2014 Team Preview: New York Yankees – CBSSports.com

2014 Team Preview: New York YankeesCBSSports.commore than any team that dubs itself “championship-caliber” should have. Some of those “ifs” will work out for the New York, others won’t. I’m not a fan of predicting exact W-L records, but will the Yankees be better than last summer’s 85-77 record? I …McCann in awe of Tanaka’s repertoire: … Read more

Ukraine Leader Agrees to Deal Amid Move to Free Archrival – New York Times

Ukraine Leader Agrees to Deal Amid Move to Free ArchrivalNew York TimesSergey Ponomarev for The New York Times. The deal reached Friday instead leaves Mr. Yanukovych in power until at least the end of the year — unless lawmakers use provisions under the constitutional change that would allow them to impeach him sooner. and more … Read more

New York Bill Upsets Some Parents – MyFox Philadelphia

New York Bill Upsets Some ParentsMyFox PhiladelphiaA new bill in New York would require parents of elementary school children to attend a minimum of four parent support classes. If parents don’t go, sixth graders won’t move onto seventh grade. New York State Sen. Ruben Diaz Jr. Introduced a bill that … and more …read more … Read more

Weather: Heavy rain and melting snow prompt flood alerts in New York – The Post-Standard

The Post-StandardSyracuse, N.Y. — Melting snow and heavy rains have prompted the National Weather Service to issue flooding alerts across much of New York state. A flood warning — the highest level — has been issued for much of Western New York as up to 1.5 inches …Sun, mild weather in Midwest offers new headachemyfoxny.com … Read more

New York City Craft Beer week starts Friday – New York Daily News

New York Daily NewsThe greatest week of the year — if you love local craft beers — starts Friday. New York City Beer Week promises a very hoppy time in every borough. More than 100 beer events, featuring styles and flavors from 16 Big Apple-based breweries, are planned …New York hosts sixth annual Beer WeekUSA … Read more

New York Is Removing Over 400 Children From 2 Homeless Shelters – New York Times

New York Is Removing Over 400 Children From 2 Homeless SheltersNew York TimesIn the face of New York’s mounting homeless crisis, Mayor Bill de Blasio will announce on Friday that his administration is removing hundreds of children from two city-owned homeless shelters that inspectors have repeatedly cited for deplorable … and more …read more Source: … Read more

New York Rethinks Solitary Confinement – New York Times

New York TimesThe New York State prison system has for years been among the nation’s worst when it comes to the overuse of solitary confinement. At any given time about 3,800 inmates across the state are held in windowless isolation for 23 hours a day, the vast …New York Just Became the Largest State to … Read more

Another Groundhog Day for Knicks – ESPN

ESPNSo after a week of rumors that the New York Knicks were chasing mid-level guards who aren’t as bad as Raymond Felton, and less than a year removed from having a 54-win team that inspired hope, the Knicks watched the NBA trade deadline pass them by … and more …read more Source: New York News … Read more

Man Framed by Detective Will Get $6.4 Million From City After Serving 23 Years … – New York Times

New York TimesA man who was framed by a rogue detective and served 23 years in prison for a murder he did not commit will receive $6.4 million from the City of New York in a settlement that came before a civil rights lawsuit was even filed, lawyers involved in the …New York City pays … Read more

CBS 2 Exclusive: De Blasio’s Caravan Caught Speeding, Violating Traffic Laws – CBS Local

CBS LocalNEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Just days after Mayor Bill de Blasio announced an aggressive plan to prevent traffic deaths, CBS 2 cameras caught the driver of a car carrying the mayor violating a number of traffic laws. But the NYPD responded Thursday …New York City launches all-out attack on potholes7Online.comSky’s the limit: Mayor de … Read more

Profits Fall for Walmart and Nordstrom, and They Forecast Weakness Ahead – New York Times

New York Times… Nordstrom stock fell about 1 percent in after-hours trading. A version of this article appears in print on February 21, 2014, on page B3 of the New York edition with the headline: Profits Fall for Walmart and Nordstrom, and They Forecast Weakness …Wal-Mart offers weak outlook on sales shortfallModesto Bee all 344 … Read more

Weather: Temps near 50 this week, no snow in forecast for Central New York … – The Post-Standard

Weather: Temps near 50 this week, no snow in forecast for Central New York …The Post-StandardThe challenge during Monday’s commute on Interstate 690 was to drive with the sun in your eyes. Likewise, the challenge across Central New York this week and weekend will be deciding what to do during our heatwave. (Ellen M. Blalock … Read more

New York State to Limit Use of Solitary Confinement – New York Times

New York State to Limit Use of Solitary ConfinementNew York TimesNew York State has agreed to sweeping changes that would curtail the widespread use of solitary confinement to punish prison infractions, according to court papers filed on Wednesday. Under the agreement, New York would become the largest prison … …read more Source: New York News … Read more

New York City car owners enjoy 3-week reprieve from parking regulations – New York Daily News

New York Daily NewsIn Mayor de Blasio’s New York, drivers don’t have to move their parked cars. By Sunday, city motorists will have enjoyed an uninterrupted 22-day stretch in which alternate-side parking rules have been suspended and they haven’t had to move their … and more …read more Source: New York News By Google Zennie … Read more

Fallon’s Tonight Show Debut – TV Guide

TV GuideJimmy Fallon ushered in a new era of The Tonight Show, and welcomed the show back to New York for the first time in more than four decades on Monday. Although the former Late Night host was broadcasting from the same studio, with the same band and …Jimmy Fallon’s ‘Tonight Show’ debut gets help … Read more

Obama Orders New Efficiency for Big Trucks – New York Times

Obama Orders New Efficiency for Big TrucksNew York TimesStephen Crowley/The New York Times. UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — President Obama on Tuesday ordered the development of tough new fuel standards for the nation’s fleet of heavy-duty trucks as part of what aides say will be an increasingly muscular and … and more …read more Source: New … Read more

New York City teachers union president proclaims back pay is ‘a big issue’ – New York Daily News

New York Daily NewsThe head of New York City’s teachers union made it clear Monday for the first time that he was pushing the city for back pay for his nearly 100,000 members. “We believe that we should have a raise, and we’ve been working a long time without a raise …Mulgrew praises de Blasio, … Read more

NY gets a waiver, and the complicated part begins – Capital New York

NY gets a waiver, and the complicated part beginsCapital New YorkNew York reached a preliminary agreement with the federal government on its Medicaid waiver application, which could bring as much as $8 billion to the stave over the next five years. City, state and federal politicians hailed the agreement, saying it … and more …read … Read more

Winter Storm Rex Lashing Northeast, New England; Boston, New York City … – The Weather Channel

The Weather ChannelAfter dumping inches of snow on the Midwest, Winter Storm Rex has moved into the Northeast and New England, bringing another shot of snow to New York City and Boston. “This system is going to energize as it gets up into New England this afternoon …NYC braces for more another snowstormNew York Daily … Read more

No more snow this week as temperatures expected to hit 54 degrees Friday – New York Daily News

New York Daily NewsThe silver-lining to the continued cold weather is that severe flooding is unlikely. … So far this year, New York City has seen 57.1 inches of snow, which is a lot but a far cry from the record 75 inches that fell in the winter of 1995-96. Still …One Group Sees Silver … Read more

Another Round Of Winter Weather Makes Mess Of Morning Commute – CBS Local

Another Round Of Winter Weather Makes Mess Of Morning CommuteCBS LocalNEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — It was a messy morning commute Tuesday as another winter storm made its way through the Tri-State area. The early morning snow caused some slippery road conditions and limited visibility, prompting delayed openings … and more …read more Source: New York … Read more

Winter Storm Rex Prepares to Lash Northeast; Boston, New York City Under … – Wunderground.com (blog)

Wunderground.com (blog)… Winter Storm Rex is about to move into the Northeast and New England, bringing another shot of snow to New York City and Boston. “This system is going to energize as it gets up into New England this afternoon,” said Tom Niziol, winter weather …NYC: Snow to Hit Tuesday, Before a Warmup WednesdayAccuWeather.comWeather … Read more

NYC braces for more another snowstorm – New York Daily News

New York Daily NewsSnow will start falling in New York City by 6 a.m., AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Tom Kines told the Daily News on Monday. It should wind down by early afternoon. RELATED: DE BLASIO TO BE JUDGED BY MORE THAN SNOW DAYS, JAILED CRONY.Another snowstorm targets New York area, then a brief thawNew York’s … Read more

Sam Champion readies Weather Channel morning show – Bellingham Herald

Sam Champion readies Weather Channel morning showBellingham HeraldNEW YORK — Since arriving in Atlanta just a few weeks ago, Sam Champion hasn’t had much time to take in the local color, other than the overwhelming whiteness of snowstorms. A rash of extreme weather across the nation has also kept him scrambling in … and more … Read more

Sam Champion readies Weather Channel morning show – MiamiHerald.com

Sam Champion readies Weather Channel morning showMiamiHerald.comNEW YORK — Since arriving in Atlanta just a few weeks ago, Sam Champion hasn’t had much time to take in the local color, other than the overwhelming whiteness of snowstorms. A rash of extreme weather across the nation has also kept him scrambling in … and more …read … Read more

Lady Gaga Braves Chilly New York Weather In A Bra And Thong – Entertainmentwise

EntertainmentwiseGaga showed just how in demand she is by adding a third date to her ARTPOP tour in London last week after fans scrambled for tickets to see her perform in New York, which sold out in five minutes. A fan gives Gaga a cuddly toy (247PapsTV / Splash News).Lady Gaga Wears Almost Nothing in … Read more

Jimmy Fallon Debuts New ‘Tonight’ Show in New York – New York Times

New York TimesHe gently and earnestly explained that he is 39, lives in New York City, and has a wife and a new baby. He pointed out his parents in the studio audience and also how the monologue works. He choked up a little when talking about the “Tonight” show legacy.‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy … Read more

Poll: Support grows to legalize medical, recreational marijuana in New York – New York Daily News

New York Daily News“Medical marijuana is a no-brainer for New York state voters, and they also would follow Colorado in legalizing marijuana for fun,” said Maurice Carroll, director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. While all demographic groups …Poll: 88 Percent Of New Yorkers Support Medical MarijuanaCBS LocalNew York Voters Support Marijuana LegalizationThe Weed Blog … Read more

A Curse to Many in New York Is a Thrill for the More Daring – New York Times

A Curse to Many in New York Is a Thrill for the More DaringNew York TimesThe white stuff that has fallen unrelentingly on New York this winter goes by a number of printable words in several languages — neve, neige, thalj, sneg — but on a sparkling Presidents’ Day in Central Park, the snow on … Read more

Weather Journal: New York Faces Yet Another Snow Storm – Wall Street Journal (blog)

Wall Street Journal (blog)There’s no break for those weary of winter in Greater New York: another storm is set to blanket the region with more wet, heavy snow on Tuesday. Two areas of low pressure, one moving in from the midwest and one developing just offshore, create the …Another snowstorm targets New York area, then … Read more

Sources: Knicks still pursuing Lowry – ESPN (blog)

ESPN (blog)League sources say a scenario in which Teague ends up in Toronto, Shumpert goes to Atlanta and Lowry winds up in New York has been discussed. Another scenario could have Teague ending up in New York. The conversations are believed to be …NBA Trade Rumors: New York Knicks offering Iman Shumpert, Raymond Felton …FanSided … Read more

Klein’s time to deliver, or not – Capital New York

Capital New YorkLast week was not a good one for New York City mayor Bill de Blasio’s push for a tax-funded pre-K expansion, or, by extension, for the proposal’s biggest champion in Albany, Jeff Klein. It all started when Senate GOP Leader Dean Skelos said he would …Can’t buy smartsNew York PostDe Blasio Downplays Pre-K … Read more

Cano’s jogs to first still bother Long – ESPN

ESPNRobinson Cano is no longer with the New York Yankees, but hitting coach Kevin Long says he is still bothered by the fact he couldn’t get through to his former star pupil to always hustle to first base on routine ground balls. [+] Enlarge Cano. AP Photo …Brian Roberts reminisces about Orioles days in his … Read more

Even More Snow Headed to Tri-State Tuesday – NBC New York

NBC New YorkYet another winter storm is set to push over the tri-state Tuesday and could add 3 to 6 more inches to what is already the third-snowiest February ever recorded in New York City, forecasters say. After a chilly Presidents Day with highs below the …New York City Weather To Keep Dampening Big Apple’s … Read more