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Proposed NJ Transit bus-route cuts raise concernsin East Brunswick, Old Bridge Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:18PMEAST BRUNSWICK — NJ Transit's proposal to cut three commuter bus lines running through East Brunswick and Old Bridge has been met with a loud outcry from politicians and the public alike.
Proposed NJ Transit bus-route cuts raise concernsin East Brunswick, Old Bridge Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:18PMEAST BRUNSWICK — NJ Transit's proposal to cut three commuter bus lines running through East Brunswick and Old Bridge has been met with a loud outcry from politicians and the public alike.
TV producer pleads guilty in Letterman extortion case Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:17PMNEW YORK (AP) — A former television producer pressured by debt and riven by jealousy admitted Tuesday he tried to extract vengeance and money by shaking down David Letterman in a case that bared the late-night icon's affairs with staffers.
TV producer pleads guilty in Letterman extortion case Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:17PMNEW YORK (AP) — A former television producer pressured by debt and riven by jealousy admitted Tuesday he tried to extract vengeance and money by shaking down David Letterman in a case that bared the late-night icon's affairs with staffers.
Guilty plea in Letterman case; Letterman thanks investigators Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:16PMNEW YORK (AP) - The man who tried to shake down David Letterman over his affairs with members of his staff will be going to jail for six months as part of a plea deal.
Guilty plea in Letterman case; Letterman thanks investigators Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:16PMNEW YORK (AP) - The man who tried to shake down David Letterman over his affairs with members of his staff will be going to jail for six months as part of a plea deal.
Expansion could force Notre Dame's hand Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:11PMNEW YORK — Notre Dame wants to remain independent in football, but that might not matter if the Big Ten and Pac-10 decide to expand and create sweeping changes to major college sports.
Expansion could force Notre Dame's hand Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:11PMNEW YORK — Notre Dame wants to remain independent in football, but that might not matter if the Big Ten and Pac-10 decide to expand and create sweeping changes to major college sports.
Tests Confirm That Reyes Has Overactive Thyroid Gland Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:11PMDoctors must now determine a course of treatment for the Mets’ shortstop that will have him back on the field relatively soon.
Tests Confirm That Reyes Has Overactive Thyroid Gland Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:11PMDoctors must now determine a course of treatment for the Mets’ shortstop that will have him back on the field relatively soon.
Chef offers customers breast milk cheese Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:05PMA Manhattan chef has posted a recipe on his blog for what he calls "My spouse's mommy milk cheese."
Chef offers customers breast milk cheese Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:05PMA Manhattan chef has posted a recipe on his blog for what he calls "My spouse's mommy milk cheese."
Caught in a Twilight blind spot: Emilie de Ravin on working with Robert Pattinson Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:03PMAn awful lot of Twilight fans will be lining up to see vampire heartthrob Robert Pattinson in his new movie, Remember Me, opening this Friday. When co-star Emilie de Ravin signed on to play his love interest, however, she literally had no idea what she was getting herself into
Caught in a Twilight blind spot: Emilie de Ravin on working with Robert Pattinson Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:03PMAn awful lot of Twilight fans will be lining up to see vampire heartthrob Robert Pattinson in his new movie, Remember Me, opening this Friday. When co-star Emilie de Ravin signed on to play his love interest, however, she literally had no idea what she was getting herself into
No GIC losses? 'Not realistic' Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:01PMTHE Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC) takes it 'very seriously' every time there is a decline in the value of its portfolio or an individual investment, Mrs Lim Hwee Hua said yesterday. But it is 'not realistic' to avoid losses on every investment as that would require GIC to be completely risk-averse, added Mrs Lim, who is Minister in the Prime Minister's Office and Second ...
No GIC losses? 'Not realistic' Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:01PMTHE Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC) takes it 'very seriously' every time there is a decline in the value of its portfolio or an individual investment, Mrs Lim Hwee Hua said yesterday. But it is 'not realistic' to avoid losses on every investment as that would require GIC to be completely risk-averse, added Mrs Lim, who is Minister in the Prime Minister's Office and Second ...
Top trends among network pilots for fall Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:01PMSome will find places on network lineups, many others will never see the light of prime time.
Top trends among network pilots for fall Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:01PMSome will find places on network lineups, many others will never see the light of prime time.
Source: Guilty Plea Expected In Letterman Case Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:26PMA TV producer is expected to admit Tuesday to trying to shake down David Letterman in a case that bared the late-night icon's affairs with staffers, a person familiar with the case said.
Letterman Plot Suspect Expected To Plead Guilty Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:26PMThe CBS news producer accused of trying to shake down David Letterman will plead guilty Tuesday afternoon in Lower Manhattan, CBS 2 has learned. Robert Halderman will be sent to jail for allegedly trying to extort $2 million from Letterman after learning his girlfriend was sleeping with the Late Show host.
Debt-laden photographer Annie Leibovtiz finds white knight in private equity firm Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:23PMFinancially troubled photography icon Annie Leibovitz has turned to a US private equity firm to help deal with debts which had threatened to strip her of her archive of famous pictures. Colony Capital, a Los Angeles-based company focusing on real estate, said it had “formed a new partnership” with Leibovitz, whose financial collapse last year stunned the celebrity photography world
Michelle Obama's ball gown makes museum debut Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:21PMFirst Lady Michelle Obama bowed to tradition Tuesday and donated the dazzling ball gown she wore for her husband's presidential inauguration last January to the Smithsonian museum institution.
Men Sentenced For Ride Of Terror Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:20PMThe two men convicted of taking a woman on a ride of terror have been sentenced to spend 35 years behind bars.
Ride For Missing Children Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:20PMEd Suk with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children joined us on News 8 at Noon to talk about it.
Guilty plea expected in Letterman extortion case, source says Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:20PMThe man accused of trying to blackmail comedian David Letterman is expected to enter a guilty plea in a hearing Tuesday afternoon, according to a source familiar with the investigation.
Mayor defends Peekskill after 'SNL' joke about 'hellhole' Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:19PMPEEKSKILL — Mayor Mary Foster invited the writers of "Saturday Night Live" to catch a free show at the Paramount Center for the Arts after a recent episode that characterized the city as a "hellhole" where residents are "freaks" and "rock eaters."
Richard Ravitch: A Look at the Lieutenant Governor Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:19PMRichard Ravitch, 76, became the lieutenant governor of New York in July 2009 when he took the oath for his new job from his favorite restaurant, Peter Luger Steakhouse in Brooklyn. Ravitch was appoi....
David Letterman blackmailer to plead guilty Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:13PMA TV producer is expected to admit Tuesday to trying to shake down David Letterman in a case that bared the late-night icon's affairs with staffers
Leather craftsman from Scarsdale follows time-worn tradition Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:35AMIt's hard to find a more humble-looking business than Occhicone Fine Leather Goods Inc. on North Main Street in Port Chester next to the Salvation Army store.
Leather craftsman from Scarsdale follows time-worn tradition Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:35AMIt's hard to find a more humble-looking business than Occhicone Fine Leather Goods Inc. on North Main Street in Port Chester next to the Salvation Army store.
Fire officials: Unethical adjusters target victims Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:35AMWhen Aline Whitmore-Weidel's 100-year-old home on West Washington Avenue in Pearl River caught fire last month, she found herself helplessly watching as the flames began to spread.
Fire officials: Unethical adjusters target victims Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:35AMWhen Aline Whitmore-Weidel's 100-year-old home on West Washington Avenue in Pearl River caught fire last month, she found herself helplessly watching as the flames began to spread.
Ex-intelligence officer wins memory contest Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:28AMA FORMER spy has won the USA Memory Championship for the second year in a row, besting his three fellow finalists in memorising two decks of cards.
Ex-intelligence officer wins memory contest Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:28AMA FORMER spy has won the USA Memory Championship for the second year in a row, besting his three fellow finalists in memorising two decks of cards.
Dame Edna's back on Broadway, making nice with Michael Feinstein Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:25AMThe unanticipated result of my joint interview with Dame Edna and Michael Feinstein got me thinking. Is it unfair to expect an entertainer to be "on" when he's off stage?
Dame Edna's back on Broadway, making nice with Michael Feinstein Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:25AMThe unanticipated result of my joint interview with Dame Edna and Michael Feinstein got me thinking. Is it unfair to expect an entertainer to be "on" when he's off stage?
Unbeaten Huskers rely on late rally Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:22AMMANHATTAN, Kan. - Kelsey Griffin's career-high 36 points helped spark a second-half rally, and No. 3 Nebraska beat Kansas State 82-72 on Saturday to become the first Big 12 team to roll unbeaten through an entire regular season.
Unbeaten Huskers rely on late rally Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:22AMMANHATTAN, Kan. - Kelsey Griffin's career-high 36 points helped spark a second-half rally, and No. 3 Nebraska beat Kansas State 82-72 on Saturday to become the first Big 12 team to roll unbeaten through an entire regular season.
St. Peter's ousted Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:19AMRyan Thompson scored 22 points to lift fifth-seeded Rider past fourth-seeded St. Peter’s, 69-57, in the MAAC men’s basketball quarterfinals Saturday in Albany, N.Y.
St. Peter's ousted Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:19AMRyan Thompson scored 22 points to lift fifth-seeded Rider past fourth-seeded St. Peter’s, 69-57, in the MAAC men’s basketball quarterfinals Saturday in Albany, N.Y.
Cindy's Salon Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:17AMWhile The Rug Company is renovating their real showroom in SoHo, they are occupying a temporary space on Spring Street in Manhattan. I happened to be passing it on my way to a lunch meeting and just had to pop in to check it out.
Cindy's Salon Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:17AMWhile The Rug Company is renovating their real showroom in SoHo, they are occupying a temporary space on Spring Street in Manhattan. I happened to be passing it on my way to a lunch meeting and just had to pop in to check it out.
Iowa State stuns Wildcats at home Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:16AMMANHATTAN - Diante Garrett scored five points in overtime and Iowa State stunned No. 5 Kansas State ...
Iowa State stuns Wildcats at home Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:16AMMANHATTAN - Diante Garrett scored five points in overtime and Iowa State stunned No. 5 Kansas State ...
Husker women down Kansas State, remain undefeated Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:15AMMANHATTAN - Coach Connie Yori figured No. 3 Nebraska could take all of five minutes to celebrate an ...
Husker women down Kansas State, remain undefeated Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:15AMMANHATTAN - Coach Connie Yori figured No. 3 Nebraska could take all of five minutes to celebrate an ...
Rider moves past SPC Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:13AMReaching the semifinals of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament is not easy in the best of times. For the Rider University men's basketball team, saying its third consecutive trip to the round of four at The Times Union Center in Albany, N.Y. was a grind is an understatement.
Rider moves past SPC Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:13AMReaching the semifinals of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament is not easy in the best of times. For the Rider University men's basketball team, saying its third consecutive trip to the round of four at The Times Union Center in Albany, N.Y. was a grind is an understatement.
Iowa State stuns No. 5 Kansas State in OT, 85-82 Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:06PMMANHATTAN, Kan. — Diante Garrett scored five points in overtime and Iowa State stunned No. 5 Kansas State 85-82 on Saturday, snapping a 21-game losing streak to ranked teams.
Cyclones shock Kansas State in Big 12 finale Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:01PMCyclones shock Kansas State in Big 12 finale