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PAYING FOR A FLEECE JOB

Nov 21, 2008 7:42 pm

A Florida staffing company yesterday agreed to fork over $100,000 in back wages to exploited Filipino guest laborers working on Long Island in a settlement with state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo's ...

 

W'CHESTER WEB

Nov 21, 2008 7:41 pm

A group of Westchester residents who want to eliminate county government is taking its message to the Internet. Rethinking Westchester Government announced this week a plan to launch a Web site to ...

 

EX-BRAVEST LIVES WITH CHAIR-BASH HORROR

Nov 21, 2008 7:40 pm

A former Staten Island firefighter testified yesterday that he has lost his short-term memory, is haunted by fears and lives like a virtual invalid with his parents since he was bashed on the head wi...

 

FINEST KIN SHARE GRIEF

Nov 21, 2008 7:38 pm

The grieving parents of slain rookie cop Russel Timoshenko got a show of support in Brooklyn Supreme Court yesterday from two women who also lost loved ones in blue. In court were Leslyn Stewart, w...

 

TOP ATT'Y A $4M CHEAT

Nov 21, 2008 7:36 pm

A high-powered Manhattan securities lawyer who has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to Democratic campaigns and Jewish charities admitted yesterday to being a multimillion-dollar tax cheat. ...

 

STATE CUT$ PERK

Nov 21, 2008 7:35 pm

ALBANY - A program that allowed nearly 13,000 nonunion New York state employees to exchange unused vacation time for cash payments has been rescinded for this fiscal year. The change, made Wednesda...

 

'ROBOCOP' SCHOOL SUIT

Nov 21, 2008 7:33 pm

Ever heard of knocking? A Queens high school student says a safety officer kicked in a bathroom stall door without warning - bashing him in the head. Even after blood started oozing from the gash...

 

I WANNA GO HOME: JUNIOR

Nov 21, 2008 7:31 pm

Arguing that prosecutors had turned their case into a traveling road show, John Gotti Jr.'s lawyer argued yesterday that the case brought against their client in Tampa, Fla., should be shipped back t...

 

POLL: BLOOMBERG AT THREE-YEAR LOW

Nov 21, 2008 7:29 pm

ALBANY, N.Y. - A new poll finds that New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's approval rating has slipped 9 points - to 59 percent - since term limits in the city were extended at his bidding. It's...

 

TEENS' HATE SPREE LED TO MURDER: DA

Nov 21, 2008 7:28 pm

A gang of racist Long Island teens went on a "cowardly" weeklong mission of hate, striking innocent Hispanics with their fists and BB gun pellets before they fatally stabbed an Ecuadorian ...

 
 

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NY Times: Sen. Clinton to accept Secretary of State position

Nov 21, 2008 11:59 pm

Senator Hillary Clinton will accept the position of secretary of state in President Barack Obama's administration, the New York Times is reporting.

 

Roosevelt Ave. in Schenectady blocked off as crews work to contain fire

Nov 21, 2008 11:59 pm

Roosevelt Avenue in Schenectady is blocked off as crews work to contain a fire at 76 Roosevelt Ave. Check back for updates. From the editor: Many of you have expressed concerns about some of the harsh...

 

CRIMETRACKER: Attempted Robbery-Caught on Tape

Nov 21, 2008 11:44 pm

"I didn't ask him to come in here and rob me. He gets what he gets", says Store Clerk, Larry Defreest. It took less than ten minutes for two store clerks at the FoodMart on Southern Boulevar...

 

Filling Hillary's Seat - Who's the Favorite

Nov 21, 2008 10:59 pm

All signs now point to Senator Hillary Clinton and that she will accept the secretary of state position from President Elect Barack Obama. While the official announcement is expected to come after Tha...

 

Glen Sanders Mansion Serves Up Million Dollar Facelift

Nov 21, 2008 9:44 pm

With this tough economy, you might have put off a household renovation. But an area business says it can't afford to put off refurbishing its 20-year old banquet house and restaurant.

 

State Senate will return to session Dec. 15th

Nov 21, 2008 9:29 pm

After Tuesday's failed economic session at the state Capitol, state Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos is promising to convene the Senate for another session Dec. 15th to tackle the multi-billion doll...

 

FDIC OKs backing for bank debt, deposits

Nov 21, 2008 9:14 pm

The FDIC will guarantee up to $1.4 trillion in U.S. banks' debt for more than three years as part of the government's financial rescue plan. The directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. voted ...

 

Viewers' Choice: Which Take a Break should Jerry Gretzinger follow up on?

Nov 21, 2008 8:59 pm

You've watched Jerry Gretzinger's popular Take a Break reports for months -- now it's your turn to decide on an upcoming Take a Break! For the next few Fridays, Jerry is offering you the chance to dec...

 

Man seen in Pittsfield CYC/Boys Club parking lot ruled out as suspicious person

Nov 21, 2008 8:14 pm

After a reported abduction attempt in Pittsfield earlier this week, police stopped a man initially thought to be suspicious at the CYC/Boys Club parking lot Friday, but later determined he did not mat...

 

NY school is renamed for Obama

Nov 21, 2008 7:59 pm

It was only a matter of time. A New York school has been renamed in honor of President-elect Barack Obama. The former Ludlum Elementary School, in Long Island's Hempstead Union Free School District, w...

 
 

Local News from Middletown Times Herald-Record via Yahoo! News

Saturday's Best Bets

Nov 22, 2008 7:08 am

Martin Espada has been called the "Pablo Neruda of North America" and has put out 16 books of poetry since 1982.

 
 

Local News from The Buffalo News via Yahoo! News

Massa declared winner in congressional race with Kuhl

Nov 21, 2008 6:16 pm

WASHINGTON - A hotly contested race for New York's 29th District Congressional seat ended Friday with Rep. Eric "Randy" Kuhl calling Congressman-Elect Eric Massa to concede after ballots wer...

 

SLA says Moxie Mania is illegal

Nov 21, 2008 1:02 pm

Moxie Mania, the flashy slot machinelike game that was ruled to be gambling Thursday by the State Liquor Authority, will move from the barroom to the courtroom.

 

DA says his office isn't staffed to investigate Golisano issue

Nov 21, 2008 12:46 pm

Citing a lack of people and resources, District Attorney Frank J. Clark says he will not probe allegations of election law violations lodged by the Erie County Board of Elections against Buffalo Sabre...

 

Outer harbor bridge study to begin in January

Nov 20, 2008 5:46 pm

Work will begin in January on a long-awaited study that will review options for building a new bridge to improve access to Buffalo's outer harbor, a waterfront planner assured the Common Council today...

 

Deal to sell landmark Statler Towers to regional group collapses

Nov 20, 2008 3:16 pm

A deal to sell the historic Statler Towers to a regional investment group for $3.5 million has unraveled.

 

Four from UB suspended in hazing of student

Nov 20, 2008 1:17 pm

A University at Buffalo student required hospital treatment after he was covered with hot sauce and spray paint in a fraternity hazing incident Wednesday.

 

Kaleida union overwhelmingly rejects contract

Nov 20, 2008 1:17 pm

Members of a large union at Kaleida Health System on Wednesday overwhelmingly rejected a proposed contract.

 

UB airs ambitious redesign

Nov 20, 2008 1:17 pm

An ambitious and dramatic redesign for the University at Buffalo was unveiled Wednesday.

 

Early winter ushers in the Western New York ski season

Nov 20, 2008 1:17 pm

This week's 28-inch snowfall in the Southern Tier is triggering an avalanche of early-season business at local ski resorts, beginning with today's partial opening of Holiday Valley in Ellicottville.

 

News Neediest Fund aims to make holidays brighter

Nov 19, 2008 1:02 pm

The 27th season of The News Neediest Fund kicked off Tuesday, but the phones started ringing long before.

 
 

Local News from The Oneida Daily Dispatch via Yahoo! News

Police Blotter Nov. 22

Nov 22, 2008 2:10 am

" Oneida City Police remind motorists to be watchful for deer in or crossing the roads. There have been several accidents which increase around this time of year due to deer moving around from hu...

 
 

Local News from Lake Placid News via Yahoo! News

ORDA to cut expenses by an additional $500,000

Nov 20, 2008 8:54 pm

LAKE PLACID - In addition to the state-mandated 3.35 and subsequent additional 7 percent budget reductions or, $900,000, the Olympic Regional Development Authority is set to cut expenses by another ro...

 

Load test conducted on new lift at Whiteface Mountain

Nov 20, 2008 8:39 pm

WILMINGTON - Whiteface Mountain Ski Center fired up the snow guns Monday on the Excelsior, Upper Valley, Lower Valley and Summit Express trails. The ski area plans to open Friday, Nov. 28 for the 2008...

 

Zipline at Olympic Jumping Complex gets APA approval

Nov 20, 2008 8:39 pm

LAKE PLACID - The state Adirondack Park Agency last week approved a massive recreational "zipline" at the Olympic Jumping Complex on the outskirts of Lake Placid, clearing one of the final r...

 

W'ton board votes yes to wood boiler regulations

Nov 20, 2008 8:24 pm

WILMINGTON - After a second public hearing, which at times grew heated, the Wilmington town board voted 4 to 1 Tuesday night to enact a local law regulating the use of outdoor wood boilers. Councilman...

 

Woodsmoke emissions being monitored in region by NESCAUM

Nov 20, 2008 8:24 pm

LAKE PLACID - Officials from the Boston-based Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM) and local volunteers are working together to monitor how emissions from woodsmoke are distri...

 

Whiteface starts snowmaking

Nov 18, 2008 5:54 pm

WILMINGTON - Whiteface Mountain Ski Center fired up its snow guns Monday on the Excelsior, Upper Valley, Lower Valley and Summit Express trails. The Wilmington resort plans to open Friday, Nov. 28 for...

 
 

Local News for Poughkeepsie, NY from PoughkeepsieJournal.com

Part-time LOOP bus drivers to be laid off

Nov 22, 2008 5:09 am

Ten part-time Dutchess County LOOP bus drivers will be laid off by Jan. 10 because of route eliminations, according to LOOP and county officials.

 

Agreement from 1963 could raze local home

Nov 22, 2008 5:08 am

WAPPINGERS FALLS - In 1963, the Wappinger town planning board ironed out an agreement with developers who wanted to build an apartment complex on some land off New Hackensack Road. The board told the ...

 

Temple hosts therapy dogs

Nov 22, 2008 5:07 am

Vassar Temple recently hosted an Appreciation Sabbath service focusing on Jewish teachings about the treatment of animals and the important role they play in people's lives.

 

Subways unfriendly to disabled

Nov 22, 2008 5:03 am

I injured myself this year and, relying on a cane to get around, I experienced the world of the disabled when using mass transit.

 

Cardinal to preside over new church consecration

Nov 22, 2008 4:55 am

LAGRANGEVILLE - Cardinal Edward Egan will be in town Sunday to dedicate Dutchess County's newest and largest Catholic church.

 

Clinton edges closer to secretary of state post

Nov 22, 2008 4:49 am

WASHINGTON - She's been a mother, a lawyer and a first lady, an aggrieved wife, a U.S. senator and a nearly victorious candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination. Now Hillary Rodham Clinton ...

 

Warm smiles abound at Thanksgiving lunch

Nov 22, 2008 4:45 am

AMENIA - This Thanksgiving, Daniel Masina knows what he's thankful for.

 

Beekman cuts tax rate hike

Nov 22, 2008 4:41 am

POUGHQUAG - Beekman homeowners will pay 10.8 percent more in town property taxes next year - half the increase originally proposed.

 

Paterson's choice of Clinton's possible successor will be critical

Nov 22, 2008 4:21 am

ALBANY - With Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton expected to quit the Senate to join the Obama administration, regional political leaders and special-interest groups are eagerly touting potential replacement...

 
 

Local News from The NY Times

The City Visible: Smokey and the Truckers

Nov 22, 2008 6:34 am

Since the 1930s, truckers have favored the Clinton Diner, but many now avoid it because of an uptick in parking tickets on nearby streets.

 

The Battle of Washington Square

Nov 22, 2008 3:37 am

A transformed park is poised to open, yet opponents of the redesign refuse to lay down their arms. Who really owns the city?s beloved public spaces?

 

Staten Island Up Close: Two Boys, a Bean and a Very Big Deal

Nov 22, 2008 2:10 am

A school bus altercation among boys erupts into a snowballing series of events involving the police, the news media, criminal charges and a civil law suit.

 

Bayside: For a Bridge Little Used, a Fracas Over Its Fixing

Nov 22, 2008 2:09 am

Plans to rebuild a pedestrian bridge with the addition of wheelchair-accessible ramps have met with opposition.

 

Dispatches: As a Hospital Awaits Its Fate, It Leaves Lives in the Balance

Nov 22, 2008 1:58 am

For neighbors, the uncertainties of life without Long Island College Hospital are deeply unsettling.

 

Letters to the Editor: A Brooklyn Mystery

Nov 22, 2008 1:53 am

The Bereaved Man.

 

Good Eating | Union Square: In a Giving Mood

Nov 22, 2008 1:32 am

These restaurants by the holiday market at Union Square Park won?t hurt your budget.

 

Urban Studies: Walt Whitman II

Nov 22, 2008 1:24 am

The world has been 116 years without Whitman, but a contemporary twin serves as a stand-in for the poet, attending events and visiting schools.

 

Morrisania: At a Poor Mosque, Debt and Dismay

Nov 22, 2008 1:00 am

A mosque is auctioned away after failing to pay property taxes, and a community despairs.

 

Financial District: Wall Street Under Glass

Nov 22, 2008 12:52 am

Tourists have been flocking to Wall Street, mystified and intrigued, some to the Museum of American Finance.