Archive for October, 2011
FEMA Extends NY Deadline for Irene Aid
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has extended the Oct. 31 deadline for Long Island home and business owners applying for aid in the wake of…
Rangers could have Avery back in lineup this week
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean Avery could rejoin the New York Rangers a lot sooner than expected after being placed on re-entry waivers by the…
Honda to cut US, Canada production by half
DETROIT (AP) — Parts shortages from three months of catastrophic flooding in Thailand have forced Honda to cut U.S. and Canadian factory production by 50 percent for the second time this year, the automaker said Monday. The cuts, which come just as Honda was recovering from the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, will run from Wednesday at least through Nov
Clarification: Rome Film Festival Twilight
ROME (AP) — In an Oct. 30 story, The Associated Press reported that the movie “The Twilight Saga – Breaking Dawn Part 1″ was screened Sunday at the Rome film festival. In fact, only 15 minutes of the film was screened in Rome.
Beau Bridges replacing Larroquette on Broadway
NEW YORK (AP) — Beau Bridges is about to learn what it takes to succeed on Broadway. Producers said Monday that the Emmy-, Golden Globe-, and Grammy Award-winning star will replace Emmy and Tony Award winner John Larroquette in “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” Bridges takes over on Jan. 3 opposite Darren Criss of “Glee” and then later Nick Jonas, both of whom will take over for Daniel Radcliffe, who leaves the show after Jan
Energy firm that got fed funds declares bankruptcy
DOVER, Del. (AP) — A Massachusetts energy company that received a $24 million federal stimulus grant and a $43 million federal loan guarantee has filed for bankruptcy protection. Beacon Power of Tyngsboro, Mass., filed for Chapter 11 protection on Sunday in bankruptcy court in Delaware, listing assets of $72 million and debts of $47 million
