UPDATE 11/2: Disgraced Former WABC Meteorologist Heidi Jones Sentenced For Central Park Rape Hoax The New York Post reports that the weather correspondent who falsely reported an attempted rape in Central Park last fall is in the works to strike a plea deal. Heidi Jones, the meteorologist who filled in for Sam Champion on WABC-TV [...]

Grub Street reports that Columbus Tavern, the new restaurant that replaced City Grill on Columbus between 72nd and 73rd, may be the newest media haunt.  The restaurant, which owner Jeremy Wladis and chef Phil Conlon opened last week, has already been frequented by prominent media names, including Sam Champion, weather anchor for Good Morning America, [...]

UPDATE 11/2: Disgraced Former WABC Meteorologist Heidi Jones Sentenced For Central Park Rape Hoax The WABC-TV meteorologist who cried rape in November admitted to fabricating the story, according to court documents via The New York Post. Heidi Jones, the weather reporter who filled in for Sam Champion and has appeared on Good Morning America, filed [...]

UPDATE 11/2: Disgraced Former WABC Meteorologist Heidi Jones Sentenced For Central Park Rape Hoax A meteorologist for WABC-TV has been accused of lying about a Central Park attack, according to PopEater and CBS’s The Early Show. Heidi Jones, a meteorologist who fills in for Sam Champion and has worked for WABC-TV and Good Morning America [...]