Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg acknowledged on Sunday that he concealed the arrest of a deputy mayor, but refused to apologize for his actions. Speaking outside a church in Brooklyn, the mayor rejected the notion that he had an obligation to tell the public of the arrest, saying, “I always assumed it would come out, but […]
As the 10th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, the federal government is warning of a new potential terror threat. The FBI and Homeland Security have issued a nationwide alert about al-Qaeda
Details are being tightly guarded about where President Obama will go Sunday when he visits Paterson to see the damage wrought by Hurricane Irene. Only Obama’s arrival at Newark Liberty International Airport is open to the press. The rest of his travels Sunday afternoon will be watched by a small group of pool reporters. Obama […]
Sometime in the next few months, the number of smart phones across the country will overtake the number of traditional cell phones, marking a monumental tipping point for the wireless industry. “We’re pretty much on track,” said telecom analyst Roger Entner, who first predicted the timing of the takeover in a Nielsen report 18 months […]
The following is a Ynet report: The defense establishment will hold a special emergency drill this week, simulating an enemy strike on Israel’s nuclear facility, Ynet has learned on Sunday. According to a Yedioth Ahronoth report, “Operation Fernando” will aim to test the defense establishment’s readiness for the worst case scenario – a missile strike […]
After days of public pressure, Mayor Bloomberg is expected to finally break his silence today on the scandalous exit of Deputy Mayor Stephen Goldsmith. The mum mayor didn’t disclose that
It’s no secret that President Barack Obama is a fan of Apple gadgets, and they are all around him: at his fingertips during a Twitter town hall, on his desk at the Oval Office and by his side en route to golf games. Now, due to popular demand by aides, the White House is moving […]
Motorists are seeing sharply higher prices at the pumps in New Jersey. AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of regular gasoline in New Jersey on Friday was $3.56, up 7
International nuclear inspectors reported on Friday that Iran had finally begun operating a new generation of equipment that over time should give it the capability to produce nuclear fuel much
Texas Governor Rick Perry is riding high heading into next week’s GOP presidential debate, topping President Obama in a new poll. Perry, the longest-serving governor in the history of the
The following is from the NY Daily News: An 8-year-old Brooklyn boy found a winning weapon in his battle against bone cancer this week: a metal rod and a magnet.
The following is from an email sent by NYC Public Advocate Bill de Blasio to YWN: Dear Friend, On Friday, I wrote to Mayor Michael Bloomberg about his decision to mislead the public and key figures of his own administration, including NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly, about the circumstances leading to Deputy Mayor Stephen Goldsmith’s resignation. The […]
Waterlogged Vermont and northern New York braced for more rain a week after Tropical Storm Irene destroyed roads and sent floodwaters cascading into homes and businesses. A flash flood watch
At the close of business on Aug. 31–for the first time in the history of the country–the publicly held debt of the federal government topped $10 trillion, according to data
Lakewood, NJ – A 95 year old man who went missing 4 days ago, was found alive, TLS reports. The man, from a Route 70 Nursing Home went missing early this week, but was only reported missing Thursday, prompting a search by police. The search intensified this morning with the assistance of the NJSP, K9 units […]
After an outcry from elected leaders, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has added Brooklyn to its list of areas that will be given federal help after this weekend’s storm. The
West Trenton, N.J. – Colonel Rick Fuentes, Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police, today announced all stations will focus on enforcing the laws and aiding holiday travelers this Labor Day weekend. After a difficult week we urge New Jersey residents to enjoy all of New Jersey’s recreational opportunities this weekend with safety in mind. […]
The U.S. State Department on Friday issued a worldwide travel alert ahead of the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, calling on Americans living and travelling abroad to remain vigilant.
“Chaverim” divisions have ben opening up in various Jewish communities. If anyone ever called them, you know how amazing they are. In just minutes from making a phone call, you have a Chaverim volunteer at your car to give you a boost, change your flat tire, open your car-door if your locked out etc etc. […]
The following is from The Brooklyn Politics Website: Well, this is interesting. A reader forwards me an email from Barack Obama’s list, trying to give a boost to the Democratic candidate to replace Anthony Weiner, David Weprin. Here’s the email: From: Jeremy Bird, BarackObama.com Sent: 09/01/11 06:20 PM To: [x] Subject: David Weprin for Congress […]
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