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Born twins but died twins too

Twin Franciscan friars, who were by each others side almost all the time from the time of their births, have died within hours of each other, a local media report stated.
Joe Bruno

SUNY official in Bruno case steps down

Amid charges from the Public Integrity Commission he gave a no-show job to former Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno, a top State University of New York official from his post as Senior Vice Chancellor and as head of the SUNY Research Foundation.
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Donnie Walsh to step down as Knicks president

Donnie Walsh, president of basketball operations for the New York Knicks iexpected to step down from his post when his contract expires at the end of the month, team owner James Dolan said in a statement.
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The Best of New Zealand’s North Island

With towering volcanoes at its center, rolling vineyards across the plains, and stunning beaches along the coast, New Zealand's North Island is unlike anywhere else on earth. Here's a list of 10 destinations you won't want to miss.

Former senator John Edwards to be indicted on federal charges

Federal prosecutors are expected to indict former United States Senator John Edwards on charges he violated campaign finance laws while trying to cover up an extramarital affair during the 2008 presidential campaign Friday, according to a person with information regarding the investigation.
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Solar-paneled bikini charger for Apple iPod

Apple boasts of a solid ecosystem of apps, devices and peripherals around its iOS platform and now it can add another element to its thriving iOS environment - swimwear made of photo voltaic panels to charge its devices.

Mayor Bloomberg unhappy with House cuts to terror funding

The cries of New York's political establishment fell on deaf ears in the Republican controlled House of Representatives where a bid to end homeland security grant cuts and reserve reduced funding for terror target cities was struck down.

Top Jokes About Anthony Weiner ‘Crotchgate’ scandal

Congressman Anthony Weiner went silent on Thursday after saying a day earlier he could not say with certitude if the crotch image tweeted from his Twitter account to a young woman last week was his own. He did admit there was a chance that the lewd photo showed his private parts though. The following are samples of some hilarious Anthony Weiner jokes spreading on Twitter, the networking site where he has apparently tied himself up in inner wear fabric.
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani speaks

Turns out, Giuliani is considering 2012 presidential run

Last week, a close friend of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani said he was considering running again for the Republican nomination for president.On Thursday, Giuliani himself confirmed the speculation, saying this time he would do it the right way, unlike his 2008 campaign in which he notably skipped campaigning in the early voting states.
Carlos Beltran Mets home run

Mets climb out of 7-run hole, beat Pirates 9-8

Down seven runs in the third inning, the New York Mets responded with three runs and added four more in the sixth inning en route to a 9-8 win and a 2-2 split of their four-game homestand against Pittsburgh.

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