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Crosstown buses in NYC

A new Guinness World Record was set in the neighborhood last week. “Kevin Fast, a 58-year-old Canadian strongman pulled a 40-foot, 33,400-pound MTA all-electric bus a remarkable 16 feet using just his upper body,” SILive reported. “The successful attempt took place … Continue reading

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“While they ate, they campaigned”

Well, sure, you say. That’s what politicians do. Although politicians actually eat as a function of campaigning. Not so Chalupa who, despite not eating local pizza or soup dumplings or blintzes, has been elected to the office as G.O.A.T. To … Continue reading

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Animal news: Lady Sybil has been found! Sitting on a lot of eggs

Oh, I know this will spur your curiosity. A few hints: Lady Sybil lives in a community garden on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. She is a hen who lays blue eggs. Read on to learn why she was … Continue reading

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