1010 WINS New York

Less than a week after warning bondholders not to cash their checks, Gov.-elect Chris Christie's team signed off on more than $1.2 billion in state borrowing for transportation projects. Full Story »

Relatives of two victims of the wrong-way crash that killed eight people on the Taconic are claiming their loved ones suffered terror and pain before they died. The lawsuit targets the estate of Diane Schuler. Full Story »

The American Civil Liberties Union has lost a quarter of its yearly donations after a major donor cut off $19 million in annual donations because of economic difficulties. Full Story »

Gov. David Paterson said Wednesday that New York has run out of cash and he's directing budget officials to reduce state aid payments to schools, local governments and nonprofit service providers until things improve. Full Story »

New Jersey health officials say swine flu has caused three more deaths in New Jersey. Full Story »

The Sanchise is taking a seat this week, and he's not happy about it. Full Story »

Police are looking to the public for help as they try to find a man who allegedly attempted to abduct a 14-year-old in Queens. The suspect grabbed the girl from behind and attempted to push her into the back seat of a dark colored car, according to police. Full Story »

Homeless advocates in New York City are suing Mayor Michael Bloomberg's administration for violating its court-mandated responsibility to provide shelter to any homeless person who needs it. Full Story »

Police have identified remains found burning near an intersection in eastern Connecticut as a missing woman from Medford, N.Y. Full Story »

New York City has passed legislation intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings, which are the city's largest source of heat-trapping gases. Full Story »

A convict has been sentenced to five years in prison for his role in a plot to hire a hitman to kill a New York City police officer. Full Story »

A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of five Italian citizens who were among nine people killed in an August collision of a tourist helicopter and a small airplane over the Hudson River. Full Story »

The New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers and Arizona Diamondbacks have completed their trade that puts All-Star center fielder Curtis Granderson in pinstripes. Also: Pettitte, Yankees Agree to $11.75M 1-Yr Contract Full Story »

A driver for a central New Jersey shuttle bus service for the elderly and disabled has admitted stealing cash from a donation box in his vehicle. Full Story »

Authorities say an Indiana man deluged Ashanti's mother with crude text messages about the singer and a photograph of her family home. Full Story »

Attorney General Eric Holder has made an unannounced visit to a Manhattan courthouse to inspect security for the upcoming trial of professed Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. Full Story »

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has a meeting scheduled with New Jersey Gov.-elect Chris Christie. Full Story »

Jersey shore residents will be able to ride a bus to Newark Liberty International Airport. Full Story »

A federal report blames the officers of a Liberian-registered ship for a collision with a dredging boat in Newark Bay last year. Full Story »

If you want to own a piece of New York City's landmark Tavern on the Green restaurant, get ready to open your wallet. Decorative items from the Central Park restaurant are being sold at an auction from Jan. 13-14. Full Story »

An investment executive linked to a corruption scandal at New York state's public pension fund has agreed to pay $20 million in restitution, Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday. Full Story »

Officials say new emergency sirens around the Indian Point nuclear power plant performed poorly in their latest test. Full Story »

Two brothers who injured two New York police officers in a brawl have been sentenced to prison terms. Full Story »

Lawyers for former NBA star Jayson Williams have asked to be removed from his defense against a reckless manslaughter charge stemming from a 2002 shooting. Full Story »

A baby who was stabbed multiple times in a knife attack that killed his mother in Jersey City remains in critical but stable condition. Full Story »