Evacuation zone saw nearly half of Sandy drownings
Nearly half of the drowning deaths during Superstorm Sandy occurred in New York City's evacuation zone, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
Zack Wheeler back after missing last start
The good for Mets top prospect Zack Wheeler on Wednesday was that his fastball reportedly clocked in at 97 mph after missing his start last Thursday due to inflammation in his shoulder.
Woodside accountant rescued after being held for ransom in LIC warehouse for a month
Three men have been arrested and three more are being sought in the ransom kidnapping of a Woodside accountant who was held in a Long Island City warehouse for 32 days as his tormenters allegedly burned him with acid, punched out his teeth, beat him and threatened to cut off his fingers.
Fashionista Samantha Marcus Yanks on style, NYC haunts and family
Titles mean a lot in business, but for Samantha Marcus Yanks, who holds a lot of titles, such as editor-in-chief of Hamptons magazine, editor-at-large of Gotham magazine and executive fashion director for all of Niche Media, the titles mean a whole lot of fun. Born and raised in New York City, Yanks has a beautiful family, her own jewelry line and a toy line. At Niche Media, Yanks celebrates and explores everything from fashion and interesting people to philanthropy. Let’s see what she has to say.
Here are the highest-paid coaches in US sports: Forbes
The NFL dominated Forbes’ list of the highest-paid coaches in American sports in a report released Wednesday. Eight of the top 10 call the shots of football teams, including Giants coach Tom Coughlin at No. 8. The other two on the list are from the NBA. Here’s the full top 10.
Behind the Curtain: St. James Theatre being used for new Keaton flick, more
Keaton flick Although the St. James Theatre on 44th Street is vacant, its marquee is advertising “Raymond Carver’s What We Talk About When We Talk About Love,” which was adapted by, directed by and stars Riggan Thomson, who actually looks a lot like Michael Keaton. Well, it actually is Keaton, and the sign is just being used as part of the filming of “Birdman,” in which Keaton plays a film actor trying to revive his career by spearheading a stage play.
Editorial: Don't let Trade Center be an armed camp
While a rebuilt World Trade Center site nears its debut as one of the world's most important and iconic business districts, a critical controversy is brewing. How much security is too much?
Blake Shelton plans benefit for Oklahoma tornado victims
Oklahoma country singer Blake Shelton is planning a televised benefit to raise money for victims of the massive tornado that swept through Moore, Oklahoma, this week, music magazine Billboard reported Wednesday.
