New York

'Friends' fans, this is for you.

Good news ladies, the 2015 New York Fire Department Calendar is available for purchase. Which basically gives you all the permission in the world to swoon over their beauty. FINALLY.

Tom Hanks looks like he would be such a nice guy, don't you think? Those in Hollywood say that Tom is one of the nicest guys in Hollywood. In fact, readers of Reader's Digest voted Tom Hanks the 'Most Trusted Person in America' earlier this year.

A New York Police Department officer's act of kindness has gone viral online because of a photo taken by a passerby.  Jennifer Foster of Florence, Ariz., was visiting Times Square with her husband when she came across a shoeless man asking for change.

The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree was lit during the 80th annual tree lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center in New York last night, and I was watching like I do every year. To me, it signifies the start of the Christmas season.

Something New York police have not seen, maybe ever, happened Monday. From Sunday evening to yesterday, not one person was stabbed, shot, or murdered. What an amazing occurance.

As if New York hasn't be hit with enough already, now they are going through a gasoline rationing program. This plan is to help the long lines at the pump. With the rations protecting the abuse of the fuel, now everyone gets their fair share. With electricity still not operating across the state, is anyone really paying attention to the gas situation?

You always hear about the rat problem in New York City subways. I try to visit the Big Apple often, and when I do, I ride the subway. I have to say I rarely see rats when I ride. Of course, I'm not riding them everyday either. Last week the Transport Workers Union 100 launched a contest offering a free monthly subway pass for the best rat picture.

Those who know me know my love for NYC. The best time of the year to visit NYC has got to be Christmas! The city is so beautiful and magical at this time of year. From Rockefeller Center with the huge Christmas tree to the window displays on 5th avenue. Here is an example of some of the sites you can only see in my beloved city - NYC.

New Yorkers are forced to deal with a lot during their daily morning commute: crowds, delays, traffic. But smoking on the subway? Well, that's a whole other story. According to reports, a man lit up a cigarette while riding the downtown 3 train at about 9:15AM Tuesday morning. Naturally, the woman sitting next to him complained. But to her horror, the smoker got so annoyed by her remarks, he pulle

Mayor Bloomberg likes his beer cold -- really cold. Standing inside the just-expanded Brooklyn Brewery Monday, the mayor revealed that his unorthodox approach to drinking beer requires ice. As in, ice dropped into his beer.( I had to google it -- Bloomberg is the Mayor of New York, City) -- more after the jump.

Here's a story that may restore your faith in humanity. A New York cab driver found $100,000 worth of jewelry and other valuables in the back of his cab. But instead of keeping the booty, he tried to track down the owner down, and once they made contact, he happily returned the goods and even initially refused a $1,000 reward -- more after the jump.