No Cop Blocking from the Commish! Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly says he would rather his officers hadn’t been dirty dancing with scantily clad West Indian parade goers but he’s not really trippin’ either. In a radio interview Tuesday with the John Gambling Show on WOR 710 , Kelly said: I prefer it didn’t happen but I don’t want to make too much of it. It was the 44th anniversary of the West Indian Day Parade. I’ve been to perhaps 30 of them. They are unique. They are unusual. Those young women certainly approach the police officers and they get caught up in the .. the spirit of it. It’s quite an unusual parade. Our only thing is, weren’t hella folks getting shot up while these guys were busy getting their grind on?
As if isht wasn’t tense enough in NY today as it is… As of this morning, we’ve already had one flight diverted and one “suspicious package” discovered in the DC Metro area. So you all ready know isht is extra tense in New York today. Now, they’ve got this to add to the fray. Police are investigating reports that a mentally-disturbed military veteran could be on his way to Ground Zero. The parents of the North Carolina Army vet informed officers of their concerns and security services are taking the matter seriously, CNN reported. The fresh development comes as thousands of NYPD officers line the city’s streets on high alert over the risk of a terrorist attack on the the 10th anniversary of 9/11. FBI investigators are working furiously to establish the identities of three assailants referred to in the terror threat, after a suspicious object was discovered at Dulles International Airport near Washington yesterday. And a flight headed to Baltimore had to be diverted to Nashville after a passenger exhibited ‘suspicious behaviour’. Snipers are standing on the roofs of buildings overlooking the World Trade Center site as the memorial gets underway, with President Barack Obama in attendance. Roads are blocked and police checkpoints for both vehicles and pedestrians surround the memorial, with backpacks checked by bomb-sniffing dogs and put through x-ray machines. Government agents are continuing their search of travel documents in relation to the specific terrorist threat and security has been further heightened as a result.
Now that you have your duffel bags and travel kits out from Memorial Day weekend, it’s time to start planning your trips for the summer. We all know that with today’s economy gas prices and plane ticket prices are shooting off the charts. Don’t let this keep you from exploring this summer! Pick a few places that you want to go to and plan ahead: the sooner you get started, the more affordable your trip will be! Here are some places that we at HelloBeautiful think that you need to visit before labor day! Las Vegas, Nevada: Whether you’re 21 or not, Vegas is definitely a good travel spot for people of all ages. Even if you can’t spend your night at the tables and slot machines, there are plenty of incredible shows and restaurants. This tourist hot spot holds plenty of beautiful hotels that are easy to get to. As soon as you are on the strip, you will be taken aback by the lights and liveliness of Vegas! New York City, New York: This ‘concrete jungle’ will definitely keep you interested and excited. Whether you’re on a trip with your 5 best girlfriends or with your husband and 4 kids, New York has an endless amount of activities. From Broadway Shows to live bands in Central Park, New York encompasses a type of energy that you won’t find anywhere else. When you are planning this trip, keep in mind that taxis in New York can really clean out your wallet- be sure to learn the subway systems! After all, people playing music in crammed subways is a big part of the New York City culture! Waikiki Beach, Oahu, Hawaii: Besides the beautiful beaches and incredible food and drinks that Hawaii offers, Oahu, Hawaii is also the home of history. Plan a helicopter ride over the old volcanoes and learn about the legendary geography of the area. Take advantage of the different activities such as parasailing and jet-skiing to get different views of the beautiful scenery of Hawaii. Don’t forget to drink your fruity beverages right out of the coconut as you lay under your umbrella in the hot sand! Sea World, Orlando, Florida: Educational and entertaining for the whole family, Sea World provides an aquatic escape that an ordinary water park can’t. The shows are enjoyable for audiences of all ages: after all, who doesn’t like watching animals be cute and funny?! Whether it’s swimming with the dolphins or watching seals jump through hoops, you’ll definitely find some sort of sea animal entertainment. So what do you say? Use this summer to explore past your comfort zone. You never know, you might just find somewhere else you’d rather be. The Best Deals Of The Season, Orlando’s Second Summer 5 Vacation Hotspots To Put On Your Bucket List
For those of us not raised in New York City, moving to the concrete jungle is an exciting, but huge adjustment. Everything in NYC is louder, bigger and bolder than anywhere else in the country . When you come from a smaller town, the diversity of activities, people, food and opportunities can be invigorating, but intimidating. In the words of Jay-Z and Alicia Keys, “these streets can make you feel brand new.” However, living in New York City does not necessarily make you a New Yorker. A real New Yorker, has mastered living with the fast pace of the city, has learned the lingo, and adjusted to the unpredictable nature of everyday life in the city that never sleeps. Here are eight tell-tale signs that you’ve gone from a bright-eyed NYC newbie to a seasoned New York City diva. ( Continued at MadameNoire.com )
The bodacious bald beauty Amber Rose was spotted with her headlights beaming through an orange and pink knee-length dress. Rose proudly showed off her pierced nipples while walking through the NYC streets with a pack of Marlboro cigarettes. It was cold as hell in New York City yesterday and definitely coat weather but we guess Amber likes it cold! Amber Rose & Wiz Khalifa Kiss & Get Cozy While Bowling [PHOTOS] Wiz Khalifa On Fans, Fame, “Rolling Papers” & More [EXCLUSIVE] Amber Rose Goes Off On Twitter: “I’ve Never Slept Around Or Been A Prostitute” Amber Rose & Wiz Khalifa Make Red Carpet Debut As Couple [PHOTOS]
Ed Helms is noticeably more anxious than the last time we spoke. In 2009, Helms was promoting his supporting role in a little film The Hangover — a film which you’ll recall went on to become the highest grossing R-rated comedy of all-time. Back then, Helms was just a co-star; now he’s both the lead and executive producer on Cedar Rapids , a Sundance favorite about a mild-mannered insurance man from Wisconsin who heads to Cedar Rapids and has more than a few life-changing experiences. As the saying goes, “What happens in Cedar Rapids, stays in Cedar Rapids.”
As anyone with a pretty decent sense of humor can attest, Norm Macdonald is hilarious. Now, thanks to Comedy Central, like-minded funny enthusiasts can rejoice that his comedy stylings will no longer be limited to the occasional appearance on Conan . The network has announced Sports Show with Norm Macdonald , a 30-minute show that will feature Macdonald apparently riffing on the top sports stories of the day. Pay no attention to the fact that Comedy Central already airs The Onion Sports Show , and get your DVR mentally prepared for the return of Norm Macdonald this spring. [ CC Insider ]
If you’re a freakish Muppet fan — cough, Jason Segel , cough — a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity has arrived for you: Jim Henson’s former Upper East Side townhouse, which served as the official Muppet Workshop in in the late 1970s, is on sale. So, just how much will it cost you to secure this 12,000 foot building where your favorite childhood characters — including Oscar the Grouch, Big Bird, Kermit and Miss Piggy — spent their formative years? Click through for the answer.
North Brother Island is in the East River between the Bronx and Rikers Island. It was used until the ’40s as a quarantine hospital, but has been abandoned and closed to the public since then. Now it’s a spectacular ruin. More
North Brother Island is in the East River between the Bronx and Rikers Island. It was used until the ’40s as a quarantine hospital, but has been abandoned and closed to the public since then. Now it’s a spectacular ruin. More
