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New York Giants Sued by Woman Claiming Injury at '09 Game

The New York Giants have been sued by a lady and her husband who claim she was attacked by fans during a New York Jets game played at Giants Stadium last year. Michelle Munoz says she attended ...

8 Sep 2010, 8:34 am | click here to view more

New York imam says Islamic center will proceed

NEW YORK -- The U.S. imam leading plans for an Islamic middle close the site of the September 11 terrorist attacks in New York says the project will continue.

8 Sep 2010, 6:31 am | click here to view more

York swept at Norris Triangular

News-Times/SJ Munoz Erica Koehler of York puts one away in action with Norris, Saturday in Firth. FIRTH - York fell to Norris in their opening match, 24-26, 21-25, before dropping an 18-25 and 17-25 decision to Ashland-Greenwood, Saturday morning at the Norris Triangular in Firth.

8 Sep 2010, 1:30 am | click here to view more

York College included in funds

YORK — York College is among 31 Nebraska public and private nonprofit colleges and universities that will share $1.25 million in need-based scholarship funds awarded by EducationQuest Foundation. The funds are designated for undergraduate students from Nebraska who demonstrate financial need.

8 Sep 2010, 1:26 am | click here to view more

New York Mosque Opposition Damages America: Roger Lowenstein

A New York Times poll reports that two thirds of New Yorkers want an Islamic study middle and mosque, planned for a site two blocks from Ground Zero, to be moved. Since the same poll suggests that many New Yorkers support the middle if built elsewhere, the results will be seen by many as a healthy sign of balance and compromise.

7 Sep 2010, 8:29 pm | click here to view more

New York Tribal Cigarette Sales Under Fire

New York has the highest cigarette tax in the nation, but about a third of the cigarettes sold in the state aren't taxed because they're purchased online or at smoke shops run by American Indians. The state now hopes to collect sales tax on cigarettes sold to nonnatives on tribal lands.

7 Sep 2010, 5:25 pm | click here to view more

York residents ‘undervalued’ by new moves to tackle yobs

A YORK councillor fears extending a crimefighting scheme into four parts of York is “undervaluing” work which is already being done to crack down on yobs.

7 Sep 2010, 3:23 am | click here to view more

York County Council discusses easing smoking ban

YORK COUNTY, S.C. -- York County is one step closer to lifting at least part of its smoking ban. Tuesday night, York County Council members approved an amendment's second reading. The amendment would allow smoking in private clubs. Right now, smoking is banned in any public place. The council wants a more specific description of a "private" club before giving the measure final approval.

7 Sep 2010, 1:47 pm | click here to view more