Sunday 22nd November, 2009
Michael Jackson's glove sold for $350,000
New York City News.NetWashington, Nov 22 (DPA) Michael Jackson's famous sequined white glove, worn at his first Moon Walk concert, went for $350,000 at an auction at Hard Rock cafe in New York City.
Mayor Bloomberg hid plenty from New York citizens while campaigning for third term
NY Daily NewsThen-governor of Alaska Sarah Palin met with Mayor Bloomberg in October 2007. Daily News asked for copies of these photos on July 8, but received them after Bloomberg was elected for the third time.
Nation's oldest female Marine is laid to rest after passing away on Veteran's Day
NY Daily NewsMiriam Cohen's niece, Debra Allee, receives the flag at her aunt's funeral. Cohen, who passed away on Veteran's Day at age 101, was the nation's oldest female marine.
Poll finds broad support among New Yorkers for death penalty in Khalid Shaikh Mohammed terror case
NY Daily NewsA Daily News/Marist poll found that 77% of New Yorkers believe that Khalid Shaikh Mohammed would be found guilty of the 9/11 attacks in a Manhattan federal courtroom.
Tough judge Tucker Melancon to decide final six bizarre ferry crash claims
NY Daily NewsAnnamarie Trombetta claims a hand and shoulder injury has affected her ability as an artist. After waiting six years for a court hearing, judge Tucker Melancon will decide her case.
China coal mine blast death toll jumps to 87
NY Daily NewsRescuers go down the exploded coal mine in Hegang City. A gas explosion tore through the state-run mine early Saturday, killing tens of people and leaving dozens of others trapped underground.
The city's best booming bike-friendly lanes
NY Daily NewsNew York is turning into a two-wheeled wonderland. Nearly 650 miles worth of bike lanes, paths and routes now crisscross the city - a boon for weekend bikers and green commuters alike. And even thou...
Pest exterminator Jerry Sanchez shatters usual image of a psycho
NY Daily NewsOn hearing of the inexplicable murder over a seat in a nearly empty subway car, you would have expected the suspect to be a wild-eyed psycho right out of every straphanger's worst nightmare. Instead,...
Vasquez family 'won't have Thanksgiving until Vada wakes up and comes home'
NY Daily NewsBronx house - the center of their universe - waiting for the "baby" of the family to get home from school. It was just before 4 o'clock last Monday afternoon. The matriarch of the family,
1,500 wanna-be models strike a pose for Ford Supermodel of the World Search
NY Daily NewsFor a shot at becoming the American representative in a worldwide model search, contestants had to be Ford tough. About 1,500 amateur models withstood long lines and a chilly morning to compete in the
Former NY1 anchor Dominic Carter wept over guilty verdict in wife assault
NY Daily NewsDominic Carter defiantly proclaimed his innocence, despite being driven to tears over being found guilty for misdemeanor attempted assault on his wife.
Police begin crackdown on new pedicab rules, 52 summonses given out
NY Daily NewsThe city implemented new pedicab rules Saturday which requires drivers to have headlights, seat belts and proper brakes on their bikes. Bikes must also display pricing.
City Council grace period for muni-meter spaces proves longer than just five minutes
NY Daily NewsThe City Council just passed a five-minute grace period on parking tickets for muni-meter spaces and alternate side parking regulations.But as I parked my car all over the city last week, it seemed li...
Fernando Bermudez adjusts to freedom, family and food after spending 18 years behind bars
NY Daily NewsWhen Fernando Bermudez awoke Saturday morning, it felt like a dream. His wife felt the same way. And so did their oldest child. The exonerated killer, after his first night of freedom in nearly two d...
Governor David Paterson sounds off on state's dire budget, slams lawmakers for being in 'denial'
NY Daily NewsGov. Paterson , who called a news conference Saturday to sound a renewed alarm.Paterson again warned the state remains in "dire circumstances" until it passes a plan to address a $3.2 billion budget g...
Knicks win Battle of the Basement, prove Nets are worst of the worst
NY Daily NewsNets lifted the New Yorkers another notch above their cross-river rivals in a game where even the bragging rights felt a little wrong. "Now we can drive back to
Three major city groups will honor immigration advocates for their contributions
NY Daily NewsNew York Immigration Coalition and the New York Interfaith Network for Immigration Reform to honor the many contributions of immigrants to the city and to the nation. "As we approach Thanksgiving, we...
Ex-Daily Newser Pat O'Donnell, a 47-year vet printer, dead at 70
NY Daily NewsAstoria, Queens , he worked for the Daily News for 47 years - starting as a copy boy and then moving to the printing department, where he remained until he retired in 2002. O'Donnell attended Our Lady...
Side Dish: Bono, Wyclef Jean don't always pull in crowds
NY Daily News- The gorgeous wife of that manly mogul is telling friends the real reason they're divorcing is that he's into guys. She claims they haven't had sex in four years. - Tobey Maguire knows how to diffus...
'New Moon' pair Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart share night after after-party
NY Daily NewsRobert Pattinson was right when he sent word that the "New Moon" after-party at the Box Thursday night was too crowded. But that may have just been an excuse to hang out with co-star
Christie Brinkley under fire from husband, Peter Cook, gets support from ex, Billy Joel
NY Daily NewsPeter Cook in divorce court. What makes Billy's allegiance remarkable is that, according to a former nanny, Christie put Billy through a similar hell.Cook and Brinkley have officially reached a settle...
Marv Albert denies run-in with 50 Cent during 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'
NY Daily NewsThe Associated Press about the gangsta rapper. Members of the rapper's entourage reportedly threw punches at Albert when they didn't recognize him backstage. Albert was the voice of the
Isobella Jade goes from aspiring model to graphic novelist
NY Daily NewsThere's more than meets the eye to pint-size model Isobella Jade. Uunderneath her petite 5'4" frame is a woman who is well on her way to creating her own media empire. Her credits include writing her...
'Fela!' and fate reunite show's stars stars
NY Daily NewsSahr Ngaujah and Saycon Sengbloh are together again on stage — albeit a much larger stage. When the Broadway musical "Fela!" opens tomorrow, high school best friends Ngaujah and Sengbloh will reuni...
Fela Kuti: as B'way musical 'Fela!' set to open, guide to Afrobeat legend
NY Daily NewsTrinity College of Music . 3. At school, Fela formed the band Koola Lobitos, with whom he developed an early version of the style that would forge an entire genre: Afrobeat. 4. Afrobeat fuses Africa...
'Dreamgirl' Anika Noni Rose is Disney's history making 'Princess'
NY Daily NewsAnika Noni Rose has good reason to feel animated. Her latest starring role isn't simply high-profile — it's downright historic. "The Princess and the Frog" leaps into local theaters on Wednesday, ...
Sharpton: Every stray bullet comes closer to you or the one you love
NY Daily NewsNew York , where violent crime has hit historic lows. But that’s cold comfort to those who must stand over the cold bodies of their loved ones, who in many cases have been killed by remorseless thu...
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