Sal Alosi, the Jets coach who was fined and suspended indefinitely after tripping cornerback Nolan Carroll during December's Jets-Dolphins game, has unsurprisingly handed in his resignation. Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum said in a statement, "After speaking with Sal, he decided that it is best for him to tender his resignation at this time. We appreciate all of Sal's contributions during his tenure with the team. He played an invaluable role in our success and established what we feel is one of the better strength and conditioning programs in the NFL." more ›

Last week, Bloomberg suggested that Governor Paterson get tough with Indian reservations who continue to sell cigarettes tax-free, saying, “I said to David Paterson, I said, ‘You know, get yourself a cowboy hat and a shotgun.' " As you might imagine, the Seneca Indian Nation is now on the warpath. more ›

While on Don Imus' radio program this morning, Gov. Paterson took time out of his charm offensive to comment on Sen. Gillibrand, his hand-picked Senate appointee who called for his resignation earlier this month. "That's about whenever you get in a jam, there are people who will throw you under the bus...Whenever you watch a movie or whenever you read a book about someone that's in terrible...in a difficult situation, there are always those who do that...They just don't expect you to get out from under the bus. And when you do, they should be forewarned." more ›

Although former Rep. Eric Massa has been abandoned by conservative pundits, new reports indicate he's still a teabagger. Men who served in the Navy with the former Congressman claim Massa repeatedly made unwanted advances toward subordinates, including one instance involving "snorkeling"—a maneuver "performed by placing your testicles over the eyes of your partner, forming a mask," according to Urban Dictionary. more ›

Obama administration officials rejected former Rep. Eric Massa's claims he was forced out of office because he opposed healthcare legislation—not because he was facing sexual harassment allegations for telling a male staffer the two of them ought to be "fracking." White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said Massa's claims aren't credible because he keeps giving different reasons for his resignation, including his health, his "salty" language, and now a Democratic conspiracy. "I think this whole story is ridiculous. I think the latest excuse is silly and ridiculous," Gibbs said. more ›

More blood in the water: Governor Paterson's communications director, Peter Kauffmann, resigned this afternoon. Yesterday Kauffmann's name came up after the Commission on Public Integrity released its findings in their probe into Paterson's solicitation of free World Series tickets at Yankee Stadium. The commission's report suggested that Paterson had lied to Kauffmann about the how the tickets were obtained, and Kauffman was compelled to testify about the prevarication. (Here's Paterson's official response.) After spending yesterday getting grilled by the Attorney General's office, Kauffman threw in the towel today, releasing this statement: more ›

Sources tell the Times that investigators have obtained more explicit details regarding recent allegations that Governor Paterson tried to pressure an ex-girlfriend of his top aide into dropping legal action after he allegedly assaulted her. Yesterday the Times reported that besides personally speaking with the accuser, Sherr-una Booker, and having the State Police repeatedly contact her, Paterson also allegedly instructed his press secretary and another state employee, Deneane Brown, to try and hush the woman. Now sources say Brown, who was close friends with Booker, has told investigators that Paterson ordered her to express this message to Booker: "Tell her the governor wants her to make this go away." (A day after speaking with Paterson, Booker essentially went away.) more ›

Sure, Governor Paterson announced he wouldn't seek election this year in the wake of the scandal involving abuse accusations against his aide—and his own and the State Police's involvement in speaking with the accuser—but is that good enough? A number of other politicians called for him to resign; City Comptroller John Liu, who called Paterson a friend, said, "We have a $4.1 billion budget deficit to grapple with in New York City and cannot make real progress until the State budget is resolved on time one month from now. In order for this to happen, we need Governor Paterson to step down now." more ›

An elementary school principal in Harlem has formally apologized for sending a questionnaire to teachers asking them to classify disruptive students by race. But that's not good enough for parents of students at PS 96, which is 71 percent Hispanic and 26 percent black; they're calling for the resignation of Principal Dr. Claudia Moore-Hamilton (who is black). Among other things, the survey asked teachers to identify their problem students as "Black," "Hispanic" or "Other." In an apology letter to parents and faculty, Moore-Hamilton, who's been in charge for one year, acknowledged that her "approach was inflammatory," and the DOE issued a statement agreeing that "the survey was inappropriate." But Fox News reports an investigation is ongoing, and parents say they're fed up after a year filled with fights and students' failed attempts to burn the school down. According to the Post, Assemblyman Adam Powell IV has even chimed in, demanding her removal and citing complaints that she gave children Christmas presents, only to take them back from those on a "naughty" list. more ›

Now that the steamroller is flattened like a pancake, it's time to meet the soon-to-be new boss. Same as the old boss? Certainly not on the surface: Lieutenant Governor David A. Paterson (pictured being sworn in back in 2007) is a 53-year-old African-American who has been legally blind since infancy. more ›

The incoming president of the Obesity Society has resigned amidst controversy surrounding his work on behalf of the restaurant industry. Last month Dr. David B. Allison (pictured), a professor of biostatistics and nutrition at the University of Alabama, drew fire from colleagues when he submitted an affidavit questioning the city’s new rules requiring chain restaurants to prominently display calorie information on their menus. more ›