New York State Lawmakers Are Set to Fulfill a Part of the President’s Health Care Plan
By DANNY HAKIM and THOMAS KAPLAN
As the end of the legislative session nears, bills have covered a wide range of topics, including baby bottles and bear bile.
New Jersey Lawmakers Approve Benefits Rollback for Work Force
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The Assembly approved an amended bill on Thursday, and the State Senate is scheduled to vote Monday on revisions to the measure it already passed.
News From Albany
No Senate Decision Yet on Holding Gay Marriage Vote
By NICHOLAS CONFESSORE
Senate Republicans, most of whom oppose the measure, pledged to decide late on Thursday whether to allow a vote.
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Cuomo Secures Big Givebacks in Union Deal
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For SUNY and CUNY, Top Lawmakers Support Plan to Raise Tuition $300 a Year
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Albany Mulls Altering Way State Permits Power Plants
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City Room: Taxi Bill Has Potential Foe in Cuomo. Mario Cuomo.
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Asian New Yorkers Seek Power to Match Numbers
By KIRK SEMPLE
Census figures in April showed one million Asian New Yorkers, a milestone that has become a rallying cry.
Judge Denies Bail to Suspect in Drugstore Killings
By AL BAKER and JOSEPH GOLDSTEIN
A Suffolk County prosecutor described David Laffer as a brutal, methodical killer who sneaked up on two of the victims and shot them from behind.
City Rejects Unions’ Offer to Help Close Budget Gap
By FERNANDA SANTOS and JAVIER C. HERNANDEZ
The leader of a group of municipal unions accused city officials of shutting the door on negotiations over a financial rescue package that could avert thousands of teacher layoffs..
About New York
A Son Lost to War, Still Making His Presence Felt
By JIM DWYER
For the father of a Marine killed two years ago, a speech by President Obama on Afghanistan was just part of the “background noise we go through every day.”
Recluse Left Bulk of Wealth for Art Charity and to Her Nurse
By JOHN ELIGON
Huguette Clark died last month at 104. Her nurse and close friend will benefit most from the fortune she left behind.
Manufacturer Recalls Pourable Fuel Gel After Injuries in Firepot Accidents
By DAVID M. HALBFINGER
A maker of pourable fuel gel for decorative firepots is recalling nearly a half-million bottles after learning of dozens of accidents, including two near-fatal ones in New York, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said.
Experience Necessary
A Life in Libraries, Thanks to Gutenberg
By SAM ROBERTS
John Bidwell is the Astor Curator of Printed Books and Bindings at the Morgan Library and Museum.
Stagehand’s Death Leads to Cancellation of ‘How to Succeed’ Performance
By PATRICK HEALY
The Wednesday night performance on Broadway was cancelled after a stagehand died from what the police said was a drug overdose he suffered backstage.
June 23, 2011
Hundreds of Geese to Be Killed in Coming Weeks, City Says
By ANDY NEWMAN
The city did not say which parks it would focus on to remove the 700 to 800 birds from the area.
June 23, 2011
A Clubhouse for Anglers, Banjo Included
By MIKI MEEK
Behind the blue door at Brooklyn Rod and Gun, bluefish and bluegrass rule as anglers drink beer, play records and plot their next outdoor adventure.
June 23, 2011
Over Time, Traffic Cars Are Looking Like Police Cars
By AL BAKER
By changing their color from black to white, it can seem as if more police cars are on the streets. Also: A move to make traffic-ticket data more transparent.
June 23, 2011
Living on a Tugboat, and Part of a Dwindling Breed
By C. J. HUGHES
Rick Batchelder believes he and his wife, Renee, are the only people in the country who live on a tugboat. They live on board about six months a year, on and off, in stints that can last several months.
Nocturnalist
At Island Party, Bivalves, Birds and Beautiful Views
By SARAH MASLIN NIR
The Nocturnalist took a ride to the Governors Island Alliance’s Summer Gala, and attended a stripping-themed fund-raiser and a theatrical presentation amid gravestones.
Multimedia
Neighborhood Joint | Brooklyn Rod and Gun
An urban shrine to outdoor adventures in Williamsburg serves as a hangout and music venue.
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Asians in New York City
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Explore different types of American households and see how they have changed over time.
Square Feet
Hamptons Hope for an End to the Seasonal Store
By SUSAN STELLIN
During the recession, retailers increased in East Hampton, testing the waters with a summer lease. But with the recovery, landlords are holding out for longer terms.
Multimedia: Anthony D. Weiner
From Boy Wonder to Disgraced Congressman
A photo album spanning the 20-year political career of Anthony D. Weiner.
Abused and Used
A Disabled Boy’s Death, and a System in Disarray
By DANNY HAKIM
A seemingly inexplicable willingness by supervisors to tolerate abuse seems to pervade institutions that house residents with developmental disabilities, a New York Times investigation shows.
Vogel and Weitz to Be Part of Second Stage's New Season
June 23, 2011
Theater Talkback: Storytelling, More or Less
June 23, 2011
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