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NYPD Officer Charged With Rape

A New York City police officer has been charged with raping a teen student at his martial arts school and led her to believe it was part of the program, police said Friday.

Giuliani Heads Home After Hospital Stay

Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani was released from a St. Louis hospital Thursday after spending the night to undergo tests for flu-like symptoms.

Lead More Likely to Harm Immigrant Kids

A new report showed Wednesday that immigrant children are five times more likely to suffer from lead poisoning than U.S.-born children in New York City.

Federal Regulators to Cap NYC Flights

Fewer flights will go in and out of New York City airports at the busiest times to try to ease chronic nationwide air travel delays, the government said Wednesday.

Arrest Made in NYC Suburb Cross Burning

A white man suspected of burning a cross in a black family's yard in a New York City suburb was arrested Thursday and charged with a hate crime.

Giuliani Dismisses Claim About Expenses

Rudy Giuliani dismissed a report Wednesday that he expensed the cost of his security detail to obscure city offices for trips to a Long Island resort as the then-mayor began an extramarital affair with current wife Judith Nathan.

Thompson: New York Is an Atypical City

Presidential hopeful Fred Thompson said Friday that New York City isn't a model for the rest of the country and that Rudy Giuliani should stop basing his stances on his time as that city's mayor.

Report: NY May Have Fewer Murders in '07

The city is on track to have fewer than 500 murders in 2007, the lowest amount in a 12-month period in more than 40 years, according to a published report Thursday.

Man Gulps Down Feast to Support Hungry

It was a Thanksgiving meal for 10, but Tim Janus devoured it alone in just 15 minutes as part of a public relations stunt to draw attention to New York City's hungry.

Tunnel Breakdown Snarls Northeast Trains

An electrical breakdown snarled train traffic on the Northeast rail corridor for hours Sunday, delaying trains arriving at New York's Penn Station from Philadelphia and Boston.

Study: Aging Artists Remain Resilient

Aging artists in New York City stay engaged and productive well past retirement age and would choose their profession again if they were starting over, according to a new study.

Analysis: Kerik Could Tarnish Giuliani

If anything can tarnish Rudy Giuliani's armor, criminal charges against his police commissioner might do it.

Porn Charge for Children's Museum Exec

The chief operating officer of the National Children's Museum in Washington was arrested Tuesday on child pornography charges, accused of using his work computer to send explicit images to others — including an undercover New York City detective.

Sept. 11 Firefighter Memorial Unveiled

A bronze-and-steel sculpture of three New York City firefighters raising the U.S. flag amid the ruins of the World Trade Center is a reminder to "never give up," the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency said Monday at a dedication ceremony.

Croatian Rocker Draws Protests

A Croatian rock star set to start a North America tour with two concerts in New York City is drawing protests from groups who say his shows glorify the puppet government in Croatia that collaborated with the Nazis.

Law Firm Sues Ex-NYC Police Commissioner

Bernard Kerik, the former New York City police commissioner who is being investigated by federal authorities, has been sued by his former lawyers for more than $200,000.

Doctor: Drug Use Caused 9/11 Cop's Death

The city's medical examiner concluded that the misuse of pills, not the dust of ground zero, caused the lung disease that killed a man who became a nationally known example of post-Sept. 11 illness, the examiner's spokeswoman confirmed Thursday.

Painting Found in Trash Could Fetch $1M

A painting stolen 20 years ago was found lying in trash along a street, and now it could fetch up to $1 million at auction.

NYC Taxi Group Goes on Strike

A second strike in six weeks by New York City cabbies did little to slow the city Monday, as familiar fleets of yellow cabs lined up as usual outside transportation hubs.

Disoriented Subway Riders Get Direction

After emerging from the labyrinth of New York City's subway system, riders often feel they could use a compass to navigate the world above.

Teachers Fund Backs Job-Specific Housing

Elementary school teacher Ramona Roman has a master's degree and earns $70,000 a year, but she's barely making it in New York City.

Foxy Brown Won't Get on Bus for Court

Foxy Brown, who is serving a one-year jail term, twice refused to get on a correction department bus Friday for a court appearance, the prosecutor's office said. The 28-year-old rapper was arrested in August and accused of striking Arlene Raymond, 25, after the pair got into a fight July 30 over Brown blasting her car stereo near her home in the New York City borough of Brooklyn.

NY Child Killer's Penalty Reduced

New York's highest court on Thursday overturned part of a lower court's $15 million judgment against a disbarred New York City lawyer who served 15 years in prison for killing his 6-year-old adopted daughter.

NYC Must Pay for Exec's Son's Special Ed

A multimillionaire who sued New York City over its refusal to pay for his learning-disabled son's private school education won by default Wednesday when the Supreme Court couldn't agree which side was right.

Promoter Files $5M Suit Against Diddy

A hip-hop promoter has filed a $5 million lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs, claiming the rap mogul unleashed three violent bodyguards on him in a New York City nightclub.

The Vine

Impresarios, Insiders and Artists Turn Out to Celebrate with Producer Bryan-Michael Cox

Source: BillboardPublicityWire.com

Beneath the infectious lights and beating pulse of New York City, a number of music industry events took place on Tuesday, December 18. But none could compare to the ambience of Bryan-Michael Cox's sleek 30th Birthday fete at the W Hotel, Union Square.

Study Finds Disparities in Mortgages by Race

Source: The New York Times

Home buyers in minority neighborhoods in New York were more likely to get a subprime mortgage than similar buyers in white neighborhoods, according to a recent analysis.

"Hillary embodies everything that's wrong with big government."

Source: YoursDaily.com

Notes Kuiper, "Hillary's terrible traits are out there for all to see." Certainly the illustrated "Yankees Fan," which contains over 500 fully verified quotes from more than 60 sources, puts not just Hillary's embrace of socialism but her vicious temper and contempt for other …

To Dismay of Inspectors, Prowling Cats Keep Rodents on the Run at City Delis

Source: The New York Times

As efficient as cats may be at keeping away rats and mice, their presence in delis and bodegas in New York City can lead to legal trouble.

What Dogs REALLY Want For Christmas (Hint: It's not biscuits, beds or even time with you)

If you're thinking bones, toys, a new leash or collar, you're barking up the wrong Christmas tree. Gift suggestion lists have been compiled by trainers, vets and canine experts of all kinds. THEY DON'T HAVE A CLUE.

New Yorkers on Giuliani: Guest What, They Don't Like Him

Source: theseminal.com

[With Video] Several bloggers went to NYC and asked about 40 New Yorkers a variety of questions about their former Mayor, Rudy Giuliani. Most of them weren't big fans.

NYC Proposes More Fruit, Vegetable Carts

Source: Google

Sing it, I love New York. This is a wonderful development and it will have a huge effect in so many lives,

City Pension Fund Goes Ahead With A Lawsuit Against Apple

Source:

The pension fund for New York City's public employees is pushing forward with its suit against Apple Inc. even though a federal judge's ruling suggests shareholders don't have a case against the company. A ruling last month by Judge Jeremy Fogel of U.S.

Singing Her Way From Obscurity to Fame on the Internet

Source: The New York Times

Cinderella is alive and well and living on Staten Island. Ingrid Michaelson, a 28-year-old singer-songwriter whose self-produced album "Girls and Boys" reached No. 2 on the iTunes pop chart, is enjoying an enchanted transformation as a recording artist.

Taxi Drivers and Credit Cards

Source: The New York Times

The NYT does a little study on taxi drivers accepting credit cards. Many have been against the credit card system, but what is done is done and they have to accept them.

DOJ: Don't Blame Whitman For 9/11 Speech

Source: 911blogger.com

The logic involved here is specious at best. The actions of a government official must be judged within the context of the event. Instead, Whitman's lawyer is trying to avoid accountability due to the possible consequences.

Pricing Plan B

Source: Feministing

Nearly 17 million women nationwide are in need of subsidized contraceptive services, and financial obstacles pose a real threat to low-income women's ability to obtain Plan B.

Major Weekend Snowstorm for the Northeast

Well get your snow shovels out, buy your milk and eggs, rent a movie, and get ready in the northeast for a very powerful snowstorm this weekend. Dare I say "Blizzard"?!

Giuliani: A Presidential Mistress Could Get Security Detail Too

Source: The Huffington Post

In a hypothetical Rudy Giuliani administration, the president's mistress would receive Secret Service protection if "the people who assess it come to the conclusion that it is necessary to do this."

Lawsuit claims NYPD harasses photographers

Source: Newsday.com

he New York Civil Liberties Union sued the police department Thursday in an attempt to stop its officers from detaining and questioning photographers and filmmakers who take pictures of city landmarks.

B_tch ... Stupid B_tch ... or Ugly B_tch?

It appears that I am having an identity crisis. Last week was supposed to be the big holiday kick off. NOT kick off Alpha Dog.

The Bronx's Best Hope: Majora Carter, Environmental Hero

Source: Gimundo

Carter had never realized such direct access to nature was available in her own neighborhood.

Users As Editors? How About Users As Panelists? Can Social Networks Identify/Create Quality Content?

As MSNBC's acquisition of Newsvine demonstrates, social networks are gaining influence in the national media. As raw information sources grow, the ability of any individual or even any corporate entity to adequately sift through the rising mountain of data is fast diminishing.

The New York Times: Rudy Giuliani Is A Liar

Source: The New York Times

In almost every appearance as he campaigns for the Republican presidential nomination, Rudolph W. Giuliani cites a fusillade of statistics and facts to make his arguments about his successes in running New York City and the merits of his views.

The Not-Quite Truth About NYC

Source: FactCheck.org

Rudy Giuliani's latest TV ad falsely claims New York City experienced "record crime ... until Rudy." In fact, the downward trend was well established before he was sworn in. The ad also claims New York is "America's most liberal city," but his campaign offers no evidence.

Giuliani Defends Spending on His Mayoral Security

Source: The New York Times

Rudolph W. Giuliani called an account of his spending a "political hit job" as his campaign struggled to explain the billing practices.

Citing Statistics, Giuliani Misses Time and Again

Source: The New York Times

Both Mitt Romney and Democrats have accused Rudolph W. Giuliani of a pattern of misleading figures.

Were You Bored Silly Talking to Relatives over Thanksgiving? The Death of Conversation

I don't get it -- my cousins and everyone are all intelligent, generally college-educated persons. Yet they can't hold a decent conversation for two minutes on one subject unless it involves a product they found at Target or "X"-Mart or a home improvement store.

One Way to Help

Source: The New York Times

There are a thousand ways to assist people who need help in New York City. Please consider donating to the Neediest Cases Fund as one way.

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