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    • unacceptable smells

      Hotel: No Sir, That Smell Is Not A Decomposing Guest. (It Was.)

      The Jane Hotel in NYC was once (and still sort of is) a "residential" hotel. Even though it's been renovated and is open for business, there are still residents in un-upgraded rent-controlled rooms. And sometimes they die. And people don't notice right away. More »

      11:36 AM on Thu Nov 5 2009
      By Meg Marco
      18,931 views, 104 comments

      Most discussed pecan 3.14159265: I know NYC is expensive and all, but is $115 for this hole in the wall a bargain? The NYU more »

    • psas

      New York City's Anti-Soda Grossout

      In the wake of New York State's failed attempt to tax sugary sodas and juice drinks, the New York City Health Department has come out with a public service campaign to curb consumption the soft way: with the hard sell. More »

      1:56 PM on Wed Sep 2 2009
      By Carrie McLaren
      14,480 views, 200 comments

    • follow up

      Sued College Ain't Exactly Harvard

      Remember that story about Trina Thompson, the woman who sued her college after she couldn't get a job? Turns out maybe the institution had it coming. More »

      10:20 AM on Fri Aug 14 2009
      By Phil Villarreal
      22,455 views, 172 comments

    • new york times

      J.C. Penney In Manhattan Harbinger Of Fashion Apocalypse, Fat Suburbanites

      Cintra Wilson set out to write a lighthearted, snarky article about the arrival of J.C. Penney in Manhattan for her "Critical Shopper" series, and somehow ended up insulting nearly everyone who read the article. Those who took offense included, but were not limited to: overweight people, tourists, plastic mannequins, people who are attuned to rampant classism, residents of "middle America," diabetics, and anyone who has ever found an attractive article of clothing at a J.C. Penney. More »

      9:12 PM on Wed Aug 12 2009
      By Laura Northrup
      16,706 views, 189 comments

      Most discussed ophmarketing: That article was pretty freakin' hilarious. If you're in Manhattan-especially if you're a tourist-and shopping at JC Penney, then yeah, more »

    • let me fix that for you

      Customer Shows Displeasure With Duane Reade Through Choice Editing

      Duane Reade is a drug store endemic to New York City. If you've ever experienced what it is like to shop there, you are sure to appreciate the following edits made to a sign requesting customer feedback. More »

      7:29 PM on Wed Aug 5 2009
      By Meg Marco
      12,726 views, 35 comments

    • bad consumer

      Jobless College Grad Sues To Get Tuition Back, Misspells "Tuition"

      The job market is tough. No one seems to know it better than our nation's fresh-faced recent college graduates. They've discovered a harsh truth—despite hounding alumni for donations, colleges aren't able to find jobs for them. One recent college grad in New York City is fighting back, since she graduated three whole months ago and her alma mater hasn't found her a job yet. More »

      7:45 AM on Tue Aug 4 2009
      By Laura Northrup
      41,324 views, 188 comments

      Most discussed Techguy1138: I actually see a point in this. This may not be the exact case but colleges charge way to much more »

    • unacceptable food

      Steak WIth A Side Of Used Tampon Allegedly Served To Tourist At Waldorf-Astoria

      The image at left has been redacted for the protection of our more sensitive readers. The events of this story, if true, simply boggle the mind. A German tourist visiting New York City alleges that his delicious steak was somehow served with a used tampon on it. Warning: blissfully grainy photo and video inside. More »

      1:30 PM on Thu Jul 30 2009
      By Laura Northrup
      17,285 views, 71 comments

      Most discussed pecan 3.14159265: I agree, this story sounds like a complete fabrication on the part of a tourist who didn't want to pony more »

    • sears

      Sears Won't Deliver Air Conditioner Until Customer Pays Fee Sears Forgot To Charge

      Eric wrote to us this week with a tale of such epic dysfunction while trying to purchase air conditioners from Sears that there's not much we can add to it. Inside: Imaginary deliveries, super-secret New York City surcharges, and the hazards of daring to order anything over the phone. More »

      4:26 PM on Fri Jul 24 2009
      By Laura Northrup
      11,417 views, 65 comments

      Most discussed wickedpixel: cancel order. purchase elsewhere. more »

    • breastfeeding

      IKEA Sends Mother And Infant To Bathroom To Breastfeed

      The IKEA in Red Hook, Brooklyn is the latest retail establishment that needs reminding: Yes, women have the right to breastfeed their infants in public. No, you cannot banish them to the restroom. Yes, people will get angry when word gets out. More »

      7:38 PM on Thu Jul 23 2009
      By Laura Northrup
      20,261 views, 542 comments

      Most discussed jmsbmck: This falls under "Just because you can doesn't mean you should" Who wants to see that? EEEwww. Sorry being a mother more »

    • street vendors

      Mobile Bakery Has A Sticky Time Finding A Sweet Spot To Park In Midtown Manhattan

      There's a new kid on the block — and the old folks are mad as hell. More »

      11:30 AM on Tue Jun 30 2009
      By Lucy Bayly
      12,608 views, 60 comments

    • rental apartments

      Attn. New Yorkers: How To Research Apartments Before Signing A Lease

      Looking for an apartment? If you live in New York City, there's an easy way to avoid buildings with lousy track records (peeling lead paint, chronic rodent problems, fixtures that never get fixed, and the like). More »

      7:50 AM on Tue Jun 30 2009
      By McLaren and Torchinsky
      7,785 views, 17 comments

    • trustafarians

      Investments Are Down - Won't You Hire A Poor Trust-Funder?

      It's the end of an era. The parentally-subsidized idle urbanites of New York aren't getting the fundage they used to, and they have to get paying jobs now. Or move in with their parents. (Here I thought living with my parents after college was too much parental subsidy.) While Gawker's coverage of this story is not to be missed, let's look at it through a Consumerist lens, shall we? More »

      11:14 AM on Mon Jun 8 2009
      By Laura Northrup
      6,354 views, 98 comments

      Most discussed idx: This is a bit off the topic, but something that has been eating me up a little bit, and I more »

    • recession watch

      New York Mayor Says Luxury Homeless Shelter Residents Shouldn't Get Too Cozy

      New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg told the Daily News that the residents of the swanky failed-condo-turned-homeless-shelter shouldn't get too comfortable. They'll need to move on. More »

      10:27 AM on Mon Jun 8 2009
      By Meg Marco
      7,118 views, 44 comments

    • recession watch

      New York City Converts Luxury Condo Into Homeless Shelter

      Could this be the nicest homeless shelter in America? The Daily News is reporting that the city is paying $90 a night per apartment for the use of a failed luxury condo development — which features granite countertops, marble bathrooms and walk-in closets. (The $90 a night figure includes social services, housing help and job counseling designed to get families back on their feet.) Local residents, some of them interested in renting an apartment in the building, are pretty ticked off. More »

      3:23 PM on Thu Jun 4 2009
      By Meg Marco
      12,090 views, 276 comments

      Most discussed squinko: "I'm a hardworking taxpayer, and I don't think homeless people should be living better than me," fumed Desmond John. That's a more »

    • warehouse clubs

      Costco Now Accepting Food Stamps, Sort Of

      Finally following the lead of its competitors, Costco will accept food stamp cards. For core food items, not other merchandise. Two New York City stores, in Astoria, Queens, and in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, will serve as test sites because of the high numbers of food stamp recipients nearby. If the program is successful, Costco will expand it to all other New York City stores, but there are no plans to expand the program to other cities or states. More »

      7:10 PM on Wed May 27 2009
      By Laura Northrup
      4,315 views, 138 comments

      Most discussed michaelgibbons: I also would like to guess that a majority of purchases by those on food stamps will be on "junk more »

    • bars

      Continental's "General Vibe" Doesn't Include Black People

      Laney went out for drinks after work with some co-workers. He changed out of his uniform, but they wore theirs. Soon after the group entered, Laney was asked to leave, ostensibly due to a dress code violation...but it became clear his outfit wasn't the problem. More »

      9:30 PM on Mon May 25 2009
      By Laura Northrup
      28,285 views, 210 comments

      Most discussed GayNerd: f y'r stpd ngh t g t plc wth dscrtnry dr plcy, dn't cmpln whn y r nt more »

    • bees

      Angry Bees Attack New York GameStop

      A swarm of bees gathered yesterday outside the GameStop in Union Square, possibly to demand a higher trade-in value for their games. Store employees were trapped inside for hours and eventually hung a sign reading: "Look! ... closed due to bee infestation.'' More »

      2:00 PM on Sun May 24 2009
      By Carey Alexander
      9,340 views, 57 comments

      Most discussed xsmasherx: Bah. Probably a publicity stunt for the new Halo game. I hear they love bees, you know? more »

    • crime

      New York ATM Skimmer Crooks Stole $1.8 Million

      Four Romanian nationals in Florida have been charged in a series of ATM skimmer frauds that targeted banks in New York City, Cicero (near Syracuse), NY, and Rochester, NY. They are charged with, among other things, aggravated identity theft and conspiracy to commit credit card fraud. According to the Syracuse office of the Secret Service, they stole $1.8 million overall. More »

      8:49 PM on Mon May 11 2009
      By Laura Northrup
      8,107 views, 32 comments

      Most discussed Mariushm: I'm sorry to be from the same country as these thieves, Romania. I guess it doesn't really matter much but by more »

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