cole’s Greenwich Village
Amar’e Stoudemire and his wife Alexis having brunch with their new baby at STK Rooftop
Rooney Mara walking along Spring Street with two shopping bags in hand
George Takei grabbing sushi at Kodama and then seeing “Kinky Boots” on Broadway
Spotted a celeb around town?...
Read more »Why Apple can’t be forgiven for iOS 7
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"Can't innovate anymore, my a--!”
That was a remark made by senior vice president Phil Schiller during Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) keynote presentation at this week’s WWDC conference.
It came immediately after a sneak peek at the future Mac Pro desktop computer, which boasts a volume one-eighth the size of the current design, one that has remained largely unchanged for seven years.
It...
Read more »City leaders want DOT to expand bike share faster to outer boroughs
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Citi Bike may be taking off and attracting thousands of users a day, but outer borough leaders say the city needs to put the pedal to the metal for their neighborhoods.
On Thursday, City Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer and other Queens leaders will rally outside City Hall to call on the Department of Transportation to expand its bike share program beyond its current stations in midtown, lower...
Read more »Northside Festival a film, music haven
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It seems like everyone who visits Austin’s SXSW festival has a complaint about how it has become too big and too commercial. Brooklyn’s Northside Festival may be the antidote, although it’s growing too. Now in its fourth year, the festival is an eight-day affair that brings up-and-coming bands, filmmakers and entrepreneurs to Williamsburg and Greenpoint. But unlike in Texas, you won’t see Justin...
Read more »Editorial: Bloomberg rightly fights the rising tide
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With barely 200 days left in his mayoralty, Michael Bloomberg has proposed what even he calls an "incredibly ambitious" plan to fortify the city against climate change and the lethal ravages of storms to come.
Pegged at an initial cost of $20 billion over the next 10 years, the plan is a mix of the practical and aspirational. Its ideas are mostly sensible and urgent -- even compelling.
But...
Read more »Council approves bill to close muni meter off time loopholes
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The City Council unanimously passed a bill Wednesday that closes the loopholes for the 13,000 muni meters located in the five boroughs.
In the past, when a meter was malfunctioning or when parking rules aren't in effect it would still accept money. Now those meters will shut off and not accept payments during off times.
"It is a way to stop the New York gotcha," City Council Speaker...
Read more »Cheap$kate: FREE events in NYC this week
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‘The Secret Art of Dr. Seuss’
Oh the places you’ll go to eat some green eggs and ham.
Meeting cats in hats and guys named Sam.
Tonight you should head down to POP in the city To see private works that are secret but pretty.
See how we did that? Pretty clever right? Now you should venture out to POPmidtown to check out “The Secret Art of Dr. Seuss” exhibit, on view Thursday...
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