Travel News: Luxury Hotel Rooms on Sale Nov 8, 2008
The program is already in use by Continental passengers in Houston, Washington, D.C., Newark, Boston, Austin, San Antonio and Cleveland. Likewise, for Northwest passengers in Indianapolis and Delta fliers at La Guardia. (Time.com)
Jets ILB Harris out 2-3 weeks with groin injury Nov 7, 2008
Harris, who leads the Jets with 52 tackles in his second season, had a procedure Wednesday to repair the injury, the Daily News and Star-Ledger of Newark reported Thursday. AFC East. (ESPN -- Football News)
Airline loophole: What you can do about animal's death Nov 7, 2008
The loss of a 10-week-old Neopolitan Mastiff puppy that was flown from San Francisco to Newark in December 2001. After the flight arrived, the puppy disappeared from its crate. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Panthers' Stewart sits out practice Nov 7, 2008
Harris, who leads the Jets with 52 tackles in his second season, had a procedure Wednesday to repair the injury, the Daily News and Star-Ledger of Newark reported Thursday. PARKER INJURED AGAIN: Willie Parker missed practice for the second day in a row Thursday because of a shoulder injury -- not the sprained knee that kept him out of four games -- and the Pittsburgh Steelers running back's status for Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts is uncertain. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Luke WinnINSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL Nov 7, 2008
Legends Classic, Nov. 28-29, Newark, N.J. (Akron, Eastern Kentucky, Farleigh Dickinson, Mississippi State, Pittsburgh, Texas Tech, Washington State) ... Anchoring the Newark event with a highly ranked Big East team was a smart move. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Jets' leading tackler Harris reportedly sidelined Nov 7, 2008
Harris, who leads the Jets with 52 tackles in his second season, had a procedure Wednesday to repair the injury, the Daily News and Star-Ledger of Newark reported Thursday. Coach Eric Mangini declined to update Harris' status or confirm the reports Thursday a day after saying "it's a longer shot this week" for the linebacker to play Sunday against St. Louis after he missed the Jets' game at Buffalo last weekend. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
THE DEVIL AND THE DOW Nov 6, 2008
Turns out Satanist Paul is one of those eternal grad students, a much more productive societal role for an L.A. trust-funder than producing movies or throwing parties at Teddy s. But where there s excess capital, usually there s a vanity project lurking, and Paul s was shooting photos of wax saints in the basement of a church in Newark. He usually used his family money to travel. (New York Press)
Group Examines NY Property Taxes Nov 6, 2008
I'd rather call it a school funding cap," says Tom Ledbetter. He sits on the Newark School Board in Wayne County. He says putting a 4 percent cap on annual school property taxes silences the voice of the school community. It's the only level of government where citizens vote directly on their budget. Ledbetter says, It not a matter of property tax or who funds it. It's the cost of education and we have to find out what the real problem is.". Commission Chairman Tom Suozzi says we spend... (R News)
Jobless claims drop slightly from elevated level Nov 6, 2008
com at a hotel in Newark, N.J., Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008 ... com at a hotel in Newark, N.J., Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Borders(R) to Open New Store in Indianapolis International Airport Nov 6, 2008
Seattle; Dallas; New York City; Newark, N.J.; Jamaica, N.Y.; Boston; Houston; Las Vegas; Miami; Raleigh-Durham, N.C.; Washington, D.C. and Cincinnati. This year, Borders was awarded the "Best Specialty Retail Brand Operator" and "Retailer with Highest Regard for Customer Service" by Airport Revenue News (ARN), a leading publication for airport executives, concessionaires and others involved in the aviation industry. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Sabres, slow start doom ailing Devils Nov 4, 2008
Jason Pominville ended a 20-shot first-period barrage against Kevin Weekes with a power-play goal and the Buffalo Sabres beat New Jersey, 2-0, last night in Newark, in what was the Devils' first game in a long while without Martin Brodeur starting in goal. Ryan Miller had 24 saves in registering his second straight shutout, Jaroslav Spacek added two assists, and Patrick Kaleta scored his first goal of the season as the Sabres won for the eighth time in 12 games (8-2-2). (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Behind the party's changing labels Nov 3, 2008
In 1873, The Nation mentioned "the extreme democratical party." In 1908, the Newark (Ohio) Advocate reported that "the Democratical Congressional convention of the seventeenth district opened auspiciously." (That could, of course, be the same sort of slip as "Democratical presidential.") In 1924, the Mexia Daily News, in Texas, complained that "fundamentalists call the liberal anti-Christ and old fogey Republican calls the Democratical and the Progressive red.". But democratical gradually faded... (Boston Globe)
What to do with Neumann Leathers buildings? Third Zoning Board hearing on future of tanning factory Nov 3, 2008
between Willow and Newark avenues ... Gary Bean, a civil engineer and traffic expert appearing for the developers, told the crowd that Observer Highway, Newark Street, Willow Avenue, and Park Avenue are all county roads, but Clinton Street is not. (West New York Reporter, NJ)
* NHL: Oilers snap losing streak against Carolina Nov 3, 2008
At Newark, New Jersey, Martin Brodeur, one of the most durable players in the NHL, left New Jerseys victory over Atlanta after bruising his elbow in the second period. Brodeur had played every minute of New Jerseys 10 games this season before he was hurt 6:38 into the second period. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
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STPR is promoted by the Finger Lakes STPR is promoted by the Finger Lakes STPR Motorsports, LLC committee, and chaired by Meridith Croucher of Newark, N.Y. (Rochester area) ... STPR is promoted by the Finger Lakes STPR Motorsports, LLC committee, and chaired by Meridith Croucher of Newark, N.Y. (Rochester area). (Wellsboro Gazette, PA)
Devils goalie Brodeur injured in victory Nov 2, 2008
The Brodeur situation overshadowed the Devils' 6-1 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers on Saturday night in Newark, N.J.. More Sports. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Cards' 'killer forward' leads quiet freshman class Nov 2, 2008
Samuels came to the U.S. five years ago and quickly developed into a star at St. Benedict Prep in Newark, N.J. He started thinking about the NBA during his junior year, and allows that if the league hadn't instituted the minimum age requirement, he probably wouldn't be here right now. "I know if I went pro, it would help out my family,'' said Samuels, whose father and sister live in Trelawny. "I think I was good enough to play in the NBA in high school. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Career fairs drawing more, and older, job seekers Oct 31, 2008
com at a Holiday Inn near the airport in Newark, N.J. ... Bank of America, for instance, had three people at its table in Newark, but in the past it has often sent twice that or more, Hillman said ... The Newark fair also stood out for her because the majority of people seemed older. (AZCentral -- Business)
Live from Antarctica: Teacher talks climate with her U.S. class Oct 31, 2008
Students from schools in Newark, Del. Davie, Fla. (USA Today -- News)
GM and Chrysler, Near a Deal, Press for Federal Aid Oct 31, 2008
It's not clear at this point whether Chrysler will be able to fill the orders for the hybrids before the assembly plant in Newark, Del. where they are built, shuts permanently, a Chrysler spokeswoman said. (Time.com)
MetLife Net Hurt by Annuities; Prudential, Hartford Post Losses Oct 30, 2008
Newark, New Jersey-based Prudential reported third- quarter realized investment losses of $547 million. The company, led by Chief Executive Officer , also lifted its forecast for subprime-related losses to as much as $550 million over five years, the fourth time the company increased its projection. (Bloomberg)
As print media decline, so does the amount of available information Oct 30, 2008
The Newark Star Ledger, the 15th-largest paper in the United States, which was threatened with closure, will apparently survive, but only after announcing that the staff would be reduced by 40 percent ... New Jersey, a petri dish of corruption, will have to make do with 40 percent fewer reporters at The Newark Star Ledger, one of the few remaining cops on the beat. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
The Media Equation: Mourning old media's decline Oct 29, 2008
The Star-Ledger of Newark, the 15th-largest paper in the country, which was threatened with closing, will apparently survive, but only after it was announced that the editorial staff would be reduced by 40 percent. And two weeks ago, TV Guide, one of the famous brand names in magazines, was sold for one dollar, less than the price of a single copy. (International Herald Tribune)
Obama donors get access to top advisers Oct 29, 2008
A reception, policy discussion and lunch was offered in Newark, N.J., with David Cutler, Obama for America s senior health-care adviser, for $500 for a guest or $2,300 for a V.I.P.. And a reception and discussion at Smith & Wollensky steakhouse in Washington with Neera Tanden, domestic policy director of Obama for America, was offered for $250 or $1,000. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Pets have a place in the sickbed Oct 29, 2008
At the 1,000-bed Christiana Hospital in Newark, Del. patients can request orders for a recuperative in-room visit with their pet. (USA Today -- News)
No Love Lost On 'Poetry' With No Rhyme, Reason Oct 29, 2008
The two couples at its center are Connie (Emily Swallow) and Fred (Ivan Hernandez), of Long Island and Newark, respectively; and Mary (Patina Renea Miller) and Frankie (Jerry Dixon) of Brooklyn and Little Italy. Connie and Fred have just gotten married at the Venus Mountain Lodge in the Poconos, but it doesn't take long for the relationship to hit the skids. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Christian Science Monitor To End Print Newspaper Oct 29, 2008
"I'm not trying to minimize that, but the Newark Star-Ledger just laid off [or bought out roughly] 40%, so it's a tough time in this world of newspapers," he says. It is indeed. (Forbes -- Business)
Election 2008: An online resource guide Oct 29, 2008
They are expected to be installed in Chicago; Atlanta; Newark, N.J.; Boston; Indianapolis; Tampa, Fla. San Juan, Puerto Rico; and San Francisco. (Salon)
Holiday bookings not sagging much so far Oct 27, 2008
Above is the Newark, N.J., airport. MARK LENNIHAN | Associated Press. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Official: Drive-By Shootings Not Random Oct 26, 2008
NEWARK, N.J. -- Two men have been arrested in connection to a series of drive-by shootings believed to be targeted attacks in that left two dead and another person wounded. said the men were arrested in Newark Friday night. (WNBC.com, NY)
Athens' post-Olympic glow Oct 25, 2008
Continental flies directly to Athens from Newark, while Olympic airlines flies directly to Athens from JFK.. PLACES TO STAY. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
The Bell Tolls Oct 25, 2008
By William Perlman, The (Newark) Star Ledger via US Presswire. Giants RB Brandon Jacobs, whose physical style is reminiscent of former Steelers RB Jerome Bettis, arrives in Pittsburgh with the defending champions for Sunday's clash of 5-1 teams. (USA Today -- Sports)
Chrysler slashing 5,000 jobs as sale talk goes on Oct 25, 2008
The cuts come atop an announcement made Thursday that Chrysler announced it will shed 1,825 jobs by eliminating one shift at a Toledo, Ohio, Jeep plant and accelerating the closure of its sport utility vehicle factory in Newark, Del. AP Business Writer Joe Bel Bruno in New York contributed to this report. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Star-Ledger cuts newsroom staff by nearly half Oct 25, 2008
NEW YORK The Star-Ledger of Newark, N.J., will reduce its newsroom staff by nearly half through voluntary buyouts as New Jersey's largest newspaper seeks to return to profitability. Jim Willse, the Star-Ledger's editor, said Friday that the newspaper accepted 151 buyout offers from its news staff, or about 45 percent of its 334 editorial employees. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
2 Dead, 4 Shot In Newark Oct 25, 2008
Police have not identified the victims, but said several were being treated at Newark's University hospital. "This is not Newark," said Mayor Cory A. Booker, who has made fighting crime the centerpiece of his administration, at an afternoon news conference ... Newark police spokesman said some of the surveillance of the vehicle the police are seeking was picked up by the recently installed cameras. (WNBC.com, NY)
Daily JFK-London Gatwick Flights Launched by British Airways Oct 25, 2008
Not only does British Airways already have an extensive schedule from both JFK and Newark to London Heathrow, but next year we plan to launch business-only flights between JFK and London City Airport. . (Primezone Releases)
Banks threatened with 'payback time' Oct 24, 2008
They were sent to offices in or near 11 cities: Atlanta; Chicago; Columbus, Ohio; Dallas; Denver; Newark; New York City; Oklahoma City; Phoenix; San Francisco; and Arlington, Va. An FBI spokesman said letters sent to Oklahoma were filled with calcium. (Boston Globe)
FBI Examines Suspicious Letters Oct 24, 2008
Atlanta; Chicago; Columbus, Ohio; Dallas; Denver; Newark, N.J.; New York City; Oklahoma City; Phoenix; San Francisco and Washington. An FBI spokesman said letters sent to Oklahoma were filled with harmless calcium. (W-USA News, DC)
Reward offered in bank letter threat Oct 23, 2008
The letters were mailed to banks and financial institutions in and around Atlanta, Chicago, Columbus, Ohio, Dallas, Denver, Newark, N.J., New York City, Oklahoma City, Phoenix, San Francisco and Washington. The letters first began surfacing Monday, forcing some bank branches to close. (MSNBC -- Crime)
9 Valley banks receive letters with white powder Oct 23, 2008
A law-enforcement official said the letters were mailed to Chase bank branches in or near Atlanta; Chicago; Columbus, Ohio; Dallas; Denver; Newark, N.J.; New York City; Oklahoma City; Phoenix; San Francisco; and Arlington, Va. An FBI spokesman in Oklahoma, where eight letters turned up, said local preliminary assessments showed the powder was harmless calcium. (AZCentral -- News)
2 Dead, 2 Injured In Newark Crash Oct 23, 2008
NEWARK, N.J. -- Two people are dead and two are injured after a car slammed into a telephone police in ... Police say the vehicle matches the description of a car wanted in connection with several robberies that occurred Wednesday night in Newark. (WNBC.com, NY)
Maureen Dowd: Moved by a crescent Oct 23, 2008
His obituary in The Star-Ledger of Newark said that he had sent his family back pictures of himself playing soccer with Iraqi children and hugging a smiling young Iraqi boy. Today in Opinion. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Powder-laced letters to banks in 9 cities Oct 22, 2008
A law enforcement official said the letters were mailed to Chase bank branches in or near Atlanta, Chicago, Columbus, Ohio, Dallas, Denver, Newark, N.J., New York City, Oklahoma City, and Washington. (AP). (Boston Globe)
Time to scrap the Electoral College? Oct 22, 2008
Winning the big citiesAbolishing the Electoral College would profoundly change campaign strategy: Democratic candidates could win the national popular vote by concentrating on cities and regions where Democrats are already dominant: Los Angeles, New York, Newark, Philadelphia, Seattle, etc. Interactive. (MSNBC -- Race)
Powder Laced Letters Sent To Banks - (8:00pm) Oct 22, 2008
A law enforcement official says the letters were mailed to Chase bank branches in or near Atlanta; Chicago; Columbus, Ohio; Dallas; Denver; Newark, N.J.; New York City; Oklahoma City; and Washington. The official says the letters all appear to be from the same source and were sent from Texas. (WTVR.com, VA)
Threatening letters sent to banks tied to credit crisis Oct 22, 2008
A law-enforcement official said the letters were mailed to Chase Bank branches in or near Atlanta, Chicago, Columbus, Ohio, Dallas, Denver, Newark, N.J., New York City, Oklahoma City and Washington. They all appear to be from the same source and began showing up at the banks on Monday, according to the official who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly. (AZCentral -- News)
Restoration offers more questions than answers Oct 22, 2008
Cargill still "mines" salt on 8,000 acres in Newark. It retains 1,400 acres of Redwood City shoreline where it wants to develop half the site while converting the rest to parks and wetlands. (San Francisco Chronicle)
EXCLUSIVE: Inside the McCain Campaign Plane Oct 22, 2008
exclaimed Todd Gillman of the Dallas Morning News on Friday morning October 17 as we boarded the press bus for a John McCain motorcade from Manhattan to Newark Airport ... The next morning, I awoke early to join my colleagues for the 7:40 a.m. bus to Newark ... Following the 20--minute bus ride from mid-town Manhattan to Newark Airport, we boarded the Straight Talk America campaign plane. (Human Events Online)
Gift-Card Contract Breach, Deception Claims Proceed Oct 21, 2008
Jeffrey J. Greenbaum and James M. Hirschhorn of Sills Cummis Epstein & Gross in Newark, N.J., represented Simon Property Group. Neither Greenbaum nor Hirschhorn could be reached for comment. (Law.com)
Yankees, Cowboys become partners Oct 21, 2008
" Michael Rawlings, a former president of Pizza Hut, Inc., has been named chairman and CEO of the Newark, N.J.-headquartered company, which intends to market its services to professional and college sports teams and other event facilities worldwide. "Quality is the hallmark of the Legends brand, and I am confident that the team of experienced professionals we have assembled will set the highest standards of quality and service in the industry," Rawlings said. is a reporter for MLB.com. This... (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Mailbag: Yankees' plans for Cabrera Oct 21, 2008
-- Jaime Z., Newark, N.J.. Probably not, though the Padres reportedly do like the Yankees' talent as a potential match. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Goldman Joins In With Yanks, 'Boys Oct 21, 2008
Legends, based in Newark, will be headed by Michael Rawlings, former president of Pizza Hut Inc. Another major backer is CIC Partners of Dallas. lect. (New York Post -- Business)
Dee Dee Warwick, 63, R&B and soul singer Oct 20, 2008
Born in Newark, Ms. Warwick was a teenager when she began singing with her older sister in the late 1950s. The two performed as The Gospelaires and also collaborated and sang with the Drinkard Singers, a long-running gospel group that also featured some of the Warwicks' aunts and uncles and was managed by their mother. (Boston Globe)
Architects SMWM and Perkins+Will to merge Oct 20, 2008
The Perkins + Will San Francisco office has a heavy emphasis on sustainable design, reaching LEED silver or higher on three recent projects, including the Ohlone College Newark Center for Health Sciences and Technology. Other local Perkins + Will projects include the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol port of entry in Calexico and the Computational Research and Theory Facility in Berkeley. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
Man Arrested In 10-Month-Olds Death Oct 19, 2008
NEWARK, N.J. -- A 22-year-old man was charged in connection with the death of a 10-month-old girl. Police arrested late Friday night and charged him with aggravated assault, aggravated sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. (WNBC.com, NY)
Horse neglect - four seized Oct 18, 2008
Four horses and a dog were seized from her property in the village of Newark and another horse was put down immediately. Makra has a healthy appetite today. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Sitting In: Beetle mania Oct 17, 2008
Chris and I worked together when I rotated through Port Elizabeth and Newark. Today, Chris is the ALB National Program director and is typically on the road and almost never in her office, so catching her on the phone was unexpected for us both. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Frank J. DeRobertis Oct 17, 2008
He was born Oct 5, 1916, in Newark, N.J., and was the son of the late Joseph and Angelina (Rotundo) DeRobertis. Frank worked for many years as a laborer with the Local 17 in Newburgh. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Read more... Oct 16, 2008
NFF has a staff of more than 75 serving nonprofits nationally from offices in Philadelphia, New York City, Newark, New Jersey, Boston, Detroit, Washington, D.C., and San Francisco. The mission of the is to improve the quality of peoples lives through grants supporting the performing arts, environmental conservation, medical research and the prevention of child maltreatment, and through preservation of the cultural and environmental legacy of Doris Dukes properties. (PNN Online)
Wayne County Job Fair Oct 21 Oct 16, 2008
It takes place Tuesday, October 21 at the Quality Inn on North Main Street in Newark. There is no fee to attend. (R News)
Bishop Upset Maher Filmed Religulous In Parish Oct 16, 2008
NEWARK, N.J. -- 's Roman Catholic archbishop is upset part of 's movie was filmed at parish. Maher set part of his documentary "Religulous," which mocks organized religion, in Our Lady of Mercy in. (WNBC.com, NY)
Why Teens Post Nude Pix of Themselves Oct 15, 2008
The high school student in Newark, Ohio, denies the charges; authorities are also considering charges for the students who received her photos, which are considered child pornography under law. There are other examples. (ABC News)
Bon Jovi, Panic Get Touring Conference Honors Oct 14, 2008
Most recently, 51 units of housing in partnership with HelpUSA were announced for Newark, N.J., bringing the number to 140 of affordable housing units Bon Jovi and the Foundation have been involved with since 2005. Previous Humanitarian Award winners include Clear Channel Entertainment (2004), Dave Matthews Band (2005), Music Rising (2006), and Kevin Wall/Live Earth (2007). (Billboard.com)
Hotels join the airlines in fine-print fees Oct 14, 2008
For my aborted trip to Aspen, I'd booked on Continental from Newark to Denver ... On Continental, for example, that unrestricted fare was $718 on Monday round trip from Newark to Denver. (International Herald Tribune)
L.A. follows its own script Oct 13, 2008
One of the pleasures of flying out of Newark and there are so many is the epic view of Manhattan, that soaring bulwark of affluence and might just off the coast of America. But on Friday, when we pulled out for points west just after sunrise, I imagined all the brick-and-mortar ambition sinking into the rivers that encircle it. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
