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Four Confirmed Deaths after Shootings in Herkimer and Mohawk, New York; Suspect Shot and Killed (UPDATES + VIDEO)

Daniel J. Cassavaugh — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:26:57 +0000

State Police have shot and killed Kurt Myers, the suspect in shootings that killed four people and injured two others in Herkimer and Mohawk, New York.

Shortly before 8 a.m. Thursday, State Police, FBI and a K-9 unit entered the former Glory Days bar in Herkimer where Myers had been in hiding for nearly 16 hours and had at times exchanged fire with police.

Drink Up: Judge Blocks New York's Large-Sugary-Drink Ban

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:22:09 +0000

Looks like you’ll be able to a large Coke in restaurants after all, following a New York State Supreme Court judge’s ruling. Judge Milton Tingling released his decision today, announcing that New York City is ”enjoined and permanently restrained from implementing or enforcing the new regulations.” The move is a big blow to Mayor Michael Bloomberg, [...]

Behka's Links: Overheard in….

Behka — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 21:22:13 +0000

Kids, I know that many of us, when we’re out at the store or something, sometimes catch one half of a conversation. Or, maybe just the end of it. It could be something that makes sense or something that seems insane. So many times throughout the years I’ve been in these situations and wondered, “Just what [...]

Gunman Shoots Multiple People Near Empire State Building

Sam Schleicher — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:38:24 +0000

Although details are sketchy at the moment, several news outlets are reporting that a gunman has shot multiple people near the Empire State Building in Manhattan this morning. The incident reportedly took place at Fifth Avenue and West 34th Street around 9 a.m. Anywhere from three to 10 people may have been hit by gunfire [...]