The Blood is the Life, Mr. Lopez
By Nicholas Lopez A volunteer at the Immune Deficiency Foundation, Joanna Tierno was born without a whole immune system. She receives weekly blood infusions to …[read more]
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Union Leaders on Trial for Racketeering
By SHAKIRA SEALEY A trial date was set for September 24th in Manhattan Supreme Court for two union leaders of a minority labor coalition who …[read more]
After Sandy, changed plans for riverfront
By JULIA JOHN-SCHEDER Following Hurricane Sandy, ideas for improving lower Manhattan’s East River waterfront have shifted from the aesthetic to the practical as city officials, …[read more]
PTA Embezzler Cools Her Heels
BY CLAUDIO MARTINO & SALVATORE ROMANO A 15-day extension on her repayment plan was granted in court on Tuesday for the former Cobble Hill PTA …[read more]
Charter School Applicants Break Record
By JULIA JOHN-SCHEDER Charter school leaders and parents on Tuesday forecast “big trouble” ahead as a record number of students were applying for seats in …[read more]
Tenants of Smith Houses Sue NYCHA for Repairs
By KATELYN HRUBY It was the hour of her discontent. An exasperated Marlene Gardenhire and her son were en route to the doctor for his …[read more]
Getting a Leg Up in Rockette Auditions
By ROBERT GARCIA The dancers were led into elevators by a security guard yelling “good luck!” from the West 55th Street entrance of Radio City …[read more]
Cabbie Accused of Attempted Murder Defends Himself on Witness Stand
By KATELYN HRUBY & JANET DIGERONIMO A cab driver charged with attempted murder testified on Tuesday that when he denied his alleged victims a ride …[read more]
Jury Deliberates in Phony Sexting Murder Case
By JANURIE ULETT & KATELYN HRUBY The jury began deliberations on Tuesday in the Brooklyn murder trial of Ragene Powell and Jimmy Copeland, who allegedly …[read more]
Ex-Inspector Testifies at Stop-and-Frisk Trial
By Rachel Silberstein and Julia John-Scheder Police supervisors did not routinely discuss stop-and-frisk paperwork with officers before signing off on the forms, a retired inspector …[read more]