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From the Gothamist Newsmap: a shooting on Division Ave in Brooklyn, a bank robbery on Park Ave in Manhattan and an animal job on Dwight Pl in the Bronx.
Governor Paterson says that the state "couldn't be more delighted" with the passing of the stimulus package, which will bring the state at least $24.6 billion in the next two years.
NJ Governor Corzine spent all or part of 105 days out of the Garden State, according to the Star-Ledger's review. When he leaves the state, he must formally transfer power to the Senate President.
A 34-year-old Long Island teacher was accused of having sex with a 15-year-old boy. He pleaded not guilty.
Another man who lost his life savings in Bernie Madoff's Ponzi scheme committed suicide in the English town of Southampton.
Many local immigrants from India have to quickly learn that using the wrong country code in order to phone home might get them in touch with another emergency contact.
Giants fans can breathe easier this off-season knowing that the team has tagged Brandon Jacobs as their "franchise player."
The Mets signed journeyman pitcher Livan Hernandez as a possible candidate for the role of fifth starter in their rotation.
And Jezebel finds a video that proves it's never too late to go out and find a Valentine if you have easy access to a jacuzzi and a mustache.

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By Billy Parker in Miscellaneous on February 14, 2009 7:51 PM

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Future Taliban

"Many local immigrants from India have to quickly learn that using the wrong country code in order to phone home might get them in touch with another emergency contact."

If only they'd quickly learn the benefits of daily hygiene as easily.

Future Taliban

"Another man who lost his life savings in Bernie Madoff's Ponzi scheme committed suicide in the English town of Southampton."

I think that's officially the THIRD HOMICIDE (as I would charge it if I were a prosecutor) directly attributable to Madoff's actions. Somebody grow a pair and electrocute this bastard.

Future Taliban

"Governor Paterson says that the state couldn't be more delighted with the passing of the stimulus package, which will bring the state at least $24.6 billion in the next two years."

He forgot to mention that in two years that money will all be absolutely worthless and the state will be renamed "Argentina".