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June 9, 2008

Death of prominent local physician ruled a suicide, despite absence of a note. Second teenager sought in robbery and stabbing of a cab driver in Narrows. Fines to be levied against contractors who were found to under-report cost estimates to win bids for GCR Destruction Zone reconstruction work. Grandmother killed in 2-alarm blaze on Merchant Isle. Mayor Garcia announces plan to provide shelter for the homeless in Harlow Park. New "one-bin" recycling program kicks off this week. Local favorite Walter Ferndale, 89, resigns as artistic director at the Gotham Theatre Company after 34 years. Red tide comes to Gotham, shellfish beds threatened. Police Officer wounded in shoot-out with drug dealers in Stevensburgh warehouse, suspects still at large. Public smoking ban goes to City Council for vote. 7th annual Flag Day Parade sets new route to avoid newly dangerous neighborhoods. After $10 million renovation, Wellington Racetrack prepares for annual Wellington Derby. Large crowds expected. Mayor proposes new education bill to help under-funded public schools by raising property taxes .5%. Shooting rampage at uptown shopping mall leaves three dead and four injured. Masked group of bandits rob Gotham City Rail Yellow Line. No one harmed. Said one elderly rider, "There's nothing quite like an old-fashioned stick up." Councilman Larry Doraff introduces measure to mandate uniforms at all Gotham Unified schools. Says school superintendent, "This will help make all schools more conducive to learning." Dingerling Sisters Circus animal-free circus comes to town next week with "puppet parade" planned. Gotham's own Rockadoodle Dums give free concert at the South City Park Band Shell this weekend. Longtime Gotham candy makers Tango Creams decides to close factory after declining profits. Transportation chief announces new rechargeable "Scan Cards" to be used on all Gotham public busses and trains. Patrons of Gotham area dry cleaners report burning and itching sensations after wearing recently dry cleaned clothes The Gotham Youth Symphony presents the music of Berlioz at Gotham Hall next Tuesday. Window falls out of 30-story high rise office building. No one inured, but contractor investigation sparked. U.S. Corps of Engineers to survey all Gotham bridges this summer amid safety concerns. Truckload of marbles overturns on Gotham freeway. "Not as funny as you would think," says motorist caught in 10-hour jam. Man causes commotion at Laundromat. "The thing ate my quarters and my clothes didn't dry," he shouted as police took him into custody for disturbing peace.

June 16, 2008

Absentee Ballot Results (Updated!): Municipal Judge: Nancy Surrillo 45%, Marvis Lelonek 24%, Jackson Carano 31% Mayor: Anthony Garcia 65%, Andrew Horwitz 35% District Attorney: Harvey Dent 97%, Roger Garcetti 1%, Dana Worthington 2% Gotham City Council considering free parking proposal for drivers of Hybrid vehicles Uptown dog electrocuted by live manhole cover; third such incident this week Local Union 232 President indicted on charges of embezzlement; mob ties suspected High profile Art Dealer, Eric Frober, arrested during exhibition at Wayne Memorial Arts Center, accused of smuggling stolen paintings Woman survives fall onto subway tracks; able to climb back on platform as train pulls into station Cab drivers back out of talks with city officials; potential for a strike now considered Gotham City slims down; No longer a top ten most obese city after child obesity rates fall dramatically Gothamite Pearl Scople wins Spelling Bee; final word was "Anatidaephobia" Finals of America's Sweetest Sweetheart to be filmed live at the Grand Theatre in Gotham. Tennis and basketball courts to be built at three parks in Midtown Gotham currently undergoing renovation Cemeteries in Gotham proper are filling up… where will you be buried? Man drowns after his kayak capsizes on Gotham River. Gotham prepared for HD changeover; Study shows only 27% of residents will have to purchase new televisions. Thoroughbred horse Lucky Date escapes when truck overturns on freeway exit ramp. Horse considered a "long shot" by many racing experts. Parent and teacher groups support mayoral measure to increase school funding. Homeowners resist property tax hike. Batman nabs City Rail bandits during attempted holdup of southbound Green Line train. Owners of Gotham clothiers form group to fight school uniform measure, calling it "unconstitutional." Crowds "boo" the Dingerling Sisters puppet parade through Gotham. "This sucked," says 10-year-old boy. 50,000 fans swarm South City Park for free concert by local rock band made good, the Rockadoodle Dums. Authorities report, "The crowd was great and so was the band." Online petitions start to "Save Tango Creams." Over 80,000 signatures collected so far. Scan Card systems now being installed at all Gotham City Rail stations. Select Post Offices will also have cards available for sale. Health Inspector to investigate use of illegal cleaning agents in Gotham dry cleaners. Critics unanimous: "Gotham Youth Symphony makes Gotham proud, brings music of Berlioz to life." "We only use top quality materials," falling window contractor Willie Foils tells GCN. "I don't know how that window fell out." Building manager reports no one in office during falling window episode, suggests contractor's "shoddy work." Cut power line at Gotham Goodness Foods raises food safety concerns. Owner assures consumers, "There's no worry. Our backup power saved the day." Corps of Engineers to release bridge survey findings at press conference on Monday morning. Motorists incensed by 15% increase in parking ticket fines. "We have to pay for pothole repair somehow," says mayor. New program to clean graffiti from city busses and trains goes into effect next month. Top selling Gotham Girl Guide inks deal to tell story of "One Million Cookies Sold."