All schools in the Mamaroneck Union Free School District in Westchester County, N.Y. were locked down Thursday afternoon after a man carrying a gun tried to enter through a locked door at Hommocks Middle School. The man left without incident.
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New York Police Chief Blames Crime Surge on Apple iPhones
Theft of Apple iPhones, iPods and other iDevices has helped drive the city’s crime rate up four percent, says commissioner Ray Kelly.
Ahmadinejad’s Cameraman Seeks U.S. Asylum During U.N. Visit
Hassan Gol Khanban, a cameraman traveling with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, apparently liked New York City so much he’s decided to stay.
Your Kid Won’t Eat His Vegetables? Give Them a Spiffy New Name
Editor’s Note: The study upon which this story is based has been retracted by Preventive Medicine, the journal in which it was published. JAMA, a separate network of journals, has also retracted several other studies by the …
New York City Goes Gangnam Style: PSY Rocks the ‘Today’ Show
Proving just how deeply PSY has pervaded our global consciousness, the Today show extended their Summer Concert Series by a week just to splice in the Korean pop singer behind the greatest invisible horse-riding rap video we’ve …
After Big Soft Drinks, What Should New York City Ban Next?
Sugary beverages larger than 16 oz. will soon be just a fading twinkle among the never-fading New York City lights. Here’s what else NewsFeed writers would like to ban in Gotham
WATCH: Tornado Strikes New York City Near Coney Island
Twisters—they’re not just for the Midwest anymore
How to Inadvertently Appear in Your Favorite TV Show
Visit New York City? Check. Spot the stars of your favorite TV show? Check. Sneak onto the set and wind up appearing on the show as an extra? Check.
Disgruntled Worker Opens Fire Near Empire State Building, Leaving Two Dead and Nine Injured
Two are dead and nine injured after what appears to be a reported workplace dispute escalated into gunfire at one of New York City’s most iconic landmarks
Reading While Eating for Aug. 7: Beatles and Bookworms
Today’s links feature feats of strength, feats of construction, and feats of courtship.
The Airports Most Likely To Spread Disease Are Los Angeles, New York and… Honolulu?
If you’re lucky, you might be able to catch Patient Zero on a beach vacation just before he brings about the start of a worldwide pandemic.
Naked Cowboy to Sue Naked Indian over Times Sq. Turf
Times Square ain’t big enough for the both of us and our nakenesses.