DECEMBER 6, 2003

Full News Archive

• Headline: Brooklyn Jury Acquits Murder Suspect. Impact: Had Dupree Harris been found guilty, the Bloods gang might have been 'inspired' to come up with a more creative name for themselves, possibly leading to a world where they were known as the Bloods and the Crips 'And Friends'—a wholesome gang name change that never happened.. Fact: Did you know that Brooklyn's Supreme Court is like a reality show? Each case has more drama than a soap opera, but without the catchy theme song..
• Headline: Mets Near Deal With Kazuo Matsui. Impact: If Kazuo Matsui never signed with the Mets, the team's fans might have developed a stronger attachment to their local pizza shops instead, leading to a pizza revolution in New York that could have outlasted the team itself.. Fact: Fun fact: Matsui's signing was so big that Mets fans briefly considered renaming the team to the 'Matsui Mets'—because why not add another layer of confusion?.
• Headline: New Haven Considers 24-Hour Shop Restrictions. Impact: The debate on all-night shops might have sparked a nationwide 'night owl' movement, resulting in a world where 24-hour diners became the new social hubs, complete with poetry slams and interpretive dance performances.. Fact: Did you know that without all-night shops, many New Haven residents might have actually had to go to bed at a reasonable hour? Shocking, I know!.