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Many US Muslims postpone pilgrimage to Mecca as they grapple with tough economic times
AP Business WriterDETROIT (AP) — Zeinab Chami planned to save money from her part-time job and get a little more from her family. But the 24-year-old graduate student ultimately couldn't round up enough to pay for a trip to Mecca. "It's just for some reason a lot...Tags: American Airlines, Inc., Trips and Vacations, Electronics, Transportation, Air Transportation
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Teen killed by school bus in Queens
Authorities say a high school freshman has been killed by a school bus in Queens. New York City Department of Education spokeswoman Margie Feinberg says the 14-year-old girl was struck while walking to Francis Lewis High School. She was pronounced dead...Tags: Schools, Francis Lewis
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Deal seals new state Senate Democratic leadership
james.madore@newsday.comRepublicans' bid to keep control of the State Senate failed Thursday when rebellious Democrats finally struck a deal with their leader. Democratic Sens. Ruben Diaz Sr. and Pedro Espada Jr., both of the Bronx, and Carl Kruger, of Brooklyn, have agreed...Tags: David Paterson, Family, Parliament, Upper House, New York
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NYC high school freshman struck, killed by school bus as she walked to school
NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities say a high school freshman in New York City has been struck and killed by a school bus. New York City Department of Education spokeswoman Margie Feinberg says the 14-year-old girl was struck while walking to Francis...Tags: Schools, Francis Lewis, High Schools
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Tough economy forces many US Muslims delay hajj
AP Business WriterZeinab Chami planned to save money from her part-time job and get a little more from her family. But the 24-year-old graduate student ultimately couldn't round up enough to pay for a trip to Mecca. "It's just for some reason a lot tougher this year,"...Tags: American Airlines, Inc., Trips and Vacations, Electronics, Air Transportation, Transportation
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AP appoints Barrett deputy editor of new regional desk for Eastern US
NEW YORK (AP) — Amanda Barrett, content coordinator for Multimedia and Graphics for The Associated Press, has been promoted to the new position of deputy East editor, helping lead the news organization's new regional desk in Philadelphia. Working...Tags: Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Maine, New Jersey, Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Virginia), Pennsylvania
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Queens man admits killing woman after she took remote
A 72-year-old man admitted fatally stabbing a female friend 28 times in her East Windsor home after she took away the TV remote. Donald Zampini pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter after a jury was picked for his murder trial Tuesday. Zampini...Tags: Punishment, East Windsor, Crimes, Murder
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Independent Retailers Stand Up To The Giant Chains
The Berlin Turnpike may be home to practically every major retail chain, but scattered along this asphalt ribbon are some independent store owners who relish the opportunity to compete with the nation's retail Goliaths.
Independent stores such as...Tags: Sales, Home Depot Incorporated, E-Commerce Industry, Stew Leonard's, Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
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NY Senate: Frank delayed could equal Dean denied
Spin CycleThe Democrats' upcoming 32-30 edge in the State Senate would grow to 33-29 if - at the end of that recount in Queens - James Gennaro unseats veteran Republican Sen. Frank Padavan. If that happens, Sen. Malcolm Smith would......Tags: Frank Padavan, Government, National Government
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Strip club's risque sign troubles residents
Special to NewsdaySaying it is too risque for their neighborhood, concerned residents are outraged over a large advertisement for a strip club on the border of Queens and Nassau County. In the hopes of coming up with a plan to do something about the Platinum Club's sign,...Tags: Dining and Drinking, Imperial and Royal Matters, Far Rockaway, Bars and Clubs
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Store worker's trampling death could lead to 'Black Friday' laws
NewsdayTwo days after a mob of impatient shoppers trampled to death a worker at a suburan New York Wal-Mart, a Queens lawmaker announced plans to propose a new law aimed at controlling future Black Friday crowds while Long Island officials said they were...Tags: Labor Legislation, Steve Levy, Sales, Police, New York
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Deutsche Bank sues Trump over hotel loan
Tribune reporterDeutsche Bank Trust Co. Americas ratcheted up its battle with Donald Trump, claiming the hard-charging developer personally owes it $40 million after defaulting on a $640 million construction loan for Trump International Hotel & Tower in Chicago. On...Tags: Justice System, Manhattan (New York City), Litigation, Local Authority, Chicago River
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