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Manhattan Under a Storm Watch as Hurricane Earl Heads North

New Yorkers looking to escape to the Hamptons via train Friday are out of luck, thanks to Hurricane Earl.

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Manhattan's Top Readers Honored At the Yankees G

Manhattan's Top Readers Honored at Yankees Game

Student readers who excelled at the NYPL's Summer Reading Program shook hands with Yankee Curtis Granderson.

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David Letterman Blackmailer Robert Halderman Released from Jail Early

Robert Halderman was released early for good behavior after serving just four months in prison.

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Mayor Bloomberg Joins President Obama for 18 Holes, and Brief Economic Talk(AP Photo/Shannon Stapleton, Pool)

Mayor Bloomberg Says Only Death Will Stop His Third Term

The mayor has repeatedly tried to thwart rumors that he plans to launch a bid for the White House 2012.

Roy Den Hollander(www.roydenhollander.com)

Lawyer Wants to Take 'Ladies' Night' Case to Supreme Court

Attorney Roy Den Hollander believes that Ladies' Nights violate his rights under the Equal Protection Act.

LIRR Cancels Train Service to Hamptons Due to Hurricane Earl

The LIRR canceled train service on two of its branches due to concerns Hurricane Earl could bring down trees and power lines.

High-Profile Chefs Across Manhattan Coming Under Fire From Lawsuits

Masaharu Morimoto, Mario Batali and Michael White are among the most recent restaurateurs to be sued by employees.

Darius McCollum Train Thief(Jude Domski)

Repeat Transit Thief Darius McCollum Admits to Stealing Two Buses,...

McCollum was arraigned in Queens Criminal Court on Tuesday.

City's Notorious Subway 'Thief' Caught Stealing Bus, Police Say

Darius McCullum, who has been arrested more than 20 times for taking subways for joyrides, was arrested Tuesday.

Andrew Cuomo Has Overwhelming Lead Over GOP Rivals, Poll Says

Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has a 2-1 lead over his challengers in the race for governor, a new poll shows.

Hurricane Earl, September 1(Accuweather.com)

Hurricane Earl Downgraded, But Still Heading Our Way

Hurricane Earl is still moving up the east coast and could make landfall on Long Island Friday.

Heat Advisory Issued for New York as Manhattanites Seek Relief

It Felt Like the Hottest Summer Ever in Manhattan — Because it Was

The average temperature in June, July and August was 77.8 degrees making it the hottest summer ever recorded here.

Appeals Court Thwarts Effort to Outlaw Ladies' Night at Manhattan Bars

Manhattan attorney Roy Den Hollander said he'll probably take his anti-ladies' night case to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Private Ferry Services Seek to Profit During Disasters(Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Maritime Firms Seek Payment for Emergency Services

Private companies like NY Waterway are working with the city and the Coast Guard to negotiate a payment plan for services during city emergencies.

Ex-Bin Laden Aid Gets Life in Prison for Stabbing Jail Guard

Mamdouh Mahmud Salim received a life sentence in Manhattan federal court on Tuesday.

Hurricane Earl Moves Toward Northeast(AccuWeather)

Hurricane Earl Could Wash Out Labor Day Weekend Plans

The major storm isn't expected to make landfall but could bring wind and rain to the city and nearby beaches on Friday.

Broken Subway Cameras Fixed(Getty/Mario Tama)

New NYC Subway Cars to Get Security Cameras

More than 300 subway cars will be outfitted with surveillance cameras in about five years.

Flight Attendant Flips Out, Exits Plane Through Emergency Chute(Facebook)

Flight Attendant Steven Slater 'Not a Hero,' Says JetBlue CEO

Steven Slater became an instant celebrity after dramatically quitting his JetBlue flight attendant job earlier this month.

Pay Gap Widens as New York City Economy Rebounds

Salaries for managers in New York City have increased by 11 percent since 2007, according to a published report.

Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Becomes Law

The new law will entitle housekeepers, nannies and other domestic workers to disability benefits and vacation pay.

Alleged Cabbie Stabber Indicted on Charges of Attempted Murder as a...

Michael Enright allegedly stabbed a cab driver because he was Muslim.

No Talk of 2012 During Obama, Bloomberg Golf Outing

President Barack Obama and Mayor Michael Bloomberg may have lost a bet on the golf course, but not about 2012.

Alleged Mob Boss Pleads Guilty, Faces 10 Years in Prison

Anthony "Tony D." Palumbo, of the New York-based Genovese crime family, said he conspired to kill a Russian hit man.

Roger Clemens Pleaded Not Guilty To Perjury Charges Monday(Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Roger Clemens Pleads Not Guilty to Perjury Charges

Clemens was indicted Aug. 19 on charges he lied to Congress about his alleged steroid use.

Lady Gaga to get 'Waxed' by Madame Tussauds(Christopher Polk/Getty Images)

Madonna-Lady Gaga Tour Rumor Sends Fans Into Frenzy

A British tabloid reported that an "obsessed" Madonna wants Lady Gaga to join her next tour.

Commuters Stranded as LIRR Service Suspended

Long Island Rail Road Service to Penn Station Restored for Morning...

Long Island Rail Road service was expected to be fully restored by the Monday morning rush.

'Mad Men' Win Leads New York's Strong Showing at Emmys

New Yorkers and New York-based shows alike took home trophies at the 62nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.

Roger Federer, Venus Williams Take the Court as US Open Kicks Off(Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Roger Federer, Venus Williams to Take the Court as US Open Kicks Off

The US Open is back, with some of the biggest names in tennis taking the court Monday.

Subway Station booth agent(Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

State Comptroller to Probe MTA Overtime Payments, Report Says

State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli could launch a far-reaching investigation of the MTA's spending habits on Monday.

Surveys Provide a Snapshot of the State of the Digital World

A handful of recent surveys about social media and the Internet provides a snapshot of the online world.

LIRR Works to Repair Signal Tower(Long Island Railroad)

LIRR Problems Could Continue Into Next Week

Crews are working to fix a switching tower, but the LIRR can't promise delays won't continue on Monday.

Central Park Tree Branch Falls, Kills 6-Month-Old Baby Girl(DNAinfo/Nina Mandell)

Dangerous Central Park Trees Ignored by Conservancy, Report Says

The Central Park Conservancy reportedly fails to maintain many of its trees.

Cappie Pondexter Leads Liberty to Win over Chicago in Season Opener(Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

New York Liberty Looking To Advance in WNBA Playoffs

Cappie Pondexter looks to lead the Liberty back to the WNBA conference finals for the first time since 2008.

Jets LB Calvin Pace Out With Broken Foot(Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

New York Jets Linebacker Calvin Pace Suffers Broken Foot, Out Six...

Calvin Pace suffered the injury in a preseason game against the Washington Redskins on Friday.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg, President Barack Obama Play Golf Together

Bloomberg and Obama hit the links on Martha's Vineyard, Friday.

Man Accused of Killing Elderly 'Mensch' in WaHi Stands Trial Again(Flickr)

Porn Stash Found on Work Computer of Manhattan Judge

Judge James Gibbons resigned after pornography was found on his work computer during an investigation.

Gov. David Paterson and former aide David Johnson(AP Photo/Mike Groll)

David Paterson Could Face Criminal Charges for Lying About Yankee...

Gov. David Paterson provided "inaccurate and misleading" testimony about getting World Series tickets, a report said.

Mother Teresa's Birthday Celebrated Across New York City — Except at the Empire State Building

Hundreds Protest Empire State Building's Snub of Mother Teresa

Mother Teresa was honored Thursday, except at the Empire State Building.

Artists Find Creative Ways to Cope With Restrictions

Restrictions Limiting Art Vendors in Parks Lifted Temporarily by Judge

Artists got a temporary reprieve from a city ordinance limiting the number of vendors in city parks.

80 Percent of NYC Restaurants Received Top Grades in Health Department's New Inspection System

Majority of City Restaurants Received Top Grades in New Inspection...

Roughly 80 percent of restaurants surveyed got A or B grades, the Health Department Said.

Roger Clemens Ex-Teammates 'Feel' For Him, Stay Mostly Silent on Perjury Charges(Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Roger Clemens Scheduled to Be Arraigned Monday on Perjury Charges

Former Yankees ace Roger Clemens is expected to be arraigned on Monday on charges he lied to Congress.

Native Americans Demand Apology from Mayor For

Paterson Says Mayor's Remarks About Native Indians Were...

Paterson said the mayor's suggestion that he should get himself “a cowboy hat and a shotgun” was "inappropriate."

Plans for Seatless Subway Cattle Cars Dumped(Flickr/Heath Braden)

Plans for Seatless Subway Cars Dumped

A plan to put cars with flip-up seats, locked in the 'up' position in rush-hour trains has been scrapped.

Eli Manning Takes Big Hit in Monday Night Game vs. Jets(AP/Bill Kostroun)

Giants QB Eli Manning Practices in Helmet for First Time Since Head...

Quarterback Eli Manning practiced in a helmet for the first time since suffering a gash to his forehead against the Jets.

9/11 Health Bill’s Failure Leaves Sick Responders Waiting(Photo by Allan Tannenbaum from

Deadline Extended for Sick Ground Zero Workers to Accept City's...

Workers made ill through their work at Ground Zero have an extra two months to decide if they'll take the city's deal.

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