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Push to Avert Foreclosures Hits Court Logjam

The New York Times — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:01:58 +0000

Court hearings meant to protect New York homeowners from foreclosure are hopelessly slowed by endless paperwork and requests for additional information.

City Hotel Workers to Be Issued Panic Buttons

The New York Times — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:01:48 +0000

The biggest New York City hotel operators have agreed to a contract that will give workers, among other things, security devices that would summon help if hotel staff encounter danger in a guest’s room.

City Room: Man Is Accused of Impersonating a Police Officer

The New York Times — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:01:39 +0000

Warren Taylor, 32, of Bushkill, Pa., was charged with seven crimes, including patronizing prostitutes, assault and kidnapping.

City Room: Go to Loserville, Mayor Tells New Yorkers

The New York Times — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:01:30 +0000

New Yorkers have a chance to prove to Bostonians what gracious winners they can be on a free trip. Or they can go lord it over the hapless beaneaters.

City Room: Capturing Dinosaurs and Whales, Without Seeing Them

The New York Times — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:01:23 +0000

For the visually impaired, a chance to photograph some of the treasures at the American Museum of Natural History.

City Room: In Video, Sharpton Shows Support for Gay Marriage

The New York Times — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:01:16 +0000

Turning their sights beyond New York, advocates for the legalization of same-sex marriage have enlisted the Rev. Al Sharpton to help promote their cause in other states, particularly among black lawmakers and clergy.

Malloy, Conn. Governor, Likes His First-Year Record

The New York Times — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:01:08 +0000

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, who will give his second State of the State address on Wednesday, has won his big legislative initiatives so far, to the disappointment of critics.

Manhattan Prosecutors Won’t Charge Police Commissioner’s Son in Rape Accusation

The New York Times — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:00:58 +0000

After an investigation into a woman’s claim that she was raped by Greg Kelly, a son of Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly, the Manhattan district attorney’s office said the facts “do not fit the definition of sexual assault crimes.”

School Aide Accused of Abusing Students in Videos

The New York Times — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:00:50 +0000

The aide, Taleek Brooks, 40, may have made the videos of sexual acts with students inside Public School 243, in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, law enforcement officials said.

Legalizing Casinos Leads to Fighting Among Factions

The New York Times — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:00:43 +0000

Radio ads upstate are the opening salvo in what is expected to be an onslaught of ads connected to the debate over allowing table games at casinos.