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US Accuse China of Hacking Commission Emails
newyork May 03, 2012

Computer Security: IBM Finds Too Many Companies Not Prepared

Despite publicity about hackers, intrusions into company databases and even the insertion of computer viruses into Iran’s nuclear program, most companies simply aren’t prepared to handle them, a new study from International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE: IBM) determined.

Twitter updates its iPhone and Android Apps
newyork May 02, 2012

Twitter CEO: No Need For IPO, Business Running Just Fine

Twitter, the social media site that already claims 100 million members, is running fine and sees no need for an initial public offering -- at least not yet, CEO Dick Costolo said.

newyork Apr 26, 2012

Cancer Scam: Women Held For Faking Cancer And Looting Sympathy Gifts Worth Millions From Family, Friends; Has to Repay $13,368

The New York police have arrested a woman who admitted to faking cancer for years to gain sympathy gifts and money from family, friends and donors.

Facebook
newyork Mar 26, 2012

Strange Doings: Yahoo Sues, Facebook Arms: Why?

Facebook (NYSE: FB), the No. 1 social network that wants to complete its initial public offering, is spending more on lawyers these days.

newyork Mar 23, 2012

Jordan Hawes, Astoria Resident, Pleads Guilty to Murder of Wife

Astoria resident Jordan Hawes pleaded guilty to the murder of his wife, Tara Hawes, and received 25 years in prison.

An Irish Blessing: St. Patrick's Day 2012
newyork Mar 18, 2012

An Irish Blessing: St. Patrick's Day 2012, From Kate Middleton In England To Revelers In New York [PHOTOS]

An Irish blessing was bestowed upon the world on Saturday in honor of St. Patrick's Day 2012. Here are photos of St. Patrick's Day celebrations from Kate Middleton in England to revelers in New York City.

newyork Mar 13, 2012

Marie Colvin's Funeral To Be Held In New York

Marie Colvin, the internationally acclaimed journalist who was killed in Syria last month, will be buried in the Long Island community she grew up in. Her funeral will be held Monday at St. Dominic Roman Catholic Church. The Sunday Times of London reporter was killed last month while fleeing an unofficial media center which was being shelled by the Syrian Army.

newyork Mar 13, 2012

New York City Lawmakers Consider Mass Transit Tax Break

Lawmakers are considering a tax break for mass transit users in New York City. The tax break would apply to LIRR, NJ Transit and New York City subway riders, according to Huffington Post.

newyork Mar 13, 2012

Investigators Hunt For Two Suspects In Murder Of John Laubach, Chelsea Event Planner

Investigators are on the hunt for two men who they believe are responsible for the brutal murder of a Chelsea event planner. John Laubach, 57, was discovered bound and gagged in his apartment on West 22nd Street earlier this month. Evidence has led police to believe that Edwin Faulkner, 30, and Juan Carlos Martinez-Herrera, 26, killed Laubach on March 2.

newyork Mar 13, 2012

Former Cop Seeks To Represent Gristina As New Defense Lawyer

A former cop is now seeking to serve as Anna Gristina's defense pro bono after attempting to have her former attorney fired during Monday's hearing, according to NY Daily News. Peter Gleason, who has expressed that he will work for free, has willingly offered to give up his Tribeca loft as collateral in order to bail out Gristina and to house her family during the trial.

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