On Sunday afternoon, an alligator crawled out of an overflowing sewer in Queens, prompting urban-legend believers to taunt, "SEE? Told ya so." Although a gator running loose on the streets conjures up a "Man vs. Wild" scenario, the reptile was only 18 inches long and scurried under a parked car like a frightened little kitten. According to the New York Post, the tiny beast was apprehended by ...

Imagine Times Square completely void of billboards and advertisements, and instead replaced with modern art. Impossible, right? Not so, according to 22-year-old Dutch design engineering student, Justus Bruns, who dreams of turning the New York landmark into a huge outdoor art exhibition. He recently started a project called "Times Square to Art Square" and is using social media outlets, such as ...

These days, Yasir Raja can be found carting pedestrians to various locations throughout the city, but in a few months he'll likely be driving people to jail. The 23-year-old has only been a cabbie for just a few weeks, but he already has bigger criminal-justice dreams on the horizon. Keep reading to find out more about Yasir's NYPD aspirations and his favorite Turkish hideaway in Midwood, ...

If you're out-of-your-gourd wasted and can't remember your address, don't even think about hopping into Sam Abrahim's cab. He's been carting drunk a**holes around NYC for the past four years and quite frankly, he's had enough. On the other hand, if you're sober and looking for a great Turkish restaurant, Sam's your guy. Read on to hear more stories of drunken taxi debauchery and the best place ...

In the seven years Yousuf DembeleI has spent behind the yellow cab wheel, he's become the go-to guy for Bronx recommendations. Although he's been spending all of his free time cheering on his homeland, Ghana, in the World Cup, he was able to spare a few minutes to tell us about his best-kept Bronx secret. Read on to find out more. ...

Amer Mohamed may be driving a cab for now, but he's got bigger plans on the horizon. He lives in Bay Ridge and recently immigrated from Egypt after receiving his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. One thing Mohamed misses most about home? The food. So in order to satisfy his craving for the Middle East, he heads to his favorite spot in the West Village. Keep reading to learn about ...

We picked up our latest wingman specimen while she was sipping on a margarita at Gallery Bar on the Lower East Side. Say hello to Cynthia. She's a Kansas City native with a badass job at Vice magazine, a quick wit, and a smile that would make any guy melt. Read on to find out the way to Cynthia's heart (hint: combine pizza with chivalry) and how to get in touch with her. ...

Charles McMahon has had his fair share of cabbie experiences -- he's been behind the wheel for close to 40 years. While he doesn't frequent the city very often (he only drives on Sundays, and hails from Stony Brook), he's discovered the best place for authentic grub in Little Italy, while chauffeuring around one certain "Working Girl." Keep reading to find out about Charles's restaurant ...

Behind that clear plastic window, cabbie Nasir Humayum wears many hats (literally and figuratively). Aside from being a driver, he also plays the role of therapist, matchmaker and part-time baller. Nasir has a taste for the finer things in life, and he's not afraid to tell you about it. Keep reading to hear his metered recommendation. ...

Mexico's been getting some serious heat lately. Violent drug wars are rampant, and a dude just got gored by a bull -- not to mention the ever-present fear that drinking their water will cause you to pee out of your ass. But today, on the holiest of holy Mexican holidays (not really), let's put all of that aside and focus on what's really important: tequila. And burritos. And piñatas. Below, ...