Wednesday, May 4, 2016

AMERICAS EARLY BIRD NEWS

R.I.P GOP: Donald Trump's victory in Indiana KOs Republican Party, as his 11-month torrent of bullying and hateful rhetoric has buried a once-proud group

What Donald Trump has done is not just take out all the other candidates who started out on the stage with him.

EXCLUSIVE 'PARENTS DESERVE TO KNOW ... THEIR CHILDREN ARE IN GOOD HANDS': Gov. Cuomo to increase oversight of day care centers after Daily News investigation

The crackdown on bad day cares is coming.

University of Iowa freshman says he was victim of racist attack by three men

I am doing a story about University of Iowa freshman Marcus Owens saying he was attacked by three white guys who used the n-word. Marcus Owens, a freshman at University of Iowa, had teeth broken and needed stitches after the incident Saturday night.

EXCLUSIVE Daily News' front page inspires Queens mom to fight for justice for child sex abuse victims

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Queens mom saw the Daily News front page urging New York politicians to hold child predators accountable — and took off for Albany.

Patton Oswalt pens touching eulogy for late wife Michelle

SEE IT EL-BOWING OUT! Ted Cruz mistakenly smacks wife in face

Moments after The Donald shoved Ted Cruz out of the presidential race, the failed candidate elbowed his long-suffering wife out of a hug.

Florida man guns down his ex-wife, his girlfriend and her father before killing himself

A Florida man killed his ex-wife, his girlfriend and her father before shooting himself fatally in a trailer on his family’s land.

NAVAJO GIRL KILLED: Native American child, 11, found dead after she and brother were abducted by man in Ariz.; suspect arrested by feds

FBMD01000abf030000b92200007f3100000a360000a33a0000643b0000b35b0000086400009e6d0000ab770000a6e10000 An 11-year-old Navajo girl was found dead after authorities launched a massive search for the abducted child.

NEARLY HOFF HIS AGE! David Hasselhoff engaged to Hayley Roberts

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 09: Hayley Roberts and David Hasselhoff attend the European Premiere of "Entourage" at Vue West End on June 9, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Anthony Harvey/Getty Images) photos15f

LONG-GONE SILVER! Ex-State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver sentenced to 12 years in prison for corruption schemes

Sheldon Silver leaves federal court after being sentenced to 12 years Tuesday, May 3, 2016 in Manhattan, New York. (Barry Williams for New York Daily News) For two decades, Silver served as one of the most powerful men in New York State.

EXCLUSIVE GOOD HELP IS HARD TO FIND: Man, 27, tries to grab cop’s gun outside Bronx college — as 4 onlookers fail to help

NR A man tried to grab a cop’s gun outside a Bronx college Tuesday, as several passers-by stopped and gawked — but not help, cops said.

NOT BERRY SMART: Silicon Valley tech CEO apologizes after comments about harassing fruit vendors

Invoca CEO Mark Woodward appears in this screen grab from a 2012 NASDAQ CEO Signature Series interview. At the time Woodward was the CEO of E2open. Tom Woodward, the chief at software company Invoca, wrote on Facebook about the lengths he would go through to oppose the merchants.

Mother of late rap legend Tupac, Afeni Shakur, dead at 69 — suffered possible cardiac arrest

Afeni Shakur speaks onstage at Tupac's 40th Birthday Celebration at the Atlanta Symphony Hall on June 16, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/FilmMagic) Afeni Shakur, mother of late rap legend Tupac Shakur, has died.

Kanye allegedly fired security guard who talked to Kim

kanye West with steve stanulis. DO NOT CREDIT. photos4f

BRINGING OUT THE BIG GUNS: Bronx state senator's bill would crack down on firearms traffickers

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Bronx state Sen. Jeff Klein has answered the Manhattan district attorney's call for legislation cracking down on big gun traffickers.

Former U.S. speed skater Bridie Farrell speaks about her sexual assault while advocating Child Victims Act

Farrell, 34, says she wasn't comfortable reporting the assaults to U.S Speed Skating officials.

Presidential race will get nastier as Trump eyes general election

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gestures while speaking during a campaign rally at the Indiana Theater Sunday, May 1, 2016, in Terre Haute, Ind. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman) Ted Cruz warned that the Republican Party was "staring at the abyss" if Donald Trump won Indiana. Well, the abyss is staring back.

POWER TO HER! Con Ed changes mind, will hire Long Island woman rejected because of ‘sexually explicit’ image of her boobs on Instagram

After "a rush of media interest" in the lawsuit filed by the job seeker, Con Ed changed its mind about hiring Samantha Chirichella.

DIFFERENT 'VIEWS': Whoopi ‘fed up’ with talk show; Raven may want exit

DRIVE-BY KILLER: Wife of DEA employee killed in shooting on Wisc. highway by gunman who had just killed someone else

The wife of a DEA employee died two days after being shot in an apparent random drive-by shooting.

De Blasio insists campaign lawyers serve him well during probe

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks at a news conference at City Hall in the Manhattan borough of New York City, January 12, 2016. The "Zero Waste Challenge" is part of Mayor Bill de Blasio's ambitious goal to reduce the city's waste output by 90 percent by 2030, through increased recycling, reduced packaging and composting. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo Despite being at the center of investigations, Mayor de Blasio insisted he’s been “well served” by his campaign lawyers.

Convicted rapist who changed name to Avril Lavigne nabbed in Oregon

Portland Police have arrested a sex offender for failing to register as such, after getting reports he was taking pictures of young women and teens and posting them on social media. Avril Ramona Lavigne AKA Romany Yves Mesina, 30, was convicted of rape in 2009 and failed to register as a sex offender. Cops nabbed a Portland creep — who changed his name to Avril Lavigne — after the convicted rapist failed to register as a sex offender.

Sheldon Silver’s successor, Alice Cancel, takes office in Assembly

Assemblymember Alice Cancel, D-Manhattan, sits at her desk in the Assembly Chamber at the state Capitol on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, in Albany, N.Y. Cancel replaces former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver who was convicted on federal corruption charges. (AP Photo/Mike Groll) As Sheldon Silver was in Manhattan being sentenced to federal prison, the woman who is replacing him in the Assembly took office.

‘Catfish’ reality star Ashley Sawyer found dead at 23

Pennsylvania man wrongly arrested, given rough ride after filming cop

The ACLU sued Armstrong County District Attorney Scott Andreassi and a police officer on behalf of Michael Gratteri.

Sheldon Silver’s successor, Alice Cancel, takes office

Assemblymember Alice Cancel, D-Manhattan, sits at her desk in the Assembly Chamber at the state Capitol on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, in Albany, N.Y. Cancel replaces former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver who was convicted on federal corruption charges. (AP Photo/Mike Groll) As Sheldon Silver was in Manhattan being sentenced to federal prison, the woman who is replacing him in the Assembly took office.

Man whose mother ‘crossed paths’ with Prince claims to be singer's son, seeks DNA test

The late legend has a new claimant to his throne. An unidentified Midwestern man thinks he might be Prince's secret love child — and he wants a DNA test.

LOVETT Pols better get the message on corruption

Former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver arrives to court in New York, Tuesday, May 3, 2016. The former New York Assembly Speaker is awaiting his sentence following his conviction on federal corruption charges. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) Sheldon Silver wanted to set the record for longest tenured Assembly speaker, but fell just short because of his 2015 arrest.
Autos

Auto News Round Up Toyota talks performance C-HR, Marchionne is Ferrari CEO

2015_CHR_Concept_crossover_silver Warren Buffett also warns insurers about the impact of autonomous cars, Tupac's Hummer is up for sale, and more in today's Daily Drive Thru.

REVIEW Pros and Cons: 2016 Ford Flex is the box that rocks

2016-Ford-Flex-Limited-Black-Front Outside California, the Ford Flex is unpopular. Look past the boxy styling, and consumers will find a compelling crossover SUV alternative.

SEE IT HALLE-SCOOT-JAH: Man on scooter has close call with truck

A man on a scooter escaped being run over by a massive truck This guy should run straight to the store and get a lotto ticket because he is clearly one of the luckiest dudes on earth.

PHOTOS From Mustangs to Spiders: the best new sports coupes and convertibles

Leading off our (alphabetically-ordered) list is an American muscle classic: the Chevrolet Camaro. Who says sports cars are just for millionaires and mid-life crises? These are the best sports cars available for less than $35,000.

SEE IT G'DAY MATE: Kangaroo attacks car in middle of night

Kangaroo attacks car in night A kangaroo was caught on a car’s dash cam appearing out of nowhere in the middle of the night and drop kicking the windshield.

OPINION Buick stumbles with sexy new 2016 Cascada convertible

2016 buick cascada convertible top opening Global ambition has led Buick to rethink its identity, but at what cost?
New York

Man falls to his death from roof of East Village housing complex

NR A 24-year-old man fatally plunged from the roof of an East Village housing complex building on Tuesday, police said.

EXCLUSIVE NYC lawmaker to seek bill requiring city to post signs on unlawful gun possession

Speaker of the New York City Council Melissa Mark-Viverito(BR) and Council Member Dan Garodnick(F)who sponsored the bill at press conference in City Hall to talks about the City Council Vote to combat the spread of "K2" and other synthetic drugs in New York. September 30, 2015 New York. (Kevin C Downs for New York Daily News) Councilman Dan Garodnick will introduce legislation to require signs saying that it’s illegal to have a gun without a license from the city.

3 dead after small plane crashes near Long Island schools

Pictured: a view of Cold Spring Road. Three people are dead after a small airplane crashed near several Long Island schools Tuesday afternoon, officials said.

NYC private sanitation companies rife with dangerous conditions

Royal Waste Recycling service. The Jamaica, Queens based commercial sanitation company was found, among other private companies, to routinely put their workers in danger with little training and oversight. Private sanitation companies in the city are rife with dangerous conditions that injure and sometimes kill their workers.

Violations at homeless shelters drop by more than half

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The number of violations at city homeless shelters has dropped by 57% since the beginning of the year.
LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

Investigators find blood at home of missing Bronx nurse

The New York City Police Department is asking the public's assistance ascertaining the whereabouts of a female reported missing on Wednesday from within the confines of the 44th Precinct. Details are as follows: A retired nurse has gone missing from her Bronx apartment and blood has been found at the scene, police sources said.

Man who followed ex on Instagram violated order of protection

Nicholas Lemons wearing B-Rude by Boy George Spring 2006 (Photo by Randy Brooke/WireImage) His defense was hard for a judge to follow.

Massive fire at Manhattan Serbian Orthodox church caused by box of candles

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The fire at the Serbian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Sava on W. 25th St. in the Flatiron District started about 6:50 p.m. Sunday, just hours congregants celebrated Orthodox Easter.

EXCLUSIVE NYC public schools need $525M in funding, officials say

Governor Cuomo speaks to the press after attending the 10th Annual Spirit of ABNY Awards at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, Manhattan New York on 5/2/16. (Bryan Pace for New York Daily News) City officials are calling on Gov. Cuomo and state lawmakers to hand over millions in additional funding for Big Apple public schools.
Daily News Video

podcast John Carpenter's 1982 'The Thing' still remains director's best film

Kurt Russell battles an alien that could be anyone in 'The Thing'. Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico brave the cold Antarctic air to take in this classic 1982 flick, and also rip into the 2011 prequel.

Podcast Martha Plimpton is pro-choice, pro-Tituss, pro-'Real O'Neals'

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Martha Plimpton discusses the second annual Broadway Acts for Women benefit.
Sports

Yankees Insider: Joe Girardi not feeling heat on his seat

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: Joe Girardi #28 manager of the New York Yankees is interviewed before the game against Texas Rangers at Global Life Park in Arlington on April 26, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Rick Yeatts/Getty Images) Joe Girardi isn’t concerned about his job status, nor should he be according to GM Brian Cashman.

Mehta's Jets Mailbag: Gang Green's love of Christian Hackenberg

Not Released (NR) The super-sized post-draft edition of the Jets mailbag digs deep into why the Jets are in love with Christian Hackenberg.

Isola: Magic, Bird are basketball royalty acting like royal pains

Magic Johnson and Larry Bird need to keep their opinions to themselves. The problem with some these NBA superstars is that they'll say and tweet the craziest things. It’s really embarrassing.

Leonard: Brian Boyle halts Islanders’ chances to take over city

Brian Boyle once bled for New York wearing Ranger blue.
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