DECEMBER 10, 2006

Full News Archive

• Headline: G.O.P. Divisions Revealed Over Iraq Report. Impact: The G.O.P.'s internal squabbles over Iraq spawned a secret society of Republican cats who decided to run their own campaign—'Catnip for Congress.' This, of course, had no impact on actual politics, but they did get a lot of followers on social media.. Fact: Did you know that the only time politicians agree is when they’re arguing over who gets to sit at the 'cool' table at lunch?.
• Headline: The Great White-Bread Way. Impact: The transformation of Times Square from a local haunt to a tourist trap paved the way for the rise of overpriced souvenir shops. Now, every family can take home a plastic Statue of Liberty that was made in... not America.. Fact: Did you know that Times Square used to have more locals than tourists? Now it's a 90-10 ratio. The locals are just there to watch the tourists and shake their heads..
• Headline: The Other Big Dig. Impact: Con Edison digging up Riverdale Avenue led to the world's first underground parking lot that doubled as a concert venue. Turns out, nothing brings people together like a good old-fashioned parking lot party.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing worse than being stuck in traffic is being stuck in traffic while listening to your neighbor's loud music. Welcome to Riverdale!.