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Russian Ships Near Data Cables Are Too Close for US Comfort

So important are undersea cables that the Department of Homeland Security lists their landing areas — mostly around New York, Miami and Los Angeles — at the top of its list of “critical infrastructure.” Attention to underwater cables is not new. In ... >> view original

Whale-Watching Boat Sinks Off British Columbia Coast

A whale-watching boat carrying more than two dozen people sank off the coast of British Columbia on Sunday, killing at least five, officials said. Melissa Kia, a spokeswoman for the Royal Canadian Navy, said the ship sank around 5 p.m. with 27 people ... >> view original

As Microsoft opens New York flagship, focus is on its products

NEW YORK — When you first walk through the large glass doors and into Microsoft's Fifth Avenue flagship store, which officially opens on Monday, you are immediately inundated with Microsoft products. Directly in front is Surface, the company's line of ... >> view original

Greater New York Watch

Federal authorities are releasing more than $326 million to help low-income residents of New York pay their heating bills this winter, according to the state's senators. U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand said they requested funding from ... >> view original

The Offshore Game of Online Sports Betting

The story of Pinnacle — pieced together from documents and interviews as part of The New York Times's investigation of unregulated online gambling, in collaboration with the PBS series “Frontline” — is a case study of how more traditional, and far ... >> view original

Dwayne Harris's Kickoff Return Eases Worries of Giants Fans

The Giants' next three games are at New Orleans, at Tampa Bay and at home against the New England Patriots. “I beat my old team, but mostly I gave my new team a lift when it really needed it,” Harris said. “You know, a return can really put a charge ... >> view original

Murder And Sex Crimes Escalate In New York City

NEW YORK—NYPD crime statistics show the New York City murder rate spiked 8.3 percent since last year, while rape rose 5.8 percent. Additionally, misdemeanor sex crimes skyrocketed a whopping 18 percent. The numbers surfaced as the city mourns its ... >> view original

Uber Logs Major Gains in New York City, Figures Show

Newly compiled data confirm what many regular customers already know: Uber is moving into the driver's seat in New York City. Uber drivers took New York City riders on more than 100,000 trips on the average day in July, a fourfold increase from a year ... >> view original

Taking Uber statewide: a fare deal for New York?

Uber wants to expand across New York state — handing Gov. Cuomo a chance to do good and make some political mischief. The trailblazing car-hail app service was up in Albany last week, looking to start serving the capital region. Taxi service in the ... >> view original

Calm Manner Has Ben Carson Rising in Polls

In two surveys last week, Mr. Carson led Mr. Trump soundly by eight and nine percentage points. A third survey by CBS News released Sunday showed the two tied in the state, but Mr. Trump held a robust lead in two other early voting states, New ... >> view original