Two Children, One Adult Killed in Crown Heights Fire
Three people, including two children, have died after a fire swept through a six-story building in Brooklyn this afternoon. The fire broke out in the top floor of the Crown Heights residence at 654 St. Marks Ave. at Rogers Ave. around 12:30 p.m. Listen Live to 1010 WINS
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Fox's Major Garrett Gets Interview with President Obama
President Barack Obama will give an interview to Fox News Channel's Major Garrett, perhaps signaling a thaw in relations between the network and administration.
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'Unfriend' Is Dictionary's 2009 Word of the Year
What word sums up the year 2009? How about "unfriend." That's the New Oxford American Dictionary's Word of the Year. It means to remove someone as a friend on a social networking site such as Facebook.
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Federal Reserve Cracks Down On Gift Card Abuses
The Federal Reserve on Monday proposed new rules to protect consumers from unexpected costs or restrictions on gift cards.
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Report: 'Cancer Epidemic' in Counties Near Indian Point
The rate of thyroid cancer cases in counties closest to the Indian Point nuclear plant in Westchester County are the highest in New York State, and among the highest in the U.S., according to a scientific journal article released today.
Comment Inside: Should Indian Point Close?
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NY Smoking Rate Hits New Low as US Smoking Rises
New Yorkers have set a record low smoking rate for the state as reports show a slight rise in cigarette smoking nationwide. A state Health Department spokeswoman says officials credit the reduced smoking rate on a state cigarette tax hike last year, laws against indoor smoking and a campaign to stop smoking.
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AUDIO: 3 Hurt in 2-Alarm Blaze at Harlem Apartment
When firefighters arrived at the Polo Grounds housing complex Friday afternoon, flames were shooting from a seventh floor apartment, officials say.
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Ex-NJ Cop Gets 12-Year Term in Sex Assault of Teen Boy
A former Woodbridge police officer has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for sexually assaulting a teenage boy and taking sexually suggestive photos of a 15-year-old girl.
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Police: Suspects Sought in 3 More Pharmacy Robberies
Three robberies have been linked to two men responsible for a string of armed robberies of pharmacies across the city, police say.
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SKETCH: Cops Link 3rd Attack to Alleged B'klyn Rapist
Police say a suspect sought in connection with at least two sexual assaults in Brooklyn is now wanted in a third attack which occurred in June.
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Splash! NASA Moon Crash Struck Lots of Water
The last time humans visited the moon, it seemed dry, barren and pretty close to useless. Now scientists say they have proven that plenty of water lies in a deep polar crater that never sees the sun.
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Son of Executed DC Sniper: 'I Am My Own Man'
Three days after his father's execution, the son of D.C. sniper John Allen Muhammad said Friday that he doesn't want to be judged by the crimes of a father he didn't really know until the shooting spree. Striking an almost defensive chord, Lindbergh Williams said, "I am the son of the D.C. sniper, but not him." Timeline
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NJ Lawmaker: Gay Marriage Bill Might Not Get Vote
A New Jersey bill to allow gay marriage might not go to a vote in the Legislature before the session ends in January and Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine, who supports the measure, is succeeded by Republican Chris Christis, who does not.
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Judge Rejects Motion for Mistrial in Bruno Case
A federal judge denied a motion for a mistrial Friday in the corruption case of former New York Senate leader Joseph Bruno, rejecting the defense argument that he was favoring the prosecutors.
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Former NJ Bishop Accused of Stealing $160,000
A former Pentecostal bishop has admitted stealing nearly $160,000 by fraudulently soliciting loans from parishioners and religious associates in New Jersey.
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AUDIO: Poll Shows New Jerseyans Want Taxes Cut
Nearly half of state residents polled in a new survey want Governor-elect Chris Christie to cut taxes quickly, and a majority are optimistic it will happen. When asked what Christie should do in his first year, 27 percent of respondents in the Rutgers-Eagleton poll said he should cut property taxes. AUDIO
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Newark Seeks Money to Continue Gun Buyback Program
Newark officials are scrambling to find more money to fund a gun buyback program that exceeded even the most optimistic expectations.
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Two FIT Students Get Probation in Cocaine Case
Two Manhattan fashion students arrested in a cocaine sting won't be jailed after pleading guilty to a felony drug-possession charge.
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4 Dead in Fire at Bridgeport Public Housing Complex
A fire at a Bridgeport public housing complex early Friday killed a mother and her three young children as neighbors tried frantically to get them out, city fire officials said.
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S.I. Bus Driver Gets Ticket in Fatal Manhattan Accident
A New York City bus driver who hit and killed a pedestrian on his first day back from a texting-while-driving suspension has been issued a traffic ticket.
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Unemployment Has More NYers Visiting Food Pantries
An organization that feeds New York City's hungry says rising unemployment is contributing to more people visiting its food pantries and soup kitchens.
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Woodland Park Name Prevails in Town Name Game
Woodland Park will remain Woodland Park.
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15 Charged in Complex, Costumed NYC ID Theft Ring
Prosecutors say a crime ring combined old-fashioned pickpocketing, modern-day identity theft and an array of costumes to steal more than $600,000 from victims' bank accounts.
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Paterson, Leaders Say Deficit Talks Continue
Gov. David Paterson and legislative leaders said Thursday that a plan to address the $3.2 billion deficit, which eluded Tuesday's special session, is targeted for approval early next week.
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YouTube to Support 1080P High-Definition Videos
YouTube says starting next week it will support the same high-resolution video that can now be seen on flat screen TVs.
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Dog Thrown from Brooklyn Roof 'Too Dangerous to Live'
Animal welfare advocates say a dog that survived after her caretaker threw her from the roof of a six-story Brooklyn building is too dangerous to live among people or other dogs.
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Surfer Dies in Rough Seas Off Rockaway Beach
A man surfing at a New York City beach died after getting caught in pounding surf churned up by a passing tropical storm.
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Newark Red-Light Cameras Set to Be Activated
Drivers in Newark soon will see more than red if they run a red light.
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Facebook, Wikipedia Execs Brief Vatican on Web
Vatican officials and Catholic bishops are getting a lesson on the Internet from Facebook, Wikipedia and Google executives as the church struggles to get its message out in the digital age.
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Terror Associate Invited to City Hall, Meets Bloomberg
Mayor Michael Bloomberg says if he had known a Brooklyn imam was a character witness for a convicted terrorist he would not have greeted him. Siraj Wahhaj was among clergy invited to meet the mayor. Wahhaj was a witness for a man convicted of plotting to blow up city landmarks. Stan Brooks Reports
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NJ Gun Buyback Program a Victim of Its Own Success
A gun buyback program in Newark has turned into a local version of "cash for clunkers.''
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Veteran NYPD Detective Acquitted of Aiding Informants
A jury has cleared a veteran New York City police detective of charges that he got too cozy with confidential informants and tipped them to search warrants and other police information.
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Upstate Janitors Admit Using 'Man Cave' to Goof Off
Two janitors have admitted using a secret hideaway to goof off and do drugs on the job in a state office complex next to the Capitol.
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Police Cruiser Collides with 2 School Buses in Newburgh
A collision between two school buses and a police patrol car in the Hudson Valley town of Newburgh has left an officer seriously injured.
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Ex-Police Officer Who Robbed Banks in NY Is Sentenced
A Manhattan judge has sentenced a former rookie police officer to 6 1/2 years in prison for robbing the same bank twice.
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Father of Former NBA Star Jayson Williams Dies
The father of former NBA star Jayson Williams has died.
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Fort Hood Shooting Suspect Faces 13 Murder Charges
Nidal Hasan, the Army psychiatrist accused in the Fort Hood shootings was charged with 13 counts of premeditated murder in the military's legal system, making him eligible for the death penalty if convicted, officials said Thursday. Getty Images
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PHOTOS: Sneak Peek of Upper West Side Apple Store
It doesn't open until Saturday but we're giving you a sneak peek of the new Apple Store on the Upper West Side located at Broadway at 67th Street. (AP Photos)
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21-Year-Old Pregnant Woman Dies in Upstate Jail Cell
Authorities are investigating the death of a pregnant inmate at the Onondaga County Justice Center jail.
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Federal Deficit Sets October Record of $176.4 Billion
The federal deficit hit a record for October as the new budget year began where the old one ended, with the government awash in red ink.
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PICS: USS New York Sets Sail, Leaves Namesake City
The USS New York has left its namesake city after finishing up its inaugural visit.
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Lou Dobbs Shocks Viewers, Says He's Leaving CNN
Longtime CNN host Lou Dobbs is leaving the network effective immediately. He made the announcement on tonight's show. Dobbs was one of the nation's leading financial journalists before turning his program in a more opinionated direction. Related: Hottest TV News Personalities
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Police: Photographer Says Mike Tyson Hit Him at LAX
Police are investigating an incident involving former boxer Mike Tyson and paparazzi at the Los Angeles International Airport.
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3 L.I. Teens Accused of Burning Stolen Schoolbooks
Police on Long Island have accused three teens of stealing schoolbooks from a middle school, shredding them and setting them on fire.
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Tougher State Law on 'DWI with a Child' Stalls in Albany
Political disagreement in Albany is holding up legislation that would impose tougher punishment for driving drunk with a child in the vehicle. At issue is whether the charge should always be a felony, punishable by four years or more in prison, or whether lesser offenses might be treated as a misdemeanor, punishable by no more than a year in jail.
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Furloughs to Shut NJ Courts Day after Thanksgiving
State courts in New Jersey won't be in session on the day after Thanksgiving this year.
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NY to Close Loophole that Gave Break to Murderers
Murderers won't get a break in New York.
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Wal-Mart to Stay Open 24 Hrs to Ease Black Fri. Rush
Wal-Mart Stores said Wednesday it will keep its stores open 24 hours and take new crowd-control measures Thanksgiving weekend after a temporary employee was trampled to death in a Black Friday rush last year.
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8 Hurt after Dump Truck Crashes into Chinatown Bldg
A dump truck has crashed into a building in downtown Manhattan, injuring eight people.
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Christie Eyes New Jersey State Worker Givebacks
New Jersey Gov.-elect Chris Christie says he's leaving his options open as he grapples with a projected budget deficit of $8 billion entering his first year in office.
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Silent D.C. Sniper Mastermind Muhammad Executed
John Allen Muhammad, the mastermind of the sniper attacks that terrorized the nation's capital region for 3 weeks in 2002, has been executed. "He died very peacefully, much more than most of his victims," prosecutor Paul Ebert said. Timeline: Key Events in Shooting Spree, Trials | VIDEO: Muhammad Executed
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New York Islanders Player Diagnosed with Swine Flu
One of the New York Islanders' top young stars has been diagnosed with the H1N1 virus, the team has confirmed. Kyle Okposo won't accompany the team on its upcoming road trip and was expected to miss at least three games, said the team spokesman.
1010 WINS Swine Flu Resource Center
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PICS: See What You Can Buy at the Madoff Auction!
Want to own Bernard Madoff's Mets jacket? How about some of Ruth's jewelry and furs? More than 100 pieces of personal property seized from the Madoffs will be sold during a live auction on Nov. 14 at the Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers starting at 10 a.m. Check out some of the items up for sale.
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Schumer Sinks Teeth into Cheesesteak in WS Bet
The bet has been settled! New York Sen. Charles Schumer sunk his teeth into a Philadelphia cheesesteak Tuesday after winning a friendly wager over the World Series.
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New Jersey Reports 2 More Swine Flu Deaths
New Jersey's health department says two more people have died this month of swine flu complications.
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Bruno Seeks Contributions to Legal Defense
Estimating his legal bills will reach $2.5 million, former New York Senate leader Joseph Bruno is asking friends and supporters to contribute to his legal defense fund.
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More Charges for NJ Lawyer in Alleged Murder Plot
A northern New Jersey lawyer jailed since May for allegedly trying to arrange the murder of a federal witness was indicted on new charges Tuesday that include trying to bribe another witness and overseeing a narcotics network that prosecutors said sold hundreds of kilograms of cocaine.
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NJ Man Convicted in Dorm Fire Won't Seek Parole
One of two men sentenced to prison for starting a fire that killed three students at a Seton Hall University dormitory has waived his right to parole.
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SOUND OFF: NY Unveils 'Empire Gold' License Plates
The New York state Department of Motor Vehicles calls it "Empire Gold,'' but many drivers lining up to buy new license plates next year may be reminded of the old yellow ones they had on their cars between 1973 and 1986. Tell us what you think of the plates inside >>
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Queens Man Pleads Guilty to Killing Rival over Woman
A Queens man has pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing a 24-year-old man in the heart while in a jealous rage over a girlfriend.
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No Deficit Deals in NY Legislature Special Session
With New York drowning in deepening deficit spending and running out of cash to pay huge bills due next month, the Legislature met in special session Tuesday and was poised to put off what Gov. David Paterson called the ``tough decisions to save our state.''
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Kids Taken from L.I. Mom Accused of Torturing Animals
A judge has taken away custody of a Long Island woman's six underage daughters following her arrest on animal cruelty charges.
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Ex-NY Post Editor: Cartoon Controversy Caused Firing
A former New York Post editor has sued the newspaper, saying she was fired for complaining that a published cartoon that critics said likened President Obama to a dead chimpanzee was racist.
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Owner of NJ Wedding Photo Firm Pleads Guilty to Theft
The owner of a now-defunct New Jersey wedding photography business has pleaded guilty to theft for failing to deliver photos, albums and videos to hundreds of customers and failing to pay photographers for their work.
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Obama Salutes Fort Hood Victims, Condemns Murders
One by one, President Barack Obama spoke the names and told the stories Tuesday of the 13 people slain in the Fort Hood shooting rampage, honoring their memories even as he denounced the "twisted logic'' that led to their deaths. Photo Gallery
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CVS Settles with New York over Expired Products
New York officials say they've reached an $875,000 settlement with CVS Pharmacy Inc. to stop sales of expired products -- including food, medicine and baby formula.
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2 Ex-Bear Stearns Hedge-Fund Managers Acquitted
Two Bear Stearns executives who ran hedge funds that crashed in 2007 amid the subprime mortgage meltdown were acquitted Tuesday of lying to investors about the looming crisis on Wall Street.
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No Arrests Made in Fatal Newark Shooting
Gunfire has claimed two lives in New Jersey's largest city.
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Christie Mum on Fiscal Emergency Declaration
A spokeswoman for Gov.-elect Chris Christie won't confirm or deny a published report that New Jersey's next governor may declare a financial state of emergency after he takes office in January.
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Widow of Cop Involved in Stun Gun Death Sues NYPD
The NYPD is being taken to court by the widow of a police lieutenant who killed himself after he was disciplined in the stun gun death of a Brooklyn man. Susan Pigott claims her husband Michael was devastated by the possibility of criminal charges out of the stun gun incident.
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Conn. Gov. Rell Won't Seek Re-Election in 2010
Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell says she will not seek re-election next year. Rell has been Connecticut's governor since 2004, when former Gov. John Rowland resigned in a corruption probe. She was elected to her own term in 2006, becoming the first Republican woman elected the state's chief executive.
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Madoff's Personal Effects Go On the Auction Block
The U.S. Marshals service wants to auction hundreds of pieces of jewelry, clothing and other personal effects once owned by disgraced financier and vanquished Mets fan Bernard Madoff and his wife, Ruth.
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New York Senate Starts Inquiry into Monserrate
As New York's Senate began an inquiry into whether a senator convicted of misdemeanor assault should face sanctions, the Senate majority leader argued that expulsion is too severe and the convicted senator's attorneys questioned whether any such punishment could stick.
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Conn. Chimpanzee Attack Victim to Appear on 'Oprah'
A Connecticut woman who was mauled and blinded after a 200-pound chimpanzee attacked her in February will appear on "The Oprah Winfrey Show.''
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Joey Chestnut Gobbles Up 50 Meatballs in 10 Minutes
Joey Chestnut maintained his dominance in the sport of competitive eating -- and expanded his palate -- by winning the first-ever Martorano's Masters Meatball Eating Championship in Las Vegas.
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'Sports Illustrated King' Selling Collection for $2M
Meet Scott Smith -- the self-proclaimed "Sports Illustrated King." The 44-year-old New Jersey resident has thousands of copies of SI representing about 94 percent of the magazine's history and almost all of the issues are signed by the cover stars. And for just about $2 million all of it could be yours. Sandberg Reports
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4 NYC Homeowners Sue over Mortgage Program
Four New York City homeowners have filed a lawsuit charging they were denied access to a federal home-refinancing program.
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AUDIO: NJ Fugitive Surrender Program Draws 4,000-Plus
Law enforcement officials in northern New Jersey say more than 4,000 people have turned themselves in as part of a fugitive surrender program.
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NJ Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Fort Hood Victims
Flags in New Jersey will fly at half-staff on Tuesday to honor those killed in last week's shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas.
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NJ Gov.-Elect Christie Says Education Is A Priority
New Jersey's next governor has yet to visit the state capital, Trenton, since winning the election last Tuesday.
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Study: 1-in-3 Killed in NYC Traffic Incidents Pedestrians
A new study says that one in three people killed in New York City traffic incidents are pedestrians.
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