Sex And Pet Tricks

28% of New York City men have cheated while in a relationship. That compares to 12% of New York’s women. 30% of the men and 12% of the women say they’d continue an affair even if they could get caught. Interestingly, 53% of the men and only 48% of the women would forgive a partner having an affair. So what may these numbers show? 1) Men cheat more than women. 2) Men will cheat more than women, regardless of the danger. 3) Men will be more forgiving of their cheating loved one because they know cheating is wrong and the pain it can cause. See? Even straying dogs can learn not to bite the hand that is cooking their meals.

Water Is Rising (Again) In The City

The NYC Water Board approved a 14.5% rate increase for homeowners, effective July 1st. Rate hikes are nothing new (2007-11.5%, 2006-9.4%, 2005-3.0%, 2004-5.5%, 2003-5.5%, 2002-6.5%), but the % increase this year, coupled with the rising price of gas, electricity, food, health care, etc., makes this pill extra hard to swallow. There are those looking to end water boarding for terrorists. Who’s out there looking to end this water torture for New York City residents?

Ambulance EMT Staffing Condition Is Sick

This summer, try not to have a medical emergency. It may be more serious than you can imagine. That’s because there will be a shortage of Emergency Medical Service Technicians in New York City. Many have left for higher paying jobs with the NYFD as firefighters. That information comes from Nicholas Scoppetta, NYFD Fire Commissioner. He still maintains however that his ambulance corps will be able to cope with the shortfall with overtime. Pat Bahnken, president of Local 2507 which represents 2,700 EMT’s believes otherwise. Let’s hope that patients don’t get caught short in this juggling act.

Meatpacking District Getting New “Meet” Place

“Gansevoort Plaza” was recently dedicated in New York City. It’s being built at the intersection of six Manhattan streets along Little West 12th Street. It currently includes planters, art, bike parking and seating. More improvements are planned and on the way. A nice idea and a welcome addition to the neighborhood. But, it’s hoped that every possible safety measure will be taken to protect pedestrians and public park lovers. Six lanes of traffic can be somewhat intimidating; and dangerous. Nobody wants to wind up as dead meat just for feeding pigeons.

Rising Gas Prices Spur Other Increases

As gasoline prices rise, gas thefts are coincidentally on the rise, too. In response, many New York car owners are purchasing locking gas caps to protect their valuable fuel. They won’t prevent all gas crimes, but lucky for those it will safeguard. Too bad we can’t lock up all of the thieves causing the price of oil to rise so quickly or the gasoline entrepreneurs that are opening up shop in our gas tanks.

Women Dress “Smarter” For Driving

Many New York City drivers and passengers are still ignoring the law and not buckling up. According to one study, 90% of the females wore seatbelts compared to only 77% of the men. Perhaps women find it easier to color coordinate their clothing with their auto's upholstery than do men? Maybe men want to be prepared to "bail" when they're confined in a vehicle with a woman. It's probably a genetic or testosterone thing. In any case, to all … “Click It Or Ticket!"

Cursing Cops Can Continue

That's what Andrew Case says (politely). Mr. Case is a spokesman for New York's Civilian Complaint Review Board. He believes that strong language can be an effective tool for a police officer to use in certain situations. Surprisingly, the NYPD guidebook instructs cops to be “courteous and respectful.” It does not explicitly forbid profanity. Of 4,024 complaints, only 6.6% were substantiated. In most of these cases, the officers usually received a stern lecture. That’s unf*ckingbelieveable, no? If strong language from a policeman can prevent the need for additional stronger action, it’s probably a good f*cking thing.