Saturday, November 21, 2009

New York City

Plea Agreements for 9/11 Co-Conspirators? In a New York Minute

With 9/11 suspects' guilty plea likely, Obama will have made one of the best political moves ever. more >>

In Sign of the Times, New York City Marathon Takes H1N1 Precautions

Hand sanitizer in goody bags and advice for runners who want to avoid the swine flu. more >>

The Empire State Building's Disgusting Kowtow to China

The Chinese government has learned its lesson: Everything has a price. more >>

Central Park Airport Proposal Brings Internet Fame to Environmental Parodists

A hoax proposal to turn Central Park into an airport has fooled and enraged some. But these internet pranksters actually have something green to say. more >>

World Trade Center Transportation Hub May Go $1.1B Over Budget

The transportation hub is likely to top its $3.2 billion budget and may cost more than $4.3 billion. more >>

Swine Flu Blamed in School Principal's Death

New York City closes additional schools to keep the virus from spreading. more >>

Air Force One Flyover: A Publicity Stunt Gone Wrong

Obama said the flyover was a mistake and the staffer responsible resigned. more >>

"Air Force One" Flyover Incident an Embarrassment

There is nothing new about using Air Force One as a promotional tool. more >>

Brooklyn Judge: Morning-after Pill, Plan B, Should Be Available to 17-year-olds Without Prescription

The judge ordered the feds to consider expanding access to women of all ages. more >>

Federal Prosecutors Move to Confiscate Bernie Madoff's Possessions, Evict Ruth Madoff From Home

Now that swindler Bernie Madoff is in jail, prosecutors are going after his possessions. more >>

Bernie Madoff Pleads Guilty in Manhattan Court to Ponzi Scheme Charges; Remanded Immediately to Jail

The swindler said he was "deeply sorry" for destroying the lives of his victims. more >>

New York Smokes Too Much, Drinks to Much, Is Fat Too Much

A new poll reveals the bad habits of New Yorkers. more >>

Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Murders On the Rise in New York City

Murder and syphilis are up in the city. more >>

It Takes 6 Figures to Be Middle Class in New York City

If you can make it here, you really can make it anywhere. more >>

Plane Plunges into the Hudson After an Apparent Bird Collision - US News and World Report

Housing Market Snapshot: New York City

A look at some key trends and statistics on real estate in the Big Apple. more >>

Your Real Estate Dollar in New York City

A look at what $400,000 to $2.5 million buys you in the Big Apple's housing market/ more >>

Tumbling Asking Prices: New York City

Big Apple properties that have been forced to reduce their listing prices. more >>

Manhattan Apartment Sales Drop for Fourth Straight Quarter

Widespread layoffs on Wall Street lead to shaky confidence in the real estate market. more >>

New School President Chased Down by Students

A two-day protest comes to an exciting end. more >>

A Conversation With NYC Schools Chancellor Joel Klein

Klein discussed the roles of city government and the private sector in school reform. more >>

Would You Play in a Park that Used to Be a Landfill?

The Fresh Kills landfill on Staten Island will become a massive park for picnicking, biking and hiking New Yorkers. more >>

Recession 2.0: A Grad Student's Hard Times

Being in school means money is even tighter. more >>

Elite Public High Schools in New York City Drawing Few Minorities

Black and Hispanic student enrollment remains low despite increased outreach and admissions test preparation. more >>

A Third High School for Gay Students

Chicago may join New York and Milwaukee as a city with a gay-friendly school. more >>

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