Cupboard is bare for pantries and families

New York Post - Wed Nov 25

A simple note is posted in thick permanent marker on the door of the Hour Children food pantry in Long Island City: "I'm very sorry, but we have no turkeys or chickens this year.

Otto Herrarte tells cops he put bodies of wife, son in bags

NY Daily News - Mon Nov 23

Otto Herrarte's sons Daniel and David with his wife Edna. David was not at home when his brother and mother were killed Manhattan hotel cleaner Otto Herrarte told cops his alter-ego butchered his wife and son in their Queens home - but he took care of the mess, court documents reveal.

Woman, teen son found dead in closet at NYC home

13WHAM - Mon Nov 23

Police haven't released the names of the 55-year-old woman and 15-year-old boy. They said on Saturday that officers responding to a 911 call found the bodies this afternoon inside the apartment on 111th Street in the Corona section.

Queens Man Accused of Killing His Wife and Son

New York Times - Sat Nov 21

A Queens man was charged with killing his wife and 14-year-old son on Saturday after their bodies were found in a closet of the family's three-room apartment with their throats cut, the authorities said.

Mother and Son Found With Throats Slashed, Stuffed In Closet

CW11 New York WPIX-TV - Sat Nov 21

Police are investigating the brutal deaths of a Queens mother and her young son.

views from the number 7 subway

Telegraph.co.uk - Thu Nov 19

A richly diverse train ride through New York offers a window on the world, says Sarah Maslin-Nir. Previous of Images 'Tthe 7 train requires the use of all five senses... a living monument to New York's diversity' Photo: GETTY IMAGES Along this subway's route more than 110 languages are spoken The train takes you through some bustling Asian markets ...

'The right place at the right time'

The Guardian - Sun Nov 15

Lieutenants Ian and Deanna Scott are thrilled with their first appointment in Charlottetown with the Salvation Army to serve Queens County and Kings County.

No pooper-scooper law enforcement equals a big mess

Poughkeepsie Journal - Sat Nov 14

There doesn' seem to be a peaceful end to the pooh versus shoe battle. People sick of arching their backs and contorting their legs so they can sniff the bottom of their sneaker are chanting 'No Poop Left Behind!' Now I've joined them.

Last Chance Foods: Winter Squash

WNYC-AM New York - Fri Nov 13

Novembera TMs the time for squirreling away winter squash. Varieties like butternut, acorn and Hubbard practically store themselvesa 'the tough outer skin serves as an effective natural plastic wrap, keeping the squash fresh.

Injured ATVer not shot: RCMP

CBC - Fri Nov 13

People who ride off-highway vehicles in Nova Scotia are required to wear helmets.