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Two New York Banks Shuttered by Feds

Friday, March 12, 2010

Regulators have closed another New York City commercial bank, the second this week.

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Monserrate Loses Expulsion Suit Appeal

Friday, March 12, 2010

A federal appeals court has rejected former Queens state senator Hiram Monserrate's request to undo his expulsion from the senate and cancel a March 16 special election to fill his vacant seat.

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Obama Delays Trip to Work on Health Care

Friday, March 12, 2010

President Barack Obama is delaying his trip to Indonesia, Guam and Australia by three days to work on getting his health care reform package passed.

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Twin Bomb Blasts Shake Lahore, Pakistan

Friday, March 12, 2010

More than 40 people were killed and about 100 were injured when two suicide bombers detonated their explosives.

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Rescue workers and other 9/11 first responders rally near Ground Zero to address their long-term health needs, on Sep. 8, 2007

City Awards $657 Million to WTC Workers

Friday, March 12, 2010

The pay-outs go to workers claiming illness from Ground Zero dust.

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New York Pulls Plug on Aqueduct Deal

Thursday, March 11, 2010

The Paterson Administration has formally dropped support on the controversial deal to build a casino at the Aqueduct racetrack in Queens.

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Rows of chairs lined up in front of the U.S. Capitol building, Jan. 13, 2009, for Inauguration Day 2009.

Democrats Still Pushing for Health Reform

Thursday, March 11, 2010

House Democrats say a vote on health care reform is still more than a week away.

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New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo

Cuomo Appoints Counsel for Paterson Inquiry

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Recuses himself, citing possible conflicts of interest and need for transparency.

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Protest at groundbreaking of Atlantic Yards arena

Atlantic Yards Launches Amid Protests

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Both protesters and dignitaries make their voices heard at a ceremonial groundbreaking for the controversial Brooklyn development.

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Presidents Rafael Correa of Ecuador (L) and Alan Garcia of Peru (foreground), look at the ceiling of the Congress, as a powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocks central Chile, during the inauguration c

Powerful New Aftershocks Strike Chile

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Magnitude 6.9 tremor strikes as new president is being sworn in.

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House Dems Ban Some Earmarks

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Republicans responded by asking that earmarks be banned across the board.

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Greek Youth and Police Clash in Labor Riots

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Demonstrators are protesting salary cuts in the billions of dollars, as well as hiring and pension fund freezes.

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Lawmakers Get Closer on Health Care Reform

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Congress and administration officials are moving closer to an agreement on health care reform.

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Attorney General Andrew Cuomo

Guilty Plea in State Pension Scheme

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

AG Andrew Cuomo says the former investment officer for NY's state pension fund admits to funnelling money in a "pay-to-play" scheme.

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Lt. Gov. Richard Ravitch

Ravitch Presents 5-Year State Budget Plan

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

An effort to rein in Albany’s notorious overspending.

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Paterson Recuses Himself from Aqueduct Deal

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Federal prosecutors and state officials are investigating the bidding process.

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Alleged Bribery and Extortion at the WTC

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Eight people with links to organized crime have been charged in a federal case involving bribery and extortion at the World Trade Center site.

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More Health Care Reform on Today's Agenda

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Americans will be hearing more from both sides of the healthcare debate today.

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Israel Apologizes for Construction Plans

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Still, Israel made it clear it's not revising plans for 1,600 housing units in East Jerusalem.

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Lincoln Center, home of The New York City Opera.

Americans Top City Opera's 2010-11 Season

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

The New York City Opera has announced its 2010-11 season. City Opera will offer five productions, and 20th-century American composers figure largely in the program.

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