MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS EARLY BIRD NEWS

Thursday, February 11, 2016

AMERICAS EARLY BIRD NEWS

HOW SAFE IS YOUR CHILD'S DAY CARE? This interactive map will show you how dangerous your child’s day care is

The Daily News has compiled a first-of-its kind interactive map to look up licensed day care centers throughout NYC. Search for a specific day care center, or look by neighborhood or zip code.

Untold number of illegal day care centers are popping up across NYC and parents have no way of knowing how safe they are

No one knows for sure how many there are, but one thing is certain - because none are licensed, it's impossible to know how safe they are.

NO ONE NOTICED DEAD BODY: Calif. woman found dead in Walmart parking lot, may have been in car for THREE months

Lauren Jessie Moss, 22, was reported missing since November, when she was last seen leaving a rehab center, KSBW reported.

Lupica: Bridgegate doomed Chris Christie's White House run, as N.J. gov never got out of the gridlock created in Fort Lee in 2013

Chris Christie's bid to be the GOP nominee for President ended in New Hampshire, but in reality, he never had a chance thanks to Bridgegate.

Parents outraged after doctor performs tongue-clipping operation on baby by mistake

Jennifer Melton gave birth to son Nate in December and learned after what she thought was a routine physical that his tongue was clipped.

Remaining Oregon militia members debate death or surrender in livestream phone call as FBI surrounds their encampment

The FBI’s Portland office said that a have demanded that the holdouts surrender after one of them rode an ATV outside authorities' barriers

‘Mob Wives’ star busted in Staten Island assault

Cops ID woman found dead in Newark driveway as Manhattan waitress

The body of a 25-year-old woman found dead Monday in a Newark driveway has been identified as Francine Vincent, a waitress from Manhattan, authorities said Wednesday.

British senior citizen arrested after threatening police with giant sword at his home

The unidentified man had refused to let a gas supply company into his house to do repair work in Beckenham, south London.

'I HOPE YOU ROT IN HELL': Woman lashes out at grandson's killer, who gets 16 years-to-life for 2014 Brooklyn slaying

A heartbroken grandmother lashed out at the former high school athlete who admitted to killing her grandson.

Kathie Lee & Hoda: 'Formation' is Bey-sically a great song

'TWO OUT OF THREE PEOPLE DIDN'T VOTE FOR HIM': Despite N.H. victory, Donald Trump faces tough task to win GOP nomination

Political experts agree that Donald Trump faces an uphill battle for the GOP nomination despite his New Hampshire primary victory.

Titanic 2: Replica of infamous luxury liner to sail the high seas in 2018

The RMS Titanic, believed to be ‘unsinkable’, claimed the lives of more than 1,500 passengers and crew when it collided with an iceberg en route to New York.

NYPD will change how police use nuisance law to boot residents from their homes, says top cop Bill Bratton

Bratton said that he’s taking a “fresh look” at the part of the process that allows the NYPD to get an order from a judge locking residents out of their homes.

Federal government sues Ferguson, Mo., after city votes to revise DOJ changes to policing tactics

Attorney General Loretta Lynch said Ferguson’s decision to reject the agreement left the department no choice except to sue.

Kendall seeks $10M from skin company for false ad

Maryland elementary school volunteer charged with making child porn, abusing kids on school grounds

Deonte Carraway, 22, is accused of recording and directing children to perform sexual acts in various parts of the school, including the auditorium and bathrooms.

SEE IT More than 500 manatees gather in warm water in Florida in spectacular scene of nature

The animals are seeking warmth at Three Sisters Springs in Crystal River because of a recent cold front in the Gulf of Mexico.

Two Maryland sheriff’s deputies killed and gunman killed in shootout inside crowded restaurant

Two sheriff's deputies were killed in a shootout that also left the suspected gunman dead at a Maryland shopping center.

NYC Council Speaker to propose purging old warrants for small crimes like public drinking, noise, littering

City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito will propose a plan to wipe away old warrants for small time crimes.

Autos

One day, 2 million cars: GM, Daimler and VW announce recalls

Faulty brakes and exploding airbags fuel recalls of nearly 2 million cars.

Nissan builds 'Winter Warrior' SUVs for Chicago Auto Show

A Pathfinder, Murano and Rogue will each be winter-proof in the Windy City.

What to do if your car has been recalled

With 2015-2016 setting record automotive recall numbers, here’s what you should do if your car is among them.

2017 Chevrolet Trax arrives with a new design and advanced tech

While not the prettiest car in the world, the Chevy Trax is still a best-seller.

Ford introduces first-ever wheelchair-accessible SUV

As SUVs continue to rise in popularity, Ford is making its signature Explorer more accessible. Ford also announced a sport appearance package.

First Drive: 2016 Nissan Sentra

Nissan gives a refresh to their comfortable – if a bit boring – Sentra sedan for 2016.

New York

Grandmother, 63, fatally struck by flatbed truck on Manhattan street after church trip

Maria Minchala, 63, was crossing Broadway at W. 165th St. when the Ford driven by a 42-year-old man hit her at 8:48 p.m. Wednesday. Police said she was in the crosswalk.

Judge denies mistrial push in Akai Gurley manslaughter case

Hours into jury deliberations for the manslaughter trial of rookie NYPD Officer Peter Liang, his attorneys lost a bid to have a mistrial declared in the case.

GRAPHIC VIDEO Owner of pit bulls that attacked Bronx man on the lam

A judge issued a warrant Wednesday for the arrest of Cynthia Oliver, charged with letting her hounds attack 62-year-old Francisco Bove last September, after she blew off her court date.

NYPD arrests creep who robbed, fondled Manhattan woman before telling her, 'Have a nice day'

Cops have cuffed an ex-con who told a terrified woman “Have a nice day” after robbing and fondling her in Yorkville.

No prison time for Citytime scammer who stole millions from taxpayers

Carl Bell pleaded guilty in 2011 to his role in *the scheme, admitting he siphoned funds meant for modernizing the city’s payroll system to offshore bank accounts.