New York City issues snow alert – 7Online.com

New York City issues snow alert7Online.comDepartment of Sanitation personnel are beginning initial equipment readiness, including loading of 365 salt spreaders, attaching plows when necessary, preparing tire chains and notifying supplementary personnel as needed. DSNY is coordinating with the … and more …read more Source: New York News By Google Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie Abraham … Read more

Sky’s the limit: New towers for the rich soar in New York – USA TODAY

Sky’s the limit: New towers for the rich soar in New YorkUSA TODAYNEW YORK — Here’s how a 1932 guide to Manhattan describes the view of Central Park from the 43-story Essex House: “an unbroken vista — unequaled anywhere in the city. … Few apartment buildings in the world are more ideally located.” Today, here’s … Read more

New York college freshman dies in fraternity pledge ‘ritual’: prosecutors – NBCNews.com (blog)

NBCNews.com (blog)Baruch College, part of the City University of New York, said the pledging event was “unsanctioned” and that the school has a “zero-tolerance policy” for hazing. “Baruch College had no knowledge of this event or that the fraternity was rushing a pledge …Baruch College Student Dies in Fraternity Pledge Ritual in PoconosNew York TimesPolice … Read more

Granderson Excited For New Start – ESPN (blog)

ESPN (blog)LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Curtis Granderson slipped on a No. 3 jersey and began his New York Mets career with a playful zinger directed at the fans of his former employer. “A lot of the people I’ve met in New York have always said that true New Yorkers …Curtis Granderson tweaks Yankees, says … Read more

‘Snow Alert’ issued for New York City – 7Online.com

7Online.comThe National Weather Service is predicting around 1 to 3 inches of snow Tuesday in New York City and its suburbs to the east and north. Information about storm responses can be obtained on the city’s website or by calling 311. New Yorkers are also …Snow falling across NYC areamyfoxny.com all 31 news articles …read … Read more

Media Pro: Time Inc.’s Ripp says ‘debt is good!’ – Capital New York

Media Pro: Time Inc.’s Ripp says ‘debt is good!’Capital New YorkYou’re about to read Capital New York’s morning media email newsletter. It comes to your inbox every weekday morning at 5:45 a.m. full of original reporting, analysis and insight. This is just one of many things you get as a Capital subscriber, and we … … Read more

NYC to Get Fast, Strong Burst of Snow Today – NBC New York

NYC to Get Fast, Strong Burst of Snow TodayNBC New YorkA snow alert has been issued for New York City. When an alert is issued, the sanitation department begins getting its 365 salt spreaders ready to roll. City residents are also bracing for the winter blast. “I just moved to the area so I haven’t … Read more

No tailgating at Super Bowl – ESPN

ESPNKelly introduced officials from the MTA, NJ Transit and NJ Path to discuss the added schedules and plans for the week of the Super Bowl, when New York City and New Jersey could see an influx of 400,000 travelers. NJ Transit will offer a Super Pass for …New York Area Transit Agencies Prep for Super … Read more

New York Today: Messy Commute – New York Times (blog)

New York Times (blog)Whatever they are, they’re making it a hassle to get around, and potentially dangerous. Around the region, speed limits are reduced, trains are delayed and roads are slick. There were 20-car pileups overnight, on the Bronx River Parkway in Yonkers and … …read more Source: New York News By Google Zennie AbrahamZennie … Read more

Snow and Freezing Rain Hit Tri-State Area – NBC New York

NBC New YorkWarmer air is expected overnight along with a gradual changeover to rain, particularly in New York City, northeastern New Jersey and on Long Island. Areas further inland are more likely to see the snow turn to a mix of sleet and freezing rain overnight …Get Ready for a Pretty Nasty Storm, New YorkNew … Read more

Celtics rout Knicks in New York – Boston Globe

Boston GlobeNEW YORK (AP) — Jordan Crawford scored 23 points and the Boston Celtics posted the most lopsided victory in the NBA this season, bursting out to another sizzling start and pouring it on from there to batter the New York Knicks 114-73 on Sunday.Knicks blown out by Celtics in Garden matinee, 114- 73New York … Read more

Snow hits southern New Jersey, heads for New York City – 7Online.com

7Online.comNEW YORK — At least 3 – 6 inches of snow are predicted in parts of central and southern New Jersey from a storm that is moving north into New York City. Snow is falling steadily in Ocean and Burlington counties and areas to the south. The National …NYC’s First Accumulating Snow Expected SundayDNAinfoDepartment of … Read more

Snow and Freezing Rain Expected Sunday into Monday – NBC New York

NBC New YorkA winter weather advisory is in effect for most counties north and west of New York City Sunday, with a couple of inches of snow possible throughout the tri-state area. Expect accumulations of 1 to 2 inches of slushy snow with a slick coating of …Widespread snow for the southern third of New … Read more

Knicks Win Second Straight – ESPN

ESPNNEW YORK — The New York Knicks went from losing nine straight games to winning two in a row by an average of 34 points. Carmelo Anthony says he’s trying to shoot — and score — less and it’s working for the Knicks, who pummeled the Orlando Magic, …Rumor: Carmelo Anthony recruiting Rajon Rondo to … Read more

Nelson Mandela Honored In New York City (PHOTOS) – Huffington Post

Huffington PostNew Yorkers are mourning the death of former South African President Nelson Mandela, who died Thursday at the age of 95. Both Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced flags at City Hall and state buildings would be lowered to …The Day a Newly Freed Mandela Came to New YorkNew York Times (blog)Take … Read more

William Bratton named NYPD commissioner by Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio – New York Daily News

New York Daily NewsBratton cited three goals: Keeping the crime rates low, working with other agencies to combat terrorism, and creating a “mutual respect and trust” between police and New Yorkers. “That can happen and it will happen in New York City,” he said. “That is …Bratton to Lead New York Police for Second TimeNew … Read more

Nelson Mandela, Former South African President, Dead At 95 – CBS Local

CBS LocalNEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) – Former South African President Nelson Mandela died Thursday at the age of 95. Mandela had been battling a recurring lung infection. “We’ve lost our greatest son,” South Africa’s current president, Jacob Zuma, said.Mandela’s influence felt in New York City7Online.comNYC Mourns Loss of Nelson MandelaNBC New YorkIn a South African corner … Read more

Bratton to Lead New York Police Under de Blasio – New York Times

New York TimesWilliam J. Bratton was named police commissioner of New York City for the second time on Thursday. But it is a different place than the crime-ravaged city he came to in 1994. And he said he was going to be a different kind of commissioner, overseeing a …Bill Bratton named next New York … Read more

Deadly New York train derailment could be case of highway hypnosis – Fox News

Deadly New York train derailment could be case of highway hypnosisFox NewsA man driving a Metro-North Railroad commuter train that went off the rails Sunday in New York, killing four passengers, experienced a momentary loss of awareness as he zoomed down the tracks, according to his lawyer and union representative, who … and more …read … Read more

JPP: I’ll be unstoppable next season – ESPN

ESPNEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul has no desire to shut down his season because of a shoulder injury, but he admits he’s already looking forward to putting his physical problems behind him in 2014. “When I …All Talk and No Play Make JPP a Dull BoyBleacher Report all 33 … Read more

Mysterious China-themed ‘city’ proposed in New York’s Catskills – Fox News

Mysterious China-themed ‘city’ proposed in New York’s CatskillsFox NewsU.S. immigration officials are considering a proposal from Chinese investors to create a multibillion-dollar development in New York’s Catskills called “China City” — raising concerns among critics about the potential cost to U.S. taxpayers and … and more …read more Source: New York News By Google Zennie … Read more

Jacoby Ellsbury joins New York Yankees – USA TODAY

USA TODAYThe New York Yankees, after bluffing that they would slash their payroll this winter, exposed their hand to the baseball world Tuesday night. Yep, the Yankees are back to being the old Yankees. Budgets be damned. HOT STOVE: Free agent tracker.Ellsbury deal makes Seattle likely destination for CanoNew York PostNew York Yankees, Jacoby Ellsbury … Read more

Carmelo Anthony: Must beat Nets – ESPN

ESPNGREENBURGH, N.Y. — Carmelo Anthony believes the New York Knicks are the joke of the league right now. And he wants to start the process of changing that perception during a nationally televised game against the struggling Brooklyn Nets on Thursday …Carmelo Anthony Calls New York Knicks the ‘Laughingstock’ of the NBABleacher ReportKnicks coach Mike … Read more

Yanks Add Dynamic Leadoff Hitter – ESPN

ESPNSomeone very close to the pursuit of Jacoby Ellsbury was asked Tuesday night what this all means. The person was reminded that the New York Yankees were supposed to be cutting costs this holiday season, that they were downsizing the payroll to a nickel …New York Yankees, Jacoby Ellsbury agree to contractLos Angeles TimesThe Jacoby … Read more

New York lawsuit seeks ‘legal personhood’ for chimpanzee – NBCNews.com (blog)

NBCNews.com (blog)The non-profit Nonhuman Rights Project asked a New York state court to declare a 26-year-old chimp named Tommy “a cognitively complex autonomous legal person with the fundamental legal right not to be imprisoned.” The lawsuit filed Monday seeks a …Group Seeks ‘Legal Personhood’ Status For ChimpanzeesCBS LocalDo Chimps Have Human Rights? This Lawsuit Says … Read more

Mets-Granderson talks intensify – ESPN

ESPNNEW YORK — Talks between the New York Mets and Curtis Granderson’s representatives intensified late Tuesday, and a source familiar with the negotiations told ESPNNewYork.com the organization is working to land the free-agent outfielder on a three-year …Granderson isn’t perfect, but neither are the MetsNew York Post all 45 news articles …read more Source: New … Read more

Driver in fatal New York train crash was ‘in a daze’: sources – Reuters

Reuters(Reuters) – The driver of a New York commuter train that derailed on Sunday, killing four people, told investigators he was “in a daze” shortly before the crash, sources said, and officials lamented his train lacked technology that could have prevented …Brakes weren’t the problem in New York train crash, NTSB saysChristian Science MonitorEngineer in … Read more

Joe Jonas’ New York Essay: 9 Biggest Revelations About Drugs, Disney, Dating … – E! Online

E! OnlineJoe Jonas isn’t holding anything back. In an essay for New York magazine titled “Joe Jonas: My Life as a Jonas Brother,” the singer covers a lot of ground when it comes to everything from relationships to smoking weed to working for Disney to, of …Joe Jonas on losing his virginity, pot with MileyNew … Read more

New York crash could add pressure on railroads to adopt new safety technology – NBCNews.com (blog)

New York crash could add pressure on railroads to adopt new safety technologyNBCNews.com (blog)The deadly crash of a New York commuter train that hurtled into a steep curve at 82 mph could make it more difficult for railroads to fight a federal deadline to install technology designed in part to avert high-speed derailments. The system, … Read more

Justices Pass on Tax Case From Online Merchants – New York Times

New York TimesWASHINGTON — The United States Supreme Court on Monday let stand a ruling from New York’s highest court requiring Internet retailers to collect sales taxes even if they have no physical presence in the state.Amazon Rejected by U.S. High Court on New York Sales TaxBloombergAmazon’s petition against collecting New York sales tax…The VergeSupreme … Read more

New York magazine to go biweekly in 2014 – Fox News

Fox NewsNew York magazine will begin publishing on a biweekly basis in 2014, reducing the number of issues it annually publishes from 42 to 29, its parent company said Monday. In a news release posted on its website, New York Media said the magazine will …‘New York‘ magazine scales back, goes biweeklyUSA TODAYNew York magazine … Read more

Carmelo Anthony: Losses take toll – ESPN

ESPNNEW YORK — Shortly after the New York Knicks dropped their ninth straight game, star forward Carmelo Anthony said the team is “playing to lose” and appears “a little tense” as the losses pile up. The Knicks have lost nine in a row for the first time …Pelicans hand Knicks ninth loss in rowCBSSports.comNew Orleans … Read more

New York train crash: ‘Enormously talented’ technician and nurse among victims – NBCNews.com (blog)

NBCNews.com (blog)The TODAY family remembers Jim Lovell, 58, who was among those killed when a commuter train derailed in New York City. Lovell was on his way to work to do a setup for the Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting special when the accident occurred.Man Going to Set Up Rockefeller Center Tree, a Nurse and a … Read more

Metro-North Railroad NYC Train Derailment: Black Boxes Found

The Metro-North Railroad NYC Train Derailment that killed four people and injured over 60 more on Sunday is being investigated. According to ABC’s Good Morning America a black box was recovered that will reveal what happened, when it happened. The crash killed Donna L. Smith, 54, of Newburgh; James M. Ferrari, 59, of Montrose; Jim … Read more

NYPD traffic agent struck and killed in Midtown – New York Daily News

New York Daily NewsA beloved NYPD traffic enforcement agent was killed Saturday in a “freak accident” in Midtown after he got clipped by a truck, cops and witnesses said. An industrial vacuum truck hit the uniformed Kalyanarat Ranasinghe, 71, on E. 44th St. near Fifth … and more …read more Source: New York News By … Read more