Archive for March, 2010
L.I. Begins Recovery From Vicious Rainstorm
The sun came out Wednesday afternoon, but it was little consolation for people on Long Island cleaning out flooded basements and contending with the effects…
1963 letter indicates former pope knew of abuse
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The head of a Roman Catholic order that specialized in the treatment of pedophile priests visited with the then-pope nearly 50 years ago and followed up with a letter recommending the removal of pedophile priests from ministry, according to a copy of the letter released Wednesday. In the Aug. 27, 1963 letter, the head of the New Mexico-based Servants of the Holy Paraclete tells the pope he recommends removing pedophile priests from active ministry and strongly urges defrocking repeat offenders
Sound Smart at a Party for the Week of April 1 – April 7
After sudden-acceleration complaints forced Toyota to recall more than 8 million vehicles worldwide, Ford Motor Co. is the most popular automaker in the US. Ford…
Officials Warn of Expiring Unemployment Benefits
A New York State Department of Labor official is warning that thousands of unemployed Long Islanders will have their unemployment insurance benefits run out this…
McCoy set to show off arm after injury
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Short passes, deep passes and everything in between. Colt McCoy hit them all. The former Texas quarterback showed off his healed right shoulder for NFL scouts for the first time on Wednesday, completing all 46 of his passes in a controlled workout.
Giants, Jets to meet in NFL preseason opener
NEW YORK (AP) — The first football game in the new Meadowlands Stadium will be between the owners of the $1.6 billion facility. The NFL announced Wednesday that the Giants and Jets will play the first game Aug.
