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Bans on Assault Weapons in New York and Connecticut Are Upheld

A federal appeals court on Monday upheld strict statewide bans on assault weapons and large-capacity magazines that were passed in New York and Connecticut after the 2012 mass murders at Sandy Hook Elementary School. In finding that the “core ... >> view original

The New York Mets' starting rotation is ridiculous

NEW YORK — The crazy part is that it's every day. On Saturday, Matt Harvey started for the Mets and threw 7 2/3 excellent innings to hold the Cubs to two runs and earn the win. On Sunday, Noah Syndergaard — working on short rest after a dominant ... >> view original

New York Today: The Tipping Point

Tenants have been using surreptitious recordings to combat illegal pressure from landlords. [New York Times]. • Mayor Bill de Blasio struck a careful balance in his Israel visit. [New York Times]. • A 12-year-old girl struck by a stray bullet in ... >> view original

Rangers vs. Sharks 2015 results: 3 things we learned in New York's 4-0 shutout ...

Both the New York Rangers and the San Jose Sharks came into Monday night dissatisfied with their performances over the past few games. The Rangers had slept through their last three contests after starting the season 3-0. San Jose was looking to erase ... >> view original

Mistrial Is Declared in Dewey & LeBoeuf Case

The firm itself was emblematic of both the old — Thomas E. Dewey, the former New York governor and Republican presidential candidate, had been a partner in a predecessor firm — and the new: Dewey's last incarnation put a premium on growth, through ... >> view original

Amazon Spars With The Times Over Investigative Article

In an unusually public tussle over a prominent article, a senior executive from Amazon and the top editor of The New York Times clashed on Monday over the details in a Times article about the Internet retailer's work culture. >> view original

Mets Change the Narrative as They Tap Their Potential

They brought David Wright and Noah Syndergaard to the interview room and sat them side by side in an unwitting reminder of how far these Mets have come in an ever-changing narrative of 2015. >> view original

New York Attorney General Opens Probe Into 'No Haitians' Job Ad as Company ...

The New York attorney general is investigating a help-wanted ad for a nurse in an upstate Pennysaver that stipulated "no Haitians" need apply as the company behind it apologizes for the "totally unacceptable" notice. Brynn Gingras reports. (Published ... >> view original

'Shear Madness,' Detoured by Success, Is Ready for Its New York City Debut

It was the second day of rehearsal of “Shear Madness,” a zany little whodunit that happens to be the longest-running play in America but is about to open in New York City for the first time, and the cast and the directing team were mulling over their ... >> view original

New York City Tests Post-Disaster Housing That Stacks Up

In the event of a disaster, New York City wants to deploy these stackable apartment pods as temporary homes. Not that they look or feel terribly temporary. “Almost everyone tells us these are nicer than their own apartments,” James McConnell, the ... >> view original