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News Articles by Amy Eddings

Second Day of Defense in Former Newark Mayor Corruption Trial

April 02, 2008

by Amy Eddings

The defense attorneys for former Newark Mayor Sharpe James rested, after their client refused to take the stand in his federal corruption case. The 72-year-old former mayor is accused of improperly ....

Isiah Thomas No Longer President of Knicks

April 02, 2008

by Amy Eddings

Isiah Thomas is out, as president of the New York Knicks, at least. New president Donnie Walsh, introduced today to the media, says he will wait a few days to decide whether to keep Thomas on as coa....

Prosecutor Says Spitzer Ordered Aide to Release Records

March 28, 2008

by Amy Eddings

A criminal prosecutor says former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer ordered the dirty tricks scandal to discredit Senate Republican leader Joseph Bruno, but Albany DA David Soares is not calling for any in....

Lawmakers Agree to State Budget Framework

March 28, 2008

by Amy Eddings

Lawmakers continue to work out the details of a budget, the framework of which was agreed to last night between Gov. David Paterson and legislative leaders. Observers say New York could have a budge....

Bloomberg Introduces, but Doesn't Endorse, Obama

March 27, 2008

by Amy Eddings

Sen. Barack Obama was introduced by Mayor Michael Bloomberg at Cooper Union. The mayor did not endorse Obama. He says his support will go to the presidential candidate with specific, brave ideas. ....

Tishman Speyer To Develop Far West Side

March 26, 2008

by Amy Eddings

A new chapter has opened in the fate of the Hudson rail yards on the Far West Side, considered the last remaining substantial piece of undeveloped property in Manhattan. The Metropolitan Transportat....

The Changing Face of Prostitution

March 14, 2008

by Amy Eddings

The fall of Gov. Eliot Spitzer placed a spotlight on the world of prostitution. Times have changed - the red light district is virtual and arrangements are made via email and telephone. But the sto....

Paterson Says He's Ready to Govern

March 13, 2008

by Amy Eddings

Showing flashes of his trademark wit and self-deprecation, incoming governor David Paterson outlined his immediate plans when he takes over from resigning Governor Eliot Spitzer on Monday and he took....

Tennis Returns to MSG

March 11, 2008

by Amy Eddings

The world's top-ranked tennis player, Roger Federer, shook off any lingering fatigue from a recent bout of mono to defeat his idol and Hall of Famer, Pete Sampras, in an exhibition match last night. ....

Moments Leading up to Times Square Bomb Caught on Tape

March 06, 2008

by Amy Eddings

Caught on tape -- a person getting off a bike around 3:40 this morning and heading toward the military recruiting station in Times Square, moments before a small bomb was detonated there. REPORTER: ....

Bloomberg Asks for Additional 3% Spending Cut

March 04, 2008

by Amy Eddings

In a sign of troubled economic times, Mayor Bloomberg has asked all city agencies to trim spending by another three percent for fiscal year 2009, which begins July first. REPORTER: The mayor's reque....

Voters Head to Polls in Wisconsin Democratic Primary

February 19, 2008

by Amy Eddings

The next step in the democratic presidential nominating process is taking place today. Voters in Wisconsin and Hawaii are making their preferences known today. Barack Obama grew up in Hawaii and is....

Council Closes in on E-Waste Legislation

February 14, 2008

by Amy Eddings

Starting July 1st, 2009, manufacturers must devise and fund their own method of collecting, and recycling, the TV's, computers and MP3 players that are now left on the curb for the city to handle. P....

Federal Diabetes Study Shows New Risk in Lowering Blood Sugar

February 07, 2008

by Amy Eddings

A major federal study is giving diabetics researchers pause. It found aggressively lowering blood sugar levels actually increased a study group's risk of death. That goes against some 50 years of ass....

Giants and Fans Enjoy Victory Parade in Lower Manhattan

February 05, 2008

by Amy Eddings

A heavy, gray sky did nothing to dull the mood in Lower Manhattan today, where thousands of football fans lined Lower Broadway to celebrate the Giants' Super Bowl victory Sunday with ticker tape and ....

NJ Says New Bush Budget is Bad for State

February 05, 2008

by Amy Eddings

New Jersey's two U.S. senators say the federal budget proposed by President Bush is bad for the state. The record-setting $3 trillion budget increases funding for the military but holds domestic spen....

Anti-Terror Funding For New York Area

February 01, 2008

by Amy Eddings

An additional $153 million is being earmarked this year to secure the subway and commuter rail lines. The New York area will get 45% of the total national allocation for mass transit security. Gov....

Giuliani Dropping Out of Race

January 30, 2008

by Amy Eddings

It's official... Rudolph Giuliani is dropping out of the race. He announced his intentions to reporters traveling with him on a private jet from Florida to California. Daily News senior corresponden....

Bloomberg Criticizes Insurance Merger

January 30, 2008

by Amy Eddings

REPORTER: The non-profit insurance giants cover the city's workforce. An insurance company spokesman says most of the criticism was from people worried about a monopoly and rising premiums - concern....

MTA Scales Back Fulton Street Transit Hub

January 28, 2008

by Amy Eddings

Construction inflation is driving up costs of the new transit center at the Fulton Street subway stop by some $320 million, for a total price tag of more than $1 billion. The new station was envision....