This is why New York City is the greatest city on Earth lol. The motto is, as it always has been, expect the unexpected. Local artist gives the people something to laugh about in Union Square Park.
Wall Street Protester Climbs Sculpture, Results In 3 Hour Stand-Off With Cops
An Occupy Wall Street protester climbed atop a two-story tall sculpture in Zuccotti Park early Saturday and refused to come down “until Mayor Bloomberg resigns,” forcing a three-hour stand-off with cops. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. @WiL
(Pic) MLB: Derek Jeter Gets 3,000 Hits 225 Pound Sculpture From Yankees Teammates
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl The Derek Jeter 3,000 hit lovefest continued this weekend as his New York Yankees teammates honored the Captain with a statue — of himself — before Saturday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Commissioned by Jorge Posada and CC Sabathia, the 225-pound stainless steel sculpture is a likeness of Jeter waving his cap above a giant “3,000.” The Yankees also honored Jeter with crystal vase and other goodies on Saturday.  Check it out after the jump…
