Thursday, February 25, 2016

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WATCH THE VIDEO SMOKIN’! E-cig battery explodes in Kentucky man's pocket at gas station, as victim suffers second degree burns

Josh Hamilton, of Owensboro, was at a convenience store buying snacks when his smoking device burst into flames.

VIDEO Spring Valley mayor accused of sleeping with a villager’s wife, town meeting erupts into dramatic chaos

He’s the mayor of Spring Valley, and apparently, also a homewrecker.

'JUST BE NICE': Man with terminal throat cancer rips fellow passengers who applauded as his son broke out in hives and the family was escorted off plane

Christina Fabian and George Alvarado recently had to leave an Allegiant Air flight due to their son, Giovanni's allergic reaction. A terminal cancer patient whose family got escorted off a plane to applause wishes people could “just be nice,” he said Tuesday.

STREET SMARTS: NYC students keep pace with state counterparts on annual math, reading exams

A young school boy at his desk writing a test New York City schoolkids are keeping pace with their state counterparts on annual reading and math tests, according to a new report.

Christian Slater sued by father for ruining his acting career

EXCLUSIVE CAT-ASTROPHE: Manhattan financial analyst busted for torturing roomate's cat for 3 months

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS -- Accused cat torturer Declan Garrity appearing for arraignment in Manhattan Criminal Court early on Feb. 25, 2016. An Upper East Side financial analyst was arrested Wednesday on allegations he tortured his roommate’s cat for three months, cops said.

HOLD ON TO YOUR HATS! Fierce storm hits NYC, flipping big rig on GW Bridge and injuring man in Bronx

STAND ALONE A fierce storm hit the city Wednesday, taking down a building in the Bronx and flipping a tractor-trailer on the George Washington Bridge.

Stripper mom was already under investigation by Children's Services as 2-year-old tot died alone in Brooklyn inferno

The Administration for Children’s Services opened a Feb. 15 probe involving Leila Aquino, 20, now accused of abandoning adorable little Kaleenah Muldrow for a night of partying, the sources said Wednesday.

HOT AND BOTHERED: This Heat fan drove the Internet into a frenzy

NO-WATER TORTURE: Family says South Carolina woman died in jail of dehydration

Obituary photo of Joyce Curnell, 50, of Edisto Island, Soth Carolina. She died July 22, 2015, while in police custody at a detention center, allegedly for lack of water. Joyce Curnell, 50, was arrested after she went to the emergency room with the stomach flu.

Dems create PAC to maximize black voter turnout in election

Marc Morial gives a speech at the press conference of the National Action Network, focused on the recent issues with police violence uncluding the dead of Walter Scott after being shot by a police officer in South Carolina.Nicolas Enriquez for the New York Daily News. Black lives matter — and so do their votes.

EXCLUSIVE CALL HER A FAIR-BEATER! Former 'Top Model' contestant busted for jumping a turnstile at Chinatown station

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 20: Model She Phan attends America's Next Top Model Cycle 21 premiere party presented by NYLON and LINE at SupperClub Los Angeles on August 20, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rachel Murray/Getty Images for NYLON) Andrea (Shei) Phan, 25, was charged with theft of services and criminal trespass for the 5 p.m. stunt at the J and Z station at Canal St., about two blocks from Manhattan Criminal Court where she was late arraigned Wednesday afternoon.

NOT-SO-GRAND OPENING: New $4.5B World Trade Center Transportation Hub to open without fanfare

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The grand opening of the new $4.5 billion World Trade Center Transportation Hub is going to be a bit on the quiet side.

BABEWATCH! Pamela Anderson goes completely nude

Husband of missing California woman jumps to his death off San Francisco bridge after TV interview

San Francisco California officials think a torso found in Fremont, California could be linked to a missing persons case in Brisbane, California. The missing person, Police say that Paul Titchener of Brisbane, California, killed himself on Tuesday night, ten days after his wife Shelley left their home.

Drama teacher jailed after licking Nutella off naked 14-year-old high school student

Andrew Willson, a British drama teacher who smeared Nutella over the naked body of a 14-year-old, has been jailed for 20 months. The prosecution described Andrew Victor Willson, 48, as a “trendy, young teacher” who was popular with female students, according to The Daily Star.

Man, 26, found dead on stoop of his Brooklyn home

Lincoln Ave. near McKinley Ave. in Brooklyn, where Luis Geanis, 26, was found dead on his stoop. A 26-year-old man was found dead on the stoop of his Brooklyn home Wednesday night.

Man 'cut in half' after stumbling into path of L train

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi A man was fatally struck by an L train pulling into the Third Ave. station Wednesday, officials said.

THE THIGH'S THE LIMIT! Khloe deletes Photoshopped selfie

Baby Powder’s link to cancer remains unclear, despite $72M award for family of ovarian cancer victim

Johnson & Johnson was ordered by a Missouri state jury to pay $72 million of damages to the family of a woman whose death from ovarian cancer was linked to her use of the company's talc-based Baby Powder and Shower to Shower for several decades. Talcum powder is an innocent substance or a cancer-causing agent — depending who you ask.

Ammon Bundy, 15 others in court for Oregon refuge takeover

Ammon Bundy speaks to the media as the leader of a group of armed anti-government protesters who have taken over the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters near Burns, Oregon, January 4, 2016. The FBI on January 4 sought a peaceful end to the occupation by armed anti-government militia members at a US federal wildlife reserve in rural Oregon, as the standoff entered its third day. The loose-knit band of farmers, ranchers and survivalists -- whose action was sparked by the jailing of two ranchers for arson -- said they would not rule out violence if authorities stormed the site, although federal officials said they hope to avoid bloodshed. AFP PHOTO / ROB KERRROB KERR/AFP/Getty Images Bundy sat at the main defense table while most of his co-defendants sat in the jury box and listened to a prosecutor read the indictment.

'THEY TARGETED ME BECAUSE OF MY SKIN COLOR': Two arrests made in 'Black Lives Matter' beating of Marine — who witnesses said used N-word

Two arrests were made in the brutal Washington attack of a decorated Marine.

EXCLUSIVE Private ambulance company Transcare that answered FDNY 911 calls ceases operations in Bronx, Manhattan

An injured person is carried on a stretcher to an ambulance at the entrance to the Lincoln Tunnel, Wednesday, June 10, 2015 in New York. A New Jersey transit bus rear-ended a private bus carrying Canadian schoolchildren inside the Lincoln Tunnel on Wednesday morning, injuring 31people and slowing traffic on one of the busiest routes for commuters entering and leaving New York City, authorities said. None of the 26 students and two adults from the Toronto school was hurt, according to Anna Caputo, spokeswoman for the Toronto District School Board. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan) A private ambulance company Transcare is taking 27 ambulances out of commission in two of the city’s busiest boroughs.

DAMN, DANIEL'S A HIT! Lots of ladies going crazy over teen video star

BLAME BLAZ FOR THIS MTA DELAY: De Blasio's MTA board rep stalls $430M real estate deal

DOT Commissioner Polly Trottenberg flanked by elected officials speaks at a press conference, Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2015, in New York. (Louis Lanzano for New York Daily News) Mayor de Blasio's rep on the MTA board is holding up a deal that would give the transit agency $430 million for its capital program.

CLUTCH THAT PEARL! Woman eating clams at restaurant bites down on rare purple gem worth $600

A woman bit down on a rare pearl while eating a meal of clams and other seafood at an Italian restaurant in Washington state.

SHOW ME YOUR BITS! Swiss strip club patrons blackmailed for $2,000 in bitcoins

MR & PR They wanted more than just the tip.

Fla. plastic surgeon has license restricted after seriously botching 'Brazilian butt-lift' procedures

In this promotional video for Spectrum-Aesthetics Center for Cosmetic Surgery in Miami, Dr. Osak Omulepu describes himself as "very aggressive when it comes to liposuction." Omulepu injured four women in May 2015 performing liposuction, Florida health officials said. A Miami plastic surgeon has been told to stop doing "Brazilian butt-lifts" after he horribly botched them in a two-day period last year.
Autos

NO BROOKLYN BRIDGE ALLOWED. 2016 Chevrolet Silverado High Country 4WD Crew Review

If you think Chevy pickups are low tech, then you haven’t driven the new Silverado.

MDX IS BACK. Acura to unveil 2017 MDX during New York Auto Show

Acura will unveil the 2017 MDX during next month's New York Auto Show. The top-selling luxury seven-seater is back and looking better than ever.

HOW GOOD IS THE CHEVY VOLT? VERY! 2016 Chevrolet Volt Review

Does the world's best hybrid wear a Chevy badge? It does now. Chevy recharges the second-gen 2016 Volt hybrid to be a world beater.

NEW OR USED? 6 smart reasons why you should buy a used car

A sign advertising Used Cars and Used Trucks is seen at a car dealership in New Carrollton, Maryland, December 31, 2014.  Buying a used car is smart, less expensive, and makes a ton of sense. So, why haven't you done it yet?

SEE IT KARMA IS A.... What happens when road rage goes wrong (VIDEO)

At first it was just a little harmless tailgating from the BMW, until he takes a turn for the worse.  This driver shows why violent road rage is never, ever the answer.

TRUCK YEAH! Looking back at 80 years of Chevy trucks

Is there a cooler pickup than a Stepside? This group of motorcycle-riding cool guys and gals would wager otherwise. From the first Suburban, to the El Camino, to the Silverado 1500, Chevrolet can compete with anybody when it comes to the truck segment.
New York

Manhattan Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez may lose shot at sitting on MTA board

Executive Director of the Center fro Constitutional Rights Vince Warren (left) looks on as New York City Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez announces that he will donate the $30,000 settlement from his Occupy Wall Street related lawsuit against the City of New York to the Center for Constitutional Rights at a press conference, City Hall, Monday, March 30, 2015. Mayor de Blasio's pick to sit on the MTA board could have his nomination derailed over a conflict of interest.

Taxi and Limousine Commission plans to nix 'owner must drive' rule

Cabs line up for fares outside the Port Authority Bus Terminal January 12, 2010 in New York. There are about 13,000 "Medallion taxis," (those with an aluminum plaque bolted to the hood of the cab) in New York City. AFP PHOTO/DON EMMERT (Photo credit should read DON EMMERT/AFP/GettyImages) The Taxi and Limousine Commission on Thursday plans to nix a long-time rule.

City Council legislation aims to tighten gas safety rules

CROP OF NYDG105 After two deadly gas explosions, City Council members introduced a package of legislation Wednesday to tighten gas safety rules.

Construction worker overcome by fumes at building in Midtown

Construction site at 741 8th Ave. near W. 46th St. A construction worker was hospitalized after he was overcome by fumes at a problem-plagued building under renovation in Midtown.

Accused S.I. rapist threatened to kill victim in office attack

The New York City Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating the identified male seen in the attached photos in connection with a rape that occurred within the confines of the 121 Precinct. Details are as follows: An accused Staten Island rapist made a terrifying threat to his victim during the attack, court records show.
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Brooklyn heating oil managers indicted for stealing fuel

For editorial use only. Additional clearance required for commercial or promotional use, contact your local office for assistance. Any commercial or promotional use of Bloomberg content requires Bloomberg�s prior written consent. Seven people were indicted Wednesday for stealing approximately $500,000 worth of heating oil from Brooklyn Terminal, prosecutors said.

Real estate big cheated girlfriend out of money: lawsuit

webstock stock generic poker cards chips Vesna Todorov is seeking $500,000 from real estate honcho Michael Speiser.

Victim in Brooklyn attempted abduction case backs out upon hearing suspect is from prominent Orthodox family

The suspect's father is the principal of a yeshiva and his grandfather is an ‘influential rabbi.’ A source with knowledge of the investigation said the girl changed her mind about talking to authorities after receiving pressure from the community.

S.I. prosecutors to probe overdoses like homicides to trace the drug’s source

In 2014, 458 people died of heroin overdoses in the city, 34 more than the year before, officials said. There were 333 people murdered in the city in 2014. Staten Island prosecutors and police will now investigate drug overdose deaths like they probe homicides to trace the source of the drugs.
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This week, Michael and Frank are joined by fellow Daily Newser Garrett Ward to discuss the 1984 classic, Never Cry Wolf.

Pat Leonard talks Rangers : Daily News Sports Talk

Andrew Ladd could be on the move at the deadline, and the Rangers would be wise to make a play for him. It’s trade season in the NHL, and the Rangers could be among the playoff contenders looking to upgrade at the deadline.
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Vacchiano: Leading in end is key for Ben, but won't be easy

Just two months into the job, Ben McAdoo discovered the Giants' biggest problem.

Mark Teixeira wants to play five more seasons

New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira (25) and Chicago White Sox catcher Geovany Soto (58) watch Teixeira's grand slam home run during the second inning of a baseball game in Chicago, on Friday, July 31, 2015. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes) Mark Teixeira’s time with the Yankees might come to an end after this season, but he isn’t planning on hanging up his spikes anytime soon.

Giants Insider: Coughlin and me still pals, says McAdoo

New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin and New York Giants offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo. Tom Coughlin still works out at the Giants' practice facility, still hangs around to occasionally visit with old friends.

No. 5 Xavier knocks off top-ranked Villanova, 90-83

J.P. Macura got Xavier rolling with 19 points off the bench
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