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Wade, Heat cool off Knicks with 93-87 win

Dwyane Wade had 30 points and nine rebounds, and the Miami Heat spoiled New York's return to Christmas competition, snapping the Knicks' three-game winning streak with a 93-87 victory Friday. Complete Story...

NY school suspends girl, 10, for peppermint oil

A 10-year-old girl in New York has been suspended for bringing peppermint oil to her middle school and distributing it to other students.

Donald Trump buys southern NJ golf course

Donald Trump has made two more acquisitions, this time adding a southern New Jersey golf course and one in New York's Hudson Valley to his portfolio.

New NY teachers trying to get into better pension

Prospective full-time teachers are scrambling to get into the current state pension tier before a reform measure designed to save New York taxpayers billions of dollars takes effect New Year's Day.

Lawsuit over New York carbon auction settled

New York officials have settled a lawsuit with power plant owners that challenged their legal authority to auction allowances required for carbon dioxide emissions.

US agents arrest 8 Dominicans at PR airport

Federal authorities at Puerto Rico's main airport have arrested eight Dominicans for allegedly trying to board flights to New York using fake identification.

NY fund manager settles 4 of 18 underage sex suits

A New York billionaire jailed for soliciting underage prostitutes in Florida has settled four out of 18 abuse lawsuits by young women.

NY court snubs Star Trek fan's memorabilia lawsuit

A "Star Trek" fan isn't entitled to millions of dollars in damages for buying memorabilia that he says wasn't as out-of-this-world as it seemed, a court said.

Experts: NY dog is 1st in nation with swine flu

A dog in suburban New York is the first in the nation confirmed to be carrying the same strain of swine flu that is infecting humans, experts said Tuesday.

2 killed in NC as Amtrak train hits car

Two people are dead and a baby is in the hospital after an Amtrak train hit a car at a North Carolina railroad crossing

Gehry to design arts center in NY theater district

A nonprofit theater selling tickets for just $20 is bringing one of the world's most renowned architects to New York's pricey theater district.

Vazquez back to Bronx as Cabrera heads to Braves

When Javier Vazquez last threw a pitch for the New York Yankees, it was a nadir in the team's storied history. He gave up two homers to Johnny Damon, including a key grand slam, as the Yankees lost Game 7 of the 2004 AL championship series to Boston.

AP source: Giuliani supports Lazio for NY governor

A Republican official says former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (joo-lee-AH'-nee) is expected to endorse ex-GOP congressman Rick Lazio (LAH'-zee-oh) for New York governor.

Citadel Broadcasting: court grants 1st-day motions

Citadel Broadcasting Corp. said Monday that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has granted all of its first-day motions — including allowing the company access to over $36 million in cash it has on hand and cash it brings in from daily operations to pay workers and vendors.

EMTs say they weren't asked to examine ill woman

The emergency medical technicians accused of refusing to help a dying pregnant woman were never asked to examine her or told the extent of her condition, their lawyer said Thursday.

Report: Kevin Jonas, ex-hairdresser marry in NY

A report says the oldest sibling of pop group the Jonas Brothers and a former hairdresser have married at a French-style chateau in suburban New York.

Astor son gets 1-3 years for looting mom's money

The 85-year-old son of philanthropist Brooke Astor was sentenced Monday to as many as three years in prison for exploiting her mental frailty to plunder her millions, but the legal saga surrounding the society doyenne's fortune will persist with planned appeals.

New York man charged in $35 million Ponzi scheme

Federal authorities say an upstate New York businessman has been charged with bilking oil and natural gas investors in a six-year Ponzi scheme that took in an estimated $35 million.

Johnson surprised Yankees wanted him back

Nick Johnson was surprised the New York Yankees wanted him back.

NY woman in pet torture case held on $100K bail

A judge ordered a New York woman held on $100,000 bail Friday after prosecutors cited evidence that some of the 42 dead animals buried in her yard had been tortured, with duct tape around their mouths or signs that they had drowned.

Feds: Arrests in Africa link al-Qaida and drugs

Three accused al-Qaida associates taken to New York on Friday are charged with plotting to ferry drugs through the Sahara desert to raise money for terror attacks — evidence of what prosecutors say is a dangerous, growing alliance between terror chiefs and drug lords.

Police press search for missing 4-year-old NY boy

Officers in upstate New York are pressing their search for a 4-year-old boy who police say wandered away from the family apartment while under the care of his mom's boyfriend.

NYC considers cleanliness grades for eateries

The New York City Board of Health wants public comment on its proposal to give cleanliness grades to restaurants that would have to be posted for all to see.

Budget Travel magazine sold to investment firm,

Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel magazine is being sold by The Washington Post Co.'s Newsweek division to Fletcher Asset Management Inc., a New York investment firm.

NY cases reviewed over police lab misconduct

Prosecutors across New York had to review closed criminal cases because a now-dead forensic scientist routinely failed to perform mandatory tests and then fraudulently wrote up results, state officials said in a report released Thursday.

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9/11 suspects are meeting to lay out strategy for New York trial
Source: The Washington Post

Khalid Sheik Mohammed and four co-defendants accused of organizing the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks are meeting to plot legal strategy in advance of their transfer to New York and are learning as much as possible about criminal procedure in U.S.

Amtrak power issue halts trains into N.Y.C. Penn Station
Source: NJ.com

Amtrak power problems have halted trains and stranded commuters in and out of New York City. NJ Transit spokesman Dan Stessel said the low-voltage problem halted Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast Line and Midtown Direct trains into and out of New York's Penn Station.

Senate rivals collide over world issues
Source: The Boston Globe

Brown and Coakley also differ on the Obama administration's decision to try in a civilian court in New York five detainees being held at the Guantanamo Bay military prison, in connection with the conspiracy that led to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

New York G.O.P. Lacks Big Name for 2010 Slate
Source: The New York Times

America's Mayor is out. But take heart, New York Republicans — Larchmont's mayor could get in. It has come to this for the party of such electoral lions as Rudolph W. Giuliani, George E. Pataki and Alfonse M. D'Amato: a rookie Democrat, Senator Kirsten E.

Charles Dickens' toothpick sold for $9,150
Source: CANOE -- CNEWS

NEW YORK - An ivory and gold toothpick once owned by Charles Dickens has sold at a New York City auction for $9,150.

Why Is Islamberg Now a Ghost Town? by Dr. Paul L. Williams
Source: The New Media Journal Headline News

The Wall Street Journal reports this week that U.S. investigators are discovering that more and more young Muslims are vanishing from mosques, madrassas, and Islamic centers.

Gov. David Paterson: Health care reform bill punishes New York
Source: NY Daily News

Under the bill, he said, other states are being rewarded by enlisting more Medicaid recipients. "New York can't do that, we're at the limit," he said. "We are, in a sense, by the bill being punished for our own charity.

The 12 Days of Christmas...Movies

The beauty of film is that it affects each and every one of us in many different ways. During the holidays, it's no different.

Israeli iPhone app takes New York by storm
Source: ynetnews.com

Two Israelis develop iPhone application that saves fortune for New York drivers. Application identifies broken meters so that drivers can park at them without paying. In interview with Calcalist, developers say someone should make similar move in Tel Aviv.

Too cold for nude protest
Source: Yahoo! News

Bicyclists who planned to go topless to protest the removal of a Brooklyn bike lane switched gears Saturday, pinning plastic breasts to their jackets as they rolled into a snowstorm. Dozens of bikers joined a protest called the "Freedom Ride" to oppose the removal of a bike pat …

9/11 cop wins cool $1M in poker challenge
Source: New York Post

Mike Kosowski was dealt a bad hand on 9/11 – but now the former NYPD detective has come up all aces.

┌∩┐(◣_◢)┌∩┐ the greedy turnips in Congress!

It's sad tat after a 100 years with the National Debt going from $2.6 billion to over $14 trillion today tat there is no one tat has a set of balls to say....tis spending has to stop!

Study finds Louisiana, Hawaii, Florida, Tennessee, Arizona the Happiest states; New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Michigan, Indiana Unhappiest
Source: Spero News

Two articles: Study: Sunshine States Are Happiest Ranking No. 1 in happiness was Louisiana, home of Dixieland music and Cajun/Creole cooking.

3 family members found dead in Manhattan apartment
Source: Yahoo! News

– A rampaging gunman killed an elderly man, his son-in-law and grandson in their apartment Thursday, then fell off a fire escape to his death while trying to flee the scene, police said.

Former Madam Kristin Davis (Photos, Video) Hookers, News & Politics?
Source: The National Ledger

It is said that the head of government is the reflection of its peoples morals and values. Based on this perception.. do you think she has a chance at winning?

Woman, Claudia Bova, says Brooklyn police officer snapped midriff tattoo with cell phone camera
Source: NY Daily News

A cop from a scandal-plagued unit is facing allegations he forced a female suspect to strip so he could snap racy photos of a below-the-belt tattoo, the Daily News has learned.

A New Manhattan Mosque Hopes to Heal
Source: SPIEGEL ONLINE

Ground Zero is just down the road, a global symbol of Islamist violence. But in a half-destroyed building in Lower Manhattan, a new Muslim place of worship has opened. The founders hope it can help heal the wound opened by Sept.

New York Reels Over MTA Cuts
Source: Myfoxny

My first question when reading this article is why do half a million kids get free rides on the MTA to school in the first place? That is half a billion dollars in revenue. No wonder it is broke.

Judging Our Children
Source: The New York Times

A consensus is emerging among juvenile justice policymakers, including prosecutors, that New York must limit the number of young people sent to expensive prison-like residential facilities.

Chris Brown on offensive as album sales tank
Source: Reuters

NEW YORK (Billboard) - Chris Brown's recent complaint that U.S. music retailers are boycotting his new album "Grafitti," appears to be unfounded. Entertainment | Music

On Top of Spaghetti : The New Yorker
Source: New Yorker

Cincinnati-style chili has little in common with the Texas variety except for the ardor of its fans. The core concoction consists of ground beef in a thin, tomato-based sauce that is tangy rather than spicy.

Hannity Discussion with 9/11 Families - We Are Listening, New York

On the evening of December 11, 2009 Sean Hannity conducted an open discussion with the families of 9/11 victims. Sean's usual polite and casual manner was charged with an extra sense of care with an obvious deliberate use of respectful language and occasional words of sympathy.

Task Force Finds Crisis in New York's Juvenile Prison System - NYTimes.com
Source: The New York Times

New York's system of juvenile prisons is broken, with young people battling mental illness or addiction held alongside violent offenders in abysmal facilities where they receive little counseling, can be physically abused and rarely get even a basic education, according to a re …

UN Dispute Over Blood Diamonds
Source: Impunity Watch

AP - Syria hits Israel 'Conflict Diamond' Leadership - 11 December 2009 Delaware Online - Blood Diamonds Are No One's Best Friend - 11 December 2009 Relief Web - General Assembly Reaffirms Strong Support for Kimberley Process Certification Scheme Aimed at Ensuring Diamonds 'Con …

Politicians Clash Over Terrorist Coming To New York
Source: msnbc.com

This is a Video from MSN that discusses both sides of the issue. What do you think?