The owner of the iconic New York City apartment featured in Sex and the City has reached his breaking point with tourists, as shown in a viral video.
A clip posted earlier this month captured an unidentified man confronting tourists at the doorstep of the West Village brownstone, which served as Carrie Bradshaw’s apartment in the popular HBO series that ran from 1998 to 2004.
“You can’t just take over the street,” he yelled at a small group gathered outside. “This happens all the time.”
He added, “I try not to do this but sometimes people cross the line. Thank you so much for understanding, have a great day. And remember—this is not empty, it’s a private home; and it’s not Carrie’s, it’s mine.”
According to @nightyourNYCguide, who originally uploaded the video to Instagram, the homeowners bought the property in 1984 for $197,000, never expecting Sex and the City would transform it into a global tourist attraction.
“Back then, navigating Greenwich Village was tricky due to streets having multiple names and no street numbers like uptown or midtown, making it easy to get lost,” the account explained in a comment. “But now, with smartphones and Google Maps, finding Carrie’s brownstone has become incredibly easy. Unfortunately, this constant flow of fans has worn out the residents, who are exhausted by the crowds.”
A user named @pamwiz, who claims to know the owners, defended the man in the video, calling him “incredibly kind” and patient.
“They have to interject when their boundaries are crossed (people not respecting the signage that says to not sit on the steps or fence/gate),” they wrote. “You can’t imagine the number of repairs they’ve had to endure as a result of people disrespecting their requests. They are also aware of the needs of their neighbors and the residents of the street who are also affected by this.”
She added, “I’ve read such callous comments saying that they ‘brought this on themselves’ or ‘they are rich so we don’t have to feel bad for them.’ Wake up people – this is their home and they deserve to live peacefully and with the same rights as any other New Yorker who pays property taxes to keep their place intact and safe.”
Many others also shared their opinions in the comments section.
Eugene “Big U” Henley faces accusations of murdering a young rapper and abandoning his body in a Las Vegas desert.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California released a statement Wednesday charging Henley with running a criminal enterprise involved in various racketeering crimes, including a January 2021 murder.
According to the release, Henley killed 21-year-old Rayshawn Williams after the aspiring artist recorded a diss track aimed at him. Williams was reportedly signed to Henley’s Uneek Music label, with Henley having paid for studio time in Las Vegas.
Instead of using the paid studio, Williams recorded his diss track elsewhere, prompting Henley to confront him. Henley allegedly drove Williams to an isolated spot in North Las Vegas, shot him in the head, and dumped his body in a ditch.
The release states Henley returned to Los Angeles post-murder and ordered the deletion of security footage from the studio. He allegedly instructed witnesses to stay silent when approached by law enforcement about Williams’ murder.
As of Wednesday, Henley remains at large. He’s also accused of scamming companies, athletes, and celebrities, including Draymond Green and Shaquille O’Neal. The NBA stars were allegedly convinced to donate to his charities, but Henley reportedly diverted these funds to his personal accounts.
