The City
- Stop Raiding the Ivory Tower
New York’s public universities should be able to control their own tuition rates and have the freedom to raise additional revenue.
- Soda Tax in N.Y. a Victim of Industry Campaign
A proposed tax on sweet drinks that the beverage industry portrayed as a money grab has been abandoned.
- Paterson Urged to Veto Curb on Stop-and-Frisk List
The bill would block police in New York from saving data on people who are stopped and questioned but not charged.
- Money Erodes a Holdout of Old Long Island
The Montauket Hotel, which was put up for sale in June, has become a stand-in for the soul of this gentrifying town.
- Special-Interest Legislation Moves Through Albany
Bills that are quietly pushed, not trumpeted, are gaining approval as the legislative session winds down.
- Qaeda Figure Tied to New York Subway Bomb Plot
Najibullah Zazi, indicted in a plot to bomb the New York City subway, had contact with Adnan G. el-Shukrijumah, an elusive Qaeda operative, a counterterrorism official said.
- Death Sentence Is Voided for Killer of 2 N.Y.P.D. Officers
The United States Court of Appeals ruled that prosecutors were unfair to Ronell Wilson during his sentencing hearing.
- In Hunts Point, Celebrating an End to Sludge
A malodorous era for a South Bronx neighborhood concluded when a local fertilizer plant received its final delivery of New York City waste to process.
- Citizens Union Backs Nonpartisan New York Elections
Switching its position, Citizens Union, the watchdog group, said turnout had grown too low and municipal elections preordained under the party system.
- Under a Banal Suburban Facade, a Suspected Spy Ring
The tale of a Russian spy ring in the suburbs may be read as proof that unseemly things can happen even in idyllic places, or as confirmation of the rot beneath the happy facade.
- Housing Subsidy Has High-Profile Foe
A measure would expand assistance for New Yorkers with H.I.V. or AIDS. The mayor’s office says the expense would stress the city budget.
- Adviser to Cuomo Is Also Top Lobbyist
Jennifer Cunningham, who represents the union S.E.I.U. 1199 among other clients, said she kept her work separate from her political advice to the attorney general.
- In Jail, Hate Crime Killer Says He Isn’t So Hateful
Jeffrey Conroy, convicted in the death of an immigrant on Long Island, said he was “not this serious racist kid.”
- OP-ART; Greenwich Village, Heal Thyself
Joan Chiverton Op-Art depicts scenes around St Vincent's Hospital in Greenwich Village, NYC, in its final days of operation
- In Cornfield’s Tremble, a Warning for New York
An area near Albany has become a seismic hot spot, and scientists are saying that New York City faces a greater quake risk than was formerly believed.
Your Money
- What the Financial Overhaul Means for Renters
The financial overhaul bill extends the end date of a law providing more protection for renters in foreclosed properties, and it also clarifies who the protections apply to.
- Answers About Medicare: Part 4
Our Medicare expert answers reader questions about Medicare when you're self-employed, the details of the doughnut hole and gap insurance, who shouldn't elect Medicare part D and If widows who aren't 65 qualify for coverage after a spouse's death.
- Thursday Reading: The Escalating E-Reader Price War
The latest move in the e-reader price war, why hotel prices in New York could be rising and other consumer-focused items from Thursday's Times.
- What Not to Say to Your Insurer
When filing an insurance claim, you may want to avoid using certain words that set off alarm bells and may result in your claim being delayed or denied.
- The Haggler: A Stop-Payment Fee That May Never End
A bank customer learns that he can pay $30 to stop payment on a check — but that the fee covers only the first six months.
- Your Money: A Step Toward More Clarity in 401(k) Fees
The fees have long been murky, but new rules from the Labor Department will make the charges a little clearer.
- Patient Money: For Chronic Care, Try Turning to Your Employer
Just about every major company offers some sort of chronic care program, but the quality of offerings can vary widely.
- HUD to Investigate Mortgage Denials
The agency will look into refusals by some lenders to make home loans to people who were pregnant or on short-term disability.
- S.E.C. Moves to Overhaul Mutual Fund Fees
The changes could reduce the amounts that investors pay for sales and marketing activities of brokers.
- Inspector Says Loan Modification Program Has Fallen Short
Only 340,000 homeowners have had their mortgages permanently adjusted under the program, a small fraction of those needing assistance.
- Seeking a Mortgage? Don’t Get Pregnant
Cautious lenders want borrowers to be on the job with guaranteed income, not on or preparing to go on maternity or paternity leave.
- Insurers Push Plans That Limit Health Choices
As the White House begins to enact the new national health care law, the biggest insurers are promoting plans with lower premiums that allow fewer doctors and hospitals.
- Mortgages: A Falling Homeownership Rate
A report by the New York Federal Reserve Bank puts the homeownership rate lower than levels indicated by census data.
- Strategies: Head for the Hills? No Way, Says Jeremy J. Siegel
Jeremy J. Siegel of the Wharton School says that “it’s exactly times like this” that investors should be poised to reap stock-market gains.
- Your Money: Three Auto Dealer Tactics That Financial Reform Missed
The financial regulation bill fails to provide oversight of some of the more troublesome loan practices of auto dealers.
- Shortcuts: To Avoid Fly-by-Night Cleaners, Make a Phone Call First
Consumers can save a bundle and avoid swindlers offering to clean ducts or to repair leaky basements by first calling the Better Business Bureau to check on the company.
- Patient Money: Losing Weight the Smartphone Way, With a Nutritionist in Your Pocket
Many experts and consumers are excited about the new weight-loss apps available for iPhone, BlackBerry and other smartphones.
- Steps to Prevent Identity Theft, and What to Do if It Happens
Quick action is needed if an unusual charge shows up on a credit card statement or a thief opens an account in your name.
- A Primer on Buying Life and Disability Insurance
What sort of insurance you need in the event of untimely death or disability depends on what your objectives are.
- Health Insurance: What You Need to Know
With Americans spending an ever increasing amount on medical costs, it’s more important than ever to have insurance that fits your health care needs.
- 401(k)’s: What You Need to Know
For many people, saving for retirement means squirreling away as much as possible through employer-provided plans, the most popular being the 401(k).
- About Financial Planners: What You Need to Know
If you’ve landed here, it means you’ve realized that you might need some professional advice in handling your financial affairs.
- Annuities: What You Need to Know
Annuities are a basic staple of modern portfolios, the financial equivalent of a backstop to guarantee a minimum of income in retirement.
- Credit Scores: What You Need to Know
You may not have checked your credit score lately, but there’s a good chance someone else has.
- Wealth Matters: If It Causes Stress, Is It Really a Vacation Home?
For many people, owning a vacation home is part of the American dream. But ask yourself some tough questions before you buy.
- Special Report: Net Worth: Estate Planning Step 1: Recognize You Are Going to Die
Estate planning is less a matter of how much you have than where it is and how and to whom it will be transferred when the time comes.
- The Way We Live Now: Paralyzed by Debt
Almost two years after the crash, Americans are still paying off credit-card balances and home-equity lines.
- Net-Worth Obsession
We all wonder how much money others have. Joey Kincer and other net-worth trackers are letting us in on the secret.
Sports
- Shaun White’s Next Move May Be Trying Hollywood
With the next Winter Olympics more than three years away, Shaun White has returned his attention to skateboarding, where he will compete in the Vert and Vert Best Trick events Friday at the X Games.
- Yankees 11, Indians 4: The Yankees Keep Winning, as Rodriguez Keeps Waiting
In six plate appearances against six pitchers, Alex Rodriguez had one hit, a two-run single that capped the seven-run seventh inning, as his quest for 600 career home runs continued.
- Mets 4, Cardinals 0: Dickey and Davis Help Mets Win First Series Since June
Ike Davis hit a three-run homer and R. A. Dickey did not allow a run in eight and a third innings as the Mets won their first series since late June.
- Ben Roethlisberger’s Journey to Notoriety
To those who knew Ben Roethlisberger as a child, played with him in college, or saw his personality change in Pittsburgh, the seeds of his problems were sown long ago.
- Patriots Want Tom Brady to Remain, Even as They Build a New Identity
The Patriots have turned over many of the players from their glory years, but want to keep quarterback Tom Brady.
- In Revamped Pac-10, Everyone Likes Los Angeles
The soon-to-be 12-team conference will confront issues over television money and a championship game.
- Mountain Climbing: Afghan Climber Aims for Top of Everest
Nadjib Sirat is well aware of the risks he will face in climbing Mount Everest, but he says he is doing it for a cause.
- With Eye on Title, Padres Get Tejada
The Nationa League West-leading San Diego Padres obtained infielder Miguel Tejada and a little more than $1 million from the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday.
- Orioles Hire Buck Showalter as Manager
The Baltimore Orioles have hired Buck Showalter to be their manager. Showalter’s first game will be Tuesday night at Camden Yards against the Los Angeles Angels.
- Strasburg Heads to 15-Day DL
Stephen Strasburg went on the 15-day disabled list Thursday with inflammation in his throwing shoulder.
- Even as Innings Increase, Hughes Looks to Stay Strong
Phil Hughes should surpass his 2009 total for innings on Friday, but the Yankees are expected to limit him to 170 to 175.
- Trust Builds Between Dickey and Manuel
R. A. Dickey’s past two starts have pushed his evolving relationship with Jerry Manuel to the fore.
- Roundup: Taiwanese Woman Shares Lead in British Open
Yani Tseng of Taiwan and Katherine Hull of Australia share the lead after the first round of the Women’s British Open.
- N.F.L. Roundup: Fans Cheer Owens’s Late Arrival at Bengals’ Camp
After missing an overnight flight, receiver Terrell Owens arrived less than an hour before an evening practice and decided to suit up.
- Phillies Acquire Oswalt From Astros
The Phillies strengthened their starting rotation Thursday with the acquisition of Roy Oswalt from the Astros.
- N.C.A.A. Adds to Arizona’s Self-Imposed Sanctions
The N.C.A.A. added to self-imposed sanctions by Arizona’s men’s basketball program on Thursday, vacating 19 wins from the 2007-08 season and removing an additional scholarship for violations involving Hall of Fame coach Lute Olson.
- Beau Choix Wins Quick Call Stakes at Saratoga
Beau Choix wore down Lonesome Street and Lighthouse Sound in the stretch to win the $70,000 Quick Call Stakes for 3-year-olds by a head Thursday at Saratoga.
- Lookin at Lucky Not-So-Lucky at Haskell Draw
Bob Baffert has been psyched all week, confident his Preakness winner Lookin At Lucky is ready to run another huge race in the $1 million Haskell Invitational on Sunday.
- Rockies President's Death Due to Natural Causes
Investigators have determined that Colorado Rockies president Keli McGregor's death in April was from natural causes, police said Thursday.
- Police: Ex-NBA Player Wright Shot to Death
Former NBA big man Lorenzen Wright, whose body was found in the woods outside Memphis, was shot to death and the case is being investigated as a homicide, police said Thursday.
- On Baseball: Mets Take Intentional Pass on Possible Trades
While ace pitchers have recently changed teams, the Mets have resisted the temptation to trade some of their promising young players.
- TV Sports: James Is the Story, Even When ESPN Doesn’t Want It
ESPN said the reporter did not properly identify himself or state his intentions to LeBron James and his friends before reporting an article about the N.B.A. star’s Las Vegas party.
- Park Stumbles After an Indians Fill-In Shines
Chan Ho Park's struggles were far more noticeable after Cleveland third baseman Andy Marte pitched a perfect top of the inning after being called on to bail out a taxed bullpen.
- Bankrupt Rangers Owe Rodriguez $24.9 Million
The Texas Rangers are bankrupt and Alex Rodriguez is listed as the team's largest unsecured creditor.
- Keeping Score: The Unusual Case of Inexperience Winning the Day
Since 2000, the Yankees, the highest-scoring team over the past 11 years, are 3-8 with an average 2.73 runs scored in games against pitchers making their major league debut.
- Jets Training Camp: Three Things to Watch
As the Jets head to training camp in Cortland, N.Y., there is a genuine belief that they are on the verge of something big for years to come.
- Fantasy Football Rankings: Wide Receivers
Jason and Justin Sablich, The Times's in-house fantasy football experts, are providing detailed player rankings to help you with your fantasy football draft.
- Second-Year Running Backs: Who Could Be a Surprise?
Fantasy owners are looking for second-year backs who are going to build on the momentum of their rookie season and take a Ray Rice leap to stardom.
- M.L.S. All-Star Game Sells Out
Say what you will about the appeal of all-star games, a concept that is mostly alien outside North America, but when Major League Soccer gets it right, it gets it right.
- Brazil on Track for 2014 Despite Early Criticism of Stadium Plan
Brazil, like South Africa, will use the World Cup to remake the physical infrastructure of the country, investing almost $19 billion in projects in the 12 host cities.
- Blanc Brings Accountability to France Job
Since taking over as France coach after the World Cup, Laurent Blanc has introduced a sense of accountability that was lacking under his predecessor, Raymond Domenech.
- U.S. Trims Roster; 3 Cuts Remain Before Worlds
The United States men's basketball team trimmed its roster to 15 players, which must be further cut, to 12, by Aug. 26 for the world championships.
- Adventure in Israel For Stoudemire
Amar'e Stoudemire, the Knicks' new power forward, said on Twitter that he was visiting Israel after reportedly learning that he had Jewish roots on his mother's side.
- Randolph Sees Opportunity in Knicks' System
Anthony Randolph, 21, expects to earn minutes in the Knicks' restocked frontline along with the team's marquee newcomer, Amar'e Stoudemire. On Monday, Randolph met with reporters before greeting children at the Knicks' summer basketball camp at Pace University's Pleasantville Campus.
- Keep a Quiet Mind to Avoid First-Tee Jitters
We all get the first tee jitters. We have all experienced the frustration of hitting it great on the practice range and then dubbing one when it finally counts.
- 20 Years After His Only Open, Dartmouth Coach Is Teeing It Up Again
On the tee sheets for the United States Senior Open, he is listed as Richard Parker Jr., Lebanon, N.H., but around Dartmouth College, he is just "Coach" or "Rich." That is also how he is mostly known by the listeners of his Saturday morning radio show on WTSL-AM (1400), and by the folks who see him behind the counter at the nine-hole Carter Golf Club in Lebanon, where he is both the golf director and general manager.
- West Virginia Coal Baron Takes Greenbrier Back to the Future
After a week in St. Andrews, Scotland, followed by a week in Ontario, Canada, some touring pros at The Greenbrier's Old White Course for this week's Greenbrier Classic may feel they have been transported back to a more elegant time and place.
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The Weather
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Metro Campaigns
- Candidates for State Office Make Their Bid for Conservative Party Support
The annual conference of the New York's Conservative Party drew a bevy of candidates well aware that no Republican has captured a statewide office in New York without Conservative backing in 30 years.
- Councilman Plans to Challenge Veteran Brooklyn Congressman
City Councilman Charles Barron of Brooklyn said he would challenge U.S. Representative Edolphus Towns, a 24-year incumbent, in this year's Democratic primary.
- A Corzine Pick Wins the Praise of Reformers
Governor-elect Jon S. Corzine nominated New Jersey's child advocate, Kevin M. Ryan, to run the state's Department of Human Services.
- Pataki Stresses Tax Cuts in Address Reprising Early Themes
In his final State of the State speech, Gov. George E. Pataki tried to recapture some of what got him elected nearly 12 years ago.
- Addressing an Audience Beyond New York, Like Farmers in Iowa
There was plenty in Governor Pataki's last official address to suggest that he was speaking, at least in part, to people outside of New York.
- Politicking in Albany, for a Day and a Year
After Governor Pataki delivered his final State of the State address, those who hope to succeed him as governor began talking.
Television
- Zach Braff in Paul Weitz’s ‘Trust’ at Second Stage
Zach Braff follows “Scrubs” with a dream job Off Broadway, in Paul Weitz’s new play, “Trust,” at the Second Stage Theater.
- The TV Watch: President Obama’s Conflict-Free Zone: ‘The View’
President Obama’s appearance on “The View” was an example of how politicians co-opt entertainment shows to make news.
- DeGeneres Steps Down From ‘American Idol’
Fox said the talk show host was leaving immediately, despite having four years remaining on her contract.
- Yep, She's Gone
A look back at Ellen DeGeneres's time on "American Idol."
- The TV Watch: Obama Takes in 'The View'
Mr. Obama's appearance wasn't just another step in the blurring of news and entertainment. It was also another example of how politicians increasingly co-opt entertainment shows to make news.
- Obama to Use National Television Platform to Discuss Horticulture
ABC offers a video preview of the president's appearance on its daytime talk show "The View."
- Maury Chaykin, Character Actor, Dies at 61
Mr. Chaykin was a ubiquitous character actor in films and television who specialized in comic roles.
- Kuala Lumpur Journal: A Reality Show Where Islam Is the Biggest Star
A show in which contestants compete for a job offer as an imam has built a following among young Malaysians.
- Advertising: Fox Uses Previews to Give ‘Lone Star’ Wide Exposure
A new television series will be seen by Vanity Fair readers, cruise line passengers, hotel guests and iPad owners before its network premiere.
- Pac-10 Commissioner Envisions a Premier TV Channel
Commissioner Larry Scott wants to diverge somewhat from the strategy that the Big Ten followed when it carved out a schedule of football and basketball games for its network from the rights it sold to ESPN in a long-term extension.
- Television Review | 'Plain Jane': Louise Roe Gives an Ugly Duckling New Feathers on CW
On the new series beginning on Wednesday on CW, makeovers are dispensed without breaking any banks.
- Rumors of Nigel Lythgoe’s Return to ‘Idol’
An original executive producer’s return would come with other sweeping changes to fight a gradual decline in the franchise’s ratings.
- Reality Show Payrolls Rise With Stardom
The stars of “Jersey Shore” as a group earned about $25,000 for the first season. Now they will reportedly earn at least that much for each episode.
- Video Game Review: Dragon Quest IX, a New Game for the Nintendo DS
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies, a role-playing game for the Nintendo DS, features both Western and Japanese flavors.
- Television Review | 'Breakthrough With Tony Robbins': Tony Robbins Applies Positive Thinking to Distressed Lives
A self-help author and motivational speaker uses his positive-thinking mantra to help those in deep distress in NBC’s new “Breakthrough With Tony Robbins.”
- Christie Says TV Show ‘Jersey Shore’ Bad for State
The governor said “Jersey Shore” “takes a bunch of New Yorkers” and “tries to make America feel like this is New Jersey.”
- Television Review: On HBO, Alexandra Pelosi Documentary About Poverty
In Alexandra Pelosi’s latest documentary, children are the charming guides to a world of poverty in the otherwise affluent Orange County, Calif.
- Blackboard | Noticed: ‘Glee’ Goes to College
Taking a cue from “Glee,” singing groups are cropping up on campuses around the country.
- How Did William Shatner Interview a D.C. Sniper? He Asked.
In William Shatner's new show on the Biography Channel, he interviews one of the D.C. snipers, who claims that others were supposed to be involved in the shootings.
- M.P.A.A. Ends Talks With Kerrey
The motion picture industry group is still looking for a new president, having ended talks with Bob Kerrey.
- Sherrod Announces She'll Sue Breitbart
Shirley Sherrod, the Agriculture Department official who lost her job over a video clip doctored to make her appear to make biased comments, announced that she would sue Andrew Breitbart, the conservative blogger who publicized the video.
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