The Empire State Building Gets Zapped, The Observer Plays Softball With Trump, And Kim Kardashian Is Actually Taking New York

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Zap! Watch the Empire get struck by lighting three times Tuesday night. (Gothamist)

Looks like the New York Observer is going soft on Donald Trump to prevent an awkward in-law encounter come Turkey day. (Gawker)

Apparently, Kim Kardashian is seeking permanent residence in the Big Apple to be closer to her basketballer beau, Kris Humphries, who plays for the Nets. Maybe she'll be clocking in some hours behind the register at Dash Soho when she feels like reminiscing about life in Calabasas. (New York Post)

Crystal Renn is pure sex in her figure hugging Z Spoke dress at the 8th Annual New Yorkers for Children Spring Dinner Dance. (The Cut)

Get your hands on these gorgeous custom kitchen knives made from reclaimed wood. (Daily Candy)

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