Wednesday, August 17, 2016

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EXCLUSIVE BROWNIES, ANYONE? Owner of Parisi Bakery used Lower East Side landmark to sell pot, caught on wiretaps discussing cannabis purchase

Mortadella. Mozzarella. Marijuana?

Trump tells white people that black people should vote for him because Hillary Clinton ‘panders to’ them at Milwaukee rally

Republican U.S. presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks at Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio August 15, 2016. REUTERS/Eric Thayer In a town that's 2% black, Donald Trump said that Hillary Clinton has "betrayed" African-American communities.

Baltimore ‘Mom of the Year’ made famous for smacking her rioting son homeless after same kid starts accidental fire

Baltimore mother Toya Graham was commended for scolding her son Michael for taking part in riots and ripping him off the streets. Baltimore’s famous “mom of the year” needs help finding a home — thanks to her son.

Exclusive Bronx cop stripped of gun and badge for social media rant saying ‘bosses don’t know s—t’

The exterior of the 49th Precinct on Eastchester Rd. in the Bronx, Wednesday, 11/11/2015. (Gregg Vigliotti for New York Daily News) Officer James Rivera was put on modified duty last week after a Snapchat posting in which he complained about his 49th Precinct assignment.

Filmmaker Nate Parker expresses sorrow over suicide of rape accuser

Donald Trump hires Breitbart News CEO to lead sinking campaign

TUES., AUG. 16, 2016 FILE PHOTO Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has shaken up his campaign again.

Brooklyn bomb threat from ‘Mohammad’ eyed as possible hate crime

NR Investigators are looking into a threat by a hatemonger who talked of blowing up a Brooklyn man’s building, sources said.

Liz Cheney, daughter of ex-VP Dick Cheney, wins GOP primary for congressional seat in Wyoming

FILE - In this July 17, 2013, file photo, Liz Cheney speaks during a campaign appearance in Casper, Wyo. Cheney, the elder daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney, announced her GOP primary challenge to Wyoming's senior U.S. incumbent Sen. Mike Enzi. The dispute roiling one of the most prominent families in the Republican Party highlights a central factor in the growing acceptance of legal same-sex marriage: Knowing someone who’s gay. Mary Cheney is married to a woman and also the daughter of former vice president Dick Cheney and sister to Liz Cheney, who is running for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate from Wyoming. Mary’s father has said he supports legal gay marriage in states where it is recognized. Since mounting her bid, Liz Cheney has said she opposes gay marriage. (AP Photo/Matt Young, File) Liz Cheney, daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney, swept to victory Tuesday in a crowded race for the GOP nomination in Wyoming.

SWIFT AID: Taylor to donate $1M to help Louisiana after devastating floods

Navajo Nation sues feds over massive 2015 mine waste spill that tainted rivers

MANDATORY CREDIT A federal contractor triggered the spill during preliminary cleanup work at a mine near Silverton, Colorado.

Exclusive Crook pays bar tab, steals painting, then drops it off hours later at Chelsea hotel

A portrait of fashion magazine icon Diana Vreeland, by artist Bradley Theodore, was stolen from a lobby exhibit at the Dream Hotel in Chelsea. A brazen thief stole a pricey painting from the Dream Downtown hotel in Chelsea early Tuesday morning — but then sent it back.

Exclusive Struggling NYC schools targeted for renewal get dismal reviews from students, parents and teachers

NR Reviews were dismal for schools the de Blasio administration is targeting for renewal, a new analysis shows.

‘Game of Thrones’ heroin is causing overdoses across New Hampshire and Vermont

Vermont health officials warned that the “Game of Thrones” heroin was 50 times more potent than the normal drug. A new potent strain of heroin has been labeled as “Game of Thrones” in Vermont and New Hampshire, 50 times stronger than the normal drug.

'THE LUCKY ONE': Simone Biles gets surprise from crush Zac Efron at Rio

12-year-old Texas boy headed to Cornell University, making him the youngest student in Ivy League school’s history

12-year-old is off to the Ivy League. 12-year-old Jeremy Shuler may be the youngest student ever to attend Cornell University when he starts classes there this fall 2016. Jeremy Shuler, 12, will be the youngest student on record to attend Cornell University.

THANKS FOR THE CLARIFICATION: Trump adviser insists he doesn't want Clinton assassinated, just executed by firing squad 'for treason'

A MAY 31, 2016 Al Baldasaro, a New Hampshire state representative and member of the GOP candidate’s veterans' coalition, had said last month that the Democratic nominee should be shot.

Man, 29, killed after running into Queens traffic and struck by car

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi A 29-year-old man died Tuesday when he darted into traffic in Queens and was hit by a car, police said.

Pokémon Go players hit with a laser attack by pig-masked couple having public sex in Sweden

Not Released (NR) You don’t want to catch any part of this.

SEE THE VIDEO D’Agnostino, Hamblin and an amazing display of the Olympic spirit

Aetna drops out of Obamacare exchanges in most states

TOPSHOTS Aetna will abandon Affordable Care Act insurance exchanges next year in more than two-thirds of the counties where it sells the coverage.

Donald Trump getting debate advice from accused sexual harasser Roger Ailes shouldn’t surprise anyone

U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump hugs a U.S. flag as he takes the stage for a campaign town hall meeting in Derry, New Hampshire, United States August 19, 2015. REUTERS/Brian Snyder SEARCH - PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2015 - FOR ALL IMAGES TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY The party of Donald Trump is the party of "legitimate rape" Todd Aiken — and sexual harasser Roger Ailes.

FBI papers: Hillary Clinton did not mislead Congress, but was 'extremely careless' with classified info

The issue of Clinton's mishandling of classified information on an unsecured private server has dogged her campaign for more than a year. Notes of the FBI's interview with Hillary Clinton that were shared with congressional staff Tuesday afternoon showed the Democratic nominee indeed was "extremely careless" with classified information.

Louisiana flooding kills 11, impacts 40,000 homes as officials say state is moving into recovery phase: ‘We're tired but today's a good day’

BATON ROUGE, LA - AUGUST 15: Ann Chapman from the Louisiana State Animal Response Team carries a dog she helped rescue from flood waters on August 15, 2016 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Record-breaking rains pelted Louisiana over the weekend leaving the city with historic levels of flooding that have caused at least seven deaths and damaged thousands of homes. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) An estimated 75% of the homes in Livingston Parish, an area with 138,000 people that has been hit particularly hard, were said to be a "total loss."

Shaun White sued for sexual harassment by female bandmate

Ex-cop Peter Liang 'deeply sorry' about Akai Gurley's death, hopes $4M deal helps family ‘find some closure’

Former police officer Peter Liang gives his statement at State Supreme Court in Brooklyn where he was sentenced to five years probation and 800 hours of community service for the accidental killing of Akai Gurley. Brooklyn, New York, Tuesday, April 19, 2016. (POOL Jesse Ward for New York Daily News, via AP.) The ex-cop who carelessly killed a Brooklyn man in stairwell hopes a multi-million dollar settlement will help the family find closure.

Man dies, another clings to life after separate Brooklyn shootings

Brooklyn, NY. 08/16/2016: Police investigated a shooting that took place around 1358 Saint Marks Ave in Brooklyn, Tuesday night. Two shots were fired, striking a 20 year old male in the chest. The victim went into cardiac arrest and wasn't expected to survive. (Gregg Vigliotti for New York Daily News) A man was clinging to life Tuesday after a gunman blasted him in the chest on a Brooklyn street.

Feds attempted to keep Ralph (The Undertaker) Balsamo locked up with past crimes

Genovese crime family arrests at 26 Federal Plaza in Manhattan, on various racqueteering, drug, and arms charges. Ralph Balsamo Original Filename: NU3A0007.JPG Federal prosecutors tried digging up Ralph "The Undertaker" Balsamo's past to keep him behind bars.

Albuquerque jail sergeant told colleague struggling with crying inmate ‘Twist her wrist until she shuts up,’ video shows

Susie Chavez screaming in tears after being disciplined at the Bernalilo County Jail - various people involved in the incident are on paid leave while the incident is investigated. An Albuquerque inmate could be seen crying out in pain from a wrist lock and a stun gun in a newly released video.
Autos

Audi's car-to-traffic signal system, GM's safety bungle, and more

audi-traffic-signal-software We've also got details on a deal that could end a probe into Volkswagen, a Ford Super Duty test tour, and more in today's Daily Drive-Thru.

BUYER'S GUIDE How to buy a car you will love

2017-Kia-Forte From finding the right car to negotiating the best deal and driving home happy, this guide explains how to buy or lease a car you will love.

First Look! Honda Civic Hatchback will make U.S. debut this fall

2017-honda-civic-hatchback-silver-front-quarter Honda's popular hatchback will see if it can match its European success in the States during the 2017 model year.

PHOTOS Gallery: 2017 Nissan Titan

2017 Nissan Titan Front Right Quarter Nissan rolls out a great light-duty pickup in the 2017 Titan, but it will take a lot of work to get it to compete with the main players in the segment.

FIRST DRIVE First Drive: 2017 Nissan Titan

2017-Nissan-Titan-PRO-4X-Front-Quarter The latest addition to Nissan’s revitalized truck lineup has a lot to prove, but the 2017 Nissan Titan half-ton is ready for the challenge.

RATINGS AND REVIEW 2017 Chrysler Pacifica sets new standards for family shuttling

2017-Chrysler-Pacifica-Limited-Gray-Front-Quarter-Right Once you’ve driven and lived with the all-new 2017 Pacifica, you’ll understand why Chrysler needed to jettison the Town & Country nameplate.
New York

Bronx pimp pleads guilty to making runaway prostitute work for him in Hunts Point

Shakiem Washington, 35, faces up to 11 years behind bars after pimping out the helpless woman on the streets of Hunts Point, and in Brooklyn and Queens. A Bronx man who pimped out a runaway woman for months has pleaded guilty, authorities said Tuesday.

Queens biker who was hit by alleged Muslim cleric shooter says suspect 'looked out of control'

New York, August 16, 2016 Bicyclist David Hunter stared into the eyes of death � and lived to ride again. The Queens man recounted his terrifying face to face confrontation with the suspected killer of a Muslim cleric and a second man just minutes after the pair was gunned down this past Saturday. Credit: Edgar Sandoval/New York Daily News David Hunter stared into the eyes of death — and lived to ride again.

City Council approves creation of office to get ex-cons just out of Rikers back on their feet

A JUNE 20, 2014 AERIAL PHOTO The city will launch a new office to help people getting out of jail get back on their feet under a bill passed by the City Council.

Brooklyn man dead after ex-girlfriend’s boyfriend bashed him over the head with aluminum bat

Police said the 6-foot-2 suspect was caught on a surveillance video creeping up behind the victim, and hitting him repeatedly with the bat in the head and body. A Brooklyn man attacked from behind on the street by a romantic rival has died — and his assailant has been charged murder.

City Council rejects the first private development project under Mayor de Blasio’s housing plan

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The City Council voted to kill an apartment project, scuttling the first private development proposed under Mayor de Blasio’s housing plan.
LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

'YOU WERE THE STUFF DREAMS ARE MADE OF': Slain NYC Google employee mourned at Mass. funeral, killer still on loose

Marcotte, 27, a Google employee from New York City, was found dead after going jogging near her parents’ home near Princeton, Mass. Hundreds of people, including a busload of Google colleagues from New York and several police investigators, gathered for the Massachusetts farewell to 27-year-old Vanessa Marcotte.

Online company accused of selling K2 in kid-friendly packaging in NYC sued by attorney general's office

The attoney general’s office announced a lawsuit against LegalHerbalBud.com for allegedly mislabeling synthetic marijuana (K2) and selling to retailers in New York. A website accused of peddling K2 went on a court-ordered hiatus Tuesday after the Attorney General filed a lawsuit seeking to shut it down.

Hasidic men who beat up gay black victim in Brooklyn attack sentenced to 150 hours of community service

Abraham Winkler (l.) and Pinchas Braver are still trying to find a “culturally diverse” organization with which to complete their 150 hours of community service. A judge sentenced two Hasidic men who admitted their role in the vicious beating of a gay black man to 150 hours of community service.

Cats and dogs used in state-funded research must be put up for adoption for a shot at New York ‘fur-ever homes’

Not Released (NR) Dogs and cats used in scientific research now have a chance for life beyond the laboratory under a bill signed by Gov. Cuomo.
Daily News Video

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

Bullpen blows Yankees’ six-run lead in 12-6 loss to Blue Jays

Anthony Swarzak was the first of the Yankees’ relievers to get hammered by the Jays. Michael Pineda was in the midst of one of the cleanest starts of his miserable 2016 season. But Mother Earth didn't care.

Yankees' Brian McCann falls into backdrop as Gary Sanchez emerges

As the Yankees youngsters continue to dominate, the aging veterans are sliding into the backdrop.

Noah Syndergaard homers, gets win as Mets beat Diamondbacks, 7-5

No more than 7 images from any single MLB game, workout, activity or event may be used (including online and on apps) while that game, activity or event is in progress. Noah Syndergaard had not earned a win in over a month, spanning six starts for a career-long drought.

NFL players in Al Jazeera PED probe right to dodge Roger Goodell

Roger Goodell is 0-for-1 prosecuting the Al-Jazeera America 5
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