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World Series tickets cheaper in Big Apple

Want to go to a World Series game? Try the Big Apple.

New York jazz festival gets new sponsor

Jazz fans can mark down June 2010 on their calendars. The Big Apple will once again be hosting a flagship summer jazz festival under new sponsorship.

Curtain falls on JVC Jazz Festival New York

The curtain has fallen on the JVC Jazz Festival New York, and the Big Apple will likely be without a flagship jazz festival until new sponsorship emerges.

Reports: Joba all love after arrest video surfaces

Joba Chamberlain professed his love for The Big Apple after a police video of his October DUI arrest surfaced showing the Yankees' hard-throwing 23-year-old criticizing New York City motorists and even poking fun of Hall of Famer Yogi Berra.

NYC tourists displayed in hotel room behind glass

A London couple visiting the Big Apple have settled into their hotel room — under the eyes of thousands of pedestrians and motorists. Duncan Malcolm and Katherine Lewis are receiving a complimentary five-day stay at Manhattan's Roger Smith Hotel in exchange for guesting in a replica of one of the hotel's rooms on the ground floor of a nearby building.

Angry customer accused of setting fire at store

Portland police said a customer angry over a convenience store clerk's refusal to sell alcohol returned and set a fire. Officers said the man became belligerent before leaving the Big Apple store Thursday night, then returned a half-hour later with a gas can.

NY, NY: Yankees and Mets big winners at meetings

Two teams from New York took over the town at baseball's winter meetings.

Savory seafood smorgasbord, Italian style

Giovanni Ristorante in New York City is where you will find chef Patrick Nuti, who allowed us to steal the delicious recipe for a traditional Tuscan soup prepared with a variety of fish. The menu at Giovanni is full of mouthwatering, rustic Italian dishes that can be enjoyed in one of the many dining areas of the restaurant: the trompe l’oeil-painted Pavilion Room; the Card Room, with its painted playing cards watching over the diners; the more private Club Room; or the main dining room or marble-topped bar. The ambience and the delicious northern Italian fare make this the perfect stop for lunch or dinner on your night out in the Big Apple.

Zherdev and Sjostrom give Rangers win over Pens

Playing in the Big Apple might suit the kid from Columbus just fine.

Rumors: Lakers assistants interested in USC job

Assistant coaches Jim Cleamons and Brian Shaw are trying to help the Lakers win the NBA finals, but they've also got their eyes on the USC head coaching job, vacated by the departure of Tim Floyd on Tuesday. (L.A. Times)

Big Apple paring down with healthier city meals

The Big Apple is trying to pare down.

Giuliani: Palin's time as mayor qualifies her

Rudy Giuliani maintains that Sarah Palin is ready to lead the nation partly because she has managed a city, an argument that looks like comparing oranges to a Big Apple.

Manhattan Home Sales Slow, Prices Rise

Turmoil on Wall Street and a sluggish economy finally slowed home sales in the Big Apple in the first quarter, but a slew of big-ticket apartment sales bolstered prices, according to two reports released Wednesday.

NY Is Top Pet-Friendly Place for 2008

The Big Apple has gone to the dogs — and is being awarded for it. The city has been selected as the pet-friendliest destination of 2008, according to Animal Fair, a lifestyle magazine for pet owners. It's one of the seven winners of this year's Cesar Five Dog Bone Awards, voted on by readers.

Drury Completes Rangers Comeback

Chris Drury and the New York Rangers made their contribution to what proved to be a memorable Sunday for the Big Apple's pro sports teams.

L.A. Fashion Week Grows; Still No NYC

If New York is the Big Apple of American fashion, then Los Angeles with its celebrity-driven boutiques and snug denim style is a juicy — if smaller — orange, ripe for the picking.

'Little New York' Plan Sparks Debate

You want some New York with your tropical breezes? Try the jackhammering, traffic-snarling mess that someday will be the Caribbean's first subway.

Glavine Wins No. 295 Over Fading Yankees

Tom Glavine is closing in on 300 wins, while the New York Yankees are falling way behind in the pennant race. David Wright hit a pair of two-run homers off reliever Mike Myers after Darrell Rasner became the latest Yankees pitcher to get injured, and the Mets held off their fading Big Apple rivals 10-7 on Saturday for their second consecutive victory in the Subway Series.

Thrill Is Gone at MTV Video Music Awards

When a wooden politician delivers the best line of the MTV Music Video Awards, you know the thrill is gone.

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When Your Son Grows Up to be the Naked Cowboy
Source: New Yorker

"Here is something I brought to show you. It's a copy of the New York Post from last winter, and you see the headline, 'SNOW JOKE,' which refers to a big snowstorm they had in the city.

Lebron Debuts His Special Edition "Big Apple" Nike at Madison Square Garden
Source: nicekicks.com

Tomorrow, November 25th, 2008, LeBron James and the Cavs travel to New York to face the Knicks for the first time this year.

NYC Fans: Virgin Megastore Birthday Celebration
Source: Pasi

Excerpt: Britney's Greatest Fan Contest & Birthday Celebration Are you Britney Spears Biggest Fan? Then please join us at the Virgin Megastore Times Square on Monday December 1st as we celebrate the release of Britney's brand new CD, "Circus".

ABC News: Want to See Britney Spears Perform Live?
Source: ABC News

---Fill Out the Form to Request Tickets to See Britney Spears Dec. 2 on "GMA"--- Excerpt: Step right up, step right up! There's a "Circus" coming to "Good Morning America" in New York City on the morning of Dec. 2 for one show only!

Big Apple's Eyeing You
Source: New York Post

The NYPD's plan to have 5,000 cameras trained on every sidewalk crack south of Canal Street has begun in a space-age hub that will be operating by the end of the month. The Ring of Steel command center - which will keep 24-hour watch on high-profile targets like the World Trade …

City ends pilot program with BigBelly trash cans
Source: NY Daily News

A garbage-gobbling trash can that compacts street litter using solar energy has become a hit in cities across the nation, but the Big Apple's honchos just aren't interested.

The High-Tech Job Capital Is The Big Apple?
Source: The New York Times

If you're looking for a tech job in the United States, the best place to go is not Silicon Valley. It's New York.

Chrysler Building On The Block - New York Post
Source: New York Post

The latest Big Apple trophy being coveted by oil-rich sovereign wealth funds is the landmark Chrysler Building.

Greening The Big Apple
Source: The Economist

New York's mayor Michael Bloomberg continues to push New York to be better, healthier, and now...greener. With less than three years left in office, can he reduce New York's effect on global warming by 30 percent?

World is walking 10% faster
Source: itv.com

The pace at which city dwellers walk has increased by 10 per cent in the last decade, a new study has shown. The findings, from 32 countries, reflect the fact that increasing numbers of people are living in the fast lane.

how_to_select_a_new_york_city_hotel_associated_content - Associated Content
Source: Associated Content

So, you are planning a trip to the Big Apple. New York City has some of the most beautiful hotels in the world. However, the wrong hotel room in New York City can be an all-night nightmare. Here are a few tips to help ensure a great stay.

Safety Tips for Visiting New York City
Source: Associated Content

New York City is a fun and exciting place to visit. However, it is still a city including the pitfalls of criminal activity. Be sure you and your loved ones know the score. Keep these safety tips in mind whenever you visit the Big Apple or any other city.

Another Apple for the Big Apple
Source: CNN

Apple's expansion continues. News of a 3rd retail store in New York City is a clear indication that Apple are wanting to get a serious foothold in the bricks'n'mortar retail industry. If they keep this up then New York will truly be the Big Apple.

The Big Apple
Source: Apple

This is not brand new news, but if you've not seen Apple's New York store, you won't be sorry. It is an absolute must see, beautiful, eye appeasing store.

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