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New York Times

• In Albany, a Legislature Indifferent, if Not Averse, to Ethics Rules

  New York Times – 1 hr 42 mins ago  

  The trial and conviction of former Senator Joseph L. Bruno shows fundamental flaws in the state’s oversight. Full Story »

• Making a Name for Himself, With Just 3 Letters

  New York Times – Wed Dec 9, 7:31 am ET  

  B.N.E., a surreptitious graffiti writer, painter and “sticker” whose tag has become ubiquitous, is the focus of a Manhattan exhibition sponsored by an ad agency. Full Story »

• Justices Appear Skeptical of Anticorruption Law

  New York Times – Wed Dec 9, 12:01 am ET  

  The honest-services law is often used to prosecute corporate executives and politicians said to have defrauded their employers or constituents. Full Story »

• Makeshift Brood Frees Ailing Brooklyn Woman From Loneliness

  New York Times – Tue Dec 8, 11:01 pm ET  

  The Neediest Cases Fund gave Catherine Gunderson help with food and furniture. Friends have given her newfound joy. Full Story »

• Lottery Numbers

  New York Times – Tue Dec 8, 11:01 pm ET  

  Dec. 8, 2009. Full Story »

New York Daily News

• Teachers Alini Brito, Cindy Mauro tossed from James Madison HS after being found naked - together

  New York Daily News – Wed Dec 9, 5:57 am ET  
  

  Two female Romance language instructors were tossed out of their Brooklyn high school after being caught "undressed" in an empty classroom, sources told the Daily News Tuesday. Full Story »

• New York City takes aim at illegal sales of realistic-looking toy guns

  New York Daily News – Wed Dec 9, 5:51 am ET  
  

  City officials are launching an ad campaign as part of a crackdown on illegal sales of realistic-looking toy guns. Full Story »

• Big Town, Big Picture: Times Square

  New York Daily News – Wed Dec 9, 2:48 am ET  
  

  Hardly the Crossroads of the World in those days, Long Acre Square at Broadway and 42nd was chiefly home to William K. Vanderbilt's American Horse Exchange - stables, to put it another way - and the Tenderloin's assorted lower refinements. Full Story »

• Pregnant murder victim's mother: Suspect should have been charged with murder of unborn fetus, too

  New York Daily News – Wed Dec 9, 2:45 am ET  
  

  On the day she was due to give birth to her first child, Niasha Delain was stabbed to death in her South Ozone Park apartment. Full Story »

• NYPD confiscates counterfeit handbags, other fake goods in Canal St. raid

  New York Daily News – Wed Dec 9, 1:42 am ET  

  Fork over that Fendi. The city confiscated $1 million in counterfeit handbags and other faux goods in Chinatown on Tuesday, angering bargain-hunters. Full Story »

New York Post

• Text messages between Tiger Woods and Jaimee Grubbs

  New York Post – 7 mins ago  

  Tiger: Hey Sexy I can't come out this week. Something came up family wise (July 20, 3:04 p.m.) Jaimee: That's okay I hope everything is fine ... would have liked to see you Tiger: We will make it happen Jaimee: I drove out for the night to surprise a... Full Story »

• Mistress' texts show playful relationship, string of broken dates

  New York Post – 7 mins ago  

  A sexy collection of text messages between Jaimee Grubbs and Tiger Woods published today reveal a playful relationship between the reality TV star and star golfer. Grubbs, who Woods called the day of his crash frantically asking her to change her voi... Full Story »

• Gov. Paterson to unveil budget-slashing plans

  New York Post – 7 mins ago  

  ALBANY – Gov. Paterson is expected to detail more budget-slashing plans – including how he'll make good on threats to withhold aid payments from schools and local governments – today at a noon speech on the economy. Paterson last week said he planned... Full Story »

• Bloomberg vetos five-minute parking grace period

  New York Post – 7 mins ago  

  City drivers may yet catch a break from getting a parking ticket when the meter expires, but it won’t be on Mayor Bloomberg’s dime.As promised, hizzoner vetoed the City Council’s bill that would grant drivers a five-minute “grace period” in certain n... Full Story »

• Murdered on Henry

  New York Post – 8 mins ago  

  Murdered on HenryA Red Hook teen was gunned down as he walked home along Henry Street Friday.Police said that Ronald Williams was returning from a store shortly after midnight on December 4 when an unidentified assailant opened fire.Responding office... Full Story »

WCBS-TV New York

• Yankees Nearing Deal For OF Granderson

  WCBS-TV New York – 39 mins ago  

  The Yankees, Tigers and Diamondbacks neared agreement Tuesday on a three-team trade that would send star center fielder Curtis Granderson from Detroit to New York, a person familiar with the negotiations said. The World Series champion Yankees would trade right-hander Ian Kennedy to Arizona, and lefty reliever Phil Coke and outfield prospect Austin Jackson to Detroit, the person said on ... Full Story »

• Winter Weather Retreats, But Heavy Rain Lingers

  WCBS-TV New York – 46 mins ago  

  Rain, snow or sleet, take your pick! Depending on where you were in the tri-state area, you could have seen a little of everything. It all added up to a messy start to the morning commute. The fierce winter storm left dangerous ice, heavy snow and vicious winds in its wake as it slogged eastward Wednesday, threatening to wreak havoc on commuters in the Upper Midwest and closing schools across ... Full Story »

• 'The Boss' Backs Same-Sex Marriage In NJ

  WCBS-TV New York – 1 hr 44 mins ago  

  "The Boss" backs gay marriage in the Garden State. Bruce Springsteen posted a statement on his Web site urging support of the gay marriage bill that's up for a vote in the state Senate on Thursday. Springsteen wrote that he's long believed and has "always spoken out for the rights of same-sex couples." Full Story »

• NYC Parents Arrested After Baby Dies

  WCBS-TV New York – 2 hrs 3 mins ago  

  New York City police have arrested the parents of an 11-month-old boy who died after having difficulty breathing. The NYPD said the baby already had been taken to a Brooklyn hospital when officers arrived at the family's home Tuesday night. Full Story »

• Winter Blast Bears Down On Tri-State

  WCBS-TV New York – 2 hrs 58 mins ago  

  Get ready for a rough and possibly dangerous Wednesday morning commute. A storm carrying snow and strong winds has settled over the tri-state area. The same system pounded the Midwest on Monday and Tuesday, where several states were left covered in deep blowing snow. On Tuesday night communities in our area got ready. The winter wonderland that was already this part of the Garden State got even ... Full Story »

Newsday

• Massapequa doctor charged with selling Oxycodone prescriptions

  Newsday – 18 mins ago  

  A doctor has been charged with selling prescriptions for the powerful painkiller Oxycodone, Nassau County police said Wednesday after they arrested the doctor at his Massapequa office. Full Story »

• Heavy rain, gusty wind batters morning commuters

  Newsday – 1 hr 46 mins ago  

  A storm that buried areas of the Midwest and upstate New York under snow and ice battered Long Island Wednesday morning with heavy rain and wind. Full Story »

• Heavy rain, gusty wind battering morning commuters

  Newsday – Wed Dec 9, 7:36 am ET  

  A storm that buried areas of the Midwest and upstate New York under snow and ice battered Long Island Wednesday morning with rain and wind that figured to make a mess of the morning commute - and a miserable, moody afternoon. Full Story »

• Father of dead woman's child charged with murder

  Newsday – Wed Dec 9, 7:25 am ET  

  Police said the man had a child with the victim, Jamaica Smith, 36, and strangled her. Full Story »

• Arrest made in missing Queens woman found dead in Uniondale

  Newsday – Wed Dec 9, 7:16 am ET  

  Police said the man, 35, had a child with the victim and strangled her. Full Story »

Asbury Park Press

• Middletown man struck and killed at Little Silver train station

  Asbury Park Press – 21 mins ago  

  LITTLE SILVER — A 28-year-old Middletown man was killed early this morning when he was hit by a southbound train at the Little Silver train station, officials said. Full Story »

• Rain, winds causing problems across Shore

  Asbury Park Press – 2 hrs 19 mins ago  

  TRENTON — Wind and rains at the Shore today have caused some minor traffic accidents, flooding on area roadways and downed trees and wires, police said. Full Story »

• Howell children dedicate 'Butterfly Tree' to America's soldiers

  Asbury Park Press – 2 hrs 36 mins ago  

  HOWELL — It began as a school project two years ago to honor and remember the fallen soldiers of Iraq and Afghanistan. Full Story »

• Ex-Hazlet man on trial for robbery tells jury he wanted to commit suicide

  Asbury Park Press – Wed Dec 9, 8:06 am ET  

  FREEHOLD — The trial of a former Hazlet man claiming he was trying to commit suicide when he walked into a local liquor store armed with a baseball bat and demanding money will go to the jury today. Full Story »

• MONMOUTH AND OCEAN COUNTY BIRTHS

  Asbury Park Press – Wed Dec 9, 7:22 am ET  

  Christine Casey and Anthony Delonardo, Freehold, a boy. Full Story »

The Star-Ledger

• Police charge Sussex County man in connection with wife's stabbing death

  The Star-Ledger – 31 mins ago  

  STANHOPE -- A 59-year-old Sussex County man was arrested for allegedly stabbing his wife to death in their borough home on Tuesday, police said today. Valentino Ianetti Jr. called police on a 911 call at about 2 a.m. to report... Full Story »

• Treasury's Timothy Geithner says financial bailout is extended through October

  The Star-Ledger – 1 hr 31 mins ago  

  WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner saidtoday the administration is extending the financial bailout program until next fall. In a letter to House and Senate leaders, Geithner said the extension is "necessary to assist American families and stabilize financial markets."... Full Story »

• Toxic emissions by companies decreased in N.J., EPA report says

  The Star-Ledger – 2 hrs 1 min ago  

  Officials from the Environmental Protection Agency said the decreasing emissions recorded in federal data released Tuesday might have occurred because the weakening economy meant a drop in manufacturing, according to the report. Full Story »

• N.J. vote on gay marriage could affect nationwide movements on both sides

  The Star-Ledger – 2 hrs 16 mins ago  

  Tony Kurdzuk/The Star-LedgerAudience members react to testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee this evening at the Statehouse during a hearing on bill S1967/A2978.Both supporters and opponents of same-sex marriage say how the New Jersey legislature votes on the issue could... Full Story »

• Longtime Jets, Giants fans get sneak peek at next stadium

  The Star-Ledger – 2 hrs 46 mins ago  

  EAST RUTHERFORD -- About 100 longtime season-ticket holders of the Jets and Giants were invited Tuesday to the new Meadowlands stadium at an ceremony celebrating its near-completion, a report on NorthJersey.com said. Fans told the newspaper they were impressed with... Full Story »

The Record and Herald News

• Geithner: Bailout program extended to October

  The Record and Herald News – 10 mins ago  

  Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner announced Wednesday that the administration will extend the government’s financial bailout program until next fall. Full Story »

• Nation watching N.J.'s gay marriage vote

  The Record and Herald News – 1 hr 10 mins ago  

  Both sides of debate optimistic Full Story »

• Margulies: Dec. 9, 2009

  The Record and Herald News – 1 hr 10 mins ago  

  Jimmy Margulies has a new cartoon daily, Sunday through Friday. Full Story »

• Jerry Manuel watch?

  The Record and Herald News – 1 hr 10 mins ago  

  Manuel watch? It hasn’t been lost on Jerry Manuel that while the Mets’ manager waits for a roster move to help turn around the brutal 2009 season, the steady stream of moves have been the addition of managerial candidates into the system. Full Story »

• Stock watch: Dec. 9, 2009

  The Record and Herald News – 2 hrs 10 mins ago  

  Stocks are slightly lower in early trading as concerns about foreign debt problems offset a weaker dollar. Full Story »

FOX 5 New York

• Union Square W Hotel Foreclosure Auction

  FOX 5 New York – 2 hrs 38 mins ago  

  The Union Square W Hotel was sold at a foreclosure auction.  It's one of the first dominoes to fall in connection with Dubai World's money problems. Full Story »

• Winter Wednesdays At Gateway Center

  FOX 5 New York – Wed Dec 9, 7:51 am ET  

  The Gateway Center at the Bronx Terminal Market is hosting 'Winter Wednesdays' from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. to help get you into the holiday spirit. Visit the market for free coffee, hot cocoa, drawings for $50 gift cards and an appearance by members of 'The Luis Jimenez Show.' The event is a way to get into the holiday spirit. Full Story »

• Springsteen Posts Gay Marriage Support

  FOX 5 New York – Wed Dec 9, 7:20 am ET  

  "The Boss" backs gay marriage in the Garden State.  Bruce Springsteen posted a statement on his Web site urging support of the gay marriage bill that's up for a vote in the state Senate on Thursday.   Full Story »

• Northwest NJ Gets Snow

  FOX 5 New York – Wed Dec 9, 7:20 am ET  

  Motorists around New Jersey are facing a slippery commute from snow and rain. Forecasters say snow in the northwest part of the state will turn to freezing rain and then rain before ending later today. Full Story »

• Snow Storm Closes Upstate Schools

  FOX 5 New York – Wed Dec 9, 7:05 am ET  

  Hundreds of schools across New York's eastern half are closed or delaying the start of classes as the season's first major storm socks the region with several inches of snow. Full Story »

1010 WINS New York

• Facebook Changes Gives Users More Privacy Controls

  1010 WINS New York – 5 mins ago  

  Facebook is changing its privacy settings to give users control over who sees the information they post on their personal pages. Full Story »

• NYC Takes Up Legislation on 'Green' Buildings

  1010 WINS New York – 5 mins ago  

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

• Brooklyn Teachers Caught Naked in Empty Classroom

  1010 WINS New York – 1 hr 35 mins ago  

  A raunchy scandal has hit a Brooklyn high school after the Daily News reports two Romance language teachers were caught "undressed" in an empty classroom. Full Story »

• Gatorade Drops 'Tiger' Drink Before Media Firestorm

  1010 WINS New York – 2 hrs 5 mins ago  

  Gatorade is discontinuing its Tiger Woods drink but says it made the decision before the golfer's car accident led to a media firestorm surrounding his personal life. Full Story »

• NJ Fugitive Worked for Homeland Security in Georgia

  1010 WINS New York – 2 hrs 5 mins ago  

  Prosecutors don't understand how a fugitive wanted in New Jersey worked for the Homeland Security Department in Georgia despite a nationwide alert for her arrest. Full Story »