The week in Broketown, 2/11 – 2/15
-We took a trip to Sweden -And back to high school -But NOT to jail -Except maybe for tax evasion…
Category: News
Surprise! The G train was even worse than usual last year
The Helvetica-laden notes from the MTA's January Transit & Bus Committee meeting are out, and boy, are they scintillating. Besides…
Get it while you can: The end is nigh for tax-free online shopping
Alright everyone, it's time to grab your tea and dump it in the e-harbor, because according to Racked, the days…
Friday lunchtime linkage
Holy shit, the You've Got Mail website [Internet] You had one job [HadOneJob] Uh, a meteor hit Russia [RT] Do the Harlem Shake,…
Barclays Center jobs are part-time with no benefits
We've had a chance to take a look at the impact the LIBOR Barclays Center has had on the local…
Lawsuit looks to put the brakes on taxi hailing apps
Apps that help you find a taxi are the next big thing in the city, with companies like Uber so…
High times: Bloomberg says you won’t go to jail for pot any more
Good news everyone pot enthusiasts! While we can't condone the deplorable practice of getting potted up with your friends or…
Thursday lunchtime linkage
Love advice from Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally [AV Club] Flipping off cops pays. Duly noted [ANIMAL] If vaccinations aren't…
The BK invasion of Sweden: Yes, there are picklebacks
We previously brought you news of Brooklyn Brewery expanding their operations to Sweden, of all places. Was it because Steve…
Obama’s favorite high school is in Brooklyn (and builds robots!)
If you weren't too busy taking in some burlesque to watch the State of the Union last night, you may…