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Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:34:00 GMT

New York food trucks turn to Twitter

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Whether it's fomenting revolution or telling people what you had for breakfast microblogging service Twitter seems to have it all. Now, New York City's enterprising mobile food vendors are using the instant messaging website to help
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:34:00 GMT

Dispatch: Miller, Stier, Nissen, NYC DOH, and Pizza

Notes From Dr. Miller ACSH Trustee and Hoover Institution Fellow Dr. Henry Miller wrote an excellent letter in today's Wall Street Journal in response to an article about the degradation of the peer-review process. Dr. Miller points out several highly
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:32:00 GMT

Landlord sentenced in $6M Bronx mortgage fraud scheme

67-79 East 161st Street and Preet Bharara, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Landlord Mark Benun was sentenced Friday in Manhattan federal court to 51 months in prison for a mortgage fraud scheme involving the sale of a $5.9 million
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:42:00 GMT

Queens politicians rally around jobs creation

Citing the state's loss of nearly 300,000 jobs since 2005, a group of Queens politicians vowed Sunday to bring federal, state and city officials together to put New Yorkers back to work. 'As opposed to Washington doing something separate from the state,
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:41:00 GMT

Next Fall: Broadway on a Budget

Rather than use the costly automated system of some big-budget shows, the crew for the new Broadway play ?Next Fall? manually slides pieces of its set into place for different scenes. An actor even helps out, at one point carrying a table across the
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:27:00 GMT

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Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:09:00 GMT

New York Attorney General to Review Philanthropic Efforts of Rothschild Foundation, Its Sole Trustee

The New York state attorney general's office is undertaking a broad review of the Judith Rothschild Foundation and its sole trustee, Harvey S. Shipley Miller, who is alleged to have not made promised grant payments to arts groups last year, the New York
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:44:00 GMT

New York Lawmaker Proposes Property Tax for Some Nonprofits

As part of an effort to develop a budget that provides tax relief to some residents of the state, a New York lawmaker is drafting a proposal that would require nonprofits to pay property taxes, the Albany Times Union reports. State Senate officials said
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:44:00 GMT

NBA: Houston 116, New York 112

NEW YORK, March 21 (UPI) -- Aaron Brooks got hot late, sinking 7 of his 16 points down the stretch Sunday to boost the Houston Rockets to a 116-112 won over New York. Kevin Martin netted 28 points while Kyle Lowry and Chase Budinger each contributed 18
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:14:00 GMT

Industry event Tribeca All Access unveils 24 projects

The Tribeca Film Institute has announced the 24 projects selected for Tribeca All Access (TAA).
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:06:00 GMT

NHL: Boston 2, New York Rangers 1

BOSTON, March 21 (UPI) -- Tuuka Rask was stellar in nets, stopping 23 shots and backstopping the Boston Bruins to a key 2-1 win over New York Sunday. Rask outdueled Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist, who made 29 saves, lifting the Bruins to a crucial two
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:44:00 GMT

Mar 19, 2010 New York Waterway Tours Holds 2009 Prices

Cruise, Yankee Clipper, Gateway to America, New York Historical Society History Cruise, and Shades of Autumn River Cruise. Most tours depart from the NY Waterway Tours Terminal at West 38th Street and the Hudson River Park, with free bus service between
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:03:00 GMT

NYC half marathon 2010: Peter Kamais and Mara Yamauchi win

MARATHON RUNNERS Peter Kamais and Mara Yamauchi won the New York half marathon on Sunday morning respectively in men's and women's race. The New York half marathon started at 7:35 am, from Central Park and finished in Lower Manhattan. Both Peter Kamais
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:37:00 GMT

Kamais, Yamauchi win at NYC Half Marathon

The News Leader Tags: new york city, local news NEW YORK -- Peter Kamais of Kenya has captured the men's NYC Half Marathon and Mara Yamauchi of England passed American Deena Kastor with two miles to go to win the women's race in a course record. Kamais
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:31:00 GMT

NYC man stabbed after coming to aid of teenager

The News Leader Tags: new york city, bronx, stabbing, crime, local news NEW YORK -- A Bronx man has died after stepping into a dispute between a teenager and a group of young men. Police say 26-year-old Orlando Salgado was near Fordham University when
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:51:00 GMT

Mar 19, 2010 New York City's Muse Hotel Offers "Sex and the City 2" Package

This May, Carrie and the gang are back for the new 'Sex and the City 2' sequel, and so is the Muse New York's 'Sex and the City' package. The new package includes suite accommodations, a personal driver, “Sex and the City”-inspired cocktails
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:30:00 GMT

THE WORK Tina Chang juggles caring for her 7-month-old son, Roman, with writing and teaching. As the Brooklyn laureate, she wants to create a Web site spotlighting other borough poets." />

AFTER Tina Chang puts her 7-month-old son, Roman, to bed, she pads, barefoot, about three feet over to her office, where a desk cohabits with the changing table. She opens the to take in the sights and sounds of her neighborhood, Park Slope men arguing
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:28:00 GMT

Briton Yamauchi triumphs in New York

Athletics: Britain's Mara Yamauchi has triumphed in the New York half marathon.
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:22:00 GMT

Gebrselassie suffers as Kamais wins in New York

Suffering from a cold and asthma symptoms, marathon world record holder Gebrselassie of Ethiopia dropped out of the 13.1-mile race near the nine-mile mark. Up until his sudden exit, 2007 winner Gebrselassie was in the lead alongside Kamais on a warm,
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:17:00 GMT

Bronx man busted in beating death of gal pal's 22-month-old girl

A Bronx man has been busted in the beating death of his girlfriend's 22-month-old daughter, police said Sunday.
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:15:00 GMT

Buildings Who's Who - Wagner College, Staten Island, NY

A visit to the Wagner College campus might leave one thinking he or she was visiting a small, rural liberal arts school. But the Lutheran-affiliated college's 105-acre campus sits upon a hilltop overlooking Manhattan, the Atlantic Ocean, and New York
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:53:00 GMT

NYC Half Marathon 2010 Results Show Kamais, Yamauchi WInners

Peter Kamais (KEN) and Mara Yamauchi (GBR, shown above, at the 2009 London Marathon) have won the NYC Half Marathon 2010. Both were making their debut performances in the race. Today's running of the NYC Half Marathon 2010 was the fifth running of the
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:40:00 GMT

Manhattan Green Solutions Provides a new Waterless Urinal Solution without Replacing the Urinal

Bioball utilizes bio enzymes that consumes uric salt, urea, and other contents of urine. The result is an odorless and hygienic urinal. Bioball is also scented, which eliminates the need for deodorizers. Bioball has the highest level of bio enzymes for
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:28:00 GMT

Manhattan Green Solutions Presents Oxygenics Storm Eco Showerhead

Oxygenics utilizes the Venturi principle, which infuses air into water, ensuring optimal water pressure without using all that water. Typical showerheads use between 3.5 to 4.5 Gallons per minute. Oxygenics utilizes 1.2 to 1.5 Gallons per minute. This
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:07:00 GMT

Mother's boyfriend charged in Bronx toddler death

new york city, child death, local news BRONX (WABC) -- Police have charged a mother's boyfriend with the murder of a 22-month-old girl in the Bronx. Authorities say 23-year-old Ramel Green is charged with second-degree murder in the death of Sanaa
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:51:00 GMT

New York schools' ban on homemadegoods at bake sales has parents steamed

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Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:18:00 GMT

Cape Flats as bad as New York - ex-gangster

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Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:11:00 GMT

Mark Twain's rustic New York

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Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:47:00 GMT

Brooklyn Boy

Taproot Theatre 204 N. 85th St. Seattle WA 98103 Thursday, March 25, 2010, 7:30pm Donald Marguiies’ story of growing up, coming home and making sense of it all. Ages 12 and older. 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:44:00 GMT

Brooklyn Boy

Taproot Theatre 204 N. 85th St. Seattle WA 98103 Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 7:30pm Donald Marguiies’ story of growing up, coming home and making sense of it all. Ages 12 and older. 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:44:00 GMT