Muslim Leaders Stand by Islamic Center Near Ground Zero
A group of Muslim American leaders from the New York area announced their support for the Islamic community center planned near ground zero, saying they need to counter an anti-Muslim sentiment locally and far away. feeds.nytimes.com |
Big City: Paladino Lawn Signs Create a Rare Boom in Buffalo
Amid vacant storefronts in a shrunken, impoverished city, ads for the hometown candidate for governor of New York are flying out the door. feeds.nytimes.com |
With Higher Fares Ahead, M.T.A. May Spare Drivers
A plan calls for increasing fares for subway, bus and commuter-rail passengers, but not for drivers who use an E-ZPass. feeds.nytimes.com |
A Hike Into the Mystic, or Just a Walk in the Woods?
Hawk Rock in Putnam County looks like a bird of prey, and embodies mysteries of nature and history. feeds.nytimes.com |
Quick Bite | Yonkers: Tastes and Sounds of Poland
The Polish Deli in Yonkers has every food an immigrant could want, including more than a dozen kinds of house-made kielbasa. feeds.nytimes.com |