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New York Times

‘It’s Gotten Personal’: Grimm-Donovan Race Nears a Bitter End

A Republican primary in New York’s 11th Congressional District pits Representative Dan Donovan against Michael Grimm, a felon who once held the seat.

5 hours ago

New York Times

‘It’s Gotten Personal’: Grimm-Donovan Race Nears a Bitter End

New York Times

Grace Notes: From a Convention Center’s Roof, ‘Walk-Off Vegetables’

The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Manhattan is planning a rooftop farm of almost an acre that will grow fruits and vegetables to be cooked and served downstairs.

1 hour ago

New York Times

Grace Notes: From a Convention Center’s Roof, ‘Walk-Off Vegetables’

New York Times

The Positive Death Movement Comes to Life

Death cafes, death doulas, ‘Ask a Mortician,’ DeathLab — once the province of goth subculture, death is having a moment in the sun.

1 day ago

New York Times

The Positive Death Movement Comes to Life

New York Times

Sunday Routine: How Alvin Cailan, Chef and Restaurateur, Spends His Sundays

Mr. Cailan often debates with his girlfriend about what their next meal will be. He also sharpens his knives and stays up late, glued to Instagram.

2 days ago

New York Times

Sunday Routine: How Alvin Cailan, Chef and Restaurateur, Spends His Sundays

CBS New York

Sources: Five Gang Members Arrested In Connection To Brutal Slaying Of Bronx Teen

The news offered a sliver of justice after what the family and friends of Lesandro Guzman-Feliz say was a tragic and fatal case of mistaken identity.

15 minutes ago

CBS New York

Sources: Five Gang Members Arrested In Connection To Brutal Slaying Of Bronx Teen

CBS New York

Cuomo: N.Y. Will Protect Transgender Patients’ Coverage From ACA Changes

State-level protections for transgender patients are being proposed in advance of possible federal changes to the Affordable Care Act.

30 minutes ago

CBS New York

Cuomo: N.Y. Will Protect Transgender Patients’ Coverage From ACA Changes

CBS New York

Yankees’ Tanaka Throw 26 Pitches In First Bullpen Session Since Being Placed On DL

Tanaka, sidelined since getting hurt June 8 while running the bases in a game, threw before Sunday's game at Tampa Bay.

56 minutes ago

CBS New York

Yankees’ Tanaka Throw 26 Pitches In First Bullpen Session Since Being Placed On DL

CBS New York

New York City Turns Out To Celebrate #Pride

Celebration and defiance mixed Sunday as throngs of people crowded the streets, rainbow flags waving, for the annual gay pride march.

3 hours ago

CBS New York

New York City Turns Out To Celebrate #Pride

CBS New York

Mayor To Albany: Don’t End School Zone Speed Camera Program

Mayor Bill de Blasio led a call Sunday to extend the current school zone speed camera program set to expire next month.

3 hours ago

CBS New York

Mayor To Albany: Don’t End School Zone Speed Camera Program

CBS New York

England Wins Over Panama, Columbia Over Poland, Senegal And Japan Draw

England booked it's ticket into the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup in Russia after demolishing Panama, 6-1.

4 hours ago

CBS New York

England Wins Over Panama, Columbia Over Poland, Senegal And Japan Draw

New York Post

Man accused of trying to drown wife, kids in tub to ‘baptize’ them

CHAPMANVILLE, W.Va. – Police in West Virginia say a man who said he was trying to baptize his wife and children in a bathtub has been charged with trying to drown them. News outlets report 36-year-old Leslie Kelly of Chapmanville was charged last week with attempted murder, domestic battery and child ...

13 minutes ago

New York Post

Man accused of trying to drown wife, kids in tub to ‘baptize’ them

New York Post

Mature people are working longer, and that’s a benefit for companies

They’re older, grayer and ready to compete for your job. That's right. By 2022, the number of American workers age 50 or older is due to increase by 62 percent, by which time it will make up 35 percent of our workforce, says Susan Weinstock, vice president of financial resilience for American Association ...

29 minutes ago

New York Post

Mature people are working longer, and that’s a benefit for companies

New York Post

Yankees comeback falls short in extra-inning heartbreaker

The Yankees lost 7-6 in 12 innings Sunday after Chasen Shreve allowed a solo home run on the only pitch he threw in the bottom of the 12th. Domingo German started and put the Yankees in an early hole, allowing six runs on nine hits in just three innings. But the Bombers battled back, mostly...

29 minutes ago

New York Post

Yankees comeback falls short in extra-inning heartbreaker

New York Post

Schumer announces his daughter is marrying another woman

Chuck Schumer's daughter will be marrying another woman, the senator announced during Sunday's Gay Pride Parade. Alison Schumer’s fiancée is Elizabeth Weiland and the pair plan to walk down the aisle on November 18, according to their wedding registry page. “Marching in the #NYCPride Parade ...

35 minutes ago

New York Post

Schumer announces his daughter is marrying another woman

New York Post

How to pick a post-retirement volunteer opportunity

I plan to retire from my employer of 30-plus years. I?m tired of the long commute, bad management and lack of promotion opportunities. I do want to keep busy, though. I serve as a volunteer photographer for several non-profits and organizations and would like to offer my services part-time. I have made ...

43 minutes ago

New York Post

How to pick a post-retirement volunteer opportunity

New York Post

5 arrested in Bronx teen’s brutal slaying

Cops have arrested five people in the mistaken-identity slaying of a Bronx teen, police sources said Sunday. Police took two suspects into custody in The Bronx and tracked down three more in Paterson, NJ, sources said. Five members of the deadly Dominican gang Trinitarios allegedly hacked 15-year-old ...

56 minutes ago

New York Post

5 arrested in Bronx teen’s brutal slaying