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Probe: Bronx assistant principal changed 1,000 Regents algebra answers

NEW YORK (AP) - A New York City school investigator says a Bronx assistant principal erased and changed over 1,000 multiple-choice answers on students' Regents algebra exams. More

Transit panel expected to suggest 8 percent fare hike, new business payroll tax

NEW YORK (AP) - When the Metropolitan Transportation Authority unveiled plans last month to raise fares sharply while cutting service, officials said the debt-ridden agency had no choice. More

Paterson wants review of judicial selection process

Gov. David Paterson and Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said yesterday that they plan to look into how a pool of candidates for the next chief judge was chosen because they're upset no women were included. More

Union wants state to rein in consultant hiring

A public-employee union said yesterday that New York could save $730 million over three years by reducing its "addiction" to consultants, more than twice what the governor is seeking in givebacks from state workers. More

N.Y. GOP takes outsider role, looks to 2010

Senate Republicans should prepare for life in the minority - which may provide a springboard to recapture the majority in two years, state Republican Chairman Joseph Mondello said yesterday. More

Rockefeller Center tree to be lit tonight

NEW YORK (AP) - Manhattan's Rockefeller Center is about to get a lot brighter. More



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Empire Zone Tax Breaks

The New York state Department of Economic Development has released records detailing Empire Zone tax breaks granted to businesses. The release, ordered by the state Supreme Court, came after a newspaper sued for access to the information, which had been denied for years. This year, an estimated $558 million in tax breaks will go to 9,667 businesses in the program meant to encourage job growth, according to the state. more »

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Brewster firefighters remove the roof of a Nissan Altima as they extricate two people trapped inside following a three car accident on Route 22 in Brewster Dec. 3, 2008.  ( Frank Becerra Jr  / The Journal News ) Brewster firefighters hook up their extrication equipment as they prepare to extricate two people trapped inside a vehicle following a three car accident on Route 22 in Brewster Dec. 3, 2008.  ( Frank Becerra Jr  / The Journal News ) Brewster firefighters extricate two people trapped inside a vehicle following a three car accident on Route 22 in Brewster Dec. 3, 2008.  ( Frank Becerra Jr  / The Journal News ) Brewster firefighters extricate two people trapped inside a vehicle following a three car accident on Route 22 in Brewster Dec. 3, 2008.  ( Frank Becerra Jr  / The Journal News ) Brewster firefighters extricate two people trapped inside a vehicle following a three car accident on Route 22 in Brewster Dec. 3, 2008.  ( Frank Becerra Jr  / The Journal News )
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Maria Regina High School's varsity cheerleaders participate in the Westchester County Cheerleading Invitational at the Westchester County Center in White Plains Dec. 3, 2008. ( Angela Gaul / The Journal News ) Maria Regina High School's varsity cheerleaders participate in the Westchester County Cheerleading Invitational at the Westchester County Center in White Plains Dec. 3, 2008. ( Angela Gaul / The Journal News ) Maria Regina High School's varsity cheerleaders participate in the Westchester County Cheerleading Invitational at the Westchester County Center in White Plains Dec. 3, 2008. ( Angela Gaul / The Journal News ) Maria Regina High School's varsity cheerleaders participate in the Westchester County Cheerleading Invitational at the Westchester County Center in White Plains Dec. 3, 2008. ( Angela Gaul / The Journal News ) Maria Regina High School's varsity cheerleaders participate in the Westchester County Cheerleading Invitational at the Westchester County Center in White Plains Dec. 3, 2008. ( Angela Gaul / The Journal News )
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Members of Mount Kisco Hebrew Congregation packaging food items to be handed out to the local Hispanic community on Thanksgiving Day. An effort that was put to gether by 13 year old Jack Foster and Mount Kisco Hebrew Congregation.  Photo courtesy of <a href="http://jukebox.lohud.com/photos/index.php?photog=Ashley+Jacob&source=citj">Ashley Jacob</a>.<br /> David Leibowitz and his son Aaron in the packaging food and home goods on Thanksgiving morning as part of a food drive rub by Mount Kisco Hebrew Congregation.  Photo courtesy of <a href="http://jukebox.lohud.com/photos/index.php?photog=Ashley+Jacob&source=citj">Ashley Jacob</a>.<br /> Jack Foster and his family outside the tent in the Neighbors Link parking lot that was the base of operations for the packaging and distribution of food to the local Hispanic community run by Mount Kisco Hebrew Congregation.   Photo courtesy of <a href="http://jukebox.lohud.com/photos/index.php?photog=Ashley+Jacob&source=citj">Ashley Jacob</a>.<br /> The word is out - Thanksgiving is over!  21 wild turkeys visit the backyard of Mike and Kim Pelino in Chappaqua, New York Photo courtesy of <a href="http://jukebox.lohud.com/photos/index.php?photog=Kim+Pelino&source=citj">Kim Pelino</a>.<br /> Daisy Troop 2925 of Mount Kisco collects food for the local food pantry for Thanksgiving outside Shoprite of Bedford Hills.  All girls are in Kindergarten and weathered the freezing weather to collect over 25 bags worth of food for the needy. Photo courtesy of <a href="http://jukebox.lohud.com/photos/index.php?photog=Christine+Tarallo&source=citj">Christine Tarallo</a>.<br />

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