| Pakistani Sentenced to 86 Years for Attack The case of the scientist, Aafia Siddiqui, 38, had attracted wide attention, particularly in Pakistan, where she was portrayed by politicians and the news media as a heroine. feeds.nytimes.com |
A dude and a dopey dog rack up two more wins for Nickelodeon Nickelodeon holds its fall mini-premiere day Saturday morning with a pair of new animated shows, one that's mostly goodnatured fun for kids and one whose most elaborate joke revolves around a pop music band from more than 40 years ago. feeds.nydailynews.com |
City Room: No Mistrial in Synagogue Bomb Plot Deliberations resumed in the federal trial, although the judge dismissed one juror. feeds.nytimes.com |
Cuban pianist Chucho Valdés jazzed for new sound In the last few years, Cuban jazz marvel Chucho Valdés has showcased his fiery piano around the world, but not in the U.S. That ends Friday, when Valdés returns to New York for the first time since 2004, bringing with him a new CD, a fresh sound and a young son. feeds.nydailynews.com |
New York Lags in Regulating Bed Bugs In response to a growing bed bug epidemic, a number of cities across the nation have adopted new measures to identify and eradicate bed bug infestations — and others, including New York, are exploring such moves. In Boston and in San Francisco, regulations imposed in the past few years outline strict protocols for exterminating bed bugs and for disposing of infested mattresses and belongings. "I do not think New Yorkers have a place to go now," a City Council member who has been a vocal... nysun.com |