November 11, 2011 (Veterans Day) Weather: Mostly Sunny, High of 49 Degrees
Notices:
It’s 11/11/11! Make sure to note this to all your friends and relatives, and then find something else to talk about. Supposedly a lot of people will be wearing corduroys. (if you are wearing some, send us a picture). Oh and at 11:11 a.m. and 11 seconds, the world will explode.
Politicians like Gale Brewer and State Senator Tom Duane and students from the Mandell School will be out planting daffodils today along the Columbus Avenue bike lane starting around 1 p.m.
News:
An SUV hit and killed a 32-year-old woman while she was crossing 106th Street on Broadway just before midnight on Thursday. The driver of the 2002 Mercury Mountaineer remained at the scene and there is no criminality suspected. The woman’s name apparently hasn’t been released. (DNAinfo)
With enough effort, you can trace the history of your apartment, using the resources at the New York Public Library. They just put up a guide about how to do it. (via Gothamist)
Helen Hunt has listed her Upper West Side apartment for $2.8 million. We are losing all our celebrities! (Marketwatch)
The New York Post addresses the Great Bagel Crisis in the wake of H&H’s demise. (NY Post)
Political heavyweight Fernando Mateo spoke out to defend Mexican restaurant Papasito on 104th Street against residents who claim that it’s a menace. He even accused some residents of fabricating complaints. (DNAinfo)