Thursday, September 18, 2014

How Islamic State is wielding the Internet in new ways (+video)


How Islamic State is wielding the Internet in new ways (+video)


New York — American law-enforcement officials have expressed growing concern about the threat of homegrown terror this week as federal prosecutors announced the indictment of a New York man, Mufid Elfgeeh, who is accused of having offered support to ...


Obama Due in New York


Attorney General Eric Holder, Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson,and Governor Andrew Cuomo sounded the alarm Monday about the escalating danger of a terrorist attack on America by ISIS and other jihadists. Too bad the Obama administration lacks the ...


New York leads the U.S. in chikungunya cases


New York State is first in the nation once again, but not for anything good. As of the Centers for Disease Control's (CDC) Sept. 16 report on chikungunya cases in the U.S., New York has reported 252 travel associated illnesses in 2014. That number ...


New York Jets Versus Green Bay Packers: 2014 Week Two Wrap-Up


The New York Jets made there first trip to Green Bay in over 10 years and came away with a 31-24 loss despite an early 14-0 lead, and 21-16 lead at halftime. They played well despite an ejection, more costly penalties and a secondary that got burned on ...


Cast of “Star Trek: The Next Generation” To Reunite for New York Super Week


Get ready to beam up to the U.S.S. Enterprise: ReedPOP has announced that the entire cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation, including Patrick Stewart, are set to reunite for New York Super Week in an event hosted by none other than the Enterprise’s ...


36 Hours: Central Park, New York


In 1859, the sanctuary of undulating hills, bridges and lakes taking shape in the heart of Manhattan was described in The New York Times as a “noble work, which is so clearly destined to be the honor and delight of New York.” Neglect and decline in the ...


Nuclear deal elusive as Iran, six powers resume talks in New York


UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - A diplomatic breakthrough is unlikely on a nuclear deal to end sanctions against Iran when talks resume in New York this week between Tehran and six world powers deadlocked after a year of negotiations. The talks between Iran and ...


Colin Quinn Talks New 'SNL' Cast Members, New York City And Being A Cultural Anthropologist


As a former "Weekend Update" anchor, Colin Quinn is one of the few people who knows what's in store for new hire Michael Che. Of course, he has nothing but jokes for him. Quinn, a lifelong New Yorker who is now bringing some authenticity "Girls," recently ...


Upstate New York man accused of plotting U.S. military killings to aid ISIS


ROCHESTER, N.Y.— An upstate New York man accused of plotting to kill members of the U.S. military and others faces new charges that he tried to aid the Islamic State group in Syria and Iraq. Mufid Elfgeeh, 30, of Rochester, was indicted by a federal ...


New York Sues to Block Early Withdrawal of Alzheimer's Drug


A new lawsuit is calling attention to an unusual move by drug maker Actavis PLC that the New York attorney general says is designed to preserve sales of a brand-name medication for Alzheimer's disease. The state attorney general's office filed suit Monday ...



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