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Capital New York Council Tracker: March 10, 2014Capital New YorkWelcome to Capital New York’s City Council tracker, your weekly guide to what’s happening at the City Council. Every week on Monday we’ll post about some of the upcoming hearings and track the progress of some of the more important pieces of legislation. …read more Source: … Read more

After Big Bet, Hedge Fund Pulls the Levers of PowerNew York TimesSo far, Mr. Ackman has persuaded four members of Congress, a New York State senator, a City Council member in Boston, the majority leader of the Nevada Senate and other elected officials in California to join the cause. Prominent consumer advocates in … and … Read more

Weather: Another wintry week in Central New York, just as Punxsutawney Phil …The Post-StandardSyracuse, NY — It’s been five weeks since Punxsutawney Phil, most famous groundhog in history, emerged from his burrow and with the help of his handlers declared he saw his shadow. Groundhog Day school File photo of Solvay Elementary School … …read … Read more

NFL.comNFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported the New York Jets will release Cromartie, according to a person who has spoken to the player. The cornerback tweeted his thanks to the organization and teammates Sunday. I would like 2 thank the Jets organization …Jets Release Antonio CromartieESPNNFL Free Agent Rumors: Antonio Cromartie unlikely to return to … Read more

Warm Weather Brings Out Banned Vehicles, and Officers PounceNew York TimesLike outdoor brunch and other signs of spring, the riders’ return was a seasonal ritual that New Yorkers could see coming along with warmer weather. So, too, did the New York Police Department; commanders saw forecasts of sunshine and warmth and knew … …read more … Read more

Clashes in Ukraine as Rallies Take a TurnNew York TimesCredit Sergey Ponomarev for The New York Times. In Donetsk in eastern Ukraine, thousands of pro-Russian activists took over the city’s main thoroughfare to call for greater autonomy from Kiev and a referendum on secession. Vitali Klitschko, the former … and more …read more Source: New … Read more

New York TimesThe New York Times. One woman in Beijing collapsed in tears Sunday night in the hotel room where passengers’ relatives were waiting for news. “Why won’t anyone tell us anything?” she wailed. The many unknowns also frustrated international security …Search Team May Have Found Malaysia Airlines Plane’s DoorCBS LocalSigns of crash after jet … Read more

Phelps has strong start, Yanks and Rays tie 3-3ESPNDavid Phelps boosted his bid to become the New York Yankees’ fifth starter, pitching five scoreless innings Sunday during a 3-3 tie with the Tampa Bay Rays in 10 innings. Phelps, who gave up three hits and struck out one, is competing with Michael … and more … Read more

Jerusalem PostNEW YORK– Tens of thousands of ultra-orthodox Jews gathered in New York’s financial district on Sunday to protest Israel’s decision to draft previously exempt yeshiva students into the IDF. The protest, described as a prayer rally by organizer Agudath …Orthodox NYC Jews protest proposed Israeli draftMiamiHerald.comUltra-Orthodox to protest IDF draft bill in New YorkThe … Read more

New York Daily NewsA judge has denied a bid by the New York Post to dismiss a libel lawsuit filed by two men who were depicted on the front page as “Bag Men” during the hunt for the Boston Marathon bombers. The suit was filed in Massachusetts by Salaheddin Barhoum, 17, … and more …read … Read more

ESPNNew York already has reached out to Alterraun Verner of the Tennessee Titans. They need a starter-caliber corner to play opposite Dee Milliner. Cromartie, who turns 30 on April 15, was heading into the final year of a four-year, $32 million contract …New York Jets to cut cornerback Antonio CromartieNFL.comJets release cornerback Antonio CromartieMerced Sun-Star … Read more

Unseen New York: Photos of Gotham Before 9/11 Changed EverythingTIMEOf all the world’s cities, New York might well be the most photographed. The Brooklyn Bridge; Times Square; Central Park; Coney Island; Harlem; the Lower East Side; the public library’s wonderful lions; the 59th Street Bridge; the Chrysler, Woolworth … …read more Source: New York News … Read more

New Yorkers Perform in Worldwide Play-In WeekendNew York TimesFor brief, blissful moments last weekend, the cacophony of New York City fell to a hush. Children put down their phones to listen to one another play Haydn. Old friends picked up where they had left off decades ago. Horns and strings rose in a … …read … Read more

Pentagon Data Suggests Jet Didn’t Explode: New York TimesNBCNews.comPentagon Data Suggests Jet Didn’t Explode: New York Times. “Preliminary surveillance data” examined by the Pentagon suggests the missing Malaysia Airlines jet did not explode over the South China Sea, according to The New York Times. The newspaper … …read more Source: New York News By Google … Read more

New York Daily NewsThe Ladies of American Distilling and Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails host a free tasting from 2 to 5 p.m. at Union Square Wines, where you can sample distinctive drinks from New York Distilling Co., Uncouth Vermouth and … …read more Source: New York News By Google Zennie AbrahamZennie … Read more

Few Answers for Families of Missing on AirlinerNew York TimesResearch was contributed by Susan Beachy in New York and Kunkun Yu in Beijing. A version of this article appears in print on March 9, 2014, on page A8 of the New York edition with the headline: Few Answers For Families Of Missing On Airliner. …read … Read more

Plaintiff in Police Lawsuit Is Ordered to Pay New York City’s Legal FeesNew York TimesInitially, the case sounded reminiscent of the police brutality scandals that have haunted the New York Police Department for years. A young man returning from celebrating his birthday at a Brooklyn bar had a tart exchange with two police officers, who … Read more

ESPNWhile a decision has not been made, Phil Jackson is leaning toward taking a front-office job with the New York Knicks, a source close to the team tells ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith. Jackson’s role would be president of basketball operations, in complete …Could Even Phil Jackson Save the New York Knicks?Bleacher ReportKnicks offer Phil Jackson … Read more

New York Waterfall Dazzles ResidentsMyFox PhiladelphiaNEW YORK -. A suddenly vibrant blue overtakes a waterfall in a small New York town mystifying area residents. Dozens of people are visiting the falls and taking pictures with the spot inside Wolcott Falls Park. However, some of the locals are not as … …read more Source: New York … Read more

Jets extend TE Jeff CumberlandESPNThe New York Jets have a lot work to do on offense, and they got started Friday night, agreeing to a contract extension with starting tight end Jeff Cumberland. The Jets officially announced the deal on Saturday but did not disclose terms. The New York …Jeff Cumberland, New York Jets agree … Read more

New York TimesThe founders of General Assembly, pictured in 2011, from left: Brad Hargreaves, Chang W. Lee/The New York Times The founders of General Assembly, pictured in 2011, from left: Brad Hargreaves, Jake Schwartz, Matthew Brimer and Adam Pritzker. and more …read more Source: New York News By Google Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie Abraham … Read more

NBC New YorkAfter a long, brutal winter, the New York area will experience mild weather this weekend, with temps reaching the high 40s, before the clocks move forward an hour. Saturday will be partly sunny, with a high of around 47 degrees, which is average for … …read more Source: New York Weather News From … Read more

Fox NewsAn upstate New York Baptist pastor has stirred controversy with his plan to raffle off a rifle during a Sunday service later this month, saying giving away the weapon is “the right thing to do.” The Rev. John Koletas of the Grace Baptist Church in Troy …New York church to to give away AR-15 … Read more

Crain’s New York BusinessCitywide unemployment dropped to 7.9% in January, its lowest point in five years, according to New York state Labor Department figures released Thursday. Some recent reports hint that the economy will accelerate as the weather warms. The number of …US job growth accelerates, weather cuts into hours workedamNYAs Job Creation Increases in … Read more

Amid marital woes, lawyer jumps to his deathNew York PostMorton, whose two-lawyer practice focuses on civil matters, formerly served as an administrative law judge for the city and was also a captain in the New York Army National Guard Judge Advocate General Corps. His firm’s Web site lists clients like MSG, … and more …read … Read more

Bleacher ReportThe New York Knicks are desperate to shake things up, win some games and keep Carmelo Anthony in the Big Apple, so it should come as little surprise to learn that the team reportedly met with Hall of Famer Phil Jackson about becoming its next head …Sources: Knicks, Phil Jackson metESPNKnicks offer Phil Jackson … Read more

Weather: Snow and rain this weekend, then Central New York could face a …The Post-StandardSYRACUSE, N.Y. — Central New York will be cold, wet and maybe even snowy Saturday. Some wind is also a possibility. The real story, however, is what is churning toward us over the weekend. Although AccuWeather is predicting highs above 40 … Read more

CBSSports.comThe idea of Carmelo Anthony joining Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah in Chicago is fun. It would involve the rare example of a superstar free agent voluntarily taking less money to go from one team to another. This hardly ever happens, even when the …Broussard: Noah recruiting Melo to ChicagoESPN (blog) all 361 news articles … Read more

For First Time, Kremlin Signals It Is Prepared to Annex CrimeaNew York TimesAs new tensions flared between Russian and Ukrainian forces in Crimea, the moves by Russia raised the specter of a protracted conflict over the status of the region, which Russian forces occupied last weekend, calling into question not only Russia’s … and more … Read more

ESPNA group of fed-up New York Knicks fans will protest what they call the “systemic and consistently recurring lack of responsible decision-making at Madison Square Garden” by owner James Dolan and team executives before a home game against the Indiana …New York Knicks Fans to Hold Protest Against James Dolan on March 19Bleacher ReportThe New … Read more

CNN(CNN) — Bill de Blasio is 6-foot-6. Joshua Jenkins is 4-foot-2. It’s probably too much to expect the mayor of New York to get down on his knee and look Joshua in the eye before he destroys the 9-year-old’s future. But de Blasio could at least learn …Lessons learned? New York’s de Blasio, Cuomo compete … Read more

New York PostNo wonder: Banks is uniquely qualified to return New York to its former status as America’s dependency capital. For the last quarter century, he has been suing the city over its welfare and homeless policies, inevitably seeking looser rules for …Cat in Albany Is Outfoxing New York City’s MouseNew York TimesWhat can Cuomo … Read more

New York Daily News… to exercise option on Mo Wilkerson. The Jets have had recent discussions with the All-Pro defensive lineman’s camp about his future, but no new long-term deal is on the horizon, according to a team source. By Manish Mehta / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS.Report: Jets Putting Wilkerson Talks On Back BurnerCBS Local … Read more

NBC New YorkHealth officials are investigating a measles outbreak in Manhattan and the Bronx after nine children and seven adults have tested positive for the highly contagious virus. Authorities are working to identify the source of the outbreak, and are urging …NYC Health Department Investigating Measles OutbreakCBS LocalMeasles outbreak in New York Citymyfoxny.comCity investigating measles … Read more

amNYFed officials, including Chair Janet Yellen, have viewed the recent weakness in payrolls, which has been replicated in data such as retail sales, industrial production and home building, as largely weather-related and temporary. On Thursday, New York …US job growth offers upbeat sign for weather-beaten economyYahoo NewsAs Job Creation Increases in February, Economists See Signs … Read more