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Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:03:00 GMT

In Gov. Race, 'Manhattan Madam' Claims H.F. Ties

While it may surprise some to hear that Kristin Davis, the “Manhattan Madame” who claims former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer was a client, is now gunning for Mr. Spitzer’s old job, her credentials might also have some in the hedge fund industry
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:03:00 GMT

Teenage girl shot in Bronx; gunman flees

Toyota recalls 437,000 Priuses, hybrids globally 47 min ago ACCUWEATHER: Winter storm warning in effect 10 min ago NJ braces for second major snowstorm 7 min ago blog: Blog or Bust with Lee Goldberg Gov. David Paterson lashes back at rumors 4 min ago
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 11:54:00 GMT

UK 'carrier' blamed for New York mumps outbreak

An 11-year-old boy is at the centre of a potential mumps epidemic among New York’s strictly Orthodox community because he is believed to have been the carrier of the disease after visiting the UK. More than 300 people, almost all strictly Orthodox,
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 11:50:00 GMT

Two L.A. firms to pay settlement in probe of New York 'pay-to-play' scandal

REPORTING FROM SACRAMENTO -- Two Los Angeles companies embroiled in a New York state pension fund corruption scandal agreed Monday to pay a total of $19 million to settle a state investigation into the "pay-to-play" scheme. Wetherly Capital Group and
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 11:31:00 GMT

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Tue, 9 Feb 2010 11:20:00 GMT

2 firms involved in CalPERS probe forfeit funds in New York case

Two investment firms under investigation in California's public pension fund scandal agreed to forfeit a combined $19 million Monday to settle a pension corruption probe in New York. The firms, Markstone Capital Group and Wetherly Capital Group of Los
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 11:10:00 GMT

New York trees department's Matthew Wells to share knowledge with UK

Representatives from the UK arboricultural industry are to visit New York City's parks department to explore how to leverage funding for street trees.
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 11:09:00 GMT

Brooklyn Decker Sizzles as the 2010 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Model on Newsstands and SI.com Today

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Tue, 9 Feb 2010 11:08:00 GMT

Brooklyn Decker: A Model Life

- 1 1 Brooklyn Decker (also known in some circles as Mrs. Andy Roddick) is a 22-year-old native of Ohio who, in a few short years, has become one of the most recognized -- and one of the most popular -- Sports Illustrated swimsuit models in history.
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 11:07:00 GMT

Family sues after Bronx woman's teeth extraction takes deadly turn

It was just a trip to the dentist. Even though Felita Dowdy had cerebral palsy, she should have been home within hours of having her teeth extracted. But the 33-year-old Bronx woman never left St. Luke's Hospital in uptown Manhattan. She went into
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 11:07:00 GMT

Two Bronx Subway Stations Close

Straphangers who use the 6 train in the Bronx will experience delays in their travel over the next few months.
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 11:06:00 GMT

Royal Shakespeare Company Coming to NYC

New York City in July and August, 2011 will get a six-week dose of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC).
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 11:06:00 GMT

Hip Hop TV Sets 'Hip Hop Hall of Fame Awards' TV Show at Apollo Theater in June 2010! Promo Campaign Kicks-Off Announcing Inductees; Ending With the Unveiling of Hip Hop Museum Building in NYC!

The Original and Official Hip Hop Hall of Fame Awards & Induction Ceremony (HHHOF), is set to return to National and International Television, taping in New York City in June 2010, "Black Music Month"! The HHHOF Awards Show will feature a "Week of
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 11:06:00 GMT

Bud in the Big Apple?

The brewer associated with St. Louis for more than a century has moved a number of key executives to Manhattan since its merger with InBev. The company’s Belgian headquarters of Leuven is losing execs as well, leading to speculation that New York will
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 10:42:00 GMT

Brooklyn Decker Sizzles as the 2010 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Model on Newsstands and SI.com Today

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Tue, 9 Feb 2010 10:39:00 GMT

Brooklyn Decker Sizzles as the 2010 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Model on Newsstands and SI.com Today

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Tue, 9 Feb 2010 10:36:00 GMT

Love is in the air as Bronx gets ready for the holiday

Across the borough, lovers are readying to enjoy Valentine's Day on Sunday by snagging coveted restaurant reservations, bombarding local florists and, in some cases, planning to pop the question at some of the borough's most romantic spots. At Jake's
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 10:19:00 GMT

Daly: Wild chickens rule the roost (and the street) in Bronx neighborhood

If you need a good laugh or just want a happy surprise, visit the 1300 block of Edward L. Grant Highway in the Bronx and scatter some crumbs. From up and down the Highbridge street, as many as three dozen wild chickens will come clucking. 'They're all
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 10:19:00 GMT

Savings in the Bronx: Middletown is the tops

The stretch of Crosby Ave. between Westchester Ave. and Middletown Road in the Middletown neighborhood is a hot spot for local shoppers. Step off the No. 6 train at Buhre Ave. to this bustling strip of delis, restaurants, pizzerias, salons and other
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 10:19:00 GMT

The Bronx is for lovers as restaurants, florists and romantic spots get ready for the holiday

Across the borough, lovers are readying to enjoy Valentine's Day on Sunday by snagging coveted restaurant reservations, bombarding local florists and, in some cases, planning to pop the question at some of the borough's most romantic spots. At Jake's
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 10:19:00 GMT

Hip Hop TV Sets 'Hip Hop Hall of Fame Awards' TV Show at Apollo Theater in June 2010! Promo Campaign Kicks-Off Announcing Inductees; Ending With the Unveiling of Hip Hop Museum Building in NYC!

/PRNewswire via COMTEX/ ---- The Original and Official Hip Hop Hall of Fame Awards & Induction Ceremony (HHHOF), is set to return to National and International Television, taping in New York City in June 2010, "Black Music Month"! The HHHOF Awards Show
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 10:12:00 GMT

Unearthing Prokofiev: Rare Works Get NYC Debut

Boris Berman, a Yale School of Music professor, pianist and Prokofiev specialist, presents a concert of rarities by the Soviet composer. Prokofiev Rarities Hear rehearsal excerpts from the Zankel Hall concert. Musicians include: Boris Berman, piano
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 10:12:00 GMT

Major snowstorm set to hit New York - and this time it's for real (they think)

A nasty nor'easter could bury New York in a foot of snow starting Tuesday night. For real this time. The National Weather Service declared a winter storm watch Monday and expects a blustery 10 to 14 inches to fall through Wednesday night. Much of the
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 10:05:00 GMT

Brooklyn boy Xavier Summers, fleeing pack of youths, is rammed by SUV and in critical condition

A 12-year-old Brooklyn boy was in critical condition Monday night after he was hit by a car while running from a pack of older boys, police and a witness said.
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 10:05:00 GMT

Mayor Bloomberg defends accuracy of NYPD's crime stats

Mayor Bloomberg� defended the accuracy of the NYPD's crime statistics on Monday - even as he acknowledged that some cops manipulate them. "There's always going to be some fudging of the numbers, but it is tiny," the mayor said. "I have an enormous
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 10:05:00 GMT

Ex-con Jahaad Chesson nabbed in slay of mom's neighbor on Staten Island

A dead man was found Monday in a wooded area near a rail line on Staten Island - and cops later collared an ex-con for the murder, police said.
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 10:05:00 GMT

New York Mayor Bloomberg's New Environmental Initiatives

Windfarms Windfarms New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is advocating the construction of a wind power complex off the coast of Long Island, similar to the wind turbines in the North Sea off the coast of Denmark. Bloomberg and his sustainability
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 10:04:00 GMT

SI swimsuit edition puts Roddick's wife Brooklyn Decker on cover

The Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue cover featuring model Brooklyn Decker is revealed on a billboard in New York. Charles Sykes/AP 22-year-old model says being chosen for the front is 'the news of a lifetime' Email Please enter a valid e-mail address
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 10:03:00 GMT

Brooklyn Decker is Officially this Year's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Cover Girl

As Spike recently predicted, Brooklyn Decker is the cover girl of this year's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. See her cover after the jump. Brooklyn Decker was unveiled as the cover girl of the 2010 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue on the Late Show
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 09:59:00 GMT

Hip Hop TV Sets 'Hip Hop Hall of Fame Awards' TV Show at Apollo Theater in June 2010! Promo Campaign Kicks-Off Announcing Inductees; Ending With the Unveiling of Hip Hop Museum Building in NYC!

TICKETS TO GO ON SALE FOR THE "BLACK MUSIC MONTH TV SPECIAL" THRU "HIPHOPHOF.TV" THE OFFICIAL HIP HOP HALL OF FAME MULTI-MEDIA WEB SITE SET TO LAUNCH LATE FEBRUARY 2010! NEW YORK, Feb. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The Original and Official Hip Hop Hall of Fame
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 09:58:00 GMT