Tuesday, December 15, 2015

AMERICAS EARLY BIRD NEWS



PAINFUL SMACK: New York gangs are trading heroin for guns to continue their street wars against rival crews

Drug syringe and cooked heroin on spoon web stock More and more street gangs and crews are getting involved in the city’s burgeoning heroin trade — and have begun swapping the deadly narcotic for guns to continue their street wars against rival crews.

Why Road Trips Bring Out Meaningful Conversations

Why Road Trips Bring Out Meaningful Conversations
What do two musicians talk about on a mini road trip? Watch Elle King and Betty Who bond as they make their way through New York City in a Ford Focus.

DANGER IN YOUR BACKYARD? Interactive map reveals where gangbangers are lurking — SEE IT

Gangs and street crews can be found in every pocket of the city, according to this map based on information provided by the NYPD. Are you on their turf? Click here to find out.

PHOTOS Photographer Nicolas Enriquez captures gang life in New York City

Getting to the heart of a subject sometimes means putting yourself right in the middle of it! Gang member 8) Murder shows Enriquez his new gun that he bought in the street earlier for $250. From shootings to drug deals, photographer Nicolas Enriquez saw it all while following and photographing various gang members in Brooklyn, New York.

'They thought he was bluffing, and he proved he wasn't': Man rams pickup truck into Oklahoma hotel over declined credit card — SEE THE VIDEO

Surveillance footage captured the moment John Parsley, 62, slammed his pickup through the entrance of Alva Comfort Inn and Suites Thursday afternoon.

EXCLUSIVE Registered sex offenders live in NYCHA despite rule barring them from public housing

City Council Member Ritchie Torres, District 15, asks a question during a City Council Committee on Public Housing oversight hearing at Johnson Houses Community Center in Harlem Monday, November 30, 2015 in Manhattan, New York (Barry Williams for New York Daily News) City Council Member Ritchie Torres (pictured) announced a report with State Senator Jeffrey Klein on registered sex offenders living in NYC public housing.

Toronto business woman wanted in unprovoked stabbing of shopper in city's financial district

FBMD01000a9c0d00009b370000946b00004c7100006578000011ab0000c0f600009b010100220b010092160100a69c0100 Rohinie Bisesar is sought on an attempted murder charge after Toronto authorities identified the 40-year-old as the assailant in the 2:55 p.m. attack that critically wounded the victim.

Brother of fired cop in Corey Jones death is among 5 deputies who shot suspected armed robber

Adnan Raja, 40, a sheriff's deputy, is implicated in the shooting of Olie James Goad (pictured). Adnan Raja is on paid leave after gunning down Olie James Goad (pictured) following his alleged two-day string of armed robberies at a pizza shop, grocery store and bank.

STAR PARTY: Celebs hit the red carpet for 'The Force Awakens'

SEE IT Cape Cod mailman forced to fight off turkeys while on the job

This Cape Cod mailman is accosted by a flock of turkey every day and has to keep them at bay with a pole. The defiant mailman carries a stick to keep the turkeys – dubbed The Gang of Falmouth – at bay as he goes about his daily route.

DIMMEST BULBS ON THE TREE: 5 protesters busted after trying to climb Rockefeller Center Christmas tree

NEW YORK, Dec. 3, 2015 -- Photo taken on Dec. 2, 2015, shows the Norway Spruce during the 83rd Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Rockefeller Center in New York, the United States. Thousands of people witnessed the lighting of 45,000 multi-colored, energy efficient LED on the 78-foot-tall, 80-year-old Norway Spruce, which is topped with a spectacular Swarovski crystal star in Rockefeller Center on Wednesday. The Rockefeller Center has held the Christmas tree lighting ceremony annually to greet the upcoming Christmas since 1933. (Xinhua/Li Muzi via Getty Images) Three were charged with attempted criminal trespass, the other two with disorderly conduct and obstructing governmental administration after the protest, an NYPD spokesman said.

Florida former teacher’s aide who admitted trying to entice sex from 11-year-old boy found dead from suicide in apartment fire

Alecia Dotson, 45, Highlands Grove Elementary school employee was arrested Tuesday in Lakeland, Florida and charged with attempted sexual battery on an 11-year-old boy. Alecia Dotson, 45, admitted she tried to arrange a sex romp at a movie theater with the fifth-grader after police found over 100 sexually graphic texts between them in June.

Jennifer Lawrence can en-'Joy' a clean break

EXCLUSIVE Brooklyn grandmother's ‘natural’ death found to be a murder one month later — after funeral home worker finds stab wound

MR & PR Myrtle McKenny, 82, was found dead in the kitchen of her Brownsville apartment Nov. 9. Her death was considered natural at the time, as McKenny was being treated for hypertension and diabetes.

Maryland man pledged loyalty to Islamic State, received thousands from ISIS, then claimed he was scamming terrorists

Mohamed Elshinawy of Maryland has been charged with attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant ( ISIL ) aka ISIS. Credit - Provided photo via WUSA9 Mohamed Elshinawy, 30, wrote in social media messages Feb. 17 to a childhood friend asking his pal to convey his loyalty and commitment to jihad with the terrorists.

Chicago firefighter dies after falling down elevator shaft while battling warehouse blaze

MANDATORY CREDIT, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES OUT, DAILY HERALD OUT, NORTHWEST HERALD OUT, DAILY CHRONICLE OUT, THE HERALD-NEWS OUT, THE TIMES OF NORTHWEST INDIANA OUT, TV OUT, MAGS OUT, NO SALES A Chicago firefighter died early Monday after falling two stories down an elevator shaft while fighting a smoky blaze in a warehouse.

Georgia mayor fatally shot during domestic disturbance, no arrest made

Mayor Terry Greene was shot and killed in his Clarkesville, Ga. home. Mayor Terry Greene, 53, was found wounded in his Clarksville home after police responded to the spat between the mayor and his wife, Anne.

Gwen ex-nanny continues to steal her style — PHOTOS

WHERE ARE YOU, WAYNE? LaPierre no-show as protesters gathered outside NRA headquarters

Activists hold a protest and vigil against gun violence on the third anniversary of the Sandy Hook mass shooting, outside the National Rifle Association (NRA) headquarters in Fairfax, Virginia December 14, 2015. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst About 100 people lined the roadway at the National Rifle Association in Fairfax on the three-year anniversary on the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

Missouri man wearing bullet-resistant vest shoots neighbor dead during ‘imaginary’ noise dispute

Authorities in Maryland Heights, Missouri have arrested 35 year old James Blanton who is accussed of shooting his neighbor Ya-Ping Chang over an argument about loud music. Blanton was wearing a bullet proof vest at the time he allegedely shot Chang. James C. Blanton, 26, donned a bullet-resistant vest, grabbed a handgun and confronted his apartment complex neighbor Ya-Ping "Peter" Chang, telling him to "turn down the bass."

SEE IT Qatar Airways Airbus A350 flight was speeding down JFK runway when the brakes slammed on at 'full force' — VIDEO

Video Qatar Airlines first commercial A350 flight from the US is aborted during takeoff from JFK. Dramatic video shows a historic Qatar Airways flight slamming to a halt on the runway — and concerned passengers squirming in their seats due to the aborted takeoff.

Despite anti-Muslim remarks, Donald Trump STILL leading in poll

A DEC. 1, 2015, FILE PHOTO Donald Trump’s caustic comments about banning Muslims from entering the United States didn’t hurt his poll numbers.
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2015

GONNA MAKE YOU SWEAT: Check out the coolest holiday threads

Need ideas for that upcoming ugly sweater party? Check out these festive sweaters to get you into the holiday spirit.

TIME TO HIT THE HAY: Check out the most festive holiday pajamas

Baby, it's cold outside so make sure to wrap up warm this winter in our favorite festive pajamas for the holidays. By Tracy Brock and Raakhee Mirchandani
AUTOS

Dodge makes Star Wars-themed muscle cars

Star Wars-themed Dodge muscle cars are making the rounds in Los Angeles to promote The Force Awakens.  The Dodge Hellcats and Viper ACR get a Star Wars makeover the week of the movie’s premiere.

FUN-DER THE RADAR: 7 of the most unexpectedly fun-to-drive cars

The all-wheel-drive Buick Regal GS is just one of many unexpectedly fun cars to have for 2016. Fun doesn’t always come with a ‘GT’ or ‘SS’ badge. Here are 7 of the most fun cars you may not have noticed.

Big car auctions – and huge prices – in the Big Apple!

This Delage, a French luxury automobile, is just one of many high-priced cars auctioned off in New York City.  Rent isn’t the only thing that’s sky-high in Manhattan. Collector cars are pulling huge prices in New York City.

Bizarre Car of the Week: 1987 Land Rover Defender

This one-off Defender is a dune-bashing V-8 fun machine that would look right at home on any beach in the world. Bizarre Car of the Week is back, and this week we have a one-off Land Rover Defender to commemorate its end of production.
New York

DELAYED AGAIN: Second Ave. subway may miss December 2016 opening deadline

Location of where the new Second Avenue Subway for the Q train is currently being constructed on at 72nd Street and 2nd Ave, Friday, June 19, 2015. (Shawn Inglima/ for New York Daily News) With a year left to finish the new subway line, an independent engineer told MTA officials on Monday there’s “moderate risk” of blowing the December 2016 deadline.

Brooklyn man on trial for allegedly trying to steal cars with minors inside

Nissan Benshitrit, 41, at State Supreme Court in Brooklyn where he is on trial for robbery in connection of trying to steal cars with children inside. Brooklyn, New York, Monday, December 14, 2015. (Jesse Ward for New York Daily News.) Nissan Benshitrit allegedly jumped into a parked car on April 24, 2014 with 15-year-old Tawanna Vassell sitting in the front passenger seat as her stepdad was dropping off tools for a co-worker.

Cops catch suspect in Staten Island man’s deadly shooting

A photo of 23-year-old Tyquan Pass, who went by “Twin” to everyone. (@djclassact_) via instagram Cops say they've caught the man who gunned down a 23-year-old Staten Island man on a New Brighton street last month.

Indian Point nuclear power plant shuts down after electrical issue

The Montrose Fire Department goes into the Indian Point Nuclear Power plant where a transformer exploded. A Nuclear dome can be seen in the background with a plume of smoke coming up. A transformer exploded at the Indian Point Nuclear Power Facility in Westchester on Saturday, May 09,2015 in Buchanan, New York. There were no reports of injuries in the blast and resulting fire, which Indian Point Energy said was caused by a "transformer failure." A nuclear reactor inside the Indian Point power plant was shut down Monday after an electrical disturbance. The plant, located about 30 miles north of Manhattan, had a voltage-transmission problem.

Bronx pols announce new crime-fighting unit for public housing

Ruben Diaz Jr., Bronx Borough President, speaks at a press conference on the steps of City Hall on Oct. 7, 2015. (Jeremy Bales for New York Daily News) Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and City Council members Ritchie Torres and Vanessa Gibson on Monday announced the formation of a Bronx Public Housing Authority Task Force.

Transgender woman attacked in Brooklyn said 'sorry’ to assailants before assault

Kimy Hartman, who was allegedly beaten by Marshawn Sonds, at State Supreme Court in Brooklyn where she testified against him. Brooklyn, New York, Monday, December 14, 2015. (Jesse Ward for New York Daily News.) “They said f----t, freak. I said sorry,” said Kimball “Kimy” Hartman (pictured) as she testified on Monday in Brooklyn Supreme Court against Mashawn Sonds.
LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

EXCLUSIVE NYC urged to make every taxi, Uber and livery cab accessible for wheelchair users

Nissan's NV200 wheelchair-accessible New York City taxi cab, better known as the “Taxi of Tomorrow.” It’s time for every taxi, Uber and livery cab to offer wheelchair-accessible rides, a disability advocacy group said Monday.

NYC's municipal ID cards will stay free in 2016 — giving residents free access to city's cultural institutions

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The city’s booming municipal identification program — which is open to all New Yorkers regardless of immigration status — will remain free for a second straight year, officials said Monday.

Woman struck and killed by MTA bus while crossing Brooklyn street

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The woman, who was weighed down by at least two heavy bags of groceries, was crossing E. 17th St. in Sheepshead Bay just before 6 p.m., when a B36 bus made a left turn from Avenue Z and hit her.

EXCLUSIVE Brooklyn man on trial for trying to steal cars with minors inside

Nissan Benshitrit, 41, at State Supreme Court in Brooklyn where he is on trial for robbery in connection of trying to steal cars with children inside. Brooklyn, New York, Monday, December 14, 2015. (Jesse Ward for New York Daily News.) A Brooklyn man is on trial for trying to steal cars with youngsters inside twice in a 10-day period.
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Sports

Harper: Pete Rose will never get into Hall, and that's a sure bet

CINCINNATI, OH - JULY 14: Former player and manager Pete Rose looks on prior to the 86th MLB All-Star Game at the Great American Ball Park on July 14, 2015 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) All Pete Rose had heard since 1989 was that if he wanted any chance at being reinstated in his sport, he had to “reconfigure his life.”

Mehta: Jets better hope similarities with 2011 team end soon

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 13: Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 of the New York Jets sits on the bench in the fourth quarter against the Tennessee Titans during their game at MetLife Stadium on December 13, 2015 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) David Harris must have had an eerie vibe when he left his place of work Sunday night.

Isola: NBA way too lenient on Rajon Rondo's truly offensive foul

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Nets go down meekly to Magic in 105-82 loss at Barclays Center

Orlando Magic's Channing Frye (8) protects the ball from Brooklyn Nets' Andrea Bargnani (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 14, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) Nikola Vucevic scored 18 points, Elfrid Payton had 17 and the Orlando Magic beat the Nets for their first win in Brooklyn.
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