B Media Network New York News Editor Home Page: March 2014

Monday, March 31, 2014

Car breaks down, leads police to arrests

... 28, was driving in the Town of Sheldon when the car broke down. The sheriff's office says Small provided an expired New York driver's license, which was found to be suspended. The sheriff's office says her passenger, 27-year-old Samuel Radford IV, ...

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Obduro Capital Closes $2,250,000 Loan on Mixed Use Property in Upstate New York

North Liberty, IA, March 31, 2014 -- -- Obduro Capital LLC has successfully closed a $2,225,000 conventional mortgage secured by a 12-unit mixed use commercial/residential property located in Saratoga Springs, NY.

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Last day to sign up for Obamacare

NY State of Health, the State's official health plan marketplace, reported that as of 9 a.m. Sunday, 1,162,795 New Yorkers have completed their applications and 812,033 have enrolled for coverage since the launch of the Marketplace on Oct. 1 .

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Out Loud: George Packer and Dexter Filkins on War Literature

... who recently reviewed "Redeployment," a collection of short stories by the former marine Phil Klay, for the New York Times . Both Packer and Filkins worked as reporters in the early years of the Iraq war. They talk with Weiss about arriving in the ...

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Moscow 57 On Delancey Celebrates Jim Brochu and His Play Character...

... was two-time Tony winner David Burns who became his show business godfather and introduced him to the world of the New York Theatre. Character Man delivers the iconic songs of ground-breaking composers including Jule Styne, John Kander and Fred Ebb, ...

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A traditional recipe in an unexpected place

The food landscape is made up of many different cultures, many times fragmened by slight differences in cuisine.

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Recent Action

... According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, it is illegal in 17 states - including New Jersey, New York and Delaware - to ask job applicants whether they are married. Leach's bill currently has 10 co-sponsors. State Sen. Michael ...

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Customer Satisfaction Study Ranks Top Insurance Companies

... Corp.: 82.3 15. Chubb: 75.3 Rank / Company & overall score 1. Jackson National: 87.2* 2. Prudential: 86.0* 3. New York Life: 85.9 (tie)* 3. State Farm Life: 85.9 (tie)* 5. Northwestern Mutual: 85.6 6. John Hancock: 85.4 7. MetLife: 84.9 8. American ...

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Is Broadway Only for New Yorkers?

New Yorkers, especially New York theater critics, like to complain that Broadway is being taken over by tourists - the primary target for those big, brand-name musicals we're seeing more and more of.

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Robert Cray releases new album in My Soul - Out April 1 on Provogue

A new behind the scenes EPK takes fans inside the music. ) the 10 song album blends funky originals with surprising covers.

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Boston Celtics Stick To The Moral Victory Plan, Fall By Five To Bulls

... basketball, Rich developed an interest in the fast-paced sport of hockey while he was attending the University of New York at Buffalo. Now he loves to talk Sabres hockey with his son, who plays hockey in the Cortland, New York area, and write about ...

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Schmeelk: Playoffs Are Still A Long Shot For Inconsistent Knicks

... it is really more like three. The Knicks have two games in hand against Atlanta, so their loss column lead over New York is two games. The Hawks also own the tiebreaker against the Knicks (and it is likely to stay that way), making the actual lead ...

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Free Event with Best Selling Parent Author, Kim John Payne

... and how caregivers can hold children accountable without "making it worse." 225 Cambridge Avenue, Garden City, New York 11530 (516) 742-3434 http://ift.tt/1jQGz9x SOCIAL RESILIENCE HELPING CHILDREN NAVIGATE SOCIAL CHALLENGES with Mr. Kim John Payne ...

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This Dec. 6, 2013 file photo shows TV personality and fashion designer Nicole Richie at the launch of SK Planet's Styletag fashion app at Henri Bendel in New York.

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Supreme Court could limit software patentsvisit|article-5363477|mobile_home_category_body-6916|4

... The software allows a neutral third party to make sure all parties to a trade have lived up to their obligations. New York-based CLS Bank International challenged the patent as invalid, arguing that Alice merely took a concept that has been around ...

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Times Square Named New York's Top Tourist Attraction

Times Square is New York's most popular tourist attraction, according to a survey of international students by Kaplan International English.

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Trending Now: Padres beat Dodgers on Opening Night

... scored all 3 runs in the bottom of the 8th off of L.A. reliever Brian Wilson. The Knicks downed the Warriors 89-84. New York moved 1 game back of Atlanta for the final playoff spot in the East. The Grizzlies fell to the Trailblazers 105-98. Memphis ...

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ZOMG Cupcake ATM: Sprinkles Says D.C.'s Cupcake ATM Will Arrive This Fall

... That's when Sprinkles plans to unleash its cupcake ATM on D.C. , according to a spokeswoman. The ATM launched in New York on the Upper East Side about a week ago. Washington Business Journal heard last week the ATM was coming to D.C., but didn't ...

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Riders to get 1st turns on big Vegas Ferris wheel

... erris-style wheel has 28 glass-enclosed and air-conditioned gondolas that can each hold up to 40 people. A group in New York plans a 625-foot Ferris wheel on Staten Island with a view of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline.

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34,000 NJ Vehicles Will Need to Find a Detour Starting April 12th

A decaying bridge connecting New Jersey commuters to New York City is closing down for two years as part of a $1 billion renovation project.

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Six Facts That Will Change The Way You Think About Sleep in New York

... So what could help us all sleep better? Join the WNYC sleep project to see how many winks you (and others in the New York City area) are getting each night. 2. But you might get robbed: So far this year, about 20 percent of all grand larcenies on ...

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Police officer shot to death in upstate New York

A police officer was shot and killed on Monday in upstate New York, and the suspect was hospitalized to undergo surgery, authorities said.

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Fitch Expects to Rate Benchmark-Size Sr Unsecured Notes Issued by JBS Investments GmbH 'BB-'

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2014 Fiction Contest Winners Announced

... Magazine of Noir , Lazy Fascist Review , Hobart , and other magazines and journals. He's originally from Brooklyn, New York. Receiving an honorable mention award in our contest, for her story titled "Cherry Road," is Anna Kushnir, who was born in ...

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Low-cost Dominican surgeries spark warnings by US

... of Plastic Surgeons. Brignoni was referred to the Vista del Jardin Medical Center by several acquaintances in the New York borough of the Bronx where she lived, said Lamboy and Lenny Ulloa, the father of the 4-year-old daughter she left behind. The ...

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Design File 010: T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

... only exploit of Robsjohn-Gibbings, not hardly. He was initially trained as an architect in England before moving to New York in 1929, to spearhead a branch of the super-pedigreed UK antiques house Charles of London. He opened up his own decorating ...

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Metro Antiques Announces New 19th Century Antiques on Display at W....

... pieces carried by the company, most of which are nearly impossible to find anywhere else. Metro Antiques is a New York City based antique importer who carries a full line of fine arts and antiques from around the world. Specializing in 19th century ...

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N.Y. A.G. Sues FedEx Over Untaxed Smokes

New York State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman said that his office has filed a $70 million lawsuit against Federal Express Corp. for unlawfully shipping nearly 80 million contraband cigarettes to consumers across the state in violation of federal and state laws.

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Cleveland Cavaliers remain 9th in NBA Draft lottery standings; Bucks, 76ers, Magic lead

... the Cavs are 3 games behind eighth-place Detroit in the lottery standings, and a 1.5 games ahead of 10th-place New York. A week ago, when we published our first lottery standings of the year, it appeared as if Cleveland could move up to as high as ...

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Photo Call: a Sneak Peek at Upcoming "Glee" Episodes, "New New York" and "Bash"

"Glee" is produced by Ryan Murphy Television in association with 20th Century Fox Television.

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David Remnick to be Syracuse University's commencement speaker

David Remnick, editor of The New Yorker and a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, will be the keynote speaker at the Syracuse University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry joint commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 11, in the Carrier Dome.

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Trending Now: Padres beat Dodgers on Openi...

Storecasting: To Brooklyn and Beyond: Maje Plans Major Expansion

Since arriving in the U.S. in 2011, Maje has relentlessly spread throughout New York, with stores on Bleecker Street, Prince Street, Spring Street, Madison Avenue, Columbus Avenue, and several Bloomingdale's shops.

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Fitch Rates Sound Point Clo V, Ltd./Inc.

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Mesothelioma Victims Center Calls Out Specific Industrial Workers: Oil...

... the calls the Mesothelioma Victims Center receives diagnosed victims could be in any state including: California, New York, Texas, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Missouri, Ohio, ...

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Police officer fatally shot in upstate New York

Authorities say a police officer has been shot to death in an upstate New York village, and the shooting suspect has also died.

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Fitch: AES Gener Gains Control of Guacolda; Neutral to Ratings

... Ratings Primary Analyst Xavier Olave Associate Director +1-212-612-7895 Fitch Ratings, Inc. One State Street Plaza New York, NY 10004 or Secondary Analyst Paula Garcia Director +562-2-4993316 or Committee Chairperson Lucas Aristizabal Senior ...

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Christi Scofield's 'Emergence' Debuts to Rave Reviews

Mar. 31, 2014 - NEW YORK -- Christi Scofield Fine Art announces the release of contemporary artist Christi Scofield's latest painting from her popular Pop Up Theology series.

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Police officer fatally shot in upstate New York

Authorities say a police officer has been shot to death in an upstate New York village, and the shooting suspect has also died.

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NY Attorney General Goes After FedEx For Untaxed Cigarette Deliveries

FedEx delivered some 80 million bootlegged cigarettes in New York state between 2006 and 2012, and the Big Apple's attorney general is seeking $70 million in compensation for the alleged violations of state and federal laws, according to a news release from Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman's office.

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Buffalo brewers unite to form advocacy group

... through festivals and celebrations as well as our world class pubs that are bringing beer enthusiasts to Western New York from across the region and the country." New breweries set to open this year include Big Ditch Brewing Co. in downtown Buffalo ...

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Showtime's 'Nurse Jackie' Renewed For Seventh...

... and we are lucky to have him in the Lionsgate family." Filming on Season 7 of Nurse Jackie will begin in New York later this year, with Phillips, Tom Straw, Richie Jackson, Liz Flahive and Caryn Mandabach executive producing. Season 6 premieres ...

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Town of Brookhaven to Host Third Annual Job Boot Camp

... part of the Town's initiative to assist Brookhaven job seekers and is run by Maria Frey of Executive Consultants of New York, an organization that specializes in career development and networking. Space is limited for Job Boot Camp and open to ...

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Searching the World for What Makes Things Funny

... to find out. Dr. McGraw, founder of the Humor Research Lab at the University of Colorado Boulder, traveled from New York to Japan, and from Palestine to the Amazon to investigate humor in different countries and among different peoples. Their book ...

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My Big Gay Italian Wedding to Welcome Nancy 'Mama' Jones, 4/5

... the wedding of "Anthony" and "Andrew." Mama Jones most commonly known for her reality show on VH1 "Love and Hip Hop New York," has always wanted to make her stage debut in New York City and excited to do so in support of the gay community. Nancy is ...

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There's a Kokie's yoga mat

Designed by New York-based artist Jon Kessler, the object is part of a series of yoga mats by Grey Area, which includes versions created by Daniel Arsham, Wim Delvoye, and others.

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Experts advise caution as Dominican Republic grows into major cosmetic surgery destin...

2014 Glengarry Cup win for Andrew Hayes

... 1st Andrew Hayes, "Abercairney Highlanders," "Tulloch Castle," "Charlie's Welcome." 2nd Eric Ouellette, Syracuse, New York, "John MacDonald's Welcome to South Uist," "Struan Robertson," "Ca' the Ewes." 3rd Andrea Boyd, Ottawa, "South Hall," "Lady ...

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VNA reaches three-year agreement with CWA

The Visiting Nursing Association of Western New York has reached a tentative labor agreement with the Communications Workers of America/AFL-CIO on a new three-year contract covering nearly 600 unionized employees.

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Love has a lock on Norfolk's Hague Bridge

The love locks, some silver and gold-tone, others painted bright blues and greens, are meant to symbolize everlasting love that can't be broken.

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Sunday, March 30, 2014

Story from NorthCountryNow.com

... match of $3,500. The River Agency was formed in 2010 to administer funds established and set aside through the New York Power Authority (NYPA) for economic development activities and programs. The agency was established in 2010 and granted $16 ...

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Mesothelioma Victims Center Now Releases Vital Advice For Families Of...

... the calls the Mesothelioma Victims Center receives diagnosed victims could be in any state including: California, New York, Texas, Massachusetts, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, Ohio, Michigan, Iowa, Indiana, ...

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Who won at MOST science fair?

Budding scientists in fourth through 12th grades competed Sunday for scholarships, awards and trips at the 2014 Central New York Science & Engineering Fair at the SRC Arena at Onondaga Community College.

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Home Exchanges Stretch Travel Budgets

... at swapping required an adjustment to my expectations and two full months of my time. On top of that, our flight to New York from San Francisco was a few hours late. We didn't get to our Upper West Side brownstone until nearly midnight. The resident ...

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A Move to a Vermont Valley

Fred Hunt remembers how sad he was on Sunday nights when he left his weekend home in Woodstock, Vt., to join the parade of cars heading back toward the New York City area.

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Estelle Parsons on Acting---and Aging

... Eric Coble sets in motion "The Velocity of Autumn," which begins previews April 1 at the Booth Theater in New York. Starring Academy Award winner Estelle Parsons, age 86, the play-a candid study on growing up and growing old-had its debut last fall ...

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BWW Reviews: APARTMENT 13 in NYC - Excellent Dining, Welcoming Spot

... They feature a carefully selected wine list starting at $9 a glass. Handcrafted beers on tap ($8) include some of New York's finest; Brooklyn Brewery Chocolate Stout and Ommegang Witte from Cooperstown. Their menu suggests drink pairings to for the ...

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Ladner reaches the top with junior college national title

... baseball two years and basketball four. He was on coach M.K. Turk's team when the Golden Eagles won the NIT in New York. "I was wanting to be the dutiful son," Ladner said. "I majored in pre-med but I got so far into it that my heart was just not ...

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Cuomo Kills De Blasio Universal Pre-K Tax

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced this weekend that the state legislature had passed a budget that delivered a double blow to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's agenda, providing funding that would eliminate the need for a tax increase de Blasio campaigned on and enforcing safeguards for charter schools.

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Friends, Family Lead Search for James 'Jay' Ott

... Kim said. "That is why we're searching in Brooklyn and Manhattan," she said. Ott's father Robert traveled to New York to lead the civilian search for his son. Ott has not been in touch with his friends and family since Saturday, according to the ...

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Comedian outs PR exec's affair over bad real estate deal

... at 37 Union Square West, even bringing him an offer, despite not having a real estate license. According to the New York Post, Feinberg told Teman to stop marketing the building, which has an estimated value of $10.5 million, and the incensed ...

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Bringing opera to New York and the world at the Met

In a cramped backstage area at New York's Metropolitan Opera House, French mezzo-soprano Sophie Koch adjusts her 19th century dress.

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Nick Gwiazdowski grew into NCAA champion at NC State

... awhile to accomplish. Growing up in the quiet community of Delanson, about 30 minutes west of Albany in upstate New York, Gwiazdowski attended Duanesburg High, a school too small to field a football team. Though Gwiazdowski played some baseball and ...

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Stemp Wins Datto Partner Rockstar Award for Q4 2013

... Systems is an IT support and consulting firm which provides a broad range of IT services to clients across the New York Tri-State area. Morris Stemp, Stemp Systems CEO, says he is thrilled to be honored with this award. "Most, actually all, Stemp ...

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MSU, U-M take aim at Final Four, all-Michigan championship game

... and Spartans can punch tickets to the Final Four next week. Michigan State (29-8) faces Connecticut at 2:20 p.m. in New York and Michigan (28-8) plays eighth-seeded Kentucky at 5:15 p.m. in Indianapolis. It'll make for a frenzied day for the ...

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New Yorkers Struggling To Afford ObamaCare Premiums, Deductibles

LECLAIR: 'We've heard from a lot of WHEC Facebook friends complaining that they will face a fine if they don't sign up for health insurance.

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Parenting Links: Movie Star Moms, Rock Star Kids, and Too Much Advice

... U.S. Government could save $400 million simply by changing the typeface it uses on its printed documents. And The New York Times has a profile of a 15-year-old chef , who works in the kitchen of one of Los Angeles's best restaurants and hosts a ...

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Bronx Councilman Proposes Using Taxi TVs to Help Find Missing People

A bill being considered by the city Council would require Taxi TV in both green and yellow cabs to show pictures of New Yorkers who have disappeared.

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... was released in 2009. Shop Class for Soulcraft has been described by The Washington Post, The New Yorker , and The New York Times as a revolutionary piece. The book is "an inquiry into the value of work." Crawford utilizes economics and psychology ...

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NYC mayor's next big push: affordable housing

In this Feb. 25, 2014 file photo, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio listens to a question during a news conference at P.S. 130 in New York.

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Herald of Spring' in Sanctuary Gallery

... out one of her favorite art forms a . paper dolls. In fact, her first job as a professional was with B. Shachman in New York City, which specialized in all things Victoriana "so my paper dolls fit right in." She stayed with the company for 15 years. ...

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New York City Personal Injury Law Firm Releases Video About Assault and Negligent Security Claims

The Orlow Firm in New York City has added a new video to their website. The video discusses premises liability and inadequate or negligent security claims.

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Chuck Schumer Urges Security Review Of World Trade Center Site

... the perimeter for possible illegal entry points and check security guards' performance. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey owns the site. Security chief Joseph Dunne says the agency and a company managing the tower's security "have taken ...

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Delta and American Battle Over NYC-London Business Flyers

Delta Air Lines has been making inroads in the dogfight over the lucrative market for business travel between New York and London, but the newly merged American Airlines Group is fighting back.

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From left: 315 Bowery, 156 Second Avenue, and 25 East First Street

New York City has never been static, but in the last decade or so Manhattan has seen some dramatic changes.

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NYC mayor's next big push: affordable housing

Now that state lawmakers have closed a budget deal to fund prekindergarten in New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio is ready to turn to the next items on his sweeping liberal agenda: massively expanding affordable housing, increasing wages for the working class and overhauling the city's recovery from Superstorm Sandy.

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Search still on for missing fashion designer, Pine-Richland alumnus James Ott

New York City police said today that they are still searching for the 31-year-old fashion designer and Pine-Richard High School graduate who went missing a week ago.

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NYC Mayor's Next Big Push: Affordable Housing

Proposal to Build Artificial Islands Said to Blunt the Impact of Future Superstorms

... of Sandy is in the works. Federal officials are looking to build a string of artificial islands off the coast of New York and New Jersey so we can be better protected against devastating storms. "We've discussed this with the governor's office of ...

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NYC mayor's next big push: affordable housing

... ticket presales, trips, advance notice on upcoming 710 KNUS events, movie screening passes, giveaways and more! NEW YORK (AP) - Now that state lawmakers have closed a budget deal to fund prekindergarten in New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio is ...

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Bronx BP Diaz, possible mayoral contender, does Staten Island homework

... to be representatives of boroughs where we're being neglected or not being heard, or getting crumbs as the rest of New York City flourishes," he said. "I think that really creates a strong bond among all of us." He also praised former Conservative ...

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Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert

At the request of the Suffolk County Police Department, a New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert has been issued relating to the disappearance of Michael Depaola: age 33; from Islip, New York on March 29, 2014 at 11:30- AM.

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NYC mayor's next big push: affordable housing

In this Feb. 25, 2014 file photo, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks during a news conference at P.S. 130 in New York.

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Ricketts looks for political donors

... more than 17,000 broadcast TV commercials, compared with 2,100 put up by Republican Party groups, according to New York-based Kantar Media's CMAG. The emerging players also may tamp down on the influence of some groups that once counted such wealthy ...

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Changes brewing in coffee culture

Cafe Grumpy, of New York, won first place in the America's Best Coffeehouse competition at Coffee Fest NY.

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Griffo, Brindisi announce $40 million for winter weather recovery

... "Forty-five percent of our major roads and highways in this state are in poor or mediocre condition, which costs New York motorists dearly. We're collectively paying $4.9 billion more than we have to every year on repairs required because of shoddy ...

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Elliott Realty offices in Watertown, Henderson Harbor bought by RealtyUSA

RealtyUSA recently bought offices from Elliott Realty Inc. in Watertown and Henderson to expand its outreach in Northern New York.

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Tax cuts focus of state budget talks amid New York pre-K funding debate

Maybe New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo should borrow a pair of crutches. They might have helped Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton's cause.

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Eagles Concert Tickets for their 2014 Tour Go On Sale For Shows In...

... concerts in January. Yesterday Eagles concert tickets went on sale for performances at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Prudential Center in Newark, Harvey's Lake Tahoe in Stateline NV, Des Moines, Grand Rapids, San Diego and Allentown with ...

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Do Local Taxpayers Really Benefit From Ballparks And Sports Tourism?

... had called a town hall meeting to hear from Lou Presutti, the man who owns the Cooperstown Dreams Park in upstate New York, and the room was packed. It seemed like the perfect opportunity. It was about baseball and America, Conrad said, and best of ...

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Meet girl group that gets back together to once again entertain as...

... 23rd season. The couple met doing summer stock in Pennsylvania in 1984 and married in 1987. Living and working in New York, they wanted to start their own theater and incorporated Broadway Rose in 1991; they had a friend from Tigard, so they took a ...

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Bauman: Opening Day brings hope, promise

... Monday is the day when a nearly full schedule arrives with 13 games. They'll be playing in Pittsburgh, Detroit, New York (the Borough of Queens), Arlington, Baltimore, Chicago (South Side), Cincinnati, St. Petersburg, Miami, Phoenix, Oakland, ...

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Lily Allen makes edgy style statement at the Vogue Festival

... and ended up a penniless sanitation worker Mystery of a town wiped off the map by Google: How the fake Agloe, New York, conceived as a 'copyright trap' by cartographers turned into a real hamlet before vanishing forever A warm up to the Big One? Los ...

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'Brickfest' fundraiser assembles Lego city at Larchmont Public Library

Hundreds of children and adults flocked to the Larchmont Public Library today to take a sneak peek at a massive Lego city. A Lego club called "I Lug New York" assembled the creation for "Brickfest," a library fundraiser held by the Friends of the Larchmont Public Library.

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Leona's Iron Chef is an Ironman

... (September 2011). The 14 marathons are: Singapore (December 2008), Amsterdam (October 2009), Big Sur (April, 2010), New York (November, 2010), Paris (April 2011), Camsur (September 2011), California Int'l (December 2011), Rome (March 2012), ...

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New York Metropolitans 1884 Season Preview

... the existing structure, which effectively keeps salaries at club favorable levels, and the cost of admission low. New York Metropolitans manager Jim Mutrie and his prize hurler Tim Keefe are no strangers to the process. In 1883, the Mets signed then ...

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Bill De Blasio Turning To Big Push On Affordable Housing

MARCH 12: New York Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks during a press conference to give an update on a five-alarm fire and building collapse at 1646 Park Ave in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan March 12, 2014 in New York City.

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Mayor Appoints New Leadership to Reboot Sandy Recovery Efforts

... Employment for Women, was officially appointed as the director of the Housing Recovery Office, which DNAinfo.com New York first reported on Wednesday. She'll work on streamlining the process of approving rebuilding projects as well as releasing ...

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Saturday, March 29, 2014

Lady Gaga performs at closing Roseland Ballroom

... ensemble (her sixth costume change for the night). "Thanks for making this the best birthday ever," she said. The New York-born singer will perform six more shows at the Roseland Ballroom, helping close the famed venue that opened eight decades ago. ...

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Buffalo Bills Name Stadium Group Members; Meetings to Start Tuesday

... named seven people this past week to the New Stadium Working Group. That group, rounded out with appointees from New York state and host Erie County, will begin meetings Tuesday to discuss whether to salvage Ralph Wilson Stadium or, if not, then ...

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NYC Mayor Spending $100M to Rebuild Every Home Sandy Destroyed

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio gives the State of the City address at La Guardia Community College on Feb. 10, 2014 in the Long Island City section of the Queens borough of New York City.

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New York leaders, Gov. Cuomo reach deal on budget

... provide some tax relief for businesses, homeowners and renters and add $340 million for prekindergarten mainly in New York City. Details for the budget covering the fiscal year beginning Tuesday were contained in legislation filed by staff overnight ...

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North Country Health Compass Web-based tool launched

... patients more engaged in their health care. 'The North Country Health Compass website is the first of its kind in New York state,' said Ian D. Grant, FDRHPO's rural health program manager and Health Compass administrator. 'Our goal is to really move ...

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Sports Shorts: Marshwood wrestlers fare well at nationals

... Ohio (17-2). Beaulieu opened with a win over Haden Mackowiak of Maryland (fall). He then beat Zachary Ancewicz of New York (6-0) and Jason Dalcortivo of New Jersey (10-0). Two other Marshwood wrestlers are competing. Junior Jackson Howarth won his ...

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A 24-hour cupcake vending machine has opened and it's like a dream come true.

... Beverly Hills, California, where the company is based, and plans to expand into Houston and Washington, D.C. The New York model holds 760 cupcakes and sells up to four at a time, making it larger than the company's other machines. "I think it's ...

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Lady Gaga celebrates 28th birthday, performs 1st of 7 shows at NYC's closing Roseland Ballroom

... with the new single, "G.U.Y.," now wearing an all-white ensemble (her sixth costume change for the night). The New York-born singer will perform six more shows at the Roseland Ballroom, helping close the famed venue that opened eight decades ago. ...

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NYC Mayor Spending $100M to Rebuild Every Home Sandy Destroyed

NBA Playoffs and/or Lottery seeding roundup -- While you were sleeping March 28th, 2014

... a lof of their remaining games (likely)? Go Kings! ATL @ WAS -- This is a big game for Atlanta who is 2.0 up on New York at this stage. So almost everything that could have gone bad went wrong last night. Glad the Jazz lost though. We needed to with ...

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New York leaders, Gov. Cuomo reach deal on budget

Police: Man, 86, kills grandson's girlfriend, self

A revolver lies in a pool of blood in the street next to Heriberto Pagan's car, in the Rosebank section of the Staten Island borough of New York, Friday, March 28, 2014.

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Another quick look at April 2014

... at 3 p.m. Hope Before Heaven is a non-profit corporation that funds emergency medical care for pets in Western New York whose owners are unable to pay for the care. Anyone wishing to donate a basket or gift card, or offer a monetary donation, please ...

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New York leaders, Gov. Cuomo reach deal on budget

New York City Personal Injury Law Firm Releases Video About Prescription Errors at Nursing Homes

The Orlow Firm in New York City has added a new video to their website. The video discusses the problem of administering improper medication to nursing home patients.

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NYC mayor appoints Sandy rebuilding team

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is announcing a new team to lead the city's efforts to recover from Superstorm Sandy.

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De Blasio Appoints His Sandy Recovery Team

A man watches the waves in New York Harbor from Battery Park during the arrival of Hurricane Sandy.

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De Blasio's out of touch with New York

... turn. Then there was the general election, which de Blasio won handily - but with the backing of a minuscule 18% of New York's registered voters. The remaining 83% either voted for somebody else - or, overwhelmingly, simply didn't vote at all. And ...

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Tina Fey Hit With Workers' Comp Judgment

-New York State officials have filed a $79,000 judgment against Tina Fey, alleging that the comedian has failed to carry required workers' compensation insurance, according to court filings. The Workers' Compensation Board lodged the judgment against ...

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Weekend Kitchen

... culture of professional kitchens. Now she's giving an edge to the next generation. As it has in other parts of New York City, the evolution in the dining scene in Washington Heights and Inwood has been fueled by demographic change. Peter Longo ...

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State: More Than 1 Million Have Applied for Insurance Through Health Exchange

The state says that more than 1 million New Yorkers have applied for health insurance through the state Health Exchange.

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Ross, Stephenson win Coach of the Year

... 4 in the MaxPreps Xcellent 25 poll and a berth in the Dicks Sporting Goods High School National Tournament in New York from April 3 through April 5. Stephenson returned a month after recovering from surgery to help the Patriots (25-7) capture ...

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End Zone: NY hoops legend Felipe Lopez still an inspiration

... were clips from games in the Dominican where Lopez ended his pro career. Lopez, 39, can be difficult to place in New York, the city he once soared above. He likes to keep basketball on the "low burner," living modestly with his girlfriend across ...

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Most Recent Comment

... on their website that, "under Local Law No. 31 of 2007, the placement of publicly accessible collection bins on New York City property or property maintained by New York City, or on any public sidewalk or roadway is illegal," and concerned residents ...

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Off-Broadway's iLuminate to be Featured on NY1

The new 2014 edition of iLUMINATE opened on January 27th to unanimous rave reviews, led by The New York Times who dubbed the Off-Broadway hit "Spectacular, magical and dazzling!" iLuminate wowed the nation with their groundbreaking light suits and innovative dance moves on NBC's "America's Got Talent," where the dance-in-the-dark sensation was ... (more)

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Eagles Concert Tickets for their 2014 Tour Go On Sale For Shows In...

A model penitent

... that we think of the sacrament not as an obligation, but a right. For the past several years the archdiocese of New York has had a day set aside in Lent and Advent -- "Reconciliation Monday," this year, the Monday of Holy Week -- when parishes are ...

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Hostel Environments: Everyone thinks of AirBnB as the...

Everyone thinks of AirBnB as the great populist hope, an easy way to supplement income, but is the entire system actually making it harder for low-income New Yorkers to live in the city? Housing advocate Sarah Desmond argues that, in addition to depriving the city and state of much-needed tax revenue, the process of flipping apartments and renting ... (more)

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Police: Man, 86, kills grandson's girlfriend, self

A revolver lies in a pool of blood in the street next to Heriberto Pagan's car, in the Rosebank section of the Staten Island borough of New York, Friday, March 28, 2014.

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Shawn P. Cheney, 24, stole 50-plus cases of beer, police say

Police say an upstate New York man was arrested after he stole more than 50 cases of beer from the same store over the course of a week.

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New York state health exchange reports 782,000 enrolled

With the 2014 enrollment deadline scheduled to fall at midnight Monday, the state Health Exchange says 1.13 million New Yorkers have completed applications for insurance though fewer than 800,000 have now enrolled for specific coverage.

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Lady Gaga performs at closing Roseland Ballroom

Recording artist Lady Gaga arrives at the Roseland Ballroom for the first night of her series of concerts at the venue on Friday, March 28, 2014, in New York.

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Soak up baseball history at these museums

... a statue of Pee Wee Reese and Jackie Robinson at MCU Park in the Coney Island section of the Brooklyn borough of New York, where the minor league Cyclones team plays. There are many destinations of interest to baseball fans around the country ...

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Town of Greece waiting on Supreme Court ruling

A town board in upstate New York moved efficiently through its March meeting agenda: roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance, a moment of prayer.

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Buddies visit baseball's disappearing parks

... was outdated within four to five years. Everyone got tired of sitting in a concrete doughnut," said Ondrovic, 53, a New York lawyer and die-hard Mets fan, having grown up in Queens. "The pitch of the upper deck seating was too steep, and the ...

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Tax freeze to total $1.5B over three years

... Manufacturer's Taxes to Zero: The Budget agreement lowers the cost of doing business for manufacturers, making New York a more attractive place for firms to locate and create jobs. The Budget will establish a 20 percent real property tax credit for ...

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NYS: LI Jobs Growth Chilled in February

... Long Island added 13,600 more jobs last month, compared with February of 2013, according to a report by the New York State Department of Labor this week. Our region gained 17,500 jobs in January compared to January of 2013. Most of the jobs-growth ...

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Trayvon Martin: What did Kobe Bryant say about justice?

Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant tested those waters in a New Yorker interview . And he quickly found out how hot the water can get.

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Florida Derby: Big time stakes action at Gulfstream Park

... for this one. Instead lets take a shot with the 3, Kharafa, and the 5, Hey Leroy. A five year old gelding bred in New York, Kharafa is 8-1 in the morning line, and is coming off a five month layoff. Although most of his races have been restricted to ...

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Punters caught Flat-footed

... carries over to next week. At Meydan, Jamie Osborne enjoyed the biggest win of his training career when Toast Of New York landed the UAE Derby in fine style but, despite a starting price of 11/1, the British-trained runner was popular with domestic ...

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Cuomo offers a highlightsa of budget deal

... a higher rate than inflation or personal income growth. The Budget includes $1.5 billion in property tax relief for New York homeowners that is linked to and conditioned on approved plans for local governments to become more efficient. In addition, ...

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Islanders owner Charles Wang open to offers to buy team

... on the verge of selling. "In recent months, there have been numerous expressions of interest in the purchase of the New York Islanders," Wang said in a statement. "As I have consistently stated, I have been and remain willing to listen. However, ...

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The Manhattan Vintage Show Brings a Big Pop of Spring

While New York may continue to be dreary, the semi-annual Manhattan Vintage Show at the Metropolitan Pavillion is here to remind you that spring really is in the air.

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Water main breaks, creates sinkhole in Baldwin

... to swallow the front end of a vehicle and caused officials to shut off water to more than a dozen homes. Crews from New York American Water, a contractor for the Town of Hempstead, are at the site of the rupture, on Anderson Street between Soper ...

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After Storm, U.S. Mulls Artificial Islands Near New York

A string of artificial islands off the coast of New Jersey and New York could blunt the impact of storm surges that proved so deadly during Superstorm Sandy, according to a new proposal.

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Kobe Bryant criticizes Lebron James for supporting Trayvon Martin

Kobe Bryant under fire for criticizing Lebron James and Miami Heat for supporting Trayvon Martin 'just because he was African-American' Basketball star Kobe Bryant has been attacked for claiming that he shouldn't be expected to support Trayvon Martin simply because he is also African American Singled out Lebron James a nd his Miami H eat colleagues ... (more)

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Trail Blazers playoff chase: Portland still 5th, Phoenix jumps to 7th

... over surging Memphis to keep pace in the sixth spot. Phoenix jumped into the 7th seed with a blowout win over the New York. Dallas had the night off before facing Sacramento on the road Saturday night. Portland looks to be in good shape to make the ...

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It Happened One Weekend: NYC's Bathhouses; Curbed Editor Buys in Crown Heights

The newly renovated rec center on West 60th Street has been open for almost a year now, but what was there before it? Christopher Gray takes us back to the turn-of-the-century, when public baths ruled New York, a wave of reform culminating in 1914 with twenty active bathhouses in all boroughs except filthy, stinking Staten Island .

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Star Rewards

... out a study with Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications and surveyed 650 children from New York about their attitudes toward fame and pop culture. When given the option to become stronger, smarter, famous, or more beautiful, ...

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NY budget details: Erases manufacturers tax, creates property tax credit

... homeowners. $1.5 Billion in Property Tax Relief: The Budget includes a new Property Tax Credit to provide relief to New York homeowners and address one of the primary drivers of the State's high property taxes - the outsized number of local ...

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Friday, March 28, 2014

A number of concerns

... for illegal immigrants, is opposed by 56 percent of voters. Just 15 percent believe the quality of education in New York has improved since Cuomo took over, while a mere 19 percent say their personal finances are better - and 45 percent believe the ...

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a Rednecka road rage dude flips off woman, crashes truck, karma wins

... The rest of the Elite Eight will be set Friday with four games, including Iowa State vs. Connecticut in New York. Americans barely increased their spending in February following a weak January performance, strong evidence that the severe winter will ...

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Fast Times Abound at Florida Under Tack Show

... co-fastest quarter mile in :21. Consigned by Woodford Thoroughbreds, agent, the dark bay or brown colt was bred in New York by New Light Stable and was bought for $65,000 by Woodford Thoroughbreds out of the Select Sales consignment at last year's ...

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Texas high school goes Blue 4 Ben

Support for a local family is stretching across the United States. Western New Yorkers have been wearing the color blue to show support for four-year-old Ben Sauer and his family.

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Fans to attend memorial tailgate

... in his hometown of Detroit. The Buffalo Bills are planning a public celebration of his life here in western New York but have not announced the final details. There will also be a memorial tailgate from 1 until 5 p.m. this Sunday at the Wings Flight ...

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Buddies visit baseball's disappearing parks

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Gwyneth Paltrow to Working Moms: You've Got it Easy Compared to Me

... she's put her thoughts into a scathingly tongue-in-cheek (and right on) open letter to the actress published in the New York Post . As Dawson puts it early in the letter: "'Thank God I don't make millions filming one movie per year' is what I say to ...

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Mahwah police: Wanted New York men arrested after synthetic marijuana found in their car

MAHWAH - Two wanted New York men were arrested on Friday after Mahwah police found synthetic marijuana and open alcoholic beverages in their car, police said.

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NYC: Cumbo Calls for Safer Atlantic Ave, and Trottenberg Promises Action

City Council Member Laurie Cumbo with advocates from the Prospect Heights Neighborhood Development Council, Make Brooklyn Safer, Tri-State Transportation Campaign, New York League of Conservation Voters, and Transportation Alternatives.

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Longing for their homeland, no matter which side of the Aegean

... A'From Both Sides of the Aegean: Expulsion and Exchange of Populations, Turkey-Greece: 1922-1924,A' screening at New York CityA's Quad Cinema until April 3, is the second part of a trilogy which started with the destruction of the city of Smyrna in ...

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Cover Star Idina Menzel's Look: Watch a...

... legend was outfitted in four luxurious looks and photographed by Miller Mobley on March 17 at Ludlow Studios in New York. "Idina is a classic beauty, and so we drew inspiration from classic Hollywood icons and styles," Harris tells THR of styling ...

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Florida-bound plane lands safely at NY's Kennedy Airport after reported bird strike

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey spokesman Joe Pentangelo says the JetBlue flight reported the bird strike Friday morning.

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Top New York Home Security Systems Companies Ranked by...

ConsumerResearchers.org have ranked the best home security companies in the city of New York in a bid to improve the safety of citizens.

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Summer Treatment Program helps children with ADHD benefit from sports, research shows

... least 200 children are expected to participate in the program. A group of researchers from FIU, State University of New York at Buffalo and Grand Forks Human Nutrition Center conducted an eight-week study to evaluate the program's effectiveness in ...

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Strong Leasing at Alta Heights Apartment Community in Houston's Vibrant Washington Corridor

... nationwide including Atlanta, Baltimore, Delray Beach/South Florida, Boston, Charlotte, Dallas, Denver, Houston, New York, Southern California, Orlando, Phoenix, Raleigh-Durham, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, D.C. To learn more about Wood ...

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Six Individuals Associated with the Newspaper and Mail Deliverers' Union Arrested

March 27, 2014 - A criminal complaint was unsealed today in federal court in the Eastern District of New York charging Benjamin Castellazzo, Jr.; Rocco Giangregorio; Glenn LaChance, Rocco Miraglia, also known as "Irving," and Anthony Turzio, also known as "the Irish Guy," with conspiring to defraud the Newspaper and Mail Deliverers' Union and ... (more)

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Devorah Halberstam: A Letter To An Amazing Woman

... she cut through political correctness during the pre-September-11 era, an unheard of accomplishment. Former New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly credits Devorah Halberstam with being a "a major force in the political world" and having a ...

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Metro system is top priority for newly named Cardiff Capital Region

The "inrush" of water, more than that in an Olympic swimming pool, flushed away pit props and even crushed a metal coal conveyor against the mine roof He gorged on chips and pizza to get into the body of the poet, but what's the Rev actor's Dylan like? Kirstie McCrum watched the first screening of A Poet in New York last night More than 80 people ... (more)

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Florida-bound plane lands safely at NY's Kennedy Airport after reported bird strike

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey spokesman Joe Pentangelo says the JetBlue flight reported the bird strike Friday morning.

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Florida police search for accused child rapist after releasing him

Florida police searched Friday for a man suspected of sexually assaulting children in New York who had been briefly detained and then released.

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Crunch time for teams making late push for NBA pla...

... Wizards and Charlotte Bobcats all appear to have built big enough cushions. That leaves the Atlanta Hawks, New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons and Boston Celtics, battling for the eighth and final spot in the East. Atlanta is ...

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Got a Deal for You: A hastily complied list of prospective Islanders investors

... blow away previous Islanders wives franchise best set by Hilary Duff from 2007-09. Current status: Owners of the New York Yankees and operators of a soon-to-be founded MLS franchise , sons of The Boss (not Bruce Springsteen). Pros: Long history in ...

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NY college to offer Miley Cyrus class, twerk-free

A college in upstate New York is offering a summer course on Miley Cyrus and won't even make students do any class twerk.

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This week on a NYNa : Speaking up for mute swans

Don't miss this week's episode of "New York Now," the state Emmy-winning co-production of WMHT and the Times Union.

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Jet lands safely in NYC after reported bird strike

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey spokesman Joe Pentangelo says the JetBlue flight reported the bird strike Friday morning.

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Gay couples say 'I do' in England and Wales

... nship. They have put much thought into personalizing the ceremony, which will be attended by friends from as far as New York, and there will be a cellist and songs sung by

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Egypt's Christians Place Their Faith in Al-Sisi's Presidential Bid

... the short term, but it risks putting them on the wrong side of history, says Michael Wahid Hanna, an analyst at the New York-based Century Foundation, a foreign policy think tank. "Christians in the region are forced into these Faustian bargains, in ...

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UMass Catering Chef Matthia Accurso Wins Gold in Culinary Challenge

... at Buffalo, Amherst College, Binghamton University, Rhode Island School of Design and the State University of New York at Geneseo took part in the cooking contest. "The competition was a lot of fun and I feel very honored to win, given how talented ...

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NYPD gets new inspector general

Investigation Commissioner Mark Peters on Friday is set to tap Philip Eure to serve in a new, wide-ranging and controversial oversight post at the police department, according to law enforcement sources.

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Wyoming County Community Hospital adds orthopedic surgery services

... "The physicians at Buffalo Orthopaedic Group are among the most respected orthopaedic surgeons in all of Western New York and to have them excited to provide services at WCCHS speaks volumes about the improvements we have implemented over recent ...

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Happy Birthday Bill! Richmond County Orchestra Celebrates...

... will occur. In London anew indoor Jacobean theatre within the complex of Shakespeare's Globe opens. And here in New York the Richmond County Orchestra (RCO) marks its 15th season by celebrating the anniversary with a Happy Birthday Bill performance ...

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NY Plastic Surgeon Highlights Results of the Brow Lift Procedure

New York doctor highlights the benefits of the brow lift procedure and the beautiful, natural-looking results it can achieve.

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No twerking required: College to offer Miley Cyrus class

A liberal arts college in upstate New York is offering a course on the sociology of Miley Cyrus this summer.

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Select Office Suites Uploads Pictures Of Their Meeting Rooms In New York On Website

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Henry Swieca: New York's Successful Hedge Funding Manager.

"Henry Swieca is a big name in the financial market, who has worked very hard to be where he is today". New York ( I-Newswire ) March 28, 2014 - Henry Swieca is a reputed businessman, whose name is listed among New York's billionaires. He is the son ...

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12 Beloved New York City Places That Don't Exist Anymore

There's a lot to love about New York City today: A flood of new, ambitious architecture, refurbished river-fronts, miles and miles of additional bike lanes and recently launched parks like the High Line.

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How you can help save 14-year-old North Country girl's life

... up with the Nedrow Fire Department, Onondaga Nation Fire Department and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central New York for the bone marrow drive. It will be held at the Nedrow Fire Department at 6505 S. Salina Street in Nedrow from 9 a.m. to 1 ...

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Buddies visit baseball's disappearing parks

David Van Asselt's a Fable to Begin Performances 5/3 at Cherry Lane Theatre

... Some of her works include the Obie Award-winning Trilogy at La MaMa, Alice at the Palace with Meryl Streep at the New York Shakespeare Theater Festival and Groundhog at Manhattan Theater Club and was optioned for a Milos Forman film. Her work has ...

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'Begin Again' Trailer: Mark Ruffalo and Keira Knightley Make Sweet Music

... musician ( Keira Knightley ) who's also feeling adrift. The two strike up a collaboration that takes them all over New York City. Music is so central to this film, it was originally titled Can a Song Save Your Life? . Watch the trailer after the ...

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Sabres And Amerks Limping To The Finish Line

... the Stanley Cup was why he bought in. He thought it would be a three-year process. Hockey fans throughout western New York were filled with optimism, with visions of Cups (Stanley and Calder) dancing in their heads. The third year for Pegula's pro ...

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Egypt's Christians Place Their Faith in Al-Sisi's Presidential Bid

Gay couples say 'I do' in England and Wales

... They have put much thought into personalizing the ceremony, which will be attended by friends from as far as New York, and there will be a cellist and songs sung by friends. The media will also attend - as with many of the first other same-sex ...

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Broadway bound? Book this stylish hotel

... just a few blocks away from where Stritch sang The Ladies Who Lunch has been recently transformed into one of New York's hottest new boutique hotels: Refinery Hotel. New York: Preserve 24 is a Lower East Side eatery set to be the permanent home of ...

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NPR Bestsellers: Hardcover Nonfiction, Week Of March 27, 2014

A "guide to life" for grown fans of classic Little Golden Books combines lighthearted advice with illustrations from 60 favorites that convey such nuggets of wisdom as "don't forget to enjoy your wedding," "be a hugger" and "sweatpants are bad for morale."

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Stretch of NY Thruway reopens after truck fire

State police says the westbound stretch of the Thruway's Berskshire section in eastern New York has reopened after being shut down by a truck fire.

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Swansea City v Norwich City: Own goals, Bony and Snodgrass - the numbers behind Liberty clash

Photos: Love at First Type: We Met on the Internet

... met on Craigslist, but not in the dating section, instead, they met in the "free stuff" section. "I Just moved to New York and didn't have any furniture. Plus I hardly knew anybody in New York. Will posted free movie tickets that he won online." ...

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How to teach a dog to read using an iPad

A dog named Amos touches the screen of an iPad after being trained by Anna Jane Grossman August 19, 2013 at her studio in New York.

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Thursday, March 27, 2014

Fitch: Bank Resolution Not a Priority in Latin America

... Fitch Ratings Franklin Santarelli Managing Director +1-212-908-0739 Fitch Ratings, Inc. One State Street Plaza New York, NY 10004 or Theresa Paiz Fredel Senior Director +1-212-908-0534 or Media Relations: Elizabeth Fogerty, New York, +1 212-908-0526 ...

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Fitch Takes Various Rating Actions on Enhanced Municipal Bonds and TOBs

... Fitch Ratings Primary Analyst Jeff Schaub Managing Director +1-212-908-0680 Fitch Ratings, Inc. 33 Whitehall Street New York, NY 10004 or Secondary Analyst Ferona Leonard Senior Director +1-212-908-0541 or Media Relations: Elizabeth Fogerty, New ...

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Shoppers may be charged for either paper or plastic

Some cities already do it, but a proposal in New York City may have some shoppers looking for bargain bags, instead of bargain prices.

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'The Museum of Extraordinary Things': acceptance and love in unlikely context

... Alice Hoffman's "The Museum of Extraordinary Things" is set at the apex of the sideshow as American entertainment, New York City in 1911. Ms. Hoffman's novel takes place primarily at The Museum of Extraordinary Things, a sideshow angling to be an ...

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Upstate college to offer course on Miley Cyrus

A college in upstate New York is offering a summer course on Miley Cyrus, but the professor teaching the class says students won't be required to twerk.

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MeetUp With Fellow Forex Traders in 25 Cities Worldwide. Go Social

... are doing a documentary about Forex and they have chosen the London FXStreet Meetup to show how Forex works. 3. New York Traders Meetup (3rd April) Topic & speaker: Trading The Market, Not Your Account with Jamie Saettele Host: Jeffrey Baskin Venue: ...

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Irish Rep's Reading Series Continues with the Flood Tomorrow

... the Irish Repertory Theatre Box Office at (212) 727-2737 is suggested. In THE FLOOD, a raging storm gathers above New York and four friends come together to weather the tempest as their own private storm stirs within. THE FLOOD is a play about ...

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Off-Broadway's Iluminate Set for New York 1 this Weekend

The half-hour program airs at 6:30 & 9:30pm both nights. The new 2014 edition of iLUMINATE opened on January 27th to unanimous rave reviews, led by The New York Times who dubbed the show "Spectacular, magical and dazzling!" iLuminate wowed the nation with their groundbreaking light suits and innovative dance moves on NBC's "America's Got Talent," ... (more)

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Photo Call: a First Look at Ryan Scott Oliver and Hunter Foster's...

The New York premiere of Ryan Scott Oliver and Hunter Foster 's Jasper in Deadland - a new musical that follows 16-year-old Jasper as he journeys into the afterlife to save his best friend - officially opened March 26 at the West End Theatre in the Church of St. Paul and St. Andrew.

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Friends, Family Lead Search for James 'Jay' Ott

... Street. It is not known where he might have headed after that, according to NYPD. Ott's father Robert traveled to New York to lead the civilian search for his son. Ott has not been in touch with his friends and family since Saturday, according to ...

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Tokyo Shares Rebound

... lower midday, trading around A 102.20 to the dollar late in the Tokyo, compared with 101.99 late Wednesday in New York. plan to buy back up to 60 million of its own shares also added to the positive tone. Toyota shares rose 2%. "The key to watch ...

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Movement against standardized testing growing

Parent organizers protested against New York's standardized testing in front of P.S. 368 in Harlem Thursday, and talked of the stress it caused their children and the time it took away from learning.

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West End star Ruthie Henshall visits Southport

... Over a 27 year career, Henshall has been equally at home on London's West End as she's been on Broadway in New York, playing memorable roles in Chicago, Cats and Les Miserables. Now the 46-year-old mum-of-two is striking out on her own to tell her ...

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Report: New York schools are most racially segregated

New York state has the most segregated public schools in the nation, with many black and Latino students attending schools with virtually no white classmates, according to a report released Wednesday.

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Christie 'played no role whatsoever' in bridge lane closures, says Christie's investigator

... Kelly knew of these events," said Mastro in front of a packed room of press at his Gibson Dunn law firm office in New York. The investigation spanned 10 weeks with more than 70 interviews and the reading of more than 250,000 documents, he said. ...

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Staten Island Advance's New Goss Magnum Compact Press Will Boost...

Advance Publications will install a new Goss Magnum Compact press this fall in Staten Island, New York -- a move that will add versatile, short-run capability in combination with output capacity approaching that of its existing double-width system.

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Upstate NY college to offer course on Miley Cyrus

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Official Claims He Told Gov. Christie of GWB Lane Closings, Report Finds

... the impartiality of the report for some political observers. The report also concludes that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey should be restructured in order to promote "transparency and accountability." While suggesting that changes be ...

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Will Phoenix healthy scratch Ribeiro again?

... two points in nine games prior to the Pittsburgh benching. He was especially poor in recent losses to Boston and New York, going a combined minus-4 while being on the ice for two goals - including Ryan McDonagh 's OT winner - against the Rangers on ...

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Son of a Stitch

... they move to Baltimore and start their own sewing machine company. He helped them get started, and they opened the New York Sewing Machine Exchange in the 700 block of West Baltimore Street. In 1941, his father bought 11 N. Eutaw St. and moved the ...

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Central New York trout anglers: Where are you going to be opening day?

Every year I make the rounds on the morning of opening day of trout fishing season, checking out stream conditions and who's catching what.

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WTI Oil Rises to Two-Week High on Cushing Supplies; Brent Gains

... depletion of supplies at Cushing is on everyone's mind," said John Kilduff, a partner at Again Capital LLC, a New York-based hedge fund that focuses on energy. "We're seeing the WTI-Brent spread come in as a result of the Cushing decline. There's ...

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Buffalo Bills name seven to New Stadium Working Group

Several prominent members of the Buffalo Bills front office, as well as US Senator Charles Schumer, will be part of a committee working on the possibility of a new stadium in Western New York.

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Can NATO restrain Russia?

Igor Stravinsky, the Russian composer, said of Poland, perilously positioned between Russia and Germany: "If you pitch your tent in the middle of Fifth Avenue, it is quite likely you will be run over by a bus."

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AG Schneiderman Announces Agreements Barring National Tanning Salon...

... health-related representations to promote tanning services. The parent corporation has six other franchises in New York State and more than 100 franchises across the country. The agreements prohibits all Hollywood Tans franchises in New York from ...

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NCPD Searching for Hempstead Larcenist

March 27, 2014 - Crime Stoppers and the Nassau County Police Department are seeking the public's help in identifying the pictured subject in connection with a Grand Larceny which occurred in Hempstead , New York.

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ASME Announces 2014 National Magazine Award Nominees

... - Cond Nast cleaned up. The single title with the most nominations, wasn't a Cond book, however - instead, it was New York, last year's Magazine of the Year winner, which scored nine nods. Other titles with multiple nominations included National ...

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AG Schneiderman Announces Labor Settlements with 23 Domino's...

... totaling $448,000 with six Domino's Pizza franchisees, who together own 23 stores. The stores are located in New York City and Dutchess, Erie, Nassau, Rockland, Schenectady, Suffolk and Westchester counties. The settlement money will be distributed ...

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Fourteen Bloods Street Gang Members Charged in a Federal Felony...

United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian announced that 14 members and associates of the Bloods street gang known as the "MacBallers" were charged today by way of a felony criminal complaint in federal court in Binghamton, New York, with engaging in a drug trafficking conspiracy, pursuant to Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841 and 846.

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Feds Planning Over 50% Cut in Nuclear Security Funding to NYPD; Schumer Demands Immediate Reverse

March 26, 2014 - U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today warned that the Department of Homeland Security is planning on cutting funding to New York City from the federal "Securing the Cities" program in the upcoming year by over 50%.

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The Verge, Modern Farmer get their first National Magazine Award nominations

... of Magazine Editors announced finalists for its 2014 National Magazine Awards Thursday. Among the usual suspects (New York got nine nominations, and National Geographic, Wired and The New Yorker each got six) were some newcomers: The Verge got a ...

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Opinion: Queens likes the Yankees more than the Mets

In the event the Mets and Yankees meet again in a World Series, 59 percent of New York City residents say they will root for the Yankees, while 37 percent would choose the Mets, according to a recent poll conducted by Quinnipiac University .

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The Tamale Trail: All roads lead to Greenville

... downtown that has attracted national attention in the form of articles in publications like the The New York Times and New Yorker magazine. The Hot Tamale Festival is an idea that came out of a backyard party at Valerie Lee's house where guests ...

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Fitch Rates Anchorage Capital CLO 3, Ltd./LLC

... Ratings Primary Analyst: Erika Tsang, CFA, +1-212-908-0817 Director Fitch Ratings, Inc. One State Street Plaza New York, NY 10004 or Secondary Analyst: Christine Choo, +1-212-908-0813 Director or Committee Chairperson: Derek Miller, +1-312-368-2076 ...

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Miley Cyrus course offered at Skidmore College in New York

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We don't need Cuomo's $40 million: MTA chief

Transit advocates and state legislators have urged Gov. Cuomo to increase state subsidies to the MTA by $40 million in his proposed budget.

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Capsule reviews of feature films

... of the Broadway belter and cabaret icon - a crank, a boozer, a terror, a delight. Stritch has been a fixture of the New York theater and music scenes forever, or before forever. And now, in her late 80s, she bravely lets a camera crew follow her ...

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Performance Analysis and Consulting Services

PUBLIC NOTICE New York City Deferred Compensation Plan/NYCE IRA The New York City Deferred Compensation Plan/NYCE IRA is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide performance analysis and consulting services for the City of New York Deferred Compensation Plan.

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Jamie Oliver, Devin Alexander, and Michael Schwartz Go Cruising: A...

... s Quantum of the Seas. The over-the-top ship, which will set sail this fall, announced the news last night in New York at an equally over-the-top event, where diners sampled dishes like Sriracha eggs served in a plume of smoke. Along with Devin s ...

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Fitch Affirms MMC's Ratings at 'BBB+'; Outlook Stable

... Fitch Ratings Primary Analyst Greg Dickerson, +1-212-908-0220 Director Fitch Ratings, Inc. One State Street Plaza New York, NY 10004 or Secondary Analyst Gretchen Roetzer, +1-312-606-2327 Director or Committee Chairperson Donald Thorpe, ...

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Fitch Affirms Merey Sweeny L.P.'s Senior Unsecured Bonds at 'BBB'; Outlook Stable

... Ratings Primary Analyst: Yvette Dennis, +1-212-908-0668 Senior Director Fitch Ratings, Inc. One State Street Plaza New York, NY 10004 or Secondary Analyst: John Kennedy, +1-212-612-7853 Director or Committee Chairperson: Greg Remec, +1-312-606-2339 ...

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Paramount's NOAH Provides New York State with Jobs, Positive Economic Growth

As audiences flock to theaters this weekend to see Paramount Pictures' NOAH, the movie's production has already left a lasting impact on the state of New York.

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Silver Lining-Truck and Trailer Hauling Liner

New York March 27, 2014 - Truck owners, you probably love your truck and its many hauling abilities.

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Obituary: Richard Bomze

... and president of Star Sports Corp., which published American Turf Monthly. He was also a past president of the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association. He is survived by his wife, Diane, daughters Dana and Jennifer, a sister, Sandra, a brother, ...

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NBA Playoffs and/or Lottery seeding roundup -- While you were sleeping March 26th, 2014

... Jeff Hornacek is Gandalf, at this stage, I presume. Gandalf the Horny. (So, I guess Elminster then?) NYK @ SAC -- New York won, which is good I guess because we want them to be winning when they play us on the 5th game of their seven night road trip ...

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The 6 Conclusions From the Bridgegate Report

... As the George Washington Bridge incident demonstrates, divisions between the Port Authority's New Jersey and New York counterparts have historically resulted in communication failures, rivalries, and duplication. ... the current appointments ...

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Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Bin Laden's Son-In-Law Convicted Of Conspiring To Kill Americans

... Sulaiman Abu Ghaith, 48, was portrayed as a reluctant operative who had no prior knowledge of the attacks. The New York Times describes him as a "cleric known for his fiery oratory, [who] had recorded impassioned speeches for Bin Laden after Sept. ...

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CNN Journalists Arrested For Trying to Sneak Into World Trade Center

Two CNN journalists were arrested on Tuesday for trying to sneak past security at the World Trade Center in New York City, police said, in what they said was an attempt to report on recent security lapses at the site.

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NBC Sports Network to Air 4 Elite Thoroughbred Prep Races

... forward to showcasing our sport's top talent once again on Saturday with NBCSN." Chris Kay, CEO and president, The New York Racing Association, Inc.: "We are proud that NBCSN's Triple Crown spotlight will again be shining on Aqueduct Racetrack where ...

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Why Is L.A. City Hall Spending $204 Million on Bankers' Fees?

The Skirball doesn't present much dance, but when it does, the group is usually a modern/contemporary company, usually from New York, usually worthy of attention, and usually connected with Jewish culture.

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Kendal plans expansion in Cayuga Heights

... The detailed construction plans are being finalized and applications for the necessary approvals from the State of New York have been filed.

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Letter: Contributions to Reed, Robertson say much

... congressional candidates' campaign contributions reported to the Federal Election Commission and used it to analyze New York 23rd District Republican incumbent Tom Reed's contributions for all four quarters of 2013, and Democratic challenger Martha ...

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Goldie headlines DJs at Folkestone's Leas Cliff Hall for 17th...

... conducted a high-profile exhibition in the heart of Mayfair entitled The Lostribes. I also recently went back to New York to paint with The Tats Cru who I have a lot of respect for. They took me under their wing back in 1986, when I was immersed in ...

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Take a (bumpy) ride through Central New York's worst pothole season in decades

... bad one for potholes across the Northeast. (Watch the video above to see how many we found last week.) One Central New York paving company owner said it's the worst winter he's seen in 35 years of doing business. Donna Babcock points to the spot on ...

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Assemblywoman Tenney announces candiacy for Congressional seat

... repeal it. I have voted for a Balanced Budget Amendment, billions of dollars in real spending cuts, lower taxes for New York business and families, and I will continue pushing back on burdensome government regulations. I am grateful for the support ...

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Bills owner Ralph Wilson passes

... league in 1960 as a founding owner of the American Football League. He brought his beloved Bills to western New York and his commitment to the team's role in the community set a standard for the NFL. As a trusted advisor to his fellow league owners ...

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Staten Island Clown continues to thrill residents despite hoax claim

... Pennywise the Dancing Clown from King's horror classic "It," has been spotted at various train stations around the New York City borough, the Staten Island Advance reports. The character, bald with a painted face and red nose and wearing a yellow ...

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Right at Home: imaginative vases to enhance flowers' beauty

... the 600-year-old art of Japanese flower arranging, became a craft of high regard, with a spiritual element. New York City-based floral designer Matthew Robbins has created a simple line of vases for Teroforma that takes some of the guesswork out of ...

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