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Allen Iverson at 76ers game, wants to play basketball

newsday.com — An NBA blog from Newsday's Bobby Bonett Philly fans may boo Santa Claus, but they have nothing but love for arguably the greatest basketball player in city history. Allen Iverson was on hand for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals between the Sixers and Celtics.
Bobby Bonett Sports Blogger, Newsday @bobbybonett
Allen Iverson at 76ers game, still wants to play basketball, admits NBA unlikely. #drib | http://t.co/RJbDXhDc

Long Island Item

mobile.newsday.com — Two Wall Street rating agencies Wednesday downgraded Suffolk County's credit in the wake of a report that the county faces a $530 million budget shortfall. The downgrades likely will have "some impact" on county interest expenses -- with possible increases of up to $60,000 annually and several hundred thousand dollars over the life of the bonds, said Richard Tortora, Suffolk's financial adviser.
Paul LaRocco Staff Writer, Newsday @paullarocco
Suffolk announces plan to save 11 water quality jobs http://t.co/oNjvqTcL as rating agencies deliver another downgrade http://t.co/qpa2bSfy

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mobile.newsday.com — Eleven layoffs in Suffolk's environmental quality division would be reversed under a plan County Executive Steve Bellone will present to lawmakers. The positions, including hydrogeologists, public health sanitarians and a well driller, were among 315 jobs to be eliminated July 1. But environmentalists protested loudly, saying the cuts imperiled groundwater monitoring efforts.
Paul LaRocco Staff Writer, Newsday @paullarocco
Suffolk announces plan to save 11 water quality jobs http://t.co/oNjvqTcL as rating agencies deliver another downgrade http://t.co/qpa2bSfy

Jeremy Lin Serge Ibaka top defensive highlights

newsday.com — An NBA blog from Newsday's Bobby Bonett In a highlight dominated by rejections, who better to lead the way than the NBA's top shot-blocker, Serge Ibaka? Ibaka, who led the league by averaging 3.65 blocks per game -- the highest single-season mark since Theo Ratliff averaged 3.74 blocks per game during the 2000-01 season -- had the top defensive play of the year, according to a countdown released by the NBA.
Bobby Bonett Sports Blogger, Newsday @bobbybonett
The top 10 defensive plays of the year, or "Jeremy Lin and a Bunch of Blocks. #drib | http://t.co/jPgpRzIX

Lundqvist shows his human side in loss

newsday.com — It certainly wasn't Henrik Lundqvist's finest moment. The scoreboard read 3-0 for the Devils after just 9:49, and worse, on just five shots, the sort of percentage that Lundqvist never even sees in breakaway drills in practice.
Arthur Staple Sports Writer, Newsday @StapeNewsday
Lundqvist shows his human side in loss http://t.co/KCWnvIre

Post-game Xtra: Rangers on the brink

newsday.com — Steve Zipay takes you inside the locker room, home and on the road, with the New York Rangers. Well, it's down to one. Ryan Callahan hit the far post from the left side in the second or this may have been different. "Got unlucky on the power play.
Steve Zipay Sports Writer, Newsday @stevezipay
Rangers on brink as Devils survive rally, 5-3 in Game 5. http://t.co/knA5OL4i and http://t.co/TtK3cY72

UFC 146's revolving door still heavy

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Mark La Monica Sports Writer, Newsday @LaMonicaMark
#UFC146's revolving door still heavy http://t.co/maoo3MtD

Rangers have to find a way to jump start

newsday.com — Call it good fortune, call it "puck luck," as John Tortorella did. Call it what you like. The Devils earned their breaks at the start of last night's Game 5, and they made the most of their very few c
Arthur Staple Sports Writer, Newsday @StapeNewsday
Rangers have to find a way to jump start http://t.co/3btpGxTV

Watch UFC 146 press conference Thursday at 2 pm ET

newsday.com — Watch the UFC on Fox 3 post-fight presser live in the embedded video player beginning around 10:45 p.m. ET Saturday. If you miss the live stream, you can watch it in the archives below anytime at
Mark La Monica Sports Writer, Newsday @LaMonicaMark
#UFC146 presser is at 2 pm ET Thursday. We'll have the live stream for you at http://t.co/RFYpcQ9q

At least Rangers show ability to rally

newsday.com — All it took to get the Rangers' desperation to kick in, to get the Rangers' fire and blood and determination to flow, was an opening 10 minutes in which everything they did turned out completely wro
Arthur Staple Sports Writer, Newsday @StapeNewsday
At least Rangers show ability to rally http://t.co/baG8zXj6

Alex Rodriguez's home runs

longisland.newsday.com — 12 m ago ................ North Country Rd Closed between and Stony Brook Rd and Wellington Dr due to emergency road repairs ufn (dc) In STONY BROOK closed due to accident on NY RT-25A/NORTHERN BLVD WB between LONG HILL RD/STONY BROOK RD and after WELLINGTON DR. Stopped traffic from N COUNTRY RD 12 m ago ................
Mark La Monica Sports Writer, Newsday @LaMonicaMark
Those 2 bams tonight from A-Rod were career numbers 47 and 48 against the #Royals http://t.co/yMJrtcLb #yankees

Stony Brook University plans Marie Colvin center

newsday.com — Stony Brook University plans to open a center for international journalism in memory of Marie Colvin, the acclaimed war reporter who was killed Feb. 22 in Syria.The Marie Colvin Center for Internation
Victor Manuel Ramos Staff Writer, Diversity Issues, Newsday @vmramos
Stony Brook University plans Marie Colvin center. http://t.co/qGSXcdCA via @Newsday

Dubinsky returns to Rangers lineup

newsday.com — Brandon Dubinsky played Wednesday night for the first time since Game 7 of the opening- round series against the Senators. He had plenty of energy, coming back to play his first game in nearly a month after an ankle injury he suffered in that series-clinching win.
Arthur Staple Sports Writer, Newsday @StapeNewsday
Dubinsky returns to Rangers lineup http://t.co/CvUSwBGi

Results, News, Commentary, & Contestants

newsday.com — Jessica Sanchez or Phillip Phillips is about to win "American Idol" season eleven -- I think it should be the vocally astonishing Sanchez, but Phillips has had a huge fan base all year that I don't think she'll be able to overcome. They do a last duet, Joe Cocker's "Up Where We Belong."
Verne Gay TV Critic, Newsday @vernejgay
My esteemed colleague, Jamshid Mousavinezhad, did a bang up job covering #idol all season; and I hear he knows who won: http://t.co/Y1xw5Keb

States looking to new tolls to pay for highways

newsday.com — WASHINGTON - (AP) -- Driving onto an Interstate highway? Crossing a bridge on the way into work? Taking a tunnel under a river or bay? Get ready to pay. With Congress unwilling to contemplate an increase in the federal gas tax, motorists are likely to be paying ever more tolls as the government searches for ways to repair and expand the nation's congested highways.
Andrew DeMillo Capitol Correspondent, Little Rock Bureau, Associated Press @ademillo
RT @jpdrinkard: With gas tax revenue stagnant, states look to new tolls to pay for highways http://t.co/KoIYUu65 via @Newsday

Summer interns bring energy to ClearVision Optical

newsday.com — Get the latest news and trends on Long Island companies and the people behind them. This month, many Long Island companies will gear up for their summer internship programs. Among them is ClearVision Optical Co., a Hauppauge-based company that designs and distributes eyewear for famous brands that include Cole Haan, Ellen Tracy and Izod.
Carrie Mason-Draffen Columnist, Newsday @newsgirlie
http://t.co/TU7E682V Nice insights on choosing interns.

Good jobs on LI still hard to come by, statistics show

newsday.com — Long Island's unemployment rate jumped to 7.1 percent in April from 6.6 percent a year ago, the state Labor Department said Tuesday. The Island's jobless rate remains stuck at recession-like levels and hasn't been below 6 percent since 2008. Nassau's jobless rate was 6.7 percent in April, compared with Suffolk's 7.5 percent.
Carrie Mason-Draffen Columnist, Newsday @newsgirlie
Good jobs on LI still hard to come by. http://t.co/QMkFzC98 via @Newsday Guy is devoted to manufacturing. I wish him luck.

TUF Talk 11: Al Iaquinta

newsday.com — In Episode 11 of "TUF Talk," Wantagh's Al Iaquinta talks about beating Andy Ogle in the quarterfinals then having to fight seven days in "The Ultimate Fighter" semifinals on Friday, May 25 (10 p.m. on
Mark La Monica Sports Writer, Newsday @LaMonicaMark
Get @ALIAQUINTA's thoughts after fighting Ogle on #TUFLive. http://t.co/8OlQz2bc @ufc @UrijahFaber @MattPeL @UFC_Belle @erichyertko

Surprise, surprise: Osi’s a no-show

Kimberley A. Martin Sports Writer, Newsday @KMart_LI
Surprise, surprise: Osi’s a no-show on Day 1 of OTAs - http://t.co/y6nnHpzx #nyg

First step toward a dynasty?

Kimberley A. Martin Sports Writer, Newsday @KMart_LI
First step toward a #nyg dynasty? - http://t.co/bPxvBLf0

TUF Talk 11: Al Iaquinta on quarters and semis

newsday.com — A mixed martial arts blog about UFC, Strikeforce and other MMA promotions and fighters Week 11 of "TUF Talk," our exclusive video series with Wantagh's Al Iaquinta, explains his emotions after beating teammate Andy Ogle in the "TUF Live" quarterfinals last Friday.
Mark La Monica Sports Writer, Newsday @LaMonicaMark
Attention #IaquintaNation: Your leader speaks again in Week 11 of TUF Talk http://t.co/HFo2dFJ8

Firefighters save dog from Lawrence creek, seek owner

newsday.com — Here you'll not only find everything that Newsday is reporting across Long Island, but you'll also have instant access to breaking news, community events, photos, videos and discussions in each community.
TC McCarthy Community Journalist, Newsday @TC_McCarthy
RT @teeniemonster22: Firefighters save dog from Lawrence creek, seek owner http://t.co/Z5yZF3eC

Tyson Chandler doesn't make All-Defensive First Team

newsday.com — An NBA blog from Newsday's Bobby Bonett Wrap your head around this one: Tyson Chandler, the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year, didn't make the NBA's All-Defensive First Team. The voting panel, which consists of the league's 30 head coaches, gave Dwight Howard the nod over Chandler as the starting center for the first team.
Bobby Bonett Sports Blogger, Newsday @bobbybonett
The league's DPOY missed out on the All-Defensive 1st team. Also, Carlos Boozer. #drib | http://t.co/JvkdSeYG

Sports Blogs Item

mobile.newsday.com — All season long American television's biggest hockey showcase is NBC's weekend afternoon games. Why then would the network not use that slot Sunday for a potential Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals, rather than showing it at night on NBC Sports Network, which is seen in fewer homes?
Neil Best Sports Business and Media Columnist, Newsday @sportswatch
Why would Game 7 of Devils-Rangers be shown on NBC Sports Network rather than NBC? Two words: old golfers. http://t.co/GEdOVR9C

'The Great Gatsby' trailer released

newsday.com — The first trailer for "The Great Gatsby" is now online, offering more than two-and-a-half minutes of images from Baz Luhrmann's adaptation of the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel. It's a chance to hear Leonardo DiCaprio, as Gatsby, do a lockjaw accent, while Carey Mulligan, as Daisy Buchanan, puts on an old-money Kentucky drawl.
Rafer Guzman Film Critic, Newsday @RaferGuzman
'The Great Gatsby' trailer released: The first trailer for "The Great Gatsby" is now online, offering more than ... http://t.co/RQDhRgx5

Columnists item

mobile.newsday.com — Don't worry, be happy, Alex Rodriguez said, or words to that effect. On a night the Yankees avoided embarrassment by the length of Mark Teixeira 's big toe, here was A-Rod, standing at his locker, assuring everyone that everything will be fine.
Greg Logan Sports Writer, Newsday @GregLogan1
RT @DPLennon: Don't worry, be happy, says A-Rod. Or words to that effect, as #Yankees patience has been tested lately http://t.co/eKytffHV

Facebook to target Mideast with office in Dubai

newsday.com — DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - (AP) -- Facebook is not letting a slumping stock get in the way of its global growth ambitions. The social networking company on Wednesday invited journalists to an event next week to launch its first office in the Middle East business hub of Dubai.
Adam Schreck Reporter, Associated Press @adamschreck
IPO behind it, #Facebook setting sights on Mideast. Dubai office launch next wk. Curious to see how many q's they take. http://t.co/i87omWmY

Jets sign Vakapuna

newsday.com — New York Jets news, commentary and insider info from beat writer Kimberley A. Martin. A source confirmed the Jets will sign fullback Fui Vakapuna today. He was drafted by the Bengals in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL draft and spent most of the past three years as a practice squad member for the Bengals and Colts.
Kimberley A. Martin Sports Writer, Newsday @KMart_LI
Source: #nyj to sign FB Fui Vakapuna: http://t.co/V8df6lmi

politics item

mobile.newsday.com — Nassau's public employees unions pledged to fight a bill passed by the legislature Monday that would allow County Executive Edward Mangano to furlough staffers and unilaterally alter sealed labor contracts. Union leaders argue the measure is "unconstitutional," but administration officials said the law is justified and legal.
Paul LaRocco Staff Writer, Newsday @paullarocco
Robert Brodsky on Nassau's unions vowing to fight furloughs http://t.co/seer5ujB In Suffolk, unions are saying they'd prefer it to layoffs

Heat-Pacers marred by flagrant fouls; Bird calls team 'soft'

newsday.com — An NBA blog from Newsday's Bobby Bonett A quick glance at the box score might not show much intrigue from Game 5 of the Heat-Pacers series. Miami rolled to a 32-point win, LeBron James (30 points) and Dwyane Wade (28) dominated, and Indiana's scoring-by-committee strategy was inept, with nobody scoring more than 11 points.
Bobby Bonett Sports Blogger, Newsday @bobbybonett
Highlights of the chippy play between the Heat and Pacers in Game 5 #drib | http://t.co/LeG5ifRI

Jessica Sanchez shows off fashion flair; Phillip Phillips, not so much

newsday.com — "American Idol" finalists Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips had one more night to leave millions of viewers with a lasting impression - from a musical and visual standpoint. Sanchez worked the fashion angle to the max. Phillips, as has been is MO the whole season, did not.
Anne Bratskeir Style Columnist, Newsday @AnnieBrat
Almost over @AmericanIdol #fashion Jessica Sanchez shows off fashion flair; Phillip Phillips, not so much http://t.co/jU9wyC8y via @Newsday

At Roger Clemens trial, juror question hits a nerve

newsday.com — WASHINGTON -- As U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton and lawyers from both sides reviewed on Monday questions submitted by jurors for Roger Clemens' accuser Brian McNamee, they stumbled over one. "Did you ever inject any other players with steroids or HGH?" a juror wanted to know.
Mike Rose Senior Sports Editor, Newsday @MikeRRose
At Roger Clemens trial, juror question hits a nerve http://t.co/vrgmKuW1 via @Newsday

Indian state OKs shooting tiger poachers on sight

newsday.com — NEW DELHI - (AP) -- A state in western India has declared war on animal poaching by sanctioning its forest guards to shoot hunters on sight in an effort to curb rampant attacks against tigers and other wildlife. The government in Maharashtra says injuring or killing suspected poachers will no longer be considered a crime.
Katy Daigle South Asia Correspondent, Associated Press @katydaigle
Poachers beware...one Indian state is allowing its forest guards to shoot anyone hunting tigers on sight. http://t.co/NonHaRZ6

Pierre McGuire on why what happens inside the glass stays there

newsday.com — Pierre McGuire, NBC's "Inside the Glass" hockey reporter, declined Tuesday to go beyond what he shared with his TV audience about the Game 4 argument between coaches John Tortorella of the Rangers and Peter DeBoer of the Devils - which wasn't much.
Adam Wazny Reporter, Winnipeg Free Press @wazoowazny
Um. When you aren't willing to share the details of a heated argument between coaches, then it doesn't work. http://t.co/VjqJE89a
Neil Best Sports Business and Media Columnist, Newsday @sportswatch
I spoke to Pierre McGuire about his controversial decision to limit what he told viewers about Tortorella-DeBoer tiff. http://t.co/IcDDbxQ6

Despite objections, Long Beach passes budget

newsday.com — Long Beach's City Council passed an $88 million budget -- and an associated tax increase -- after an intense hearing Tuesday night, despite protest from residents and union members.The city's spending
Patrick Whittle Reporter, Newsday @pxwhittle
Despite objections, Long Beach passes budget http://t.co/ImVfTBF7 via @Newsday

At Roger Clemens trial, juror question hits a nerve

newsday.com — WASHINGTON -- As U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton and lawyers from both sides Monday reviewed questions submitted by jurors for Roger Clemens' accuser Brian McNamee, they stumbled over one. "Did you ever inject any other players with steroids or HGH?" a juror wanted to know.
Jim Baumbach Investigative Sports Reporter, Newsday @jimbaumbach
Jury had 29 questions for Brian McNamee. One of them, according to transcript we read, struck a nerve with the lawyers. http://t.co/7jHmwULg

Suffolk cops: No crime in anti-bully video

newsday.com — The Suffolk County Police Department said Tuesday that "no crime has been committed" in the case of a Longwood High School student who created a YouTube video and a fake Facebook page about a fictit
Victor Manuel Ramos Staff Writer, Diversity Issues, Newsday @vmramos
Long Island student suspended over anti-bullying fictitious "suicide" video, but police don't see a problem. @Newsday: http://t.co/T4Q4JVJY

Help Wanted: Workers' Compensation rights

newsday.com — DEAR CARRIE: My 84-year-old mother-in-law works for a country club in the catering and restaurant division. She has worked there for 20 years and has used just four sick days. She works all holidays
Carrie Mason-Draffen Columnist, Newsday @newsgirlie
Help Wanted Column: Loyal 84-year-old worker gets the boot. http://t.co/5UKhLOP8 via @Newsday

Wife warned him not to buy Facebook stock

newsday.com — Melville resident Martin Blumberg, 70, snagged 400 Facebook shares Friday at the initial public offering price of $38 each, putting him in a rarefied investment circle.Few individual investors got any
Carrie Mason-Draffen Columnist, Newsday @newsgirlie
Wife warned him not to buy Facebook stock http://t.co/Ob2oUL1b via @Newsday

Minimum-wage rally planned in Babylon

newsday.com — Get the latest news and trends on Long Island companies and the people behind them. Local supporters of raising the state minimum wage plan a rally Thursday at the Babylon LIRR station from 5 to 6 p.m. The Long Island Federation of Labor AFL-CIO and local community groups are sponsoring the gathering.
Carrie Mason-Draffen Columnist, Newsday @newsgirlie
Minimum-wage rally planned on Long Island. http://t.co/2tePpm4Q via @Newsday

Memorial Day sales: Where to save

long-island.newsday.com — Style and sample sales, fashion and fun. Memorial Day's arrival means it's officially time to swap the sweaters for sundresses and dust off the patio furniture. Updating your closet and home for the new season can be costly, but here's some good news: Lots of stores are celebrating Memorial Day with the only "s" word we love more than summer .
TC McCarthy Community Journalist, Newsday @TC_McCarthy
RT @NinaShopsNY: Memorial Day = SALES! Here, 11 places to save big on fashion, home goods & more: http://t.co/8WdyjMJL @newsday #MDW

'Teenage Taxi Club' on Long Island

long-island.newsday.com — When Nicole Pitt arrived at a friend's Sweet 16 party in Garden City, the driver walked to the back passenger door and opened it for her. "I felt like I was royalty," Pitt says. While she's not a
TC McCarthy Community Journalist, Newsday @TC_McCarthy
RT @JenBergerKids: 'Teenage Taxi Club' on #LongIsland http://t.co/BroMtLwa

Group: Hispanic scholarships to go on

newsday.com — Here you'll not only find everything that Newsday is reporting across Long Island, but you'll also have instant access to breaking news, community events, photos, videos and discussions in each community.
Victor Manuel Ramos Staff Writer, Diversity Issues, Newsday @vmramos
Advocacy group will award #Hispanic college scholarships, despite cancelling its parade. @Newsday: http://t.co/FGTWFGYB #latism #NY

Census overcounts LI, undercounts minorities

newsday.com — The 2010 Census overcounted the nation's population by about 36,000 people, a rate of just 0.01 percent, yet the census still undercounted several minority groups despite outreach efforts, according
Victor Manuel Ramos Staff Writer, Diversity Issues, Newsday @vmramos
Census 2010 overcounted white population while undercounting blacks, Hispanics, American Indians and Alaska natives: http://t.co/sFaI2zwd

Group builds custom bike in homage to vets

newsday.com — Here you'll not only find everything that Newsday is reporting across Long Island, but you'll also have instant access to breaking news, community events, photos, videos and discussions in each community.
Carl Corry Online Local News Editor, Newsday @CarlCorry
RT @LI_Now: Patriot Guard Riders build custom bike in homage to #veterans: http://t.co/PN4I8G7D #longisland
Carl Corry Online Local News Editor, Newsday @CarlCorry
http://t.co/DD2KGNG7

Rookie Kirk Nieuwenhuis a fan favorite, but may be odd man out

newsday.com — It hasn't taken Kirk Nieuwenhuis long to become a fan favorite at Citi Field. It doesn't matter that his name is tough to say -- and even tougher to spell. Fans and teammates instead just call him Captain Kirk.
Barbara Barker Sports Columnist, Newsday @meanbarb
Rookie Kirk Nieuwenhuis a fan favorite, but may be odd man out: It hasn't taken Kirk Nieuwenhuis long to become ... http://t.co/XNZ1iB0W

Daughter: Vietnam War soldier's grave found

newsday.com — Just before Air Force Major John O'Grady left in early 1967 to fly bombing missions in the Vietnam War, his teenage daughter Patricia told him that if he were ever lost, she would come and find him.
Emi Endo Business Reporter, Newsday @e2_newsday
Daughter: Vietnam War #NewHydePark soldier's grave found http://t.co/ipUwsZRY #QuangBinh

Memorial Day weekend events on Long Island

long-island.newsday.com — Celebrate Memorial Day with BBQ menu recipes, desserts, parades, services and things to do all over Long island.
TC McCarthy Community Journalist, Newsday @TC_McCarthy
Looking for something to do #MemorialDay weekend? We got ya covered -- http://t.co/UdJcgsXm

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mobile.newsday.com — In an effort to curb drug overdose deaths, Suffolk County is putting a fast-acting antidote to opiates in the hands of more first responders. The county is testing a new state program allowing emergency medical technicians with basic-level training to administer the drug Naloxone.
Paul LaRocco Staff Writer, Newsday @paullarocco
Suffolk to put opiate antidote in hands of more first responders http://t.co/gGcjiS7i Offical demonstrates on dummy: http://t.co/EbT7EJu6

Mike Woodson to get long-term deal; report

newsday.com — The Knicks officially are expected to remove the interim label from Mike Woodson's title this week, according to multiple sources. The two sides are working on a long-term deal, the sources said, and something could be done within the next couple of days.
Kimberley A. Martin Sports Writer, Newsday @KMart_LI
RT @NewsdaySports: Mike Woodson may have his interim tag removed by the end of the week | http://t.co/HGmvcKHZ via @Al_Iannazzone
Al Iannazzone Sports Writer, Newsday @Al_Iannazzone
RT @NewsdaySports: Mike Woodson may have his interim tag removed by the end of the week | http://t.co/HGmvcKHZ via @Al_Iannazzone
Alan Hahn Sports Writer, Newsday @alanhahn
According to @Al_Iannazzone, Long-term deal for Woodson on tap: http://t.co/PninPL9S

Mike Woodson to get long-term deal; sources

newsday.com — The Knicks officially are expected to remove the interim label from Mike Woodson's title this week, according to multiple sources. The two sides are working on a long-term deal, the sources said, and something could be done within the next couple of days.
Al Iannazzone Sports Writer, Newsday @Al_Iannazzone
Notes on Mike D'Antoni's first public comments since resigning, Jeremy Lin and Team USA and Knicks draft workouts: http://t.co/5KfwfoBA
Al Iannazzone Sports Writer, Newsday @Al_Iannazzone
From @NewsdaySports , Knicks expected to remove interim label from Mike Woodson's title in the coming days: http://t.co/5KfwfoBA

politics item

mobile.newsday.com — Eyeing a fall rematch, Rep. Tim Bishop (D-Southampton) and his leading Republican challenger, Randy Altschuler , are focusing their attacks on the issue of local jobs. Altschuler, a St.
Paul LaRocco Staff Writer, Newsday @paullarocco
Bishop and Altschuler, anticipating a fall rematch, spar over the issue local jobs: http://t.co/jlpAZXz3 #Newsday

Westchester GOP elite backing Cohen's bid

newyork.newsday.com — Two dozen Westchester County Republican leaders pledged their support Monday for businessman Bob Cohen's state Senate bid in a wide-open race to replace state Sen. Suzi Oppenheimer. Cohen, 57, is maki
Christian M. Wade Government Reporter, Tampa Tribune @cwadenewsday
Westchester GOP elite backing Cohen's bid #newsday http://t.co/rKDI6DRk

Salvage yard owner charged in illegal dumping

newsday.com — A Muttontown man was arrested Monday and charged with illegally dumping thousands of gallons of toxic automotive fluids into the ground at his salvage yard just south of the Glen Cove Waterway, pros
Paul LaRocco Staff Writer, Newsday @paullarocco
Suspect clashed often w/ Glen Cove over land RT @anngivens Salvage yard owner charged in illegal dumping http://t.co/S33Q4JkZ #Newsday
Ann Givens Staff Writer, Newsday @anngivens
Salvage yard owner charged in illegal dumping http://t.co/h5h5Mma9 #Newsday

'Hip Hop Squares' updates 'Hollywood Squares' game

newsday.com — Early on, in one of the first episodes of MTV2's "Hip Hop Squares" (Tuesday night at 11) -- a reboot of the classic game show, "Hollywood Squares" -- rapper Fat Joe is asked a question about a pig's private parts that would make a mother blush.
Genetta Adams Freelance Journalist @GenettaAdams
RT @keversa: No Charles Nelson Reilly here. @GenettaAdams on the new MTV2 game show "Hip Hop Squares": http://t.co/CGxzERaH

'House' recap: Everybody dies. Well, sort of.

newsday.com — Everybody dies and that apparently applies to Gregory House as well. Or did it? At peace, at last. A life, such as this one was, dedicated to the relentless, heartless pursuit of truth - or puzzles - seemed to finally end last night in a blazing building - but continued after all, when he faked his own death so he could remain by the side of his closest friend in the world, Wilson (Robert Sean Leonard), himself dying from cancer.
Verne Gay TV Critic, Newsday @vernejgay
Burning down the "House:" http://t.co/lVRN9Y1o

Town seeks public input on council districts

newsday.com — The redistricting committee for the Town of North Hempstead will seek public input on possible revisions to the boundaries of the town's six council districts at a meeting Monday, town officials said.
Emi Endo Business Reporter, Newsday @e2_newsday
#NorthHempstead redistricting mtg starting soon, also streaming online at town site. http://t.co/P56yOYBo

'Mad Men' recap: Christmas waltz, Jaguars and Aly Khan

newsday.com — "Mad Men's" "Christmas Waltz:" Late in the year, early in the morning, and Lane Pryce's phone rings. He answers, and a plot is set in motion. The lawyer at the other end tells Lane the news is good, but of course the news is not: Lane has to find $8,000 fast to settle a tax debt.
Verne Gay TV Critic, Newsday @vernejgay
Yeah, I didn't forget (just one o' those days): #madmen recap and other assorted mumblings re "Christmas Waltz." http://t.co/5ddRwmkn

Jets' Kenrick Ellis to serve 45 days in jail

newsday.com — Kenrick Ellis will be in jail when the Jets start training camp. The Jets defensive lineman will serve 45 days, starting June 15, after pleading guilty to an assault and battery charge in a Hampton (Va.) Circuit Court, a county clerk confirmed Monday.
Kimberley A. Martin Sports Writer, Newsday @KMart_LI
ICYMI, Kenrick Ellis to serve 45 days in jail; expected to miss start of #nyj training camp: http://t.co/5Icj3lf7

MTA says East Side Access may cost $1B more

newsday.com — The MTA's enormous East Side Access project to link the Long Island Rail Road to Grand Central Terminal by 2019 may cost nearly $1 billion more than previous estimates, officials said Monday. At a
TC McCarthy Community Journalist, Newsday @TC_McCarthy
#MTA says East Side Access could cost as high as $8.24B ... $1 billion more than previous estimates -- http://t.co/kusdKkg0

Game 4 preview: Five Things to Watch

newsday.com — Steve Zipay takes you inside the locker room, home and on the road, with the New York Rangers. With tires splashing down Mulberry Street, and "Exile on Main Street" in the SUV, have arrived in Newark, and the press room at the Rock is filling up.
Steve Zipay Sports Writer, Newsday @stevezipay
Live from Jersey: Some things to watch for in Rangers-Devils Game 4 tonight. Blue Notes, http://t.co/Vntkbaow

Seminar for teens on distracted driving

newsday.com — Here you'll not only find everything that Newsday is reporting across Long Island, but you'll also have instant access to breaking news, community events, photos, videos and discussions in each community.
TC McCarthy Community Journalist, Newsday @TC_McCarthy
How serious of a problem is distracted teen driving on LI? -- http://t.co/LrO5SFri

Report: Ellis to serve 45 days in jail

newsday.com — Complete coverage of the New York Jets. Latest news, scores, schedule and analysis from the leading source of New York Sports, Newsday.com
Kimberley A. Martin Sports Writer, Newsday @KMart_LI
Report: Kenrick Ellis to serve 45 days in jail #nyj http://t.co/SAs4kSBH

Group vows stronger Puerto Rican parade

newsday.com — Every year when the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Day Parade comes to Brentwood, Wilfredo González dresses in the blue, red and white of the Puerto Rican flag and prepares for a day of salsa dancing, barbecui
Victor Manuel Ramos Staff Writer, Diversity Issues, Newsday @vmramos
In case you missed it: Brentwood's Puerto Rican/Hispanic parade saved after cancellation. http://t.co/XNRLOQ9n #latism #NY

Your 2012 graduation photos

newsday.com — Reader photos of graduation ceremonies, parties and grads in their caps and gowns. Submit your photo here.
TC McCarthy Community Journalist, Newsday @TC_McCarthy
Your grad photos - MT @smariehayman: My best friends and I featured in @newsday! http://t.co/wy8SAC3n @Katie_Epifane @cjalvarez90 @Jsroga88
TC McCarthy Community Journalist, Newsday @TC_McCarthy
MT @smariehayman: My best friends and I featured in @Newsday! http://t.co/wy8SAC3n @Katie_Epifane @cjalvarez90 @Jsroga88

LIRR: Signal problem causes delays

newsday.com — Eastbound trains were experiencing delays of up to 25 minutes Monday afternoon because of a signal problem in Jamaica, the Long Island Rail Road said. The signal problem, which also caused delays of up to 10 minutes on westbound trains through Jamaica, did not appear to be weather related, an LIRR spokesman said.
TC McCarthy Community Journalist, Newsday @TC_McCarthy
#LIRR signal problems causing delays -- http://t.co/s34IZPdT

Book Signing and Discussion: Harold Fernandez, MD

long-island.newsday.com — When: Mon. 5/21 7 p.m.. Where: Price: Free admission, fee for book Description: Author Harold Fernandez, MD discusses and signs copies of his memoir "Undocumented," copies signed must be purchased at Book Revue, previously purchased copies require receipt Categories: Community, Local Event, Events, Book Signing Email: mailer@bookrevue.com Website:bookrevue.com
Victor Manuel Ramos Staff Writer, Diversity Issues, Newsday @vmramos
Formerly undocumented heart surgeon will have Long Island book signing today: http://t.co/NE1fbuY5 His story: http://t.co/vcC8DgLV

Mark Zuckerberg’s bride Priscilla Chan goes traditional

long-island.newsday.com — Style and sample sales, fashion and fun. If you expected Priscilla Chan, 27, bride of billionaire Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, 28, to turn up at her May 19th wedding in a hoodie, the favored gear of her longtime beau, you were way off.
Anne Bratskeir Style Columnist, Newsday @AnnieBrat
What do you wear when you marry @MarkZuckerberg? Mark Zuckerberg’s bride Priscilla Chan goes traditional http://t.co/wacEKmSz via @Newsday

Junior Dos Santos

newsday.com — Junior Dos Santos defends his heavyweight title against Frank Mir at UFC 146 in Las Vegas on May 26, 2012.
Mark La Monica Sports Writer, Newsday @LaMonicaMark
How about a little #UFC146 pre-fight video with Junior Dos Santos? http://t.co/THpHSiLR

Editorial: Rockland's critical budget moment

newsday.com — Editorial Rockland Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef has taken a crucial though painful step to address the county's dire fiscal problems. His proposal, released Thursday, includes layoffs, program cuts and added fees, on top of the staggering 30 percent property tax increase approved in this year's budget.
Gerald McKinstry Political Reporter, Journal News @gcmckinstry
Editorial: Rockland's critical budget moment http://t.co/9enw1sVn via @NewsdayNY