Tom Dworetzky

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Wagner Over Sacred Heart: Prediction

It's a quiet night on the New York sports scene. Both local NBA teams are off and there are no hockey games because of the All-Star break. So how about a Wagner basketball prediction? Last night, if the Knicks' goal was to prove their win over the Bobcats was a fluke, they succeeded. Not all was lost, though. The Nets upset the 76ers 97-90 as they picked up their first victory over a winning team.

Knicks vs. Cavs, Nets vs. 76ers: Predictions

Boy, did the Knicks need this one. Last night marked the start of New York's toughest stretch of the season-eight games in 12 days. After two brutal weeks without a win, the Knicks had to play well in Charlotte. Looking forward, today's predictions: Knicks vs. Cavs and Nets vs. 76ers? Let's say one win and one loss for the home teams, but which is which?

Hearing on Sick 9/11 Responder Medical Care Postponed

The hearing to decide exactly what ailments of September 11th, 2001, responders will be covered by the federal government has been postponed today.

NYPD Antiterror Trainees Shown Disturbing Film on Islam

When signing up to fight terror in New York City, trainees were exposed to a film contained lines like 'much of Muslim leadership here in America' is to 'infiltrate and dominate,' reported the New York Times.

New York Knicks vs. Charlotte Bobcats: Preview and the Line

The Nets were feeling good about themselves coming into this one. They had just won two of their last three games and were looking to prove they could compete with one of the league's best teams. But just a few hours later, New Jersey is still searching for that quality win. And the Knicks are favored by 4.5 points--that's how bad the Bobcats have been.

For Manicure London is No New York

One thing that you can't get in London that you can only get in New York: a fantastic and cheap manicure.

Peter Koo Switches to Republican Party

New York City is now a little more completely Democratic.

New York City Has More Men Than Women: Study

New York is pretty good for young, single women.

Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan At Saint Patrick's Cathedral

Bishop Timothy Dolan Starts Food Drive to Boost Falling Donations

Cardinal-designate Timothy Dolan is starting a fight against hunger in New York City today.

Giants vs 49ers Playoff Game, NY to Super Bowl 2012! Sporting Line Right

Five weeks ago this seemed impossible. A fumble, a field goal and its Super Bowl time. Sporting line was right again! Now the call on the Nets, Bulls game.

Rangers Lose, Giants Favored: Today's Prediction

The Penguins took advantage of their opportunities and the Rangers didn't. On Sunday, New York looks to punch its ticket to the Super Bowl with a win in San Francisco.

Richard Sheirer, Head of New York's 9/11 Rescue Efforts, Dies at 65

Richard Sheirer, the man in charge of New York's massive rescue and clean-up effort in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, died Thursday morning while driving to work.

Protesters affiliated with the Occupy Wall Street movement stand with signs outside Duarte Square in New York

Judge Denies Permit to Occupy Protesters

Occupy Wall Street's plan to occupy the courts on Friday hit a snag after a federal judge denied the protesters a permit to rally outside the federal courthouse at 500 Pearl Street in Manhattan.

CIA, NYPD Link Was 'Extralegal'

Recent evidence shows that the collaboration between the NYPD and CIA, which turned the NYPD into one of the most aggressive domestic intelligence agencies, may not have been by the book.

NYPD Police Officer Kills Self on Duty In Queens

A New York City police officer committed suicide by shooting himself in the face while on duty in Queens Thursday night.

Gingrich, Romney Debate The Perfect Wife

A friend reports on a conversation between Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich overheard after the latest debate.

President Obama in NY Today for Fundraisers

New Yorkers beware: President Barrack Obama will be back in town today, promising once again to snarl traffic.

Teachers Protest Bloomberg's Education Overhaul

Hundreds of teachers gathered Wednesday at the Panel for Educational Policy in Brooklyn to protest the mayor's plan to overhaul more than half of the teachers at 33 schools in the city.

Knicks Yikes! Nets Yay, St. John's Warts and All PLUS: Today's Ranger Predictions

Just 12 for 44. That's what Amare Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony combined from the field last night. No way 27% shooting will cut it for the Knicks' top scorers. Another lackluster performance by the offense led the Knicks to drop their fourth straight game as they fell to the Suns 91-88.

Bathroom Policy Controversy: Grade-School Kids Rewarded for 'Holding It In'

A Brooklyn schoolteacher has come up with a controversial plan to limit children's bathroom breaks during the school day.

Committee To Save New York: Who Are These Powerful Cuomo Boosters?

The fact that Gov. Andrew Cuomo still manages to ride the honeymoon wave with voters, boasting a 73 percent favorability rating, hasn't stopped lobbyists from pushing the governor's agenda.

Corruption NY: Espada Charged Again, Kalish Guilty

New York politicians should have learned by now that they will get caught if they try to cheat the system. However, a slew of recent corruption charges seem to prove differently.

Trump's Ferry Point, Bronx, Golf Course Bid Approved

Despite opposition from critics, Donald Trump received the go-ahead to build a taxpayer-financed golf course in the Bronx on Wednesday.

Washington Earthquake: Was SOPA Bipartisan Abandonment the Real Cause?

Two policy wonks standing outside the Senate Office building, just to be safe, after a small earthquake hits Washington, D.C. strike up a conversation about what might have caused it.

NYPD Gun-Scanner Technology Aiming for 75-Ft Range: How It Works

For years, New York police officers have had to rely on street smarts and their guts in order to identify concealed weapons. Now the war on illegal guns is going high-tech.

Knicks, Nets, and St. John's: Today's Predictions

The Knicks, Nets, and St. John's all take the court trying to improve on what have been disappointing seasons so far. Our predictions.

Opossum Commutes by New York Subway

Passengers on board a Bronx-bound D-Train were forced to evacuate after one suspicious passenger refused to leave the train.

Marion Hedges' Young Assailent Gets Probation

Probation officers have determined that the younger of the two boys who pled guilty to tossing a shopping cart onto philanthropist Marion Hedges should not get jail time.

NYPD Intellegence Division Facing Racism Charges

Detectives in the NYPD's Intelligence Division have joined with the New York Civil Liberties Union to file a federal complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleging that white detectives have been picked over more qualified black officers for promotions.