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Mob figure Vincent Asaro charged in '78 Lufthansa heist
An alleged Bonanno family capo from Howard Beach was charged Thursday with participating in the legendary $6 million Lufthansa heist at JFK Airport, making him the first mob figure indicted in the 1978 robbery chronicled in the hit movie "Goodfellas."
Vincent Asaro, 79, became involved in the Lufthansa theft - at the time the largest cash robbery in U.S. history - through his close... » more
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In snowstorm, MTA avoids mistakes of 2010 blizzard
The MTA's preparation for this week's snowstorm was informed by its failures of a 2010 blizzard that trapped hundreds of A train riders in a car for hours through the night.
Since then, the MTA has changed its methods for handling snowstorms, such as pulling back service to avoid cars getting stuck and staffing up its Incident Command Center with about 15 people representing a host of divisions... » more
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Melo named All-Star for 7th time
Another year, another All-Star nod for Carmelo Anthony.
The Knicks forward was one of five named to the Eastern Conference starting lineup yesterday after placing third in the fan vote for frontcourt players with 935,702 votes, 410,893 ahead of Roy Hibbert.
The Knicks forward is an All-Star for the seventh time in his 11th season.
Anthony, an All-Star starter for the sixth time,... » more
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Dean McDermott headed to rehab
Amid reports of infidelity, Tori Spelling’s hubby Dean McDermott has entered rehab.
“I am truly sorry for the mistakes I have made and for the pain I’ve caused my family,” McDermott said in a statement.
“I take full responsibility for my actions and have voluntarily checked myself into a treatment center to address some health and personal issues. I am grateful to be getting the help... » more
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News 'Update': Colin Jost replacing Seth Meyers in 'SNL' segment
There’s a new funnyguy at everyone’s favorite faux news desk.
“Saturday Night Live” head writer Colin Jost will replace departing cast member Seth Meyers as co-anchor of the “Weekend Update” segment, a rep for the late-night NBC show confirmed to us Thursday.
Jost, who is also a stand-up comedian and screenwriter, will join castmate Cecily Strong as co-anchor.
Meyers’ final show... » more
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Apollo Theater looks forward to its 80th anniversary celebration
The Apollo Theater isn’t just Harlem’s crown jewel; it’s one of the most influential artistic institutions in the world.
The iconic theater -- whose stage has been graced by everyone from Ella Fitzgerald to James Brown, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen and even President Barack Obama -- turns 80 years old on Sunday.
While Harlem has had its ups and downs over the decades, the theater... » more
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Janison: Cuomo, de Blasio pre-K battle heats up
Fireworks have broken out over the funding of early-childhood education, with Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo now in full pushback mode against Mayor Bill de Blasio’s tax-the-rich demand.
Cuomo and his aides have begun to suggest openly what they’ve already said privately — that fellow Democrat de Blasio’s requested surcharge on New York City’s wealthiest is driven by something other than the cause of... » more
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De Blasio: Mayors should lead fight against inequality
Mayor Bill de Blasio Thursday told a group of mayors meeting here that “it’s up to us” to tackle the problems of income inequality because cities can’t rely on help from Washington.
De Blasio, in an address to the U.S. Conference of Mayors, highlighted his initiatives to address what he called the “crisis of inequality” that he said cities face, and he invited the mayors to join him in forging... » more
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Editorial: Two options to keep health care in Cobble Hill
Is there a doctor in the house? Long Island College Hospital -- an ailing ward of SUNY Downstate Medical Center -- is hemorrhaging $13 million a month.
The state university system wants to shutter the place, but a Supreme Court justice in Brooklyn says no.
It's time to make a deal.
Two plausible rescue plans are on the table. Neither plan calls for a full-scale resuscitation that... » more
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9/11 Memorial Museum to charge $24 admission fee
The board for the National 9/11 Memorial Museum approved a plan Thursday to charge $24 for general admission when the museum opens sometime this year. Families of victims, however, will be able visit for free.
Joe Daniels, the memorial's president, said the ticket prices were necessary because the museum and memorial doesn't have federal funding to offset the cost of the annual $63 million... » more