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Cobbled-together Yankees send CC vs. Cobb
The biggest constant for the Yankees lineup this season has been its seemingly constant state of flux. Roster shuffling is becoming the norm for New York, which on Saturday placed Curtis Granderson on the 15-day disabled list, recalled his presumed replacement -- Brennan Boesch -- from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, and claimed reliever David Huff off waivers from the Indians. "I think ...
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New Yorks Hot Dog Hooker arrested again
New York's infamous "Hot Dog Hooker" allegedly tried to serve up the full works to one customer, but she didn't know the customer was an undercover detective and is now facing a prostitution case, police ...
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NYPD Amanda Bynes claims of sexual assault by cop under investigation
Photo credit: Splash News | Amanda Bynes appears in court in Manhattan facing charges of reckless endangerment, tampering with evidence and marijuana possession after allegedly throwing a bong from her apartment window. (May 24, ...
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Harold Bud Thompson Navy vet dies at 88
Harold "Bud" Thompson, a Navy veteran who participated in D-Day during World War II, died May 23. Thompson, 88, died of complications from peritonitis and sepsis at St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson. He lived in Aquebogue for 20 years, until his home was destroyed during superstorm Sandy. After that, he lived with several of his children.Thompson, born in Manhattan, ...
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Yankees Top Rays In Extra Innings Overbay Homers In Eleventh Inning
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Lyle Overbay homered with two outs in the 11th inning, and the New York Yankees rallied late to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on ...
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Playoff Dream Over For Blueshirts Bruins Send Rangers Packing In Conference Semifinals
BOSTON (AP) Tuukka Rask stopped 28 shots, Gregory Campbell scored twice and the Boston Bruins beat the New York Rangers in Game 5 on Saturday to advance to the Eastern Conference ...
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Overbay sparks tying rally wins it in 11th
NYY@TB: Overbay's solo shot puts Yankees up in 11th ST. PETERSBURG -- With the Yankees down to their final out, Lyle Overbay worked a crucial walk to set up a game-tying two-run rally, then homered in the 11th to lift New York to a 4-3 victory over the Rays at Tropicana Field. Two innings after the Yanks handed Fernando Rodney his Major League-leading fifth blown save -- a rally Overbay ...
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NYPD investigating actress Bynes allegations
NEW YORK -; The New York Police Department is investigating allegations made by actress Amanda Bynes that she was sexually assaulted by officers arresting her for throwing a bong out of a ...
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Guitar Center Employees Unionize in New York
May 25, 2013 1:20 PM ET Employees at Guitar Center's flagship store in Manhattan overwhelmingly voted on Friday to form a union of its 57 retail workers. The new bargaining unit will press the company for improved working conditions and a reversal of declining wages at the 14th Street store. The ...
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Baby dies after being found unresponsive when he slept in parents bed
A baby boy died this morning at a Bronx hospital, cops said.The parents of 4-week-old Maximus Mussenden found him unresponsive after he slept in their bed, according to a police source.The couple lives near the North Central Bronx Hospital in Woodlawn and brought him there shortly before 9:50 a.m., where he was pronounced dead.There were no obvious signs of the trauma on the baby's body, ...
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Cops haul poncho-clad mental case from chilly East River
The NYPD rescued a Tennessee man from the East River this morning, authorities said.A passerby spotted the unhinged man in the water near the FDR Drive and East 81st Street shortly before 10 a.m., and called the police.When ESU Detective Robert Mirfield and his partner Officer Paul Braver heard the job come over, Mirfield began driving quickly up the FDR while Braver suited up in a dry suit, ...
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Amanda Bynes tweets that cop sexually harassed her lied about bong toss
Amanda Bynes today accused the NYPD of sexual harassment, claiming the cop who arrested her for allegedly tossing a bong out the window of her Times Square apartment "lied" about it and was "creepy."The troubled starlet told her Twitter followers, "Don’t believe the reports about me being arrested. It’s all lies."I was sexually harassed by one of the ...
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Toni On New York Toni Goes On A Health Kick
NEW YORK(CBSNewYork) – If you love New York City like we love New York City then tag along with Toni On! We uncover hidden city secrets, show you the coolest stuff to do and hunt down the best treats because we love to eat! If you’re looking for a good time, Toni is your go-to ...
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Mets drop suspended game to Braves in 10 innings
ATL@NYM: Lagares makes a great running grab in center NEW YORK -- The delay was long and intricate, the resolution sudden and abrupt. The Mets played to their first suspended result in more than 25 years Friday night, an impasse caused by inclement weather in a tie game. Eighteen hours passed before the game resumed, but Atlanta worked quickly Saturday and notched two crucial runs in the ...
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Brooklyn Park woman accused of embezzling more than $230000 from...
A Brooklyn Park woman siphoned off more than $230,000 from a regional church office where she worked, padding her paychecks and diverting money through other schemes for more than seven years, according to criminal charges. The Hennepin County attorney's office charged Raenay Liane Hendrickson, 50, on Friday with seven counts of felony theft-by-swindle. Hendrickson worked as a bookkeeper ...
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Tyson Gay roars to 100m victory at New York Diamond League meet
United States Tyson Gay roared to a 100-metres victory while Sanya Richards-Ross withdrew and high jumper Blanka Vlasic made an emotional comeback triumph in Saturday's New York Diamond League athletics meet.Cold, windy and rainy conditions dimmed bids for spectacular performances at the third of 14 stops in the global series, making health issues a concern as athletes look to the world ...
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Report Kelly Camp Denies Plans For Mayoral Bid Phone Poll Remains Shrouded In Mystery
NEW YORK(CBSNewYork) — Is Police Commissioner Ray Kelly considering a bid for mayor? A recent telephone poll of registered voters asked New Yorkers if they would support the Commissioner for mayor. The poll also asked if they were aware of changes in crime statistics, but aides claim Kelly had nothing to do with the survey, which was first reported by the Village Voice and ...
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Report Fatal Police Shooting Under Investigation In Connecticut
RIDGEFIELD, Conn. (AP) –Connecticut state police are investigating after Ridgefield police officers responding to an emergency report of a possible domestic dispute fatally shot a man armed with a handgun in the yard of a private home. Authorities say a Ridgefield police officer opened fire after the man refused to obey orders to put down his handgun and raised the weapon toward the ...
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Collins looking to jump-start Mets offense
Email NEW YORK -- The Mets have had a few dead spots in their lineup this season, and manager Terry Collins is doing anything he can to fix them. New York has seen the ninth slot (.187) in the lineup account for a higher batting average than the fifth (.178) and the eighth slots (.179) this season. The Mets have also seen their cleanup hitter bat .194 (34-for-175) through the season's ...
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Mets bullpen should be fine for Saturdays games
Email NEW YORK -- The Mets found themselves in the odd position of starting their closer on Saturday, but manager Terry Collins said his bullpen should be fine. New York and Atlanta began play on Saturday with the ninth inning of a 5-5 tie game that got suspended late Friday night. Bobby Parnell was be on the mound for the Mets, and Collins said that Brandon Lyon would also be available for the ...
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Bayern Munich Wins Champions League Final Over Borussia Dortmund
FC Bayern Muenchen players celebrate after winning the UEFA Champions League Final against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium on May 25, 2013 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty ...
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Boesch rejoins Yankees as Granderson hits DL
Email ST. PETERSBURG -- The Yankees officially placed Curtis Granderson on the 15-day disabled list on Saturday, recalling Brennan Boesch from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to replace him on the active roster. Granderson has played just eight games for the Yankees this season, and he will be sidelined for at least four weeks after suffering a fractured fifth metacarpal of his left hand when he ...
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Yankees claim pitcher Huff off waivers from Tribe
Email ST. PETERSBURG -- The Yankees made a move to add to their pitching staff, claiming David Huff off waivers from the Indians on Saturday. Huff, 28, made three relief appearances for Cleveland this season, allowing five earned runs in three innings. He opened the year at Triple-A Columbus, where he was 3-1 with a 4.07 ERA and 28 strikeouts in 24 1/3 innings pitched over nine games (two ...
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Law enforcement observes Missing Children Day
U.S. law enforcement officials are urging parents to spend time with their children to discuss safety tips Saturday, National Missing Children Day. Parents should consider a child's age when offering advice on what to do if a strangers approaches in public, WXMI-TV, Grand Rapids, Mich. Young children generally require shorter, more specific instructions than older children. Children ...
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MLB Baltimore 6 Toronto 5
Adam Jones added a solo blast as Baltimore improved to 16-10 on the road this season. Garcia (1-2) yielded three runs (two earned) on nine hits and no walks over five innings, striking out one. The 36-year-old right-hander, who spent the last two seasons with the New York Yankees, collected his 153rd career win and first for Baltimore since being recalled from Class AAA Norfolk. Hardy ...
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New York's community gardens creating tension once more
Community gardening in New York is under threat again, but what are the ideas and opinions surrounding this ongoing battle between the people and the city?
Community gardening is a well-known term and idea in New York City thanks to the much-publicized opposition between former Mayor Giuliani and members of the New York City public, who brought a lawsuit to have the gardens protected. The issue was eventually resolved when Mayor Bloomberg replaced Giuliani and introduced the Garden Settlement of 2002. Read more
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