Designer, decorator, restaurateur, model and television personality Barbara “B.” Smith is saying good bye to the East Coast. The mogul is reportedly closing shop on yet…

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According to Pulse of Radio, Starting six months from now, you’ll have to be at least 21 years old to buy a pack of cigarettes in New York City. That’s the result of a new law passed by the City Council yesterday. Opponents argued that you can drive, vote and fight in a war before […]

We know about “Stop and Frisk” but this is ridiculous.  Even famous actors like Forest Whitaker can’t escape the mistreatment that being Black in America brings. Click here to Read More.

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More than 2400 flights have been canceled due to the Nemo blizzard in the northeast, and that’s affecting flights here in Houston. More from News…

A ferry from New Jersey struck  a dock during rush hour in lower Manhattan.  Get the full story here.

New York City is nearly isolated — cut off by car, train and air — a day after the pounding from superstorm Sandy. Dan Shelley…

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NYC subway commuter Michael Spivack’s received a free monthly metro card for snapping this pic of the ugliest rat. The transit workers union created a contest where commuters could submit there photos of the ugliest rodents in order to bring awareness to rodent infestation in the subways. Check out the full story at NYdailynews.com

Via Newsone.com: NEW YORK — A New York City man tried to hijack a 5 train with a screwdriver before passengers came to the train conductor’s defense. The conductor, Daryl George, struggled with the man while other passengers tried to keep him off. Read More

*Prince’s two-night stand at New York’s 20,000-capacity Madison Square Garden – where he will play master of ceremonies to an all-star revue that will feature performances by Janelle Monae, Maceo Parker and Sheila E., among others – has sold out in 30 minutes. http://www.eurweb.com/?p=62700

Prince’s two-night stand at New York’s 20,000-capacity Madison Square Garden – where he will play master of ceremonies to an all-star revue that will feature performances by Janelle Monae, Maceo Parker and Sheila E., among others – has sold out in 30 minutes. By: EURweb.com

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Is it just me or does Dru Hill look a little old and tired? Jazz, Sisqo, Tao, and Nokio better known as Dru Hill had a listening party for their new album “InDRUpendence Day” in NYC last night.

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With the temperature dropping and the snow falling, Kanye and arm piece Amber Rose were spotted heating things up in NYC.  The couple checked out Fergie and her Black Eyed Peas at Madison Square Garden last night.