As Michael Corleone once said, “Just when I thought that I was out they pull me back in.”
NEW YORK
Blogger Finds Own Apartment Listed On Craigslist
By 1.11.07
A stranger called Beth. He knew where she lived in Manhattan, in the upper West side. He knew Beth had a fireplace in her bedroom. Beth’s apartment was not for rent, but the caller saw an ad on Craigslist saying it was. Beth did not place this ad.
Scammed By IDT Energy? News 12 Wants To Talk
By 1.9.07
If you were scammed by IDT Energy into switching over your contract, live in Brooklyn or the Bronx, and are willing to appear on-camera, email news12bx@news12.com with your contact info and story.
BofA Identity Theft Victim Gets Massive Runaround
By 1.8.07
Carmela’s Bank of America bank account was stolen. Someone was posting fraudulent transactions on her account. When she reported it to BofA, she entered into a colossal fun trap of transfers and incompetent support staff, even after visiting the branch on 107th and Broadway in Manhattan. However, rather than fighting The Man, she should have:
Make It Nice Or Make It Twice
By 1.8.07
Two signs, one saying, “Make it nice or… make it twice!” and one saying, “Cooking is an art – be an ARTIST,” adorn the back wall of Tempo Presto! a Park Slope sandwich shop. Right now we’re eating a hot and sweet sopresatta w/ provolone, roasted red peppers & black olive tapanade on rosemary focaccia. It’s delicious.
HOW TO: Move To New York City Sane And Not Broke
By 1.6.07
How do you move to New York City and stay sane and not be broke? [More]
HOW TO: Re-Up Your Lease, Keep The Same Rent
By 1.5.07
We and our girlfriend’s 12 month apartment lease ran out and so we signed another lease, but our rent stayed the same.
NYC: Recycle Your Old Electronics This Weekend
By 1.5.07
Yes, we know not everyone lives in New York, but a lot of people do, and a lot of them have old electronics that they should recycle. From Gizmodo:
Recycle Your Xmas Tree
By 1.2.07
Don’t be one of those people with a Christmas tree up in February, recycle it! Here are some fun things that cities are doing with their trees.
Starbucks Removes Trans Fats, What?
By 1.2.07
Last year, the company introduced trans fat-free cranberry bliss bars nationwide “but we didn’t let people know that.”
United Airlines Very Mean To Homeless Girl With Cat
By 12.27.06
United Airlines is a big meanypants, but we have to wonder, why didn’t she just pay the cat fee in advance?
IDT Energy Scammers Knocked On Our Door
By 12.21.06
Yesterday, a salesman from IDTenergy knocked on our door.
No-Swipe Credit Cards Pose Risk Says Senator
By 12.5.06
Credit cards that use RFID signals to conduct transactions could put consumers at risk for identity theft and credit card fraud, Sen. Charles Schumer, D-NY said in a press conference Sunday.
Golden Touch Transportation Is A Shyster Car Service
By 12.1.06
Shonda paid for a private sedan to take her to and from the airport during a recent trip to New York City, but instead she got a shuttle crammed with other people.
