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A 'parliamentary coup' paralyses New York Senate
This happens in the world's oldest democracy as well. Two lawmakers, one accused of corruption and the other of slashing his girlfriend's face with a broken drinking glass, are at the centre of a bizarre 'parliamentary coup' that has paralysed the New York Senate for weeks, stalling action on critical bills.

Russia to allow US millitary passage through airspace
Russia has agreed to allow American troops and weapons to fly over its airspace on the way to Afghanistan, the New York Times reported Saturday.

'New York' gets good press in US
'New York', the first big Bollywood film to hit America after the industry strike, has won good reviews from US media with the New York Times praising its portrayal of problems faced by a Muslim minority.

Rumer Willis set to guest star on '90210'
New York, Jul 4 : American actress Rumer Willis is all set to guest star in the TV series '90210'.

Palin's shocking decision could end her president dreams
New York, July 4 : Sarah Palin's shocking announcement of stepping down as Alaska Governor has doomed her chances of ever becoming a President, Republican insiders have claimed.

James Gandolfini throws out intruder during Broadway performance
Washington, July 04: Former 'Sopranos' star James Gandolfini was recently threw out a member of the audience during the performance of his Broadway play 'God Of Carnage'.

Are Timberlake and Biel headed for splitsville
New York, July 04: If sources are to be believed, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel's relationship is on the rocks.

'Red-faced' Mischa Barton kicked out by toilet attendant!
New York, July 3 : O.C. star Mischa Barton was left embarrassed after she was kicked out by a toilet attendant for dragging a friend into the toilet stall with her, it has emerged.

Meet Kevin Jonas' love interest Danielle Deleasa
New York, July 03: Limelight is now certainly on Kevin Jonas' love interest Danielle Deleasa after the singer asked her hand for marriage recently.

Wearing nude Posh Spice t-shirt in Dubai may land you in jail!
New York, July 3 : A Lebanese national was reportedly jailed in Dubai for wearing T-shirt showing Victoria Beckham in the nude.

Woman's sex partner assaulted after teens mistook her cries of passion for pain
New York, Jul 3 : A woman's sex partner was assaulted after teenagers mistook her cries of passion to be screams of pain.

Kissing scenes don't make Daniel Radcliffe nervous anymore
Washington, July 03: Harry Porter star Daniel Radcliffe has revealed that kissing scene in the new Harry Porter film didn't make him nervous because after stripping on Broadway he had become "blas

After 'Equus', Radcliffe unfazed by intimate scenes on-screen
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has revealed he was unfazed by his on-screen kiss with co-star Bonnie Wright in the upcoming instalment of the wizard franchise because appearing naked on Broadway has left him 'blase' about filming intimate scenes.

Retired cop bursts from McDonald's security gig to thwart pair of muggers
Bronx McDonald's and opened fire on the crooks, hitting one in the leg, police and witnesses said.The gunplay began around 8 p.m. after the Bonnie and Clyde suspects attacked the driver of a red

Paterson goes soft, changes special sessions to let pols go home for July 4th holiday
Gov. Paterson went soft Friday and gave do-nothing senators a get-out-of-Albany-free pass. Paterson changed the times of special sessions set for Saturday and Sunday to let lawmakers celebrate July 4 ...

Andy Warhol 1984 portrait of Michael Jackson on sale
East Hampton . The auction ends July 12. The 30-by-26-inch, synthetic polymer painting on canvas is a portrait of a smiling Jackson in his red military uniform from his album "Thriller." "We estimate ...

Mets' Oliver Perez might start Wednesday at Citi Field
Triple-A Buffalo , walking four and throwing only 46 of 92 pitches for strikes in five-plus innings. Still, the southpaw won't be required to make any more minor-league appearances, a team source told...

It's constant battle of bulge for B'klyn beep, Marty Markowitz
Brooklyn 's biggest booster. He's just not that into being big. The borough president - whose robust personality is matched by his appetite - has packed on the pounds despite leading a public campaign...

Elephants the big hot dogs in Coney Island competition with human's big eaters
Juliet Lee , Gravy Brown and Eric (Badlands) Booker collectively downed 143 buns - peanuts compared with the 505 buns scarfed up by elephants Bunny, Susie and Minnie. "Our girls train every day. They ...

Rare lepto bug worries dog owners
Brooklyn dogs died of a disease that has hospitalized dozens more, veterinarians and dog owners are on high alert for leptospirosis, an infectious illness that rarely strikes the city in high numbers....

Shanghai plans bigger Wall Street bull statue
7/3/2009, 11:32 p.m. EDT (AP) Ā— WASILLA, Alaska - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin abruptly announced Friday she is resigning from office at the end of the month, a shocking move that rattled the Republ...

Audit uncovers 39 city retirees double-dipping with new public jobs
New city audits have found 39 city retirees double-dipping with new public jobs - and pulling in some $600,000 in improper pension payments, the Daily News has learned."Immediate action ... is needed ...

Cops seize hot dog vendor; march cart through streets to precinct
Looks like these hot dogs got into some serious hot water.Cops were seen taking a street cart on a perp walk of sorts on the upper West Side Friday after arresting the vendor for failing to have a l...

Robinson Cano snaps 2 skids against Toronto
Robinson Cano put an end to two droughts Friday, he couldn't figure out how to prevent another one from getting bigger.The second baseman homered and drove in a run for the first time since June 17, s...

Hughes' solid relief is just what Joba needs
Phil Hughes hasn't just been a revelation as a late-inning reliever, he's done the impossible: he's essentially put an end to the Great Joba Debate.

$tiffed Att'y Slams Jay-z
Last updated: 3:01 amJuly 4, 2009 Posted: 2:17 amJuly 4, 2009 The lawyer defending Jay-Z against claims that he failed to pay his staff wants to fire him -- for not paying the law firm. A federal la...

Palin resignation dooms presidential pipe dream
WASHINGTON - Sarah Palin's bizarre bailout dooms her chances of ever being President, Republican mandarins said Friday - but she was already finished.The

Loyal Sis Sticks Up For Ruth
Last updated: 3:02 amJuly 4, 2009 Posted: 2:17 amJuly 4, 2009 The public doesn't know the real Ruth Madoff, the older sister of the world's most despised wife yesterday told The Post. Joan A...

NYC fireworks feature 'dance of light' beneath Hudson River
Hudson River on Saturday- and in a new twist, some flares will even dazzle underwater. New waterproof fireworks will skim along the river's surface, plunge into the inky depths and burst open in a bea...

Williams sisters to meet in Wimbledon Finals
WIMBLEDON - So here we go again today with another final on Centre Court, Serena Williams vs. Venus Williams: The selfish, volatile kid sister against the generous, protective, older sister. That's t...

Harlem charter school blocks public school from expanding, say parents
Mosaic Preparatory Academy - an elementary school that opened just last fall to replace a failing school - was told to get rid of its sixth grade next term and scrap plans to add a seventh and eighth ...

Madonna will honor Michael Jackson at upcoming concert
Liz Rosenberg says she is going to unveil a special choreographed dance in honor of Jackson.Michael Jackson was to perform his comeback concerts at O2 starting July 13. He died last week at 50. He had...

Phil Jackson says he'll be back next season
Dr. John Moe , I feel confident that I can gainfully pursue an NBA season with another long playoff postseason. All things point to go!" Jackson said in a statement released by the team.

VH1's 'Great Debate' seeks answers on modern day's great questions
Will Smith ?" "If you loved the 'I Love the '80s' series, then you'll like this even more," said Nice. "It's not just a trip down memory lane. You have a vested interest in the discussion. Everybody...

Queens Thugs Beat Old-timer
Last updated: 2:33 amJuly 4, 2009 Posted: 2:17 amJuly 4, 2009 An elderly man was pistol-whipped and robbed yesterday at his Queens home in broad daylight, authorities said. The 77-year-old victim wa...

New Twist In Tankleff Slay
Last updated: 2:39 amJuly 4, 2009 Posted: 2:17 amJuly 4, 2009 The man being eyed as the real killer in the Tankleff double-murder case on Long Island has been arrested for an unrelated theft, police s...

Daily News essay contest winners get fantastic 4th treat
Daily News Essay Contest winners at the Statue of Liberty ferry dock a day before their venture to the top of the crown.-left to right- Anthony Guarino, Nica Garana, Allan Marcus, Mona Platt and Julie...

Kidd to decide on Knicks by Wednesday
Jason Kidd is expected to make a decision on his future no later than Wednesday, the first day that teams can actually sign free agents, according to a person close to the veteran point guard.

Woods is halfway home at the AT&T National Tournament
Congressional Country Club . Woods is 31-6 in tournaments when he is at least tied for the two-round lead, having won 11straight from that perch since his last loss, when

Cedar Bluff sets annual Liberty Day
CEDAR BLUFF — The Cedar Bluff Town Park and surrounding areas will be the setting for today’s Liberty Day festival. Activities will begin at 8 a.m. and conclude with the traditional 9 p.m....

Phillies torch Livan Hernandez and beat Mets 7-2
Lefthander Pat Misch prevented further embarrassment and eventually tossed three no-hit innings to save the bullpen. Hernandez, though, was in trouble from the outset. Four straight Phillies reached t...

Reopening of Statue's crown presents big stage for musical 'Liberty'
Sasha Allen will sing the tune, "Huddled," at the end of the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Liberty Island, which will draw politicians and local dignitaries. "We hope this ends the ceremony on a really i...

Twin dancers on MJ: 'He was like your dad'
Prince in 2007 when they encountered Jackson backstage. "We said, 'Do you remember us from Sydney?'" Maya recalled. "He said, 'You guys are so grown up now!'" She added, "He was like your dad or som...

Manny returns to Dodgers' lineup, offers apology
L.A. Dodgers ' slugger apologized to fans and teammates during a news conference Friday. He refused to answer questions about steroids. "I'm here. I'm excited. I can't wait to get into the field," Ram...

5 simple ways to make your home feel bigger
With home values falling and job losses mounting, Americans are putting their spending habits under the microscope. For would-be home buyers, that might mean purchasing a smaller house that fits more ...

Yankees Phil up eighth as Bruney gets rest
That's because Girardi decided to give Bruney a few days off after watching him get roughed up on Tuesday night, trying to help the reliever break out of the slump he's been in since returning from th...

Explosion kills two American troops, wounds four in Afghanistan
Marines in southern Afghanistan are involved in the biggest U.S. military operation here since the American-led invasion of 2001, trying to cut insurgent supply lines and win over local elders.

Rivals to face off at NY hot dog eating match
Japan , both gobbling down 59 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes. A dramatic five hot dog eat-off ensued with Chestnut emerging victorious.Saturday's annual

Tiger Woods calls foul on Yankees for over priced seats
AT&T National host is letting kids under 12 in for free this week. "We don't want to have what happened at Yankee Stadium," Woods said. "Tickets are so overpriced that you can't bring the family. We w...

Dragon Wagon Kiddie now resides in Coney Island
Anthony Raffaele . The kid-sized coaster features a grinning dragon that loops behind a gray castle adorned with gargoyles resembling dancers from Jacko's "Thriller" video. Its journey began last Apri...

Obamas seem to be planning a Vineyard vacation
Saturday, July 4th 2009, 4:00 AM Just like the Clintons, it looks like President Obama and his family will vacation this summer on Martha's Vineyard, the idyllic isle off the coast of Cape Cod.Al...

Hit-run Kills Church Teacher
Last updated: 2:39 amJuly 4, 2009 Posted: 2:17 amJuly 4, 2009 A beloved Sunday-school teacher trying to cheer up a friend who had just lost his mom was killed in a hit-and-run accident early yesterday...

Aspen Dental Opens Office In Saratoga Springs, New York
www.aspendent.com ), a leading provider of denture and dental services, will celebrate the grand opening of its Saratoga Springs office on Thursday, July 16. The office, located at Wilton Plaza, 3057 ...

Fans rule on ESPN2's 'SportsNation'
ESPN2 is putting the content of one new show, "SportsNation," in the hands of viewers - and sports fans.The show, a spinoff from ESPN's SportsNation enterprise on ESPN.com, will let fans e-mail,

Gov. Sarah Palin quits, mum on future
Republican Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin quit on July 3. Palin announced she will resign from her post July 26, 2009. Will she seek the GOP 2012 nomination?

Former Yank punched me, says Leyritz's ex-wife
Jim Leyritz's ex-wife (r.) said Friday the fallen Yankee hero gave her a black eye in a booze-fueled 90-second scuffle that landed him back in jail.

Mechanical Failure Caused Hard Ferry Landing
Install now . Then come back here and refresh the page. The Department of Transportation said Friday that a mechanical failure caused this week's hard landing at the Staten Island Ferry termina...

Yankees show they don't need home runs to score
Alex Rodriguez grounded into a fielder's choice, a passed ball brought Damon racing home for a 3-1 lead."We only had one single? Really?" Teixeira said. "You're not going to be able to hit home runs e...

Lady Liberty's Crown Reopens On Independence Day
Install now . Then come back here and refresh the page. Starting July 4th, visitors to the Statue of Liberty will once again be allowed to visit her crown.But to do so, they need to have won a ...

Elephants Defeat Humans At Bun-Eating Contest
Install now . Then come back here and refresh the page. Coney Island started off its unique July 4th holiday celebrations with the first-ever cross-species eating competition Friday.Three Asian...

More Real Estate Buyers Choose Smaller Spaces
Install now . Then come back here and refresh the page. Real estate firms have released their second quarter market reports, and shown that prices continue to fall while activity has increased....

For patriot, Lady Liberty gig isn't all about the green
A teacher introduces today's guest: the Statue of Liberty. Students quiet momentarily and look up. There are surprised gasps as a lady in green steps out.

Knicks meet with Kidd, but fail to offer contract
Jason Kidd on the first day of NBA free agency. The Dallas point guard and his agent met Wednesday with Knicks president Donnie Walsh and coach Mike D'Antoni at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks are i...

Nieve could be making final start for Mets
PHILADELPHIA -- Fernando Nieve is to make his fifth start for the Mets on Saturday in the second game of their series against the Phillies. A chance exists that it could be his last. General manager O...

Kids Come First in New York When Parents Relocate
www.jonathankatzlaw.com Millions of people in the United States have been affected by the economic downturn. Many New Yorkers have lost their jobs, taken pay cuts or had their work hours cut. In th...

Liberty crown reopens to tourists on July 4
Statue of Liberty have a special reason to appreciate Independence Day.They'll have the freedom to go where no one's been for almost eight years - Lady Liberty's crown.The crown is opening Saturday. I...

Clemens didn't test positive in 2003
Roger Clemens' lawyer says the pitcher was not among the more than 100 players who tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2003.Rusty Hardin tells The New York Times that Clemens obtained t...

Rangers' Hunter Gets First Major League Win
By DAVID JIMENEZThe Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas | Tommy Hunter earned his first career victory on his 23rd birthday, Hank Blalock homered and the Texas Rangers won their third in a row, beating ...

Rangers get just enough offense to top Rays
Arlington, TX (Sports Network) - Hank Blalock belted a two-run homer and Tommy Hunter pitched 5 1/3 strong innings to collect his first win in the majors on his 23rd birthday, as the Texas Rangers dow...

Lopez solid on the mound as Phils handle Mets
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Phillies recalled Rodrigo Lopez from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to start the opener of a three-game series with the rival Mets, and the right-hander responded with ...

Troubled Wall Street faces critical earnings season
NEW YORK -- Wall Street's hopes for a rapid recovery from recession, muddled by disappointing U.S. labor market data, faces a new test in the coming week with the looming corporate earnings season.

Hernandez struggles in loss to Phils
PHILADELPHIA -- The Mets' bullpen didn't stir for three innings as the Phillies demonstrated their offensive might, and the Mets' offense barely stirred at all. The scenario that developed rather quic...

Manhattan apartment prices drop as Lehman hits home
NEW YORK -- Manhattan apartment prices dropped for the first time since 2002 in the second quarter as the collapse of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. and Bear Stearns Cos. caught up to property owners i...

Lethargy does in Rays as they fall to the Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas - Maybe it was the day off with nothing much to do that preceded Friday's game, or maybe it was the suffocating game-time temperature that checked in right at 100 degrees. Whatever t...

Cash is king for investors
That old saying "cash is king" certainly rings true these days. Investors can't seem to get enough of it, which ultimately could be bad news for the stock market and the economy.In the past, investors...

Mariners end Yankees' seven-game win streak
Bronx, NY (Sports Network) - Russell Branyan belted a two-run homer and the Mariners pounded CC Sabathia early on the way to an 8-4 win, ending New York's winning streak at seven contests. Frankli...

Group Sotomayor belonged to sued over job tests
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A civil rights group advised by Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor in the 1980s brought several discrimination lawsuits that sought to scrap the results of job tests because too ...

North Korea fires 2 mid-range missiles
U.N. sanctions."North Korea fired two missiles, which appear to be a Scud type, at around 8 a.m. today," Yonhap quoted the anonymous South Korean official as saying. "The missiles are estimated to hav...

Rangers focus on pitching, defense in '09
Michael Young, who shifted from shortstop to third base this year, applauds the Rangers' focus on pitching and defense, saying, "This is the way you have to go if you're going to succeed."

Mets face Phils by feeding off win over Bucs
PHILADELPHIA -- "Turn the page" remains baseball's time-honored philosophy. It applies to most of the 161 games that follow Opening Day. Yesterday matters only until today begins -- except when it doe...

Caged Bikini-Clad Beauty Seeks Liberty and Justice for Animals Locked Up at the Miami MetroZoo
Miami -- Crouching in a cage under a banner that reads, "Give Animals in Zoos Their Independence," and wearing a sexy American-flag bikini, a PETA member will show visitors at the Miami MetroZoo on Sa...

Boy injured by dog while visiting Shirley home
A 3-year-old boy sustained puncture wounds to his neck and lacerations to his head after an attack from a mixed breed dog in Shirley, police said yesterday. The child was taken for treatment by amb...

Nassau to hold 'heroin summit' on drug's impact
Nassau County will hold a "heroin summit" July 28 to explore the extent of the drug's impact in the county and to publicize the danger, particularly to youngsters.

Teen victim's family asks drinkers not to drive
Joe Garramone knows how close he came to becoming the latest fatal statistic after police said he was hit by a drunken driver in a sport utility vehicle while he was biking to a friend's house."I feel...

NYPD Rookie Makes Arrest Moments after Graduation
NEW YORK -- A New York Police Department rookie just couldn't wait to get started. One of the NYPD's newest officers made his first arrest Thursday just minutes after graduating from the Police Aca...

Water main cited in LIRR derailment near Huntington
Long Island Rail Road officials believe a broken water main may have led to the derailment near Huntington during Thursday's evening rush hour.The front wheels of the Huntington-bound 3:47 p.m. out of...

Seven in military become citizens on Liberty Island
the U.S. armed forces will be sworn in as American citizens during a special naturalization ceremony on Liberty Island. "We chose seven people because there are seven points in the crown of the Sta...

US marshals seize Madoff's Manhattan pad
US federal marshals have seized Bernard Madoff's $7m Manhattan penthouse, forcing his wife to move out and leave her possessions behind. Madoff was jailed for 150 years earlier this week for scamming...

Mets LHP Perez Makes Triple-A Rehab Start
When he's on, he's fantastic. When he's off, well, you never really know what you are going to get with left-hander Oliver Perez. But the Mets will be counting on him to get the job done when he retur...

Cano, A-Rod homer as Yankees top Toronto
Bronx, NY (Sports Network) - Robinson Cano and Alex Rodriguez each homered as the New York Yankees doubled up Toronto, 4-2, in the opener of a four-game set. Mark Teixeira added a hit and an RBI for t...

Bruney moved out of setup role
So imagine the surprise when the eighth inning rolled around on Friday afternoon, with the Yankees leading by just one run, and Bruney never left his comfortable seat on the bullpen bench. Instead, Ph...

Senate leaders won't budge after meeting Paterson
David A. Paterson to repeat proposals made weeks ago. However, both sides came together briefly to mark the 80th birthday of Sen. Owen Johnson (R-

C.W. Post retiree donates $75,000 for granite fountain
Long Island University is Mary Lai's life is not hyperbole.It's where she earned her degree and met her husband. It's where she has worked for more than 60 years, and lived for more than 40.And now it...

Man walking dog discovers dead body on the streets of Queens
Queens street Friday."I couldn't imagine any human being leaving someone like that," said the dog walker, who didn't want his name used. He was walking his rottweiller about 3:30 a.m. when he noticed ...

Bars on West Side looking for boost from fireworks
Manhattan 's west side are thrilled about the huge crowds expected to descend on the Hudson riverfront Saturday to view the Fourth of July fireworks extravaganza."It's the first time in many years it ...

Jazzy wins Belmont's Caress Stakes
Alan Garcia was aboard as Jazzy ran six furlongs in 1:12.58 on the yielding course.Jazzy paid $51, $19 and $6.70. J Z Warrior returned $7.30 and $3.40. Smart and Fancy, the 4-5 favorite, paid $2.20 to...

New Yorkers Brace For Mosquito Onslaught
(7/2/2009) In addition to dampening the spirits of New Yorkers, the 10 inches of rain that fell on the city in June have put it at risk for a mosquito-filled rest of the summer. But as pests star...

Target Field to open April 12
Major League Baseball 's central office asked that the schedule not be made public before it is finalized later this year.Minnesota is tentatively set to open the season on April 5 at the

Moss likes to wear short shorts
London Thursday night in a a pair of tiny black shorts and layered off white and black sheer tops. She vamped up the casually chic ensemble with a pair of knee-high black leather boots.Tell us: Is the...

Coast Guard Rescues 3 From Boat Sinking Off NJ
Jessica Biel: Then & Now Three people aboard a 22-foot boat that sunk Friday in waters off southern New Jersey were rescued by the Coast Guard and the crew of a passing vessel. None of those rescue...

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