Chris Christie jumps to Tom Brady's defense after Deflategate report – USA TODAY

Chris Christie jumps to Tom Brady’s defense after Deflategate reportUSA TODAYChris Christie is talking about football again! But this time, the New Jersey Governor isn’t cheering for the Dallas Cowboys — he’s defending Tom Brady after the “Deflategate” report concluded the Patriots quarterback was “generally aware” of …Chris Christie: Leave Tom Brady alone!Washington Post (blog) […]

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First Draft Verbatim: Chris Christie Defends Tom Brady – New York Times

First Draft Verbatim: Chris Christie Defends Tom BradyNew York TimesSo I think that the media and others love for somebody who is married to a beautiful model, who is richer than you can imagine, and who is a future Hall of Famer, to take a couple of shots at him? People like that every once […]

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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Plans Step to Raise Minimum Wage – NBCNews.com

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Plans Step to Raise Minimum WageNBCNews.comNew York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Wednesday he would create a so-called Wage Board, a move apparently designed to allow him to raise the minimum wage without the approval of state lawmakers. Cuomo in his January budget recommended …Cuomo Moves to Raise Wages for […]

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15 Arrested in US-Italy Mob Drug Ring Run Out of New York City Pizzeria – NBC New York

15 Arrested in US-Italy Mob Drug Ring Run Out of New York City PizzeriaNBC New YorkA major cocaine trafficking ring run out of a Queens pizzeria was dismantled after a trans-Atlantic probe revealed how the Italian ‘ndrangheta crime syndicate has expanded its ties with New York’s traditional Mafia crime families, Italian police and U …Officials: […]

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5/7 CBS2 Thursday Morning Weather Headlines – CBS Local

5/7 CBS2 Thursday Morning Weather HeadlinesCBS LocalJust a few clouds will stick to the area, but they will burn off by 7/8 a.m. giving way to lots of warm, spring sun. Today’s high: 77°. I’d recommend giving the kids a sweatshirt this morning, but don’t expect them to have it on by the time school […]

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5/6 CBS2 Wednesday Evening Weather Headlines – CBS Local

5/6 CBS2 Wednesday Evening Weather HeadlinesCBS LocalToday is turning out right as we expected. A stream of clouds is sagging across the area stretching from western New York out beyond Rhode Island. It’s actually an extension from a larger low pressure system that is plaguing the Midwest with tornado … …read more From:: New York […]

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(Credit: Getty Images / Patrick Smith) – Newsday

(Credit: Getty Images / Patrick Smith)NewsdayAndre Burakovsky #65 of the Washington Capitals is held up by Marc Staal #18 of the New York Rangers as players scrum during the first period in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs at Verizon Center on …Game 4 is a must-win […]

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Isiah's end-game dodge may terrify Knicks fans – New York Post

Isiah’s end-game dodge may terrify Knicks fansNew York Post“The New York Liberty and WNBA, I don’t think it’s a big secret, they’re not as popular as we need them to be,” Dolan said. “The Liberty need to be a great basketball team and they need to win. I looked around to see who could give […]

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Evacuations Ordered as Upstate NY Wildfire Grows | The Weather Channel – The Weather Channel

Evacuations Ordered as Upstate NY Wildfire Grows | The Weather ChannelThe Weather ChannelA wildfire in Upstate New York that forced evacuations of some homes is about 75 percent contained, authorities said Tuesday. The fast-moving blaze at the southern edge of the Catskill Mountains started just before noon on Sunday in the Town of …Fast-moving wildfire […]

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James Beard Awards 2015 Winners: You Can Take the Beards Out of New York… – Eater

James Beard Awards 2015 Winners: You Can Take the Beards Out of New York…EaterOutside of New York, Jessica Largey, chef de cuisine at David Kinch’s two-Michelin starred Manresa, was tapped with the prestigious Rising Star Chef award. Outstanding Restaurateur went to Donnie Madia of Chicago’s Publican and Blackbird. Best bar went …2015 James Beard Award […]

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5/6 CBS2 Wednesday Morning Weather Headlines – CBS Local

5/6 CBS2 Wednesday Morning Weather HeadlinesCBS LocalWe are about 20 degrees cooler than our high temp yesterday. Showers will be on and off through about mid-morning, then by afternoon it should just be clouds giving way to sunshine by day’s end. It’s a cooler day, however, with winds coming off the ocean.and more …read more […]

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5/5 CBS2 Tuesday Evening Weather Headlines – CBS Local

5/5 CBS2 Tuesday Evening Weather HeadlinesCBS LocalThere has been some clearing north of NYC but a stationary front is looming to the west. We should stay in the upper 60s to around 70 degrees tomorrow. We do rebound nicely for Thursday with mostly sunny skies. Starting Friday, we are off to the races … …read […]

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Chris Christie's political 'machine' — it's not such a bad thing – Los Angeles Times

Chris Christie’s political ‘machine’ — it’s not such a bad thingLos Angeles TimesChris Christie ordered lane closures that tied up traffic for miles near Fort Lee, N.J., whose mayor (a Democrat) had refused to support Christie (a Republican) for reelection. “Time for some traffic problems in Fort Lee,” Bridget Anne Kelly, a deputy …Bridgegate: Chris […]

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New York to Adopt a Uniform Bar Exam Used in 15 Other States – New York Times

New York to Adopt a Uniform Bar Exam Used in 15 Other StatesNew York TimesNew York State will begin using a standard bar examination given in 15 other states next summer, making it the largest state so far to adopt what amounts to a national credential for lawyers, the state’s chief judge, Jonathan Lippman, announced […]

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Isiah Thomas is taking over the WNBA's New York Liberty, which is stunning – Yahoo Sports (blog)

Isiah Thomas is taking over the WNBA’s New York Liberty, which is stunningYahoo Sports (blog)As of Tuesday morning, the WNBA’s New York Liberty didn’t have a president of basketball operations, with senior VP Kristin Bernert acting as the team’s top-ranking decision-maker. The Liberty are owned by the Madison Square Garden Corporation, chaired …Isiah Thomas Returns […]

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