Friday, August 12, 2016

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LAST HURRAH: Terminally ill woman with ALS throws a party before taking lethal dose of drugs to end her life

Betsy Davis emailed her closest friends and relatives to invite them to a two-day party.

At least four dead, more injured as bomb blasts rip through Thailand tourist cities

THAOUT EUO 3TP NARCH/NARCH30 At least four people are dead after a wave of bombings rippled across Thailand Thursday night and Friday morning.

Strong winds blamed for causing crane to smash 12th floor window of 3 World Trade Center

A wrecking ball hanging from a crane hit 3 World Trade Center.

De Blasio fires back at Success Academy boss over school's rising test scores, claims they're based on ineffective 'prep-heavy' models

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Charter school kids’ spike in state test scores are due to excessive test prep at the privately run schools, Mayor de Blasio insisted.
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A REAL 'CRIMINAL': Shemar Moore robbed of $60G by show’s guest actor

GUEST CONTRIBUTOR I refuse to vote for Bill de Blasio — you should too

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Fresh from his 2013 Democratic primary win, Bill de Blasio walked into the conference room two hours late

STOP FEEDING THE BIGOTED BEAST! Republicans urge RNC chairman to cut off spending on Trump campaign

epa05465090 (FILE) A file photo dated 21 July 2016 showing US Republican nominee for President Donald Trump delivering remarks in the Quicken Loans Arena on the final day of the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Trump delivered an economic speech at the Detroit Economic Club in Detroit, USA, on 08 August 2016, outlining his plans to stimulate the current low economic growth in USA. Trump said if elected president, he would lower income and corporate tax rates and cut regulation. EPA/SHAWN THEW Call it Trexit.

Delta flight returns to JFK after takeoff when crew realizes door may be open

MONDAY, AUG. 20, 2012 PHOTO It’s been a rough week for Delta.

Kendall admits Kris knew about Caitlyn's transition since ‘their third date’

Latest Trump fact check: Yesterday was Thursday, not Friday

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Maybe he just wants the week to be over.

Child, 3, falls from roller coaster at Pennsylvania amusement park

Idlewild & SoakZone 2016 Rides in a promotional video on YouTube The child plunged from a ride at the Idlewild and SoakZone in Ligonier.

GoFundMe reward offered for info in Queens jogger Karina Vetrano's death eclipses $200G goal

Karina Vetrano, jogger that died at Howard Beach. Contributions boosted the GoFundMe reward to more than $200,000 for information leading to the killer of a Howard Beach jogger.

Ex-con arrested for taking photos up woman’s skirt in Queens, flashing a fake police badge when he got caught

Off-duty NYPD police officer Francisco Santiago nabbed a pervert trying to take an upskirt photo of a woman at the 7 train Main St. Station on Tuesday. A creepy ex-con caught taking photos under a woman’s skirt at a Queens train station tried to get out of trouble by flashing a fake badge.

HEY THERE, DELILAH: Lisa Rinna’s daughter signs modeling contract

New York Times, Gannett sue to obtain records on Trump’s divorce from Ivana to find out if she accused him of rape

BRIARCLIFF MANOR, NY - SEPTEMBER 15: (EDITORS NOTE: Retransmission of #455504994 with alternate crop.) (L-R) Donald Trump, Ivana Trump, Eric Trump and Lara Yunaska attend The Eric Trump 8th Annual Golf Tournament at Trump National Golf Club Westchester on September 15, 2014 in Briarcliff Manor, New York. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images) The American public has a right to know if Ivana Trump really did accuse her husband Donald of raping, two news outlets argued Thursday.

Judge refuses Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard's request to ease parole rules

Jonathan Pollard leaves Federal Court with his wife on December 14, 2015 in New York. Pollard appeared for a hearing on the terms of his parole. (Alec Tabak for New York Daily News) A judge has refused to ease parole conditions for freed Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard so he can accept financial analyst job offer.

see it Pope Francis meets, gives gifts to Syrian refugee children

RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / OSSERVATORE ROMANO" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS The Vatican said Thursday that the children gave the pope a selection of their drawings.

HINT, IT’S NOT OBAMA: Here’s what we know about the late terrorist mastermind who actually founded ISIS

A punk from Jordan created ISIS after embracing radical Islam in jail and teaming up with Osama bin Laden. The terrorist mastermind's name was Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, not Barack Hussein Obama.

Stars attend dinner honoring UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

EXCLUSIVE De Blasio's agreement with teachers and principals doesn't ax enough bad educators 'to help kids'

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Mayor de Blasio's agreement with teachers and principals unions on new contracts was supposed to make it easier to fire bad educators.

Family of Philando Castile, fatally shot by Minn. cop, asks feds to investigate his death

https://www.facebook.com/philando.castile An attorney for Philando Castile’s family asked the U.S. Department of Justice to launch an independent investigation.

Canadian ISIS supporter detonated bomb as police closed in following 'martyrdom video' tip

Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have released images of the cab that Aaron Driver was in at the time of his confrontation with authorities in Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. Aaron Driver died Wednesday as Royal Canadian Mounted Police confronted and shot at him.

Judge frees North Carolina man jailed for 28 years for murder he claims he didn’t commit

LOCAL TELEVISION OUT; LOCAL INTERNET OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT Judge W. Douglas Parsons ruled Thursday that there was not enough evidence to justify Johnny Small's conviction for a 1988 murder.

Thomas Gibson suspended from 'Criminal Minds' for kicking writer

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Donald Trump drops $10M claim against ex-aide he accused of violating confidentiality agreement

Trump claimed Nunberg violated a confidentiality agreement by disclosing to journalists that his rival and the campaign's press secretary got into a screaming match on a public street. Donald Trump's campaign and one of his former political advisers have buried the hatchet.

Firefighter released from hospital after suffering heart attack during Bronx blaze, 2 others continue recovery

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Firefighter Joseph Brady, 51, was given a clean bill of health and sent home from Jacobi Medical Center Wednesday, an FDNY spokesman said.

Study: Gay high school students are more likely to be raped, attacked or bullied

MR & PR The research also found gay teens were far more likely to have attempted suicide, taken illegal drugs and engaged in other risky behaviors.

FBI asked Justice Department to investigate Clinton Foundation’s relationship with State Department, but agency declined

Questions over the relationship between Clinton’s State Department and the Clinton Foundation emerged once again this week after a fresh batch of her emails not previously made public were released. The Justice Dept. said it didn't open the probe because it had already looked into allegations and concluded there wasn't a case, CNN said.
Autos

BMW helps US win Olympic gold, Audi's refreshed 2017 A3, and more

michael phelps olympic rings daily drive thru We've also got demands from electric car charging companies, a NHTSA road trip, and more in today's Daily Drive-Thru.

REVIEW Short Report: 2017 Audi A4 Sedan

2017-Audi-A4-Prestige-Manhattan-Gray-Front-Quarter-Right With the redesigned 2017 A4, Audi channels Aristotle in that the whole of this excellent luxury sedan is greater than the sum of its parts.

BUYER'S GUIDE How to lease a car in 7 steps

NYDN_Mercedes-Benz-GLC-Class Leasing is a good way to drive a better car than you might otherwise be able to afford. But it’s not all sunshine, puppies, and chocolate.

REVIEW NEW PATH NEEDED: 2017 Nissan Pathfinder First Drive

2017-Nissan-Pathfinder-Platinum-Silver-Front-Quarter Strong competition in the family-sized, crossover SUV segment leaves the mostly unchanged 2017 Nissan Pathfinder in need of a fresh start.

GALLERY First Pictures! 2017 Nissan Pathfinder

With a host of new technology, safety, interior, and exterior improvements, the refreshed 2017 Pathfinder is definitely worthy of a look for those in the market for a midsize crossover SUV.  Nissan's 2017 Pathfinder received a refresh in all facets including interior, exterior, technology, and safety. This midsize crossover SUV is sure to compete in an already competitive segment.

GALLERY First Pictures! 2017 Audi A3 spruces up a favorite

2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet Front The 2017 Audi A3 lineup gets refreshed on all fronts, including design, technology, and driving dynamics.
New York

Cuomo doubts full $2B will be available for affordable housing

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Gov. Cuomo said he does not expect a deal to dole out the full $2 billion in affordable housing state budget until next year.

Long Island nightclub owner struggling to open cabaret files $2.5M suit against man who said he has mob ties

Billy Dean's Showtime Café in North Bellmore features scantily clad women dancing in G-strings and pasties covering their nipples. Billy Dean's defamation suit against Kevin Milano accuses him of coordinating a "campaign" to prevent the cabaret from opening.

Man accused of hurling bottle that hit 3-year-old boy’s head in Sunset Park bonks his own noggin in holding cell

Jorge Cayetano, 33, was charged with felony assault for hitting Alec Li with a bottle outside Gold Star Supermarket in Brooklyn on Tuesday. As Jorge Cayetano was in a holding cell awaiting arraignment, he suffered a seizure, fell on the floor and struck his head.

Food cultivated in state to get ‘New York Grown and Certified’ stamp if it meets safety, sustainability standards

A new program will place new certifications on New York-grown farm products that meet strict food safety and environmental sustainability standards. New York is looking to put its own stamp of approval on foods grown in the state.

Man fatally shot while sitting behind wheel of car in Brooklyn

An off-duty officer shot and killed a pitiful that was mauling a homeless man on Herkimer Street and Nostrand Avenue in Bed Stuy, Brooklyn this afternoon. The homeless elderly man was rushed to Kings County with critical injuries. The officer was not immediately identified, but we hear he is Corrections Officer. 9-8-15 (Todd Maisel/New York Daily News)web stock police crime scene tape A 35-year-old man was fatally shot on a Brownville street early Wednesday as he sat inside his car, officials said.
LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

NYC law requires public buildings to provide breast-feeding rooms

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The city will open lactation rooms for nursing moms in dozens of public buildings.

Billy Skelos, shady ex-pol’s nephew, ordered to anger management for grabbing Daily News reporter’s wrist, tossing her phone

“I don’t even remember throwing her phone or grabbing her wrist,” said Skelos (pictured, grabbing News reporter’s wrist). The hot-headed nephew of disgraced former politician Dean Skelos who grabbed the wrist of a Daily News reporter and threw her cell phone is heading to anger management.

World Trade Center contractor found guilty of lying about using minority workers, faces up to 40 years in prison

NR A Canadian man hired to help rebuild the World Trade Center was found guilty of lying that his company was minority-owned.

Two hospitalized after livery cab involved in three-car crash nearly slams into Harlem building

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi An out-of-control livery cab vaulted a curb and nearly slammed into a Harlem building early Thursday after getting into a three-car crash, injuring three people, officials said.
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podcast Terry Gilliam brought his unique, often bizarre vision to 1995's '12 Monkeys'

Bruce Willis and Brad Pitt star in '12 Monkeys'. The wonky time travel tale from director Terry Gilliam offers a clever plot and unique characters.

podcast 1974's 'The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3' is the classic New York City thriller that stills holds up

Film poster for the 1974 classic thriller, 'The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3'. There are a handful of movies that are quintessential New York City, and "The Taking of Pelham One Two Three" is one of them.
Sports

A-Rod ready for big Bronx farewell, but it won't be at third base

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Friday marks the end of the work week for most people. For Alex Rodriguez, it will mark the end of an era. A-Rod will play his final game as a Yankee Friday night against the Rays, saying goodbye to the New York fans that have loved him, hated him and felt everything in between over the past 13 seasons.

Jets do just enough to edge Jaguars in preseason opener

A clean-shaven Ryan Fitzpatrick was effective in his limited play. Good enough. That's what the Jets offense, outfitted with its $12 million quarterback, was Thursday in the team's meaningless first preseason game Thursday night, a 17-13 win against the Jaguars at MetLife Stadium.

MEHTA After strange offseason Ryan Fitzpatrick looks good with Jets

New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) throws against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) There are few things worse than overreacting to preseason football, but it’s too tempting to resist. I can’t help myself. Sure, the Jets first-team offense participated in a grand total of nine plays in a 17-13 win over the Jaguars Thursday night. There were more people at the bar I frequented last weekend.

NBA releases schedule: Knicks will play 22 games on national TV

There will be plenty of primetime for the Knicks in the 2016-17 NBA season. The arrival of Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah, plus the emergence of Kristaps Porzingis, means the Knicks are back in the national spotlight. The Knicks were scheduled for 22 games on either TNT, ABC or ESPN, including a home Christmas matchup against the Celtics, the league revealed Thursday evening.

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