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If you've been planning to head down to the Lower East Side to bid adieu to Max Fish, make sure you hang onto your iPhone: bars and clubs in the neighborhood have been experiencing an uptick in reported cell phone thefts over the past few months, and now venue owners are doing their best to strike back. [ more › ]

Looking for a place for brunch this Memorial Day weekend? Check out Eater's guide to some of New York's hottest brunch spots. Celebrate the unofficial beginning of summer with a long, boozy brunch at Salvation Taco or a peekytoe crab frittata over at The Marrow. [EaterWire]

Clever 425 sq ft New York Micro-Loft Stacks Upwards for More Space

The new International Symbol of Accessibility replaces the old, static "disabled" icon, which depicted a rather static, object-like disabled person in a wheelchair -- the new ISA shows a person zooming dynamically in a wheelchair instead. It's been officially adopted in NYC: After several years of petitioning for change, designers from Gordon College in Massachusetts have come up with an alternative to the traditional stick figure sitting back in a wheelchair. Their new character is dynamic, leaning forward with its arms at the ready. "It's such a forward-moving thing," Victor Calise, commissioner of the New York mayor's Office for People With Disabilities, told The Chronicle of Higher Education. Calise, who himself was paralyzed in a cycling accident at the age of 22, plans to begin putting the new logo in place all over New York City this summer. Revamped disability icons coming to New York City (Thanks, Matthew!)

The so-called Long Island "hot dog hooker" who gained tabloid fame last year for doling out more than just frankfurters was arrested yesterday by cops as part of a prostitution sting. Catherine Scalia, 47, was arrested for allegedly performing a massage (without a license) on an undercover detective at a hotel in Garden City; she also allegedly offered to perform a sex act for money. And she even drove her hot dog truck to the meeting place. [ more › ]

NJ Governor Chris Christie has never made a secret of his disdain for MTV reality hit Jersey Shore, whose stars he's called "losers" (he also blocked a subsidy for the show's filming). However, yesterday the Today Show had Christie and the Jersey Shore gang on for different segment celebrating the re-opening of Hurricane Sandy-battered beaches—and it was awkward backstage! [ more › ]

A 2-year-old was injured after a thug attempted to rob her mother on Friday afternoon. [ more › ]

Ah, what better way to enjoy your rainy, miserable Memorial Day weekend than with a nice trip to the shore? As promised, 14 miles of the city's beaches will open for the season tomorrow! (Not Fort Tilden, though. Fort Tilden will remain hidden under a pile of Sandy-trash for the rest of the summer, apparently.) [ more › ]

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Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are five choice dining events going on around the city: 1) Memorial Day Bash When: Saturday & Sunday Where: Bungalow Bar What: The Rockaway's beloved Bungalow Bar is back in action just in time for the unofficial beginning of summer, and they're throwing their annual Memorial Day Bash to celebrate. The back deck will be open, a limited menu will be available, drinks will be flowing, and there will be live music all weekend long. Also of note: In Good Company Hospitality Group is releasing a short documentary telling the story of how Hurricane Sandy impacted the Tubridy family (owners of Bungalow Bar) and the Rockaways in general in the six months following the superstorm. It will be out on Monday. 2) Brunch at Lafayette When: Starts today, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Where: Lafayette What: As previously noted, Andrew Carmellini and friends are finally rolling out brunch at Lafayette this weekend. Expect waffles with Nutella, smoked salmon Benedicts, soft scrambled eggs, and brunch cocktails. The new menu will be served between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Take a look at the full menu here, but whatever you do, don't look it directly in the eyes. 3) Summer Kickoff Party When: Today, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Hester Street Fair What: Time to dust off those ping-pong paddles. The Hester Street Fair is hosting their Memorial Day weekend Ping Pong Tournament and Summer Kickoff Party today during normal market hours. As the name suggests, there will be ping-pong and prizes for the champions. Interested parties can either reserve a spot by emailing events@hesterstreetfair.com, or simply walk-up and hope to get lucky. There will also be food from the newest Hester Street Fair vendor, Ducks Eatery, as well as from Khao Man Gai NY and Exchange Alley.[Photo] 4) Arrested Development Dinner When: Sunday, 5:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. Where: Three Letters What: To celebrate the return of Arrested Development, Clinton Hill's quirky French restaurant Three Letters is serving up an eight-course tasting menu tomorrow evening. The special menu is $45 per person, and includes dishes inspired by characters and jokes from the show, including corn balls, "Lucille Bluth's Breakfast" (vodka rocks and a cracker), Carl Weathers' stew and frozen, chocolate-dipped bananas, of course. Tomorrow also just happens to be the day the new season premieres on Netflix.[Photo] 5) Everything Rosé When: Sunday, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Where: Corkbuzz Wine Studio What: Tomorrow afternoon, Corkbuzz Wine Studio is hosting a seasonal wine class devoted to rosé wines. Guests will get to taste several wines, learn what foods they pair well with, and how they're made. Tickets are $50. Also of Note: Smorgasburg is open for business this weekend from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with vendors like Hash Bar, Red Hook Lobster Pound, and Blue Marble Ice Cream. Roberta's is providing the food and the drink for the season premiere of Tiki Disco at the Knockdown Center from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. tomorrow. Looking to try a new restaurant this weekend? Then check out the the latest Bromberg brother venture, Blue Ribbon Beer Garden, or try the East Village's newest wine bar Maiden Lane. For anyone heading out to the Rockaways this weekend, be sure to stop by the Rockaway Beach Concessions and support those restaurants affected by Hurricane Sandy. Catching a flight out of town this Memorial Day weekend? Know before you go with Eater's Airport Dining Guides. · All Previous Editions of Something for the Weekend [~ENY~]