New York – The New York Times is shutting down its NYT Now smartphone app because the company says it hasn’t lived up to its hopes in the two years since it was launched in an effort to reach a younger audience.
Poughkeepsie, NY – Fire commissioners in upstate New York have ordered a department to take American flags off its trucks, sparking a heated online debate.
Salmon, Idaho – Idaho wildlife managers on Monday praised family members who charged a mountain lion and rescued a young girl from the jaws of the animal which was attempting to drag her off for the kill.
The wounded Arkansas police dog that went missing amid the chaos of a gunman’s ambush attack on her human colleagues was found alive, officials said.
Boston – Glenn Beck must disclose the names of confidential sources he used while reporting that a Saudi Arabian student was involved in the Boston Marathon bombing, a federal judge ruled in a case being closely watched by First Amendment activists and news organizations.
NEW CITY – Suspended Clarkstown Police Chief Michael Sullivan sat in the fourth row during Tuesday night’s Town Board meeting and listened as the five-member board hired a public hearing officer and special prosecutor in his disciplinary case.
New York – Facebook is blocking ad blockers on the desktop version of its service, saying well-made, relevant ads can be “useful.”
It comes to the next iPhone, it seems that in many ways users will have to do without. Apple’s changing things up and continuing its long war on that most humble gadget component: the button.
You’ll be able to unlock Samsung’s new phone by just looking at it.
NYPD Commissioner William Bratton announced his resignation on Tuesday and will be replaced by Chief of Department James O’Neill.
