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A town official says a man with a gun is holding a principal hostage at a upstate New York high school, but police have him confined to one room and all the students are safe.      Pine Plains Town Supervisor Gregg Pulver told... Full Story »

The Yankees may have swept the grin off Jimmy Rollins' prophetic mouth, but Bette Midler wants the World Series champs to target their brooms closer to the ground. Full Story »

A police horse's sharp mouth has a woman suing the city. Full Story »

A lawyer for David Letterman’s accused blackmailer will ask that Robert J. “Joe” Halderman’s case be dropped when he appears in court today for the first time since posting bail last month. Presented By: National Geographic Channel - Expedition Week Search for the Amazon Headshrinkers Sunday 9P e/p They say that shrinking heads is no longer practiced. We’re going to ask the experts. Premieres ... Full Story »

Gov. Paterson calls for "immediate" action in special session. Full Story »

Envelopes containing suspicious white powder were sent to three separate U.N. Missions.All three offices are on the East Side and include the Uzbekistan, French, and Austrian missions to the United Nations. Full Story »

The Army major suspected in the slaughter at Fort Hood reached out to a radical Muslim imam overseas - a cleric whose teachings had served as inspiration to the Fort Dix terrorists, law enforcement and... Full Story »

Apparently, Jersey has its own version of the Autobahn Full Story »

"I want to thank the people of Connecticut for the honor of serving as their governor," Rell said, her voice breaking. "I want to thank them for their support and understanding, for their prayers and their... Full Story »

The governor has warned again and again that action on the budget is urgently required. Yet, again and again, the Legislature has either ignored Paterson or wasted its time. Full Story »

If you'd like to get to Sesame Street, just take the number 1 to Lincoln Center and walk down to 64th Street. Full Story »

It's time for another Madoff auction, and this time, the public has a shot at owning some of Ruth and Bernie's more personal items. Full Story »

Calvin Klein's latest racy billboard in SoHo is stopping traffic, raising eyebrows and again earning the designer a little free publicity. Full Story »

Gay rights advocates have launched a final push to win support of a same-sex marriage bill in New York, as state lawmakers are slated to gather tomorrow to vote on the measure. Full Story »

A man wanted in connection with more than 15 subway robberies has been caught red handed, police said last night. Full Story »

New Yorkers are watching the outcome of the health care debate in Washington closely, as a new federal health care bill could extend coverage to 700,000 city residents who are currently living without... Full Story »

As the world remembers the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, it's worth noting that the crisis over The Wall gave birth to "Reality TV." Full Story »

The mayoral race was a close one all along -- and Bill Thompson told you so. Full Story »

Some visitors were trapped in the museum elevators at Ellis Island after a fire in the main boiler room caused a power failure, authorities said. Full Story »

Bonus reform could hit Gracie Mansion. Full Story »

The case of the wrong-way Taconic mom continues to unfold. Full Story »

Today’s Yankee Parade for an old New York parade watcher brings back memories. We’ve had some great parades in New York----and some limp ones. Full Story »

A young New Jersey soldier was among those wounded in the shooting rampage at Fort Hood. Full Story »

Not wanting the Phillies to go home empty handed, Mayor Michael Bloomberg has a gift for their shortstop, the guy who predicted his team would win easily in the World Series. Full Story »

Jay-Z and company perform an inspiring rendition of "Empire State of Mind" at the Yankee ceremony at city hall. Check out A-Rod's fancy moves. Full Story »