Well here’s a MUW first: I’m writing this at 35,000 feet, en route to Florida for a friend’s wedding. I think I’m freaking out the woman sitting next to me, because for the past 10 minutes I’ve been Googling terms like “sodomy,” “sex offender,”  and “child rapist,” as it pertains to this post.

A quick heads-up that legendary newsman Dan Rather will be appearing at a free event on the UWS tomorrow. Mr. Rather has had a front row seat to history over his 60+ years in the news business — should be an interesting evening.

Police are on the hunt for a man accused of trying to rape a 24-year-old woman during daylight hours in Riverside Park.

For nearly 40 years, 2239 Broadway (corner of 80th) was home to H & H Bagels. Since its sudden closure last June (full coverage here), the space has been vacant and a bit of an eyesore. Initial rumors indicated a bank would move in. In October, Queens-based Davidovich Bagels was considering taking over the space, [...]

CORRECTION: I inadvertently listed the victim as female in the initial post. The sex of the victim has not been released. Sad news to start the day — a unidentified person apparently committed suicide this morning by leaping from the roof of an Upper West Side building.