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Tiger Woods' 'mistress' Rachel Uchitel purchases $2m NY apartment
Tiger Woods' alleged mistress Rachel Uchitel has apparently purchased a 2-million-dollar Park Avenue apartment in New York...


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A musical on 9/11 released
'Clear Blue Tuesday', a musical offering a unique perspective on the Sep 11, 2001 terror attack in New York was released here...
Kim Jong-il preparing rare congress to extend 'Dynastic Rule' in North Korea
North Korean leader, Kim Jong-il is reportedly preparing to hold a rare congress of the ruling Workers' Party to pave the way for his son to succeed him, a feat of political engineering that would be a first in the Communist world, extending dynastic rule to a third...
Kendra Wilkinson wants to bite Beyonce's butt'!
Kendra Wilkinson is a hot siren herself, but can't stop gushing about her favourites in Hollywood - especially Beyonce's derriere, which she likes so much she would like to bite...
Salon ladies keep Rafael Nadal's locks as souvenirs!
It's not just Rafael Nadal's looks that girls are crazy about - they will lay their hands on anything that belongs to him, even if it's his discarded...
'Machete' reminds me of Obama's election, says Michelle Rodriguez
Actress Michelle Rodriguez has said that she signed her latest film "Machete" because she felt the film was a symbol of hope like President Barack Obama's...
Ex Britney manager to save LiLo's career
Former manager for Britney Spears has officially signed on to save Lindsay Lohan's...
Bronx teen crowned NY's bookworm for plowing through 325 novels in 3 months
A Bronx teenager has earned the title of New York's bookworm of the year for plowing through a staggering 325 novels and comics in just three...
Erin Andrews gets no-peep service at hotels after stalker ordeal
Hotels are making extra effort to ensure ESPN sportscaster Erin Andrews' safety after her recent stalker...
7 in 10 New Yorkers want proposed mosque away from Ground Zero: Poll
Seven out of ten New Yorkers participating in a New York poll, want the proposed Muslim community center and mosque to be relocated away from Ground Zero in Lower...
Most New Yorkers don't want Islamic centre near Ground Zero
Two-thirds of New York City residents want a controversial Muslim community centre and mosque to be relocated farther away from the site of 9/11 terrorist attack, according to a New York Times...
Sarah Palin calls reporters 'impotent' in radio interview
Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has lashed out at reporters who write about her using anonymous sources, branding them 'impotent' and...
Brown promises aggressive dose of Jamaican flair against Murray in US Open clash
Jamaican tennis star Dustin Brown has said that he is excited about facing World No. 4 Andy Murray in their second-round US Open clash...
Earl's bark worse than his bite for New Yorkers
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey expected nearly 3 million travelers to pass through its airports, bridges, tunnels and rail system over Labor Day...
Vikings trade Sage Rosenfels, Darius Reynaud to New York Giants
The Vikings still have faith in Tarvaris Jackson after all. The team on Friday traded veteran quarterback Sage Rosenfels and kick returner Darius Reynaud to the New York Giants for two future draft...
Backer of New York City mosque gave to Hamas-linked charity
NBA star Hakeem Olajuwon, Microsoft Corp. and a medical equipment company owned by General Electric also donated to the charity, thinking their donations would fund humanitarian...
Obama to host U.S.-ASEAN summit talks in New York on Sept. 24+
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (AP) - (Kyodo)—U.S. President Barack Obama will host a meeting with leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in New York on Sept. 24, the White House said...
Hurricane Earl downgraded as it approaches New York
The picture taken on Sept. 3, 2010 shows a view of Manhattan in New York, the United States. U.S. National Hurricane Center downgraded Hurricane Earl to a Category 1 storm on Friday as it continued...
Trial delay for upstate man accused of beheading wife
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Lawyers for a man charged with beheading his wife were given permission Friday to have psychiatric experts testify that he suffered from battered spouse syndrome, leading...
Man found dead in car at FDR State Park
YORKTOWN — A man was found dead in a parked car Friday at Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park, the Westchester County Medical Examiner Office...
Indicted mortgage broker makes court appearance
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey mortgage broker and former head of the Bergen County Improvement Authority accused of preparing fraudulent mortgage applications has made his initial appearance...
Vikings trade QB Sage Rosenfels to New York Giants
NEW YORK — The Vikings have traded quarterback Sage Rosenfels to the New York Giants for an undisclosed draft pick. A person within the league who is familiar with the trade confirmed the...
Hit-and-run car grazes bike, sending cyclist to pavement
Syracuse, NY – A Syracuse man was sent to the hospital be checked out after a hit-and-run driver clipped his bicycle, Syracuse police said. Michael Gainey, 25, of 326 Fitch St., was...
Despite hiring, US unemployment rate seems frozen at more than 9 percent
WASHINGTON — Unemployment is stuck at high levels even though some companies are hiring. The problem, government data show, is that too few jobs are being created for the growing number of...
Campaign cash follows gubernatorial hopeful Rick Lazio's fight over mosque
ALBANY, N.Y. — Republican Rick Lazio’s underfunded campaign for governor of New York attracted big donors dedicated to anti-terrorism efforts after he called for a probe of...
Former president Clinton campaigns for Democratic New York congressman
NEW YORK — Former President Bill Clinton slammed Republicans Friday for their stewardship of the economy during their years in power in Washington, and said the party’s campaign...
Authorities: Fire at site of future Tennessee mosque is ruled arson
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Federal investigators said Friday that a suspicious fire that damaged construction equipment at the site of a future mosque in Tennessee was arson and offered a...
Bicyclist crosses car's path, gets hit, police say
Syracuse, NY – A teenager suffered what police called a minor leg injury after being hit by a van about 3 p.m. while bicycling at Van Rensselaer and West Genesee streets on Syracuse's west...
Putnam's early $135.7 million budget freezes taxes
Putnam County Executive Robert Bondi late this afternoon released highlights of his proposed $135.7 million budget for 2011 that would cut spending by $1.1 million from this year and freeze the tax...
Travel Agenda: The James hotel in New York; Devon Open Studios; Mistura; Iceland Express
Today The doors at The James hotel in New York are open. The stylish, homely hotel is in the heart of Soho and features an urban garden and rooftop pool (jameshotels.com). This week ...
Swisher senses return is close
Worth noting NEW YORK -- Nick Swisher said after Friday's 7-3 Yankees win over the Blue Jays that he was available to pinch-hit in the contest and could return to the lineup as soon as Saturday. ...
Waning Earl still causing havoc for holiday travel
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Hurricane Earl played havoc with travelers' Labor Day weekend plans even as it weakened Friday on its path up the East Coast toward New...
Your Comments: Forget the mosque, it's really a battle of political parties
A New York Times poll finds New Yorkers are conflicted about the construction of an Islamic education center, which includes a mosque, near the World Trade Center site. Nearly the same percentage of...
Heat wave makes last hurrah; expect 60s in Syracuse on Saturday
Syracuse, NY – The thermometer at Hancock Airport hit 91 at 12:40 p.m., extending Syracuse’s latest heat wave into a fourth day and giving the area its 14th day in the 90s this...
Oswego school board member questions not hiring staff
Oswego, NY - An Oswego school board member says the board failed to approve four candidates for staff positions because board members want their own candidates to fill those jobs — not...
Cadillac runs light, gets hit, drives off from Syracuse intersection
Syracuse, NY – A Syracuse man was taken to the hospital for evaluation after a hit-and-run accident this afternoon at Erie Boulevard West and North Geddes Street, police said. A 1999 Ford...
Murray beats Brown in New York
Andy Murray charged into the third round of the US Open with a dominant performance against Jamaica's Dustin Brown. Murray needed just 85 minute to seal a 7-5 6-3 6-0 victory on Arthur Ashe Stadium,...
Mother of underweight child found dead charged with assault
Carolotta Pierce today was charged with assault, reckless endangerment and endangering the welfare of a child in the death of her 4-year-old daughter, who was found weighing just 15 pounds. Cops said...
No deal in Frankie Valli's 'Jersey Boys' suit
They'll be working their way back to court, judge.Nearly three hours of closed-door talks yesterday failed to settle a suit filed by Frankie Valli and the producers of "Jersey Boys" over a concert...
Bronx nurse discovers terminal cancer patient is long-estranged father
In a one-in-a-million twist of fate, a Bronx nurse welcoming a terminal cancer patient discovered he was the father who had vanished from her life when she was just months old. Assistant head nurse...
A backer of NYC Islamic center identified
NEW YORK -- One of the investors in a proposed Islamic center near ground zero is a Long Island medical clinic owner who expressed sympathy for Palestinians by donating to a charity later shut down...
Stosur through in New York
Wednesday, 19 May 2010 08:38 +1200Radio Sport reporter Michael Wright talks with New Zealand number one Dan King-Turner after his 6-3 6-3 win over Australian Chris Guccione in French Tennis Open...
Sleepy Hollow broaches police merger
Mayor Kenneth Wray and a village trustee recently met with county Police Commissioner George Longworth. They have released no details about their preliminary...
Murray earns quick win to beat the rain in New York - Update
Andy Murray raced to beat the potential rain from a fast-diminishing Atlantic storm, spending less than 90 minutes in a 7-5, 6-3, 6-0 defeat of Jamaican Dustin Brown at the US Open Friday.The...
US-ASEAN summit to be held in New York, not Washington, D.C.
The Obama administration has proposed holding the next U.S.-ASEAN Summit in New York later this month, dashing hopes for a more symbolic meeting in the American...
Dickey allows two big homers in Mets' loss
CHICAGO -- The road-weary Mets got their series against the Cubs off to a sleepy start on Friday when the one rested guy in the clubhouse didn't quite turn out to be enough. Chicago's Alfonso...
Yanks motor on to seventh straight win
NEW YORK -- Sparked by a makeshift top of the order, the Yankees blitzed Blue Jays starter Brandon Morrow en route to their seventh straight win, 7-3, on Friday. With Derek Jeter getting a routine...