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Saturday, November 21, 2009   57º F

DOB Warns About Illegally Converted Housing

The Department of Buildings has handed out more than 28,000 flyers in the Bronx and Queens this week as part of the city's campaign to warn about the dangers of illegally converted housing.

11/20/2009 07:31 PM


FAA: Equipment Outage Caused Wave Of Flight Delays

The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday that an equipment outage was responsible for 814 of Thursday's more than 2,000 flight delays.

11/20/2009 10:34 PM


Queens Grandmother Hit By Car, Killed On Birthday

A Queens grandmother was hit and killed on her birthday by a car Thursday.

Updated 11/20/2009 10:36 PM


Luggage Scales Accurate At Local Airports, Investigation Finds

As travelers prepare to travel during the holiday season, the Department of Consumer Affairs says nearly all of the luggage scales at the city's two major airports are accurately calibrated.

Updated 11/20/2009 12:34 PM


First Gridlock Alert Day Arrives

Friday was the first gridlock alert day of the holiday season and people were advised to use mass transit.

Updated 11/20/2009 11:31 PM


Dozens Protest Upcoming Hebron Fundraiser At Citifield

Queens residents and local advocates rally against a controversial fundraising event at Citifield this weekend.

11/20/2009 12:44 PM


TWC Initiative Aims To Increase Youth Interest In Science

The scientific minds of tomorrow are getting more opportunities to enhance their skills courtesy of Time Warner Cable.

11/20/2009 09:56 AM


Michael Jackson Memorabilia Up For Sale In Times Square

About 350 Michael Jackson memorabilia items are going on the auction block today at a music icon auction in Times Square's Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square.

H1N1 Vaccine Clinics Open Citywide This Weekend

Health clinics are set up in the five boroughs this weekend to vaccinate residents with high-risk health risks, as CDC officials find a cluster of drug-resistant H1N1 flu cases in North Carolina.



NY1 Movie Review: "The Twilight Saga: New Moon"

The newest teen vampire flick "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" has less bite than the first "Twilight" film.

High Society Cookbook To Aid Local Hospital

Bloomingdale's in the Upper East Side recently hosted a book party for the publication of "Park Avenue Potluck: Celebrations," which is co-authored by the Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering and New York Times food columnist Florence Fabricant.



In The Papers 11/21/09

In The Papers

NYer Of The Week: Grief-Stricken Father Fights For Tough DUI Law

Little more than a month after the latest New Yorker of the Week lost his 11-year-old daughter in an alleged drunk driving incident, he fought for state lawmakers to pass one of the nation's toughest drunk driving laws.