Poll: Americans Hopeful For A Better Year In 2014 – CBS Local

Poll: Americans Hopeful For A Better Year In 2014CBS LocalNEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) – Ready to ring in the new year, Americans look ahead with optimism, according to a new AP-Times Square New Year’s Eve poll. Their ratings of the year gone by? Less than glowing. The poll looked at the public’s expectations … and more … Read more

New York Today: Political Lowlights – New York Times (blog)

New York Times (blog)New York Today: Political Lowlights. By ANDY NEWMAN and ANNIE CORREAL. Clockwise from top left: Eliot Spitzer, Vito Lopez, Christine Quinn, Anthony Weiner, Pedro Espada, and Shirley Huntley. Good morning on this bitingly cold Thursday. Let’s see … …read more Source: New York News By Google Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie Abraham … Read more

Westbrook, Thunder Rout Knicks – ESPN

ESPNNEW YORK — Not only was there no Kevin Durant-Carmelo Anthony showdown, there wasn’t much of a game, either. The Oklahoma City Thunder made sure of it with the most dominant performance ever by a road team on Christmas. Durant scored 29 points …Struggling Nets, Knicks Set For Christmas Day GamesCBS LocalRecap: New York vs. … Read more

Bulls, Thunder rout New York teams in Christmas Day games – Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles TimesThunder 123, at Knicks 94: Kevin Durant scored 29 points, Russell Westbrook had a triple-double by the middle of the third quarter, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled to a 123-94 victory Wednesday over the New York Knicks, who played without Carmelo …Jeers for Nets ‘nightmare’ on ChristmasNew York PostChristmas hoops takes over … Read more

Carmelo Anthony out vs. Thunder – ESPN

ESPN… Knicks, Orlando Magic, Carmelo Anthony, Jameer Nelson, Tyson Chandler, Iman Shumpert. NEW YORK — Because of lingering pain from a left ankle injury, Knicks star Carmelo Anthony did not play against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Christmas Day.Struggling Nets, Knicks Set For Christmas Day GamesCBS LocalOklahoma City Thunder (22-5) at New York Knicks (9-18), … Read more

New York ex-Governor Spitzer, wife say marriage is over – Reuters

Reuters(Reuters) – Former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer and his wife, Silda Wall Spitzer, said they are ending their marriage, more than five years after she stood by his side as the embattled Democrat resigned from office over a prostitution scandal. “We …Eliot Spitzer, Wife Announce They Are Ending MarriageNBC New YorkFormer New York governor … Read more

Faithful Celebrate Midnight Mass At St. Patrick’s Cathedral – CBS Local

CBS LocalNEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – With the rousing melodies of Christmas hymns, Midnight Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Midtown Wednesday morning. Thousands were in attendance, ringing in one of the most important days of the Christian …Celebrating Christmas at St. Patrick’s Cathedralmyfoxny.com all 10 news articles …read more Source: New York News … Read more

Questions, decisions loom on Giants’ O-line – ESPN (blog)

ESPN (blog)Four months ago, he ranked among the biggest question marks on the New York Giants’ offense. But for a variety of reasons, some good and some bad, rookie right tackle Justin Pugh has turned out to be one of that offense’s few known quantities. The … and more …read more Source: New York News … Read more

Knicks’ New Year’s Resolutions for 2014 – Bleacher Report

Bleacher ReportFew teams have weathered a greater roller-coaster 2013 than New York—between a 54-win campaign in the former portion and a putrid 9-18 start in the latter, the Knicks have been through it all. Perhaps 2014 can be brighter for the Knicks than this past …It’s That Time Of Year! Schmeelk’s Christmas Gifts For The … Read more

Former New York governor Eliot Spitzer, wife split – USA TODAY

USA TODAYNEW YORK (AP) — Former New York governor Eliot Spitzer and his wife announced late Tuesday that their two-decade-plus marriage is over. The couple issued a statement announcing the split, saying “We regret that our marital relationship has come to an …City Hall Pro: Remembering Stan BrooksCapital New YorkAndrea PeyserNew York PostEliot Spitzer, Wife … Read more

Naomi Schaefer Riley – New York Post

Naomi Schaefer RileyNew York PostAccording to a recent New York Times piece on the subject, “Between the 2000 Census and the 2009-2011 American Community Survey figures, the number of [multigenerational] households in New York increased by 5 percent. The increases are especially … …read more Source: New York News By Google Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | … Read more

Greater New York Watch – Wall Street Journal

Greater New York WatchWall Street JournalA new inlet cut across Fire Island by superstorm Sandy will remain open while scientists study its effects on water levels and water quality off Long Island, officials said. The Fire Island National Seashore, a part of the National Parks Service that … and more …read more Source: New York … Read more

Solar energy finally gets a push in NY – Crain’s New York Business

Crain’s New York BusinessThe NY-Sun initiative by Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration will provide tens of millions of dollars a year for public and private projects producing at least a megawatt of solar power, the equivalent of about 200 typical residential installations.NY solar program heating upNew York PostSolar energy projects finally getting boost in New YorkBurlingtonFreePress.com … Read more

Woodson questions Knicks’ effort – ESPN (blog)

ESPN (blog)One thing the coach has going for him is that New York, somehow, is just three games behind the Atlantic Division-leading Celtics. If everything breaks right for the Knicks on Monday in Orlando, they could be just two games out of first heading into a …Give World Peace a chance of needing knee surgeryNew … Read more

New York Extends Health Care Signup Deadline To Tuesday – CBS Local

CBS LocalMonday was originally the last day people could purchase a plan through New York’s new online insurance marketplace if they wanted coverage to be in effect on New Year’s Day. Now the state has given New Yorkers until shortly before midnight on Tuesday …White House extends Obamacare deadline by one dayNew York Daily NewsObamaCare … Read more

Winter weather kills seven; record highs in New York, Philadelphia – Reuters

Reuters(Reuters) – A band of severe weather from tornadoes to icy blasts left at least seven people dead as winter storms and severe weather pushed up the East Coast on Sunday, bringing record high temperatures to Philadelphia and New York City but ice storms …New York City enjoys record high temperaturesamNY all 81 news articles … Read more

Man, Child Die After Fall From New York City Building (VIDEO) – Huffington Post

Huffington PostA man and a child died on Sunday after they both fell from the roof of a building in New York City, WABC7 reported. WPIX11 reported that the man may have been holding the child when he jumped. According to CBS, the 52-story building was located in …Police: Man, child die in jump from … Read more

Seeing a Need for Oversight of New York’s Lordly Towers – New York Times

New York TimesThey’re arriving along 57th Street like a clutch of preening runway models, super-tall and skinny, the expensive playthings of Russian oligarchs and Chinese tycoons. A coupling of technology and wealth has bred this new, local hothouse species: leggy, … and more …read more Source: New York News By Google Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | … Read more

Man, child fall to deaths from New York City apartment building – Washington Post

Washington PostJessica Namath, the daughter of former New York Jets football star Joe Namath, lost her Shih Tzu mix named Tula in a Jupiter yard five years ago. Michael Cecere of St. Petersburg, who found Tula, took the dog to an animal hospital, where a tracking …Man, tot plunge to their deaths from New York … Read more

Finding Inner Peace With the Angriest Punk of ’70s New York – New York Times

New York TimesShe lived in a loft in downtown New York with a sign in the window that read, “The Home for Teenage Dirt,” and later performed in the sexually transgressive films of her friend Richard Kern. “She was famous,” says the writer and D.J. Jim (The Hound … and more …read more Source: New … Read more

NY’s teams singing the Christmas blues – New York Post

NY’s teams singing the Christmas bluesNew York PostVac: As Rod the Mod sang 40 years ago, which applies to New York fans of all stripes: “You made a first-class fool out of me/But I’m as blind as a fool can be/You stole my heart but I love you anyway.” Dan DiFabio: You failed to mention … Read more

New York City, Philadelphia, Atlantic City Break Temperature Records During … – Huffington Post

New York City, Philadelphia, Atlantic City Break Temperature Records During …Huffington PostNEW YORK (AP) — New York City, Philadelphia and Atlantic City, N.J., have broken temperature records during a brief December heat wave. The National Weather Service says the temperature in Central Park hit a record-setting 65 degrees Saturday. and more …read more Source: New … Read more

Record-Breaking Warmth in the East – The Weather Channel

Record-Breaking Warmth in the EastThe Weather ChannelIt’s not out of the question New York City could reach 70 degrees, if rain holds off. Central Park has recorded only eight Dec. days in the 70s, last occurring on Dec. 1, 2006. Eighties may reach as far north as parts of the Carolinas, including … and more … Read more

It’s Coughlin’s Time to Say Goodbye, Gotham – SI.com

SI.comDon’t make the mistake of shooting the messenger because it was Taylor, the controversial and at times erratic Hall of Fame Giants linebacker, who made the case for ending Coughlin’s New York reign after 10 mostly successful years. Instead, consider …George WillisNew York PostNew York Giants: Top Five Moments of 2013Yahoo SportsScouting this week’s opponent: … Read more

New York Today: Car Pileups – New York Times (blog)

New York Times (blog)While the air is flurry-free and people can see, they may be less careful, said Bo Duffy, a spokesman for the New York State Department of Transportation. “And that’s when conditions are ripe for black ice,” he said. An added danger: sudden rain, which … …read more Source: New York News By … Read more

Black Ice Causes 21-Car Pileup in Brooklyn: NYPD – NBC New York

NBC New YorkEssex County in New Jersey got 5 inches, Orange County in New York had more than 4, Westchester had 3 inches and Connecticut’s Fairfield County got 3.6 inches. In New York City, totals ranged from less than an inch on Staten Island to 1.5 in Queens.New York area under winter weather advisory7Online.com all … Read more

Arrest, detention of Indian diplomat in New York triggers uproar – CNN

CNN(CNN) — The arrest and detention of an Indian consular official in New York on visa fraud charges has created a diplomatic uproar with punitive steps taken against State Department officials in New Delhi. Devyani Khobragade, India’s deputy consul …Indian Diplomat’s Arrest in New York Sparks Row With USTIMEIndia demolishes US embassy barriers after diplomat’s … Read more

Yankees hit with $28M luxury tax – ESPN

ESPN… 2013, 7:08 PM ET. Associated Press. Recommend0 Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie Abraham or “Zennie62” is the founder of Zennie62Media which consists of zennie62blog.com and a multimedia blog news aggregator and video network, and 78-blog network, with social media and content development services and consulting. Zennie is a pioneer video blogger, YouTube Partner, social … Read more

Classic New York for the holidays – USA TODAY

Classic New York for the holidaysUSA TODAYNo doubt New York is exciting, but the city really comes alive during the holiday season. From train shows, to ice skating, to Radio City’s famous Rockettes, Andrew Skwarek shows you how to enjoy the most wonderful time of the year in the Big Apple. and more …read more … Read more

NY, NJ drivers better than those in South: statistics – New York Daily News

New York Daily NewsWhen it comes to driving, New Yorkers put their Southern counterparts to shame. Southern states dominate this year’s list of the nation’s worst drivers, with Louisiana, South Carolina, Mississippi, Texas and Alabama taking the top five spots of shame. and more …read more Source: New York News By Google Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham … Read more

30 Under 30: Meet Brandon Stanton, the Photographer Behind Humans of New … – TIME

30 Under 30: Meet Brandon Stanton, the Photographer Behind Humans of New …TIMEYou’d be hard pressed to find Brandon Stanton, the brain behind storytelling blog turned New York Times bestseller, “Humans of New York,” without a camera in his hands. He needs it for the 5 to 6 portraits he takes each day and posts … Read more

How the West was lost by the selfie president – New York Post

How the West was lost by the selfie presidentNew York PostTimes’ ‘prize’ idiots. Safest bet of the season: The New York Times will nominate its interminable series on a dysfunctional homeless family for a Pulitzer. Nominations are due early next year for work published in calendar 2013, so the project had to … and more … Read more

Hope they’re nice this year! SantaCon 2013 in New York City – New York Daily News

New York Daily News14, 2013 to congregate in the streets and barhop. Behavior at the annual event worries locals, who observed fighting, urinating and vomiting among participants in previous years. Here, SantaCon participants crowd Tompkins Square Park in New York City.SantaCon, after last year’s rowdy event, divides New York CityLos Angeles TimesSantaCon Hits New York … Read more

Snowstorm Electra expected to cause delays in Northeast – New York Daily News

New York Daily NewsWinter storm Electra is expected to throw a mix of snow and sleet over New York City this weekend. A low-pressure system is approaching from the southeast, grabbing moisture from the Atlantic and creating the perfect conditions for an expected snowfall … and more …read more Source: New York News By Google … Read more