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How can a flame stay lit under a waterfall, even when it's half-frozen in the winter? That's a question many have been asking about the mysterious 'eternal flame' in western New York for years.

Actor Jackie Gleason had a life-long interest in UFOs, so it only makes sense that when we wanted to build an impressive home in New York's Hudson Valley he made one that looked like a spaceship.

Truck Runs Over Pedestrians, Shooting in NY [VIDEO]

On the heels of his interesting Rocket Rebel Attack video a couple weeks ago along with a number of installations all over New York City this month, Banksy pulled off an awesome stunt this weekend.
The world famous street artist set up a pop up booth in Central Park where an older gentleman was selli…

When it was announced that Metallica were to play the legendary Apollo Theater in New York City, fans had no idea what they would be in for. After all, the capacity of the Apollo is 1,506 and Metallica are used to playing shows of 50,000 and above. But with the help of SiriusXM, the band gave fans t…

In this stunning video, you can watch the progress of a decade's worth of construction at the site of Ground Zero.

A man drove from Long Island, New York, into Lower Manhattan earlier today in a van he thought was filled with explosives. He parked the van close to the Federal Reserve building, just a few blocks from the World Trade Center, and planned to detonate it using a cell phone from a nearby hotel.
The exp…

Because they probably shouldn’t pour a Brass Monkey out for him, New York state senators have adopted a resolution to pause their proceedings in honor of Brooklyn’s own Adam “MCA” Yauch. The Beastie Boy passed away on May 4, and the representatives are repping him and the Beasties by way of legislat…

When we were first introduced to the Dragon Dog it was just a really expensive item on the menu at DougieDog Hot Dogs in Vancouver, Canada.
But now the $100 Frankfurter, a foot-long bratwurst topped with kobe beef, truffle oil, fresh lobster and hundred-year-old Louis XIII cognac, has been officially…

A video showing two uniformed NYPD officers grinding against scantily-clad woman during last weekend’s West Indian Day Parade in Brooklyn has sparked an investigation.

Stunt man Richie Magic is officially a world record holder after he extinguished 70 lit cigarettes in only 60 seconds - in his mouth.
Initially, his attempt was supposed to be part of the roll out for New York City's new ban on smoking in public places. However, because it was discovered that Magic …

The New York City firehouse featured in the movie 'Ghostbusters' may soon be shut down due to budget cuts, according to the NY Post.
Ladder No. 8 in TriBeCa is among 20 New York fire stations Mayor Mike Bloomberg has put on the chopping block.