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Wednesday, August 11, 2010

N.Y. / Region

Despite Scandal, Rangel Draws a Crowd

Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo and Gov. David A. Paterson at Representative Charles Rangel’s 80th birthday fundraiser at the Plaza Hotel on Wednesday.
Michael Appleton for The New York Times

Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo and Gov. David A. Paterson at Representative Charles Rangel’s 80th birthday fundraiser at the Plaza Hotel on Wednesday.

Representative Charles B. Rangel’s birthday fund-raiser was a potent display of support as he faces a slew of ethics charges.

Dispute Over Ad Opposing Islamic Center Highlights Limits of the M.T.A.’s Powers

As with the advertisement opposing an Islamic community center near ground zero, the agency has tried to keep provocative notices out of the subways and buses only to have to let them appear.

Odds Defied? Malloy Knows the Territory

Dannel P. Malloy, the surprise winner in the Democratic primary for governor in Connecticut, overcame dyslexia.

City Moves to Reopen a Brooklyn Jail Shuttered in 2003, but Drops Plans to Expand It

The reopening, part of a reconfiguration of the jail system, comes despite past neighborhood resistance.

Judges Reprise Testimony in Third Trial on Threats

Three federal judges testified about an Internet posting by a white supremacist who suggested that “these judges deserve to be killed.”

Advertising

JetBlue’s Response to a Fed-Up Employee’s Exit

For 48 hours, the airline said nothing about the matter, an unusual course for a company known for skillfully cultivating the public through social media.

After Uproar, Knicks and Thomas Call Deal Off

Isiah Thomas and the Knicks said that their consulting deal was off, days after Thomas’s return was announced.

Lamont Loses Connecticut Primary for Governor

In an upset, Dannel P. Malloy, a former mayor of Stamford, defeated Ned Lamont, a multimillionaire who tried unsuccessfully to oust Senator Joseph I. Lieberman four years ago.

Connecticut Senate Race Poses Test for Democrats

With a well-financed Republican challenger, the national Democratic Party finds itself with another headache heading into the midterm elections.

Lower East Side Has Less to Offer Jesuits Who Teach the Poor

Founded in the early 1970s to educate poor boys, Nativity Mission Center is considering a move to the Bronx as its neighborhood turns deluxe.

Day Care Operators Are Accused of Bilking City Program for Working Poor

Federal officials filed charges in what they called a “massive fraud and bribery scheme” involving a group of Russian immigrants.

For Mosque Sponsors, Early Missteps Fueled Storm

Planners did not seek the advice of established Muslim organizations experienced in volatile post-9/11 politics.

Seeking Prompt Hearing, Rangel Vows to Stay Put

Representative Charles B. Rangel, facing accusations that he violated House ethics rules, offered an extended defense of his conduct.

Flight Attendant’s Tale Resonates, and Evolves

The JetBlue attendant Steven Slater found fans after his outburst on a plane, and his lawyer offered an account that differed from earlier ones.

Inwood Journal

Building Plans at Columbia’s Athletic Complex Stir Unease Among Neighbors

A building proposed for Columbia University’s sports complex at the northern tip of Manhattan is meeting with objections from some area residents.

Harlem Shooting Account Is Made Clearer in Inquiry

An early-morning confrontation that left one man dead, and five others wounded, including two officers, included a fusillade of 46 shots from the police.

Bill to Halt Certain Sales of Artwork May Be Dead

A bill in the New York State Legislature to prohibit museums from selling pieces to cover operating costs has faced strong opposition.

Bars

Beer Gardens Bloom Around the City

A growing number of open-air taverns take on the challenge of thriving amid concrete and noisy streets.

Square Feet

As a Park Runs Above, Deals Stir Below

The High Line, a new park built along abandoned elevated rail tracks in Manhattan, has created a strong real estate submarket.

About New York

Leaving a Job With a Bus, Not a Slide

A flight attendant’s meltdown calls to mind a fed-up bus driver’s decision in 1947 to take a 1,300-mile, two-week detour.

Room for Debate

A Code of Conduct for Passengers?

In light of the Steven Slater case, can stricter rules help ease the friction between passengers and the flight crew?

Readers' Photos
New York City’s Waterfronts, Covered

Readers explored the 578-mile waterfront and shared what they saw. And wow, what they saw.

Around the Grill

Readers are sharing their barbecue photos, recipes and stories.

Multimedia
Leaving the Lower East Side

After years on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, the Nativity Mission School, which serves poor children, is planning a move.

On the Road with Ed Koch

Former mayor Ed Koch travels upstate to promote his latest campaign — cleaning up Albany.

Sirens

Ángel Franco presents a series on police work in New York.

The Scoop

A New NYC iPhone App

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The Times's Sam Roberts

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