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New York City
McDonald’s Strike in NYC: Workers Demand $15 an Hour Wage
April 4, 2013, 1:53 pmMcDonald’s strike: Workers at McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Domino’s Pizza, and other chains went on strike Thursday to demand higher wages.
Curbing Corruption in New York Politics
April 4, 2013, 1:47 pm
The allegations of corruption against state Sen. Malcom A. Smith and New York City Council member Dan Halloran rocked the state this week. The charges—bribery, wire fraud, [...]
Assemblyman Eric Stevenson Arrested in Bribery Investigation
April 4, 2013, 1:22 pm
NEW YORK—For the second time in a week, a political corruption scandal has resulted in the arrest of a New York state politician, leading a prosecutor to say Thursday that political corruption in the state “is indeed rampant.” Assemblyman Eric [...]
Old South Ferry Subway Station Reopens
April 4, 2013, 12:53 pm
The Old South Ferry subway station reopened on Thursday, extending the 1 line to lower Manhattan for the first time since Hurricane Sandy
Bloomberg Talks Gun Control with Parents of Slain Chicago Girl
April 4, 2013, 12:14 pm
Mayor Michael Bloomberg met with the parents of slain Chicago girl to discuss gun control on Thursday.
Computer Censorship Imported From Shanghai to New York
April 3, 2013, 6:49 pm
A few days ago a Falun Gong practitioner in New York turned on his brand new iMac-27 computer—one of the best desktop computers sold—and tried to open Minghui.org, a Falun [...]
2 NY Brothers Have Babies 82 Minutes Apart
April 3, 2013, 6:15 pm
Two Long Island brothers have become proud fathers on the same day — just one hour and 22 minutes apart.
Ex-Goldman Trader Pleads Guilty in NY Fraud Probe
April 3, 2013, 4:05 pm
A former Goldman Sachs trader pleaded guilty to wire fraud Wednesday, admitting that he caused his company to lose $118 million in 2007 when he put $8 billion at risk.
Leno to Leave NBC’s ‘Tonight Show’ Next Spring
April 3, 2013, 3:53 pm
NBC on Wednesday announced its long-rumored switch in late night, replacing Jay Leno at the “Tonight” show with Jimmy Fallon and moving the iconic franchise back to New York.
‘America’s Got Talent’ Moving to Radio City Music Hall
April 3, 2013, 11:14 am
NEW YORK—America’s top ranking summer show is moving to Radio City Music Hall. “America’s Got Talent” is leaving the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark and will air twice a week from Radio City Music Hall beginning this summer, [...]
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