Thursday, October 29, 2015

AMERICAS EARLY BIRD NEWS


BIN NOTHIN' BUT A RIPOFF: $750G fine issued to two groups that illegally sold clothing donations placed inside metal street containers

Thrift Land USA made at least $10 million hawking the used clothes to exporting companies, which then sold the items to buyers in Mexico, Jordan and other countries in 2013 and 2014.

Off-duty NYPD officer struck by hit-and-run driver in Queens

Intersection of Cooper Ave. and 80th St. in Middle Village, Queens. The unidentified officer was crossing the intersection at Cooper Ave. near 80th St. in Middle Village around 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, police said, when a Toyota SUV ran a red light and hit the officer.

Tennessee toddler Brooklynne Enix kidnapped by ex-con father after her mother was found dead

Brooklynne Enix, 2 years old, of Knoxville, Tennessee, with her father, Tyler Enix. Police found the body of her mother, Kimberly Enix, in their home at 3200 Quiet Way on October 28, 2015. Tyler Enix, 36, is believed to have abducted the child. An Amber Alert has been issued. Enix is believed to be traveling in a 2011 black Chevrolet Impala with TN tag # G61-16U. Investigators believe Tyler Enix, 36, abducted Brooklynne Enix following the homicide at Kimberly Enix’s Quiet Way apartment in Fountain City in northern Knoxville, police told the Knoxville News Sentinel.

NUDIE BAR TO BEHIND BARS: Woman in strip club scam going to Rikers

Off-duty NYPD traffic agent busted for choking girlfriend in Brooklyn: cops

An NYPD Traffic Enforcement Agent attends the wake service of Kalyanarat Ranasinghe, a Level II NYPD Traffic Enforcement Agent in New York, December 7, 2013. Ranasinghe was on duty when he was struck by a large truck as its driver pulled away from the curb, pinning him underneath, an NYPD spokesman said Saturday. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz (UNITED STATES - Tags: LAW) - RTX168M7 Keith Jensen, 31, was arrested after a verbal dispute with his girlfriend turned physical, according to police. The woman did not lose consciousness and refused medical attention, cops said.

EXCLUSIVE Highly educated black woman claims ConEd won’t promote her, fights alleged bias in lawsuit

Monica Harwell, who has been working with Con Edison for over 24 years ; is filing a sexual harassment suit because she has not been rightfully promoted. Monica Harwell, 53, says she’s unsuccessfully applied for over 50 promotions since 2000 despite earning a master’s in organizational leadership, among other degrees.

Woman sues ex-husband for posting her number on Craigslist, encouraging men to take 'advantage of her'

Bobby Wayne Moore, 39, of Colleyville, Texas, allegedly harassed and stalked his ex-wife and placed an ad on Craigslist with her cell phone number in 2014, inviting strangers to come over and take "advantage of her." She's demanding more than $1 million in damages in court. The woman – identified only as Jane Doe – is seeking $1 million in damages for emotional distress after ex-husband Bobby Wayne Moore (pictured) posted her number and stalked her online.

EXCLUSIVE FEMA will fund repairs for only 219 of the 402 NYCHA buildings damaged during Hurricane Sandy

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Mayor de Blasio stood at the Red Hook Houses last spring to announce that the FEMA agreed to hand NYCHA its single biggest check.

Bakery worker after refusing to let blind woman, guide dog into store

Gabriella Drago, 19, a student who is blind at Baldwin Wallace College in Berea, Ohio has said she and her guide dog were recently turned away from Dick's Bakery. The worker who turned Gabriella away has since been fired. Credit - WJW Gabriella Drago, 19, was shocked when she was told loyal pet Freesia was not permitted inside. Staff member Carol Pearce, 74, refused to believe Drago was blind even after she was told Freesia was a service dog.

San Francisco dentist held on $75G bail for allegedly shipping 20 to 30 pounds of marijuana monthly to NYC

A 63-year-old prominent San Francisco dentist was ordered held on $75,000 bail on charges he shipped as much as 30 pounds of pot to distributors in New York. Jerome Weitz (pictured), head dentist at Mission Dental Health, was arraigned from the hospital via video hookup on Wednesday afternoon. A prominent San Francisco dentist who encouraged pot-smoking patients to visit often was held on $75,000 bail Wednesday on charges he shipped 20 to 30 pounds of marijuana a month to New York City.

Christie lashes out at debate moderators over fantasy football question — but campaign compared race to it just weeks ago

‘Are we really talking about fantasy football,’ an incredulous Chris Christie yelled at Wednesday night’s 2016 GOP debate on CNBC. The outspoken New Jersey governor lashed out at CNBC moderators at Wednesday night’s GOP 2016 debate, blasting the quartet of hosts for asking questions about fantasy football and online sports betting.

3 people shot at Washington Square Mall in Indianapolis, gunman at large: reports

Witnesses are reporting that two people have been shot on October 28, 2015 at The Washington Square Mall in Indianapolis, Indiana. Credit - WRTV Police are responding to shots fired at Indianapolis' Washington Square Mall around 6:30 p.m., according to local reports.

PHOTOS A look back at Hurricane Sandy three years after storm wrecked havoc across East Coast

Residents hold hands as they walk together to survey damage incurred by fire and hurricane Sandy in the Queens borough region of Breezy Point in New York November 6, 2012. As the city observes the 3rd anniversary, take a look back the destruction caused by the biggest storm to ever hit the US mainland.

Fundraiser that would have sold Cuomo's Mets World Series tickets for $5G each gets canceled

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi A controversial fundraiser in which Gov. Cuomo was offering up Mets World Series tickets this weekend for $5,500 a pop was abruptly canceled Wednesday.

Penn State's Sandusky could face charge from decades-old allegation

AN OCT. 9, 2012 FILE PHOTO Centre County Judge Thomas Kistler said the statute of limitations has not expired on filing criminal charges in the case.

GREENMAN Jeb Bush, the establishment's insider, is a sure loser

Republican Presidential hopeful Jeb Bush looks on during in the CNBC Republican Presidential Debate, October 28, 2015 at the Coors Event Center at the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado. AFP PHOTO/ ROBYN BECKROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images Jeb Bush didn’t do much in Wednesday night’s debate, and that means the imagined establishment juggernaut is finished.

Donald Trump’s biggest targets at the 2016 GOP debate? It wasn’t the other candidates, it was the moderators

Republican U.S. presidential candidate businessman Donald Trump speaks as U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (L) and Dr. Ben Carson (R) listen at the 2016 U.S. Republican presidential candidates debate held by CNBC Wednesday. The bombastic billionaire repeatedly took aim at CNBC's debate moderators, delivering a particularly irritated barb at the network's newscaster Becky Quick.

Carmelo is right on NYC flaws, but there's more to love

Mike Huckabee defends 'The Donald' at 2016 GOP debate, says he even wore a Trump tie to event

Mike Huckabee speaks during the CNBC Republican presidential debate at the University of Colorado, Wednesday. Huckabee, an ordained Southern Baptist minister, was asked a loaded question by CNBC moderator John Harwood about whether Trump had the “moral authority” to lead the country if elected president.

see the video Video shows horrifying moment driver slammed into Oklahoma State University parade as witness claims suspect said she wanted to kill herself

The driver accused of plowing into a crowd at Oklahoma State's homecoming parade said the wreck was a suicide mission, a witness said.

Cops search for predator accused of trying to molest 8-year-old girl in Bronx

The New York City Police Department is asking the public's assistance identifying the suspect wanted for an attempted rape of an 8-year-old female within the confines of the 46 Precinct. The accused creep put his arms around the girl’s mouth and then tried to molest her by shoving his hands into her pants, police said.

Upstate man wins $1,500 judgment vs. FedEx after not receiving bow and arrows for hunting trip

MR An upstate man who had to have his left-handed bow for a hunting trip, but didn't get it in time, won a $1,500 judgment against FedEx.

MORE BAD BLOOD: Taylor says ex-radio host lifted skirt up, groped her

SEE THE VIDEO 'I see the principal get flipped': California H.S. student bodyslams superior in wild cafeteria brawl

A California high school student body slammed his principal during a cafeteria fight, video showed.

WHAT THE HUCK? When asked about his biggest weakness, GOP presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee says he has none

When it comes to his “greatest” weaknesses, 2016 GOP candidate Mike Huckabee has no idea.

SHAUN KING The Ferguson Effect is a lie — American police are more aggressive and lethal than ever

WEST PALM BEACH, FL - OCTOBER 22: People attend a rally as they seek answers to why Corey Jones was shot and killed by an off duty police officer on October 22, 2015 in West Palm Beach, Florida. The family, friends and supporters of the church drummer are seeking answers to why he was shot dead as he waited by his disabled car by a Palm Beach Gardens Police department plainclothes police officer early Sunday morning. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Have you heard of the Ferguson Effect? It's a popular, but wrong, theory that is spreading like wildfire in law enforcement circles.

John Kasich slams frontrunners Trump, Carson in third GOP debate

Republican U.S. presidential candidates (L-R) former Governor Jeb Bush, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, businessman Donald Trump, Dr. Ben Carson, former HP CEO Carly Fiorina and U.S. Senator Ted Cruz pose before the start of the 2016 U.S. Republican presidential candidates debate held by CNBC in Boulder, Colorado, October 28, 2015. REUTERS/Rick Wilking Ohio Gov. John Kasich came out swinging in Wednesday's GOP debate.
AUTOS

Tokyo Motor Show: Lexus LF-FC Concept

Meet the LF-FC concept, a hydrogen fuel cell-powered flagship sedan that closely previews the next-generation Lexus LS, and gives us an indication of the direction Toyota is headed. Many of us expected the new flagship LS sedan, but what Lexus gave us instead was infinitely more futuristic.

Toyota FCV Plus Concept at Tokyo 2015

The Toyota FCV Plus is one of the many fuel cell-powered concepts on display at this year's Tokyo Motor Show. With looks out of a sci-fi movie and a powertrain to match, the FCV Plus is a preview of things to come from Toyota.

First Drive: Honda S660

It’s a busy year for Honda in the U.S., what with the launch of the HR-V, Pilot, and new Civic. But across the globe, right here in the company's home, the Japanese domestic market is lucky enough to be introduced to the S660. How much fun can you have with 63-horsepower? Plenty!

Mercedes-Benz Vision Tokyo Concept Welcomes Us to the Future

With the Vision Tokyo Concept, Mercedes-Benz is welcoming us to the future. Mercedes has created a moving nightclub, and it looks pretty awesome.
New York

EXCLUSIVE NAACP claims Building Trades Council misleads New Yorkers about diversity in construction unions

METRO: Gary Labarbera, the President of the New York City Building and Construction Trades Council. Tens of thousands of New York middle class workers belonging to labor unions marched across the Brooklyn Bridge from Brooklyn to City Hall Park, joining in opposition to what they see are attacks on the middle class in the city, here today June 15, 2011. The NAACP is ripping the diversity of the city's construction unions, claiming the Building and Construction Trades Council is deceiving New Yorkers about the number of minorities in its ranks.

EXCLUSIVE Charter school boss Eva Moskowitz must sign pre-K contract to get city funds, says Scott Stringer

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Charter school boss Eva Moskowitz needs to start playing by the rules if she wants to collect city money for pre-K classes.

EXCLUSIVE New York City workers can gripe when they're 'screwed over' by boss — judge

NR City workers have the right to tell their bosses when they feel a supervisor is “screwing” with them, a city law judge recently found.

Real estate lawyer accused of stealing $4.4M from clients indicted on grand larceny charges

District Attorney Cyrus Vance announces indictments against supervisors and companies in connection with the death of a construction worker, Wednesday, August 5, 2015, in New York. (Louis Lanzano / for New York Daily News) Luigi Rosabianca, 40, who headed the former Rosabianca & Associates on Wall St., pilfered from his firm's escrow account and misappropriated money starting in June 2013.

Ringleader of cigarette smuggling ring gets 12 years in prison

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The ringleader of a large untaxed cigarette trafficking enterprise will spend up to 12 years in prison.
LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

Man fatally shot in head, another wounded after gunfire erupts outside Harlem deli

This is the scene on the southwest corner of West 112th. Street and Adam Clayton Powell Blvd .where an unidentified male was shot in the head. The victim was removed to St. Luke's Hospitol in life threatening condition. The violence erupted around 8 p.m. in front of a deli at W. 112th St. and Seventh Ave., cops said.

Brooklyn man sues Civil Service Commission for denying him NYC correction officer job

A Brooklyn man is suing the city Civil Service Commission for denying him his childhood dream - becoming a city correction officer. In papers filed in Manhattan Supreme Court, Junior St. Louis says he was unfairly disqualified from joining the DOC for several minor infractions from a decade ago. (Handout) In papers filed Wednesday in Manhattan Supreme Court, Junior St. Louis, 28, says he was unfairly disqualified from joining the DOC for several minor infractions from over a decade ago.

SUBWAY SERIES: MTA, Citi Bike joining World Series fanfare

Mr. Met sits on one of 50 Citi Bikes sporting the New York Mets logo. The MTA and Citi Bike are joining the World Series fanfare this weekend.

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams booted Crown Heights official due to age: suit

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams attends a town hall meeting on Ebola and Enterovirus D68 in the courtroom of Brooklyn Borough Hall in New York, October 22, 2014. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz (UNITED STATES - Tags: HEALTH) The a member of the Crown Heights community board alleges she was kicked out because of her age.
Sports

Mets captain David Wright struggling in first World Series

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The start of his long-awaited first trip to the World Series hasn’t gone exactly as planned for David Wright.

Johnny Cueto delivers for Royals with clutch performance

This time, Johnny Cueto was ecstatic to hear the crowd chanting his name.

Myers: JPP finally back, but he may never be same again

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Jason Pierre-Paul went through stretching with his teammates and then was off to the side running drills as the Giants practiced.

Isola: Looks like Phil Jackson may have gotten it right

Phil Jackson’s aching hips, knees and ego haven’t felt this good in months.
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