January 12, 2009 7:36 pm Obama Sneakers Hit Sidewalks Ahead of Inauguration A Brooklyn man has a new way of celebrating Barack Obama‘s inauguration next week: High-top sneakers, honoring the new president and his love of sports. Local 13:16 Columbia University and City College protests: Latest developments after nearly 300 arrested 3:11 Harvey Weinstein back in Manhattan court after rape conviction overturned 2:11 Driver pleads guilty to drug-fueled Long Island crash that killed four 0:32 Macy's 4th of July fireworks show moves back to the Hudson River 5:18 See Columbia University's lawn after encampment is cleared