Tag Archives: parking

Why the rest of us are shmucks

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Great website on civil servants, doctors, etc. who abuse parking privileges. Example: cop parks his $70,000 Corvette on River Terrace at Warren Street. Parks in the exact same spot for 14 months. Uses his unmarked car to hold his spot … Continue reading

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Flash: condomonium.

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Catholic leaders attacked NYC’s plan to give away 26 million, subway-themed rubbers yesterday, calling the attempt to lower the AIDS rate “tragic and misguided.” Another two journalists who oughta have their tushies paddled: first, our old classmate from NYU journalism … Continue reading

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Sundays in the Car With George

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Used to be some Sunday parking in the city. Now Sunday spots are scarcer than a cheap 1-bedroom. In November, 2005, the City Council, the wisest of our elected bodies, passed Local Law 669, stating that no longer would meters … Continue reading

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Run him over.

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Next to public spats between married people, Recharger loves public spats over parking. This one happened on Third Avenue between 21st and 22nd Streets. Fat guy stood in space, reserving it for a friend. Fat lady with SUV took exception. … Continue reading

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