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New York Today: The Four-Legged Force

The White House nominated Robert L. Capers, a federal prosecutor in Brooklyn, to be United States attorney for the Eastern District. [New York Times]. • Charter school advocate Eva Moskowitz announced that she would not run for mayor. [New York Times]. >> view original

New York Today: Changing Colors

The leaves are changing. “New York's already unparalleled scenic destinations become even more beautiful as the leaves change colors,” Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said in a recent news release. The governor's office began a fall foliage report this year ... >> view original

A Quest for New York's Perfect Biscuit

Nevertheless, a number of New York City chefs and bakers have decided in the last few years to devote themselves to the biscuit's tricky art. Takeout shops and restaurants revolving around biscuits have opened in the East Village; Williamsburg ... >> view original

Hey, Kristaps Porzingis: Welcome to the Knicks' Dysfunction

On that famous or infamous (depending on who's reading) New York Post repository of back-room chatter is where no intended leader of young men should wish to be, unless he is hosting the Oscars or about to pilot the hostile takeover of a billion-dollar ... >> view original

What New York Comic Con Was Like -- Day 1

As day 1 comes to a close on New York Comic Con 2015, there were definitely a few, key highlights and lots to see. Here's a short recap, followed by a look inside the massive convention, which drew thousands upon thousands of comic and cosplay fans to ... >> view original

Bodega worker posed as federal agent to woo women

Figueroa's priors include busts in New York City, Westchester and on Long Island for impersonating law enforcement, assault, robbery, burglary, burglary with a firearm and weapons possession. A former co-worker at the bodega on Nagle Avenue at Academy ... >> view original

New York's $15 minimum wage hike ignites national interest

ALBANY, N.Y. -- New York's plan to give fast-food workers a $15 minimum wage is spurring similar efforts in states around the country - even as Gov. Andrew Cuomo's push to enact an across-the-board $15 wage faces vocal opposition at home. >> view original

New York vs. LA: Comparing Big Apples to Rally Bananas

N.Y.: Donald Trump was born in Queens — just like the Mets — and raised by his father to buy as many New York skyline hotels, office buildings and luxury condos as possible. Insists he was once approached by Mets owner Fred Wilpon to buy a share of ... >> view original

New York Mets from the Southland

The New York Mets have more players who come from the Los Angeles area than the Dodgers. Here are short profiles on them: Lucas Duda: The power-hitting first baseman was born in Fontana and played for Riverside Arlington High and USC. Chosen in ... >> view original

Closing a Hospital, and Fearing for the Future

The fire department recently bought a new ambulance because the closing will lead to longer transport times, and there are plans to buy another soon. Rod Zinn, a land surveyor who lives in town, said he had hoped that his aging parents would move to ... >> view original