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'Fat Guy Across America' Hits New York

During his New York stop, Mr. Hites faced reporters and photographers from WYNY-TV, The Daily News, The New York Post and the New Tang Dynasty Television network, as well as students from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism. In Times Square ... >> view original

Tips for Visiting New York City

It can take a little while to master the intricacies of the New York City subway system, but one way to get started is to make sure that you know which trains are running local and which are running productions of “Starlight Express,” the rock musical ... >> view original

Russian Cruise Missiles Help Syrians Go on the Offensive

The bombardment appeared to reach new levels of intensity in some places. One video showed white smoke rising far above a village's minarets, while another appeared to show at least a dozen explosions — the person filming described the weapons as ... >> view original

Knicks' Derek Fisher, Grizzlies' Matt Barnes in scuffle at LA party

New York Knicks coach Derek Fisher and Memphis Grizzlies forward Matt Barnes were involved in a physical altercation Saturday night in Los Angeles during a party at the home of Barnes' ex-wife, sources confirmed to ESPN.com on Wednesday. >> view original

New York Today: Hockey Moves

[New York Times]. • The former president of the United Nations General Assembly and a Chinese billionaire have been accused of engaging in a broad corruption scheme. [New York Times]. • A state judge ordered a new trial for a Queens man who was ... >> view original

Mass Killings Are Seen as a Kind of Contagion

Parents, teachers, classmates, friends and others are in the best position to pick up on these clues, but they often dismiss or ignore them. So “see something, say something” strategies, like those developed in New York after the Sept. 11, 2001 ... >> view original

Harry Gallatin, Knicks Stalwart in '50s, Dies at 88

“Gosh, I made $4,500 when I joined the Knicks in 1948,” Gallatin told George Vecsey of The New York Times. “I made $13,500 in my best season. The money today is just amazing. I just hope the players today appreciate it.” Harry Junior Gallatin was born ... >> view original

If Your Wi-Fi Is Terrible, Check Your Router

Bob McConnell, a retired engineer, set up a new wireless router in his home this year to get faster Internet speeds. Instead, he got the opposite, with his iPad often getting no wireless connection in his bedroom. For days, he tinkered with the router ... >> view original

Gun Control Explained

(In 2013, The New York Times profiled several people from across the country who had intimate experiences with firearms, including gun enthusiasts who fell on both sides of the gun control debate.) Majorities also favor the creation of a federal ... >> view original

Market Closes Higher After an Up-and-Down Day

Benchmark United States oil fell 72 cents, or 1.5 percent, to $47.81 a barrel in New York. Brent crude, which is used to price international oils, lost 59 cents, or 1.1 percent, to $51.33 a barrel in London. In other futures trading on the New York ... >> view original