In the year since Sandy blew through the East Coast, meteorologists have pored over forecasts, satellite photos, computer models, and even the physical damage to try to get a sense of what made Sandy the demon it was.
In the year since Sandy blew through the East Coast, meteorologists have pored over forecasts, satellite photos, computer models, and even the physical damage to try to get a sense of what made Sandy the demon it was.
SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (AP) - A Bloomfield man is due in court on allegations he stole about $10,000 worth of chicken wings and other meat from a South Windsor company where he worked.
43-year-old Boris Delisser is scheduled to be arraigned on a first-degree larceny charge Thursday in Manchester Superior Court. He was arrested last week in connection with the reported thefts last year at County Distributors, a wholesale meat company off Route 5.
Police say Delisser was caught on surveillance video taking products from the warehouse and loading them into a vehicle. Authorities say they later found that Delisser stole meat on several occasions.
Delisser is free after posting $10,000 bail. He couldn't be reached for comment. There's no phone listing for him and it's not clear if he has a lawyer.
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Monday, December 29 2014 10:34 PM EST2014-12-30 03:34:12 GMT
Ironic T-shirts, oversized scarves, artisan everything, an aversion to news cameras and reporters: these are the markings of the hipster. But is the movement over because it is de facto mainstream? Here at hipster headquarters -- otherwise known as Williamsburg in Brooklyn -- we found the self-proclaimed anti-hipster bar, Alligator Lounge.
Ironic T-shirts, oversized scarves, artisan everything, an aversion to news cameras and reporters: these are the markings of the hipster. But is the movement over because it is de facto mainstream? Here at hipster headquarters -- otherwise known as Williamsburg in Brooklyn -- we found the self-proclaimed anti-hipster bar, Alligator Lounge.
Monday, December 29 2014 10:27 PM EST2014-12-30 03:27:17 GMT
U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm, R.-N.Y., will resign his seat in Congress now that he is a convicted felon, Fox News has confirmed, citing sources on Capitol Hill. Grimm, who represents Staten Island and part of Brooklyn, pleaded guilty to tax evasion charges last week and admitted to lying to investigators. The charges were related to a restaurant he used to own in New York.
U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm, R.-N.Y., will resign his seat in Congress now that he is a convicted felon, Fox News has confirmed, citing sources on Capitol Hill. Grimm, who represents Staten Island and part of Brooklyn, pleaded guilty to tax evasion charges last week and admitted to lying to investigators. The charges were related to a restaurant he used to own in New York.
Monday, December 29 2014 9:50 PM EST2014-12-30 02:50:20 GMT
Federal authorities are investigating New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver over payments he received from a New York City law firm, according to the New York Times. FBI agents and prosecutors with U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara's office found that a small law firm called Goldberg Iryami paid Silver sums of money over a decade or so but that Silver did not official disclose the payments, according to sources.
Federal authorities are investigating New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver over payments he received from a New York City law firm, according to the New York Times. FBI agents and prosecutors with U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara's office found that a small law firm called Goldberg Iryami paid Silver sums of money over a decade or so but that Silver did not official disclose the payments, according to sources.
Monday, December 29 2014 8:54 PM EST2014-12-30 01:54:18 GMT
An MTA law enforcement officer who has been in a coma for more than a year after an accident on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge has died, the agency said Monday. MTA Bridges and Tunnels Officer Thomas Choi is the first officer to die in the line of duty in the 81-year history of the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, according to an MTA news release.
An MTA law enforcement officer who has been in a coma for more than a year after an accident on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge has died, the agency said Monday. MTA Bridges and Tunnels Officer Thomas Choi is the first officer to die in the line of duty in the 81-year history of the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, according to an MTA news release.
Monday, December 29 2014 6:34 PM EST2014-12-29 23:34:06 GMT
Allan Spitz treats the listed opening and closing times of his Midtown Manhattan hobby shop (called Red Caboose) as approximations. He once locked a still-browsing customer in his basement store and then left for the night. A recording of a railroad-crossing bell guides customers inside from 45th Street near 5th Avenue and down two flights of stairs, where they'll walk narrow aisles flanked by walls of glass cases filled with locomotives, train cars and other vehicles.
Allan Spitz treats the listed opening and closing times of his Midtown Manhattan hobby shop (called Red Caboose) as approximations. He once locked a still-browsing customer in his basement store and then left for the night. A recording of a railroad-crossing bell guides customers inside from 45th Street near 5th Avenue and down two flights of stairs, where they'll walk narrow aisles flanked by walls of glass cases filled with locomotives, train cars and other vehicles.
Monday, December 29 2014 6:01 PM EST2014-12-29 23:01:13 GMT
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Prosecutors say three fur-sellers tossed bleach and ammonia from a New York City roof onto animal rights activists below. Lawrence Andrews, Luis Justino and David Haber are charged with reckless endangerment, harassment and criminal mischief. According to a criminal complaint, the three men went to the top of a six-story Manhattan building and dumped bleach at an anti-fur protest happening on the street.
Prosecutors say three fur-sellers tossed bleach and ammonia from a New York City roof onto animal rights activists below. Lawrence Andrews, Luis Justino and David Haber are charged with reckless endangerment, harassment and criminal mischief. According to a criminal complaint, the three men went to the top of a six-story Manhattan building and dumped bleach at an anti-fur protest happening on the street.
Monday, December 29 2014 5:22 PM EST2014-12-29 22:22:54 GMT
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio received some boos and heckles Monday at a police graduation ceremony, the latest chapter in his tension-filled relationship with the nation's largest police force. The rift between de Blasio and much of the rank and file has grown considerably in recent weeks, and the leaders of the police union have blamed the mayor for fostering an anti-NYPD atmosphere they believe contributed to the ambush slayings of two officers.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio received some boos and heckles Monday at a police graduation ceremony, the latest chapter in his tension-filled relationship with the nation's largest police force. The rift between de Blasio and much of the rank and file has grown considerably in recent weeks, and the leaders of the police union have blamed the mayor for fostering an anti-NYPD atmosphere they believe contributed to the ambush slayings of two officers.
Monday, December 29 2014 3:03 PM EST2014-12-29 20:03:46 GMT
Cancer-causing pollutants have been confirmed in new locations in the wealthy enclave of Greenwich.
Cancer-causing pollutants have been confirmed in new locations in the wealthy town of Greenwich. The Stamford Advocate reports soil tests at Byram Park have revealed high levels of arsenic and an "ash type material" while tests at the Armstrong Court public housing complex found trace amounts of cancer-causing PCBs and other dangerous heavy metals.
Monday, December 29 2014 2:57 PM EST2014-12-29 19:57:56 GMT
Federal prosecutors in New Jersey say a cruise ship worker responsible for restocking guest room minibars groped a sleeping passenger. Karan Seechurn was detained early Saturday upon the ship's arrival in Bayonne. He is due to appear in court Monday afternoon. Prosecutors say the attack occurred Dec. 23, when Seechurn used his room key to enter the woman's cabin without her knowledge or permission.
Federal prosecutors in New Jersey say a cruise ship worker responsible for restocking guest room minibars groped a sleeping passenger. Karan Seechurn was detained early Saturday upon the ship's arrival in Bayonne. He is due to appear in court Monday afternoon. Prosecutors say the attack occurred Dec. 23, when Seechurn used his room key to enter the woman's cabin without her knowledge or permission.
Monday, December 29 2014 12:59 PM EST2014-12-29 17:59:13 GMT
New York City is getting 320 new firefighters. Mayor Bill de Blasio and Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro presided over the swearing-in of a new class of probationary firefighters on Monday. De Blasio said he wanted to thank "each and every one of these heroes" for their sacrifice and for their service.
New York City is getting 320 new firefighters. Mayor Bill de Blasio and Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro presided over the swearing-in of a new class of probationary firefighters on Monday. De Blasio said he wanted to thank "each and every one of these heroes" for their sacrifice and for their service.