Gothamist
A non-profit newsroom, powered by WNYC.
Gothamist
Listen Live
News
Extra, Extra: NY Post Thinks Obama 'Selfie' Proves Decline Of Western World
By
Ben Yakas
Published Dec 15, 2013
Modified Dec 15, 2013
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
Never miss a story
Email address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .
By
Ben Yakas
Published Dec 15, 2013
Modified Dec 15, 2013
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
We rely on your support to make local news available to all
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
- Follow Gothamist on Twitter and like us on Facebook. You can also get the top stories mailed to you—sign up here.
- NY Post is still harping on about that Obama (non-)selfie—also, Hitler would have laughed at Obama.
- Check out the Boston Globe's massive report on the Boston Marathon bombers and their family.
- An Italian protester who kissed a police officer last month during a protest of a high speed rail line in Turin has been charged with sexual assault.
- One of KISS member Ace Frehley's houses burned down in Westchester.
- Here's what a Game Of Thrones feast looks like.
- A Columbia student submitted four blank pages for a paper on John Cage.
- A motorcyclist claims that a cop smashed his bike and then gave him a ticket.
- A Walmart worker, angry when a rival co-worker won the employee of the month award, allegedly fired a bullet into the woman's SUV.
- Looking for the perfect Christmas present? What about this magical unicorn sculpture that pees lemonade and shoots fire from its horn?
- And finally, a cat just ruined someone's christmas tree:
Tagged
extra extra
Ben Yakas
Ben Yakas is a former Gothamist reporter.
Read more
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
MORE news
Staten Island fire injures 2, but spares historic 'Godfather' church
Dozens of firefighters responded to the blaze, which started in a vacant warehouse. It was contained within three hours.
By
Giulia Heyward
Published Oct 18, 2026 at 10:34 a.m. ET
Bail reform remains major issue in NY governor's race, 7 years after it became law
Repeat offenders are a big talking point in the governor's race.
By
Gino Fanelli
News
Bail reform remains major issue in NY governor's race, 7 years after it became law
Repeat offenders are a big talking point in the governor's race.
By
Gino Fanelli
NYPD searching for 'person of interest' in fatal Midtown subway platform shooting
By
Ryan Kost
and
Elizabeth Kim
Have you seen this Yorkie? NYPD looking for adorable pup dognapped from her Queens home
By
Ryan Kost
Being reigning champions is weird for Knicks fans, but we could get used to this.
By
Catalina Gonella
Never miss a story
Catch up on the most important headlines with a roundup of essential NYC stories, delivered to your inbox daily.
Sign upEmail address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .