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New York Can Destroy Documents, Judge Rules in Municipal ID Case

New York Can Destroy Documents, Judge Rules in Municipal ID Case The ruling came in a Staten Island court where lawmakers had sought to force the city to keep documents they said could help in terror investigations. {$excerpt:n} Source: New…

The Grape Juice Wars of Passover

The Grape Juice Wars of Passover During the holiday, Orthodox Jews consume a lot of the beverage, mostly from the kosher titan Kedem. Now Welch’s has gotten into game. {$excerpt:n} Source: New York Times

Pet City: Dogs Do Their Duty for Science

Pet City: Dogs Do Their Duty for Science Researchers are collecting the microbial life of New York’s pets and pests as part of a larger project to map tiny organisms throughout the city. {$excerpt:n} Source: New York Times

Last of New York’s Master Wigmakers

Last of New York’s Master Wigmakers At a time when wigs are increasingly popular, the artisans who make them by hand are a vanishing breed. {$excerpt:n} Source: New York Times

Big City: Without Rikers, Learning to Love the Jail Next Door

Big City: Without Rikers, Learning to Love the Jail Next Door Closing New York’s main jail complex to put correctional facilities around the city is a tough sell politically. But it could be an improvement for criminal justice and no…

Full Train Service Will Return at Penn Station on Friday

Full Train Service Will Return at Penn Station on Friday An Amtrak official said the entire station’s infrastructure would be inspected after acknowledging that two recent derailments were caused by track flaws. {$excerpt:n} Source: New York Times

Turning 107, and Sipping (Brandy) From His Bronx ‘Fountain of Youth’

Turning 107, and Sipping (Brandy) From His Bronx ‘Fountain of Youth’ Joe Binder, a fixture on Arthur Avenue, celebrated his birthday early in the Italian neighborhood where he has livened up establishments by singing and telling jokes. {$excerpt:n} Source: New…

In Letter to Amtrak, Christie Says N.J. Transit Will Halt Payments

In Letter to Amtrak, Christie Says N.J. Transit Will Halt Payments In a separate letter, Gov. Chris Christie also asked his attorney general to consider “appropriate legal action” to recover millions that New Jersey Transit had paid to Amtrak. {$excerpt:n}…