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Brooklyn community fights proposed homeless shelter [01/10/2012]

There is an acute homeless problem city-wide, and in particular in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. But a proposal to develop a 200-bed shelter in the neighborhood is being met with stiff opposition.

It's is a major point of contention for residents in Greenpoint. Everyone agrees the homeless need s ...

Teacher accused of forgery to get out of class [01/10/2012]

A New York City teacher is accused of faking jury duty to get out of class.

Mona Lisa Tello worked at the High School of Graphic Arts in Manhattan.

According to investigators, she produced a false document, ostensibly issued by a court to confirm jury duty service, to excuse her a ...

  • Brooklyn community fights proposed homeless shelter [01/10/2012]
  • Teacher accused of forgery to get out of class [01/10/2012]
  • Papa John's apologizes for racial slur on receipt [01/10/2012]
  • Cab driver arrested in knifepoint rape in Brooklyn [01/10/2012]
  • Teacher allegedly used fake jury letter to skip work [01/10/2012]
  • Jersey City Adds 4th Red Light Camera [01/10/2012]
  • GOP to Add a Seat to NY Senate, Protecting Power [01/10/2012]
  • Thousands Expected at Funeral for Park Ranger From NJ Shot on Job [01/10/2012]
  • Gas-drilling fans, foes weigh in on NY rules [01/10/2012]
  • Fossil to buy Skagen for $236.9M [01/10/2012]
  • New Yorkers demand more 'police accountability' [01/10/2012]
  • Police search for Metro PCS robbers [01/09/2012]
  • No pants subway prank in 11th year [01/09/2012]
  • Wall Street bonuses expected to drop [01/09/2012]
  • Plea talks afoot in NYC pipe-bomb terror case [01/09/2012]
  • School employee fakes daughter's death [01/09/2012]
  • Beyonce Released from Hospital, Lenox Hill Says [01/09/2012]
  • Hedge funds get an 'F' [01/07/2012]
  • Ex-MTA chief has harsh words for transit system [01/05/2012]
  • Wake Thursday for SI teen in 'bullying' suicide [01/05/2012]