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Lawmakers Approve $9.7 Billion in Aid for Hurricane Sandy Victims
January 5, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives approved Friday a first provision of $9.7 billion for homeowners who suffered damage from Hurricane Sandy, three days after it earned angry protests for delaying the vote. continue reading »
WEIRD: Jets Coach Has QB Mark Sanchez’s Number Tattooed on His Arm
January 4, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Head coach of the NFL's New York Jets has revealed what can only be described as a slightly confusing tattoo. Still, as odd as it may seem, it could mean good news for Mark Sanchez. continue reading »
New Year’s in Time Square: New York Welcomes More than 1M for Ball Drop
January 1, 2013 | by HS News Staff
More than 1 million people welcomed the new year in Times Square, where neither the cold nor the strict security measures were obstacles to happiness and merriment. continue reading »
2012 Renews Public Focus on Climate Change
December 27, 2012 | by Voice of America
The year 2012 was one of extreme weather: massive floods in Australia stranded entire towns; a day of torrential rains submerged half the Philippines capital; a super-typhoon ravaged the western Pacific; and a record drought seared more than half the continental United States. continue reading »
Latino Blotter: Nouel Alba Arrested in Fundraising Scheme for Newtown Shooting Victims
December 27, 2012 | by HS News Staff
David B. Fein, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Kimberly K. Mertz, Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, announced that NOUEL ALBA, 37, of the Bronx, New York, was arrested today on a federal criminal complaint charging her with lying to FBI agents in connection with their investigation into a fraudulent fundraising scheme related to the Newtown school shooting tragedy. continue reading »
Stranger’s Kindness Reunites Little Girl with Stolen Dog on Christmas Day
December 27, 2012 | by HS News Staff
When Angie Estrada's daughter's dog was stolen she watched in sadness as the heartbroken little girl continued to wish for the dog's return for Christmas continue reading »
U.S. Winter Storm Death Roll Stands at 6
December 27, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The winter storm besetting much of the United States so far has resulted in at least six deaths and has caused the cancellation of more than 1,000 flights, authorities announced Wednesday. continue reading »
Hero Surfer Dies in Puerto Rico
December 26, 2012 | by HS News Staff
When Superstorm Sandy pummeled the east coast, people stood up and did what was necessary to save lives. People like 23-year-old surfer Dylan Smith of Belle Harbor, New York risked their lives to save others. continue reading »
Shooter Responsible for Killing 2 Fireman in New York Planned More Attacks
December 26, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The New York man who killed two volunteer firefighters and wounded two others before taking his own life left behind a note suggesting he planned more deaths, police said Tuesday. continue reading »
LATINO BLOTTER: Times Square ‘Mario’ Arrested For Groping Woman
December 21, 2012 | by HS News Staff
New York’s Time Square was the site of an alleged groping of a woman who said the assailant was Super Mario, or more specifically, a man in a Super Mario costume. continue reading »
Alex Rodriguez Plans to Play Again After Hip Surgery in January
December 17, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Injured baseball player Alex Rodriguez recently spoke with TMZ about his upcoming hip surgery. The New York Yankee says he plans to return to the diamond after he's all healed up after his now second hip surgery scheduled for January. continue reading »
Obama Looking for $60.4 Billion to Fund Hurricane Sandy Recovery
December 9, 2012 | by HS News Staff
President Barack Obama on Friday asked Congress to approve $60.4 billion in additional federal funds for the recovery from Superstorm Sandy, which killed more than 130 people and caused massive damage when it slammed into the U.S. Northeast in late October. continue reading »
Selena Gomez Surprises Fan in Collaboration with Make-A-Wish (VIDEO)
November 29, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Former Disney sweetheart Selena Gomez teamed up with the Make-A-Wish Foundation once again to make a little girl’s wish come true. Frehley Gilmore, 10, was a normal, happy little girl unti continue reading »
TRAGEDY: Boy, 6, Killed When Bus Crashes Into Long Island Home
November 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff
A young New York boy is dead after a bus crashed into his bedroom Tuesday night. The bus, part of the Nassau Inter County Express, was traveling in Long Island’s Hempstead neighb continue reading »
New York Man Accused of Killing his 15-Year-Old Step-Niece
November 26, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Police are investigating the murder of a 15-year-old girl whose body was found the day after Thanksgiving. The girl, Destiny Sanchez, was found in the lobby of a three-family home in New Yor continue reading »
