What are some good restaurants for prom in Central New York?

So, I live in Central New York and my group and I are trying to find the best restaurant to go to for prom; any ideas?

Where are the best sports bars to watch a Colts game in New York City?

I'm from Indy and am currently living on Roosevelt Island. I was wondering if anyone knew of some good places to watch the game. Preferably one that isn't to touristy like the ESPNzone. Just wanna watch the game, have a few beers, maybe even a place with internet access. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Did you want pictures of New York? eagle at rest

While browsing for something great to share today, I came across this image: eagle at rest. I must share more New York pics like this.

Eagle in tree off Route 3 near Sevey's Corners, NY

Here's the address of the original eagle at rest only since it might come in handy.



I'm excited to see your opinions about this photograph, or about New York in general.

Having Trouble Buying an iPhone in New York City? - Why do I suddenly feel heartbroken

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There have been reports that some New Yorkers have had trouble buying an iPhone through AT&T's Web site. If you've experienced difficulty purchasing an iPhone online or at a retail store, ABC News wants to hear from you.

Please share your story below and include your name, town and a daytime phone number. An ABCNews.com producer may contact you for more information or an excerpt of your message may be used in future news pieces.

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AT&T has apparently found a workable solution to the reported data congestion in New York City. They've quietly stopped selling the iPhone to customers in the New York metropolitan area, at least from their web site.

I guess that's one way to solve the problem.

Reader Stephen in Brooklyn made the discovery while shopping for a new phone today.

"I was on the AT&T Wireless website trying to get an iPhone. However, when I put in my zip code 11231, the site says the iPhone is unavailable. This seemed a little odd so I started punching in other famous zip codes: 90210, 60609 (spiegel catalog), 02134 (zoom, an old children's show). For theses cities, LA, Chicago, Boston, iPhone is available. Then I looked up some other zip codes: Dallas, Miami, St. Louis, Philadelphia, San Francisco. All those cities are ok. Then I started putting in more NYC zip codes: midtown, Staten Island, the Bronx...no iPhone available.

This is weird...AT&T has cut off New York City.

"

I went to the AT&T site to verify what Stephen said. Sure enough, the iPhone was available to zip codes in San Francisco and other major cities. It was not available to purchase for people living anywhere in New York City, or any of the suburban zip codes in Westchester County or northern New Jersey that I tried. Was it a web site bug? I hopped online with a customer service chat rep to check.

"Daphne: Welcome to AT&T online Sales support. How may I assist you with placing your order today? Laura: Hi, I was looking at the iPhone 3Gs and the system tells me that I cannot order one in my ZIP code. My zip code is 11231. (Brooklyn, NY) Is this true? Are iPhones no longer available in New York City?

Daphne: I am happy to be helping you today . Yes, this is correct the phone is not offered to you because New York is not ready for the iPhone.

Daphne: You don't have enough towers to handle the phone.

Laura: Thank you for your help. So the phone is not available to people anywhere in the city?

Daphne: Yes this is correct Laura.

"

Update: In a written statement, AT&T spokesman Fletcher Cook told Consumerist that "We periodically modify our promotions and distribution channels." We have requested additional details, and will add them when and if they become available.

New York City's crime rate drops 11% since last year, on target for record low (This isn't going to come as a surprise)

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Daily News Staff Report

Monday, December 28th 2009, 2:29 PM

Worms in the Big Apple

Do you consider New York a safe city?

The city's murder rate is on target to be at a record low - and the overall crime rate keeps plummeting, too, officials said Monday.

New figures show the murder rate and overall crime rate each dropped 11% from last year. The only major crime that went up was felony assault, which rose 2%.

Officials said there were 461 murders in the city thru Sunday, compared to 516 in the same period last year.

Mayor Bloomberg said the figures mark the 19th straight year in which major felony crime declined.

"The numbers are staggering," the mayor told the city's  new graduating class of police recruits.

"Since 2001, we've driven murder down by 29%, rape down by 38%, robbery down by 34% - the list goes on.

Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly said crime dropped in every borough and in nearly every category.

The projected homicide rate would be the lowest since comparable records were kept beginning in 1963.