The City
- Overseer of Boxing, Supporter of M.M.A.
Melvina Lathan, the top boxing official in New York State, said she supported proposed legislation to legalize a sport that the State Legislature banned.
- Cops vs. Kids
It’s time to rein in the way police and safety officers in New York public schools mistreat students.
- New York’s Choking Loophole
The domestic violence case at the center of Gov. David Paterson’s troubles exposes the need for New York to make choking a felony.
- Under Fire, RangelAppears to Be Losing Grip of Committee
Republicans planned to force a vote to remove Representative Charles B. Rangel from his position as chairman of the Ways and Means Committee amid a swirl of ethics inquiries.
- In New York, Wall Street Bailout Softens the Blow of a Recession
City officials and private economists revised their employment forecasts, saying the decline would be about 200,000 jobs.
- Investigators Are Told of Paterson Bid to Quiet Accuser
A state worker told investigators that Gov. David A. Paterson enlisted her help in quieting the accuser in a domestic abuse case, according to a person familiar with her account.
- Calculating Poverty in New York: More by City Standard, and Less by Federal One
The number of poor people in New York rose by about 300,000, according to a new measure of poverty by the city, but declined under the federal formula.
- Ex-Official of Public Hospitals Is Fined in Bid to Aid School
Dr. Daniel D. Ricciardi has been fined $13,500 for his role in soliciting training spots in city hospitals for students from a Caribbean medical school.
- Why I’m Not Running for the Senate
If I run, the likely result would be a brutal and highly negative Democratic primary a primary where the winner emerges weakened and the Republican strengthened.
- In Paterson’s Attempt to Reassure the Public, a Flashback to That ’70s Show
The New York governor is trivializing a scandal that has some calling for his resignation, bringing to mind Richard Nixon’s transgressions.
- Judge Orders New York to Move Mentally Ill Out of Large, Institutional Housing
The ruling gave 4,300 residents the right to leave housing that is compared to warehouses.
- Campaign Commemorates Oscar’s Big Apple Connection (‘French’ and Otherwise)
A campaign is under way in New York to promote a weeklong celebration of the Academy Awards that takes a Gotham-centric focus.
- He Knows Where New Yorkers Hide
As the city’s chief demographer, Joseph J. Salvo keeps up with population trends and helps the Census Bureau conduct more accurate counts.
- Watching Certain People
The N.Y.P.D. must end its gruesome, racist practice of stopping innocent New Yorkers and compiling a computerized database of their personal information.
- Paterson Is Said to Have Ordered Calls in Abuse Case
The accounts of Gov. David A. Paterson’s actions provide the first evidence that he helped direct an effort to influence a woman who was making abuse charges against his aide.
Your Money
- Bank of America Plans to End Overdraft Fees on Debit Card Purchases
The decision that could cost the bank tens of millions a year and put pressure on other banks to do the same.
- When You Can Claim a Credit for the Babysitter
Here are 10 facts from the I.R.S. about the child and dependent care tax credit.
- Credit Card Rewards for Volunteers
American Express offers rewards points for volunteer work.
- Wednesday Reading
Bank of America drops overdraft fees for debit card purchases, spending on plastic surgery drops and other consumer-focused items from Wednesday's Times.
- Answers About Education Tax Credits and Deductions: Part 5
In this post, our tax expert answers questions about education tax credits and deductions.
- LifeLock Settles With F.T.C. Over Deception Charges
The company, which claimed it could protect against identify theft, will pay $12 million and change its marketing campaign.
- Fundamentally: A Farewell to European Stocks? Not So Fast
For the first time since the global credit crisis, spreading bets across different geographic regions is proving worthwhile.
- Mortgages: Help for First-Time Buyers
The State of New York Mortgage Agency, or Sonyma, is offering 30-year affordable-housing loans at 4.75 percent.
- Your Money: Small Shareholders May Get a Say With New Rules and Methods
Until recently, the shareholder votes of small investors were largely meaningless. But the tide is beginning to turn.
- Wealth Matters: Learning How to Hedge Yourself, Not Just Your Portfolio
Gauging human capital, meaning a person’s future earnings, is getting more attention as unemployment becomes a bigger factor in personal finances.
- Patient Money: A Child’s Allergies Are Serious but Can Be Treated Effectively
Many dubious remedies exist, but immunotherapy and careful cleaning to remove allergens and immunotherapy may be the best options.
- Consumer Groups Urge Regulation of Nonbank Financial Institutions
Many of these companies, such as payday lenders and debt collectors, take aim at lower-income customers, and consumer advocates say they are less regulated than banks.
- For Auto Towns, Ed Montgomery Is an Ambassador of Hope
Edward B. Montgomery is helping depressed former assembly towns tap federal money to build new futures.
- Jobless Rate Steady in February, Fueling Hope for Spring Growth
The economy in February shed 36,000 nonfarm jobs, fewer than forecast, as the unemployment rate held at 9.7 percent, the Labor Department said on Friday.
- Trusted Adviser or Stock Pusher? The Financial Overhaul Bill May Not Settle It
The idea to make brokers fiduciaries who have a responsibility to put their customers’ interests first may not survive in the financial overhaul bill.
- Itineraries: Airfare Taxes Become Weightier Part of Total
The fees and taxes on airline tickets are already high, and there are proposals to increase them.
- Mortgages: Another Foreclosure Alternative
With short sales beyond the reach of some homeowners, another foreclosure alternative is emerging: “deeds in lieu of foreclosure.”
- Steps to Prevent Identity Theft, and What to Do if It Happens
Quick action is needed if an unusual charge shows up on a credit card statement or a thief opens an account in your name.
- A Primer on Buying Life and Disability Insurance
What sort of insurance you need in the event of untimely death or disability depends on what your objectives are.
- Health Insurance: What You Need to Know
With Americans spending an ever increasing amount on medical costs, it’s more important than ever to have insurance that fits your health care needs.
- 401(k)’s: What You Need to Know
For many people, saving for retirement means squirreling away as much as possible through employer-provided plans, the most popular being the 401(k).
- About Financial Planners: What You Need to Know
If you’ve landed here, it means you’ve realized that you might need some professional advice in handling your financial affairs.
- Annuities: What You Need to Know
Annuities are a basic staple of modern portfolios, the financial equivalent of a backstop to guarantee a minimum of income in retirement.
- Credit Scores: What You Need to Know
You may not have checked your credit score lately, but there’s a good chance someone else has.
Sports
- Cervelli’s Latest Concussion Has Yankees’ Attention
The Yankees backup catcher said he was feeling “sensational” as he recovers from his second concussion since November.
- Rodriguez Says Lawyers Are Scheduling Interview With Authorities
Alex Rodriguez said on Wednesday that his lawyers were working on scheduling an interview with federal authorities investigating the Canadian doctor, Anthony Galea.
- Paragallo Convicted of Animal Cruelty
Ernie Paragallo, the thoroughbred horse breeder and owner, was convicted on 33 charges of animal cruelty Wednesday for starving and neglecting horses on his Hudson Valley farm.
- No. 1 UConn 60, No. 8 West Virginia 32: No. 1 UConn Women Improvise to an All-Too-Familiar Tune
UConn won its 72nd consecutive game, an N.C.A.A. women’s record, and another Big East title on Tuesday.
- Marion Jones Signs Deal to Play in W.N.B.A.
Marion Jones, 34, the sprinter who went to prison for lying about using performance-enhancing drugs, signed with the Tulsa Shock.
- Notre Dame Rethinking Its Football Independence
With the Big Ten and Pacific-10 considering expansion, Notre Dame is being forced to explore options for its future.
- Garciaparra Retires as Member of Boston Red Sox
Nomar Garciaparra signed a one-day contract with his former team Wednesday, then announced he’s ending his 14-year career. Garciaparra will become an analyst for ESPN.
- Nascar Gives Edwards Probation for Deliberately Causing Crash
After imploring drivers to be more aggressive on the racetrack this season to help rebuild fading fan support, Nascar issued a probation to Carl Edwards.
- New York Triathlon Wins Ruling Blocking Club’s Similar Name
A court ruling against the NYC Triathlon Club could have implications for the sport’s independent clubs nationwide.
- Men’s Roundup: Butler Breezes Past Wright State and Into N.C.A.A. Field
Keith Cothran and Lamonte Ulmer each scored 15 points to help Rhode Island defeat visiting St. Joseph’s in the opening round of the Atlantic 10 Conference tournament.
- Cincinnati 69, Rutgers 68: Loss Dims Future of Rutgers Coach
Coach Fred Hill’s record fell to 47-77 and 13-59 in the Big East in four seasons. Rutgers finished the season 15-17, 5-13 during the conference regular season.
- Red Sox to Cubs, Kevin Millar Embraces Another Challenge
Kevin Millar was with Boston when it won its first World Series in 86 years. Can he help the Chicago Cubs end their long drought?
- Rusty Johan Santana Passes His First Test for Mets
The Mets’ ace allowed four runs and six hits against Houston, but he reported no problems with his surgically cleaned left elbow.
- Rodriguez Says Attention Isn’t Frustrating
Alex Rodriguez said that although federal investigators want to meet with him about his ties to a Canadian doctor under investigation, he was at ease.
- N.B.A. Roundup: Andrew Bogut Helps the Bucks Edge the Celtics
The Bucks seized control against the Celtics with a strong run in the middle of the fourth quarter.
- N.H.L. General Managers Nearer to Acting on Some Hits to the Head
“We are moving toward a set of rules or a specific rule” to curb blind-side shoulder checks to the head, a member of a group that has been studying the matter said.
- N.H.L. Roundup: Islanders Lose to Flyers for 15th Straight Time
Colin Wilson scored off an Atlanta miscue and Dan Ellis turned aside 30 shots, leading the Nashville Predators to a 2-1 victory over the slumping Atlanta Thrashers.
- Mets’ Reyes Gets Encouraging News From Specialists
Doctors must now determine a course of treatment for the Mets shortstop that will get him back on the field relatively soon.
- Roundup: No. 1 Pick Strasburg Has Strong Spring Debut for Nationals
Stephen Strasburg, who signed a four-year, $15.1 million contract with Washington, allowed two hits in his spring-training debut on Tuesday.
- Sorgi Goes From Backing Up One Manning to the Other
After six years as Peyton Manning's little-used backup quarterback in Indianapolis, Jim Sorgi signed with the Giants to play behind Eli Manning.
- Ankle Injury Ends Bode Miller's Season
In the wake of his successful Olympics, Bode Miller said he will not finish the World Cup season because of a lingering ankle injury
- Willie Davis Is Dead at 69; Was Snider’s Successor
Mr. Davis, known for his blazing speed, led the National League in triples twice and set a record of three stolen bases in a World Series game.
- Henry Wittenberg, Champion Wrestler, Dies at 91
Mr. Wittenberg was an Olympic gold and silver medalist who had an undefeated streak of more than 300 matches and was one of the first wrestlers to lift weights.
- A Look Back: The Defining Performances
A look back at the defining performances and memorable athletes of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
- Live Updates From the Big East Tournament, Day 2
The Times's Pete Thamel and Kevin Armstrong, along with Zach Hillesland, a former Notre Dame forward, will provide analysis and updates throughout the day.
- Leading Off: The Perils of March
Single-elimination basketball tournaments can take a toll on coaches’ psyches, not to mention their job security.
- Sports of The Times: Rollins Puts Away His Crystal Ball
Jimmy Rollins’s decision to tone down the verbal part of his game coincides with Philadelphia’s arrival as a recent World Series champion and consistent contender.
- Sports Business: Yankees Expect Success for Pinstripe Bowl
The team’s president says the bowl game will be a hit because it will be run by the Yankees and played at Yankee Stadium.
- Global Soccer: Arsenal Saunters While Bayern Survives
Followers of Arsenal got the prophesied knockout performance from Nicklas Bendtner that they had been waiting for.
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Television
- The Academy Shows Two Faces on Oscar Night
The Oscars telecast exposed an Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in identity crisis: the ceremony was big and commercial; the winners were small and arty.
- TV Providers Seek New Federal Rules on Retransmission Rights
With a petition to the F.C.C. and a letter to Congressional leaders, cable and satellite providers said the current rules were “broken and in need of repair.”
- South by Southwest to Honor Film and TV Title Sequences
In a competition at the South by Southwest festival, film and television titles get the credit(s).
- Advertising: ‘Mad Men’ Dolls in Barbie’s World, but Cocktails Stay Behind
Mattel is planning versions of Barbie and Ken styled after four “Mad Men” characters in a promotion for the television series as well as for Barbie.
- Arts, Briefly: PBS Considers Editor of Newsweek as Host
The editor of Newsweek, Jon Meacham, is negotiating to add a television job to his schedule.
- Arts, Briefly: ‘Spartacus’ Is Delayed as Star Has Cancer
The actor Andy Whitfield, who plays the title character, will begin treatment for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
- Arts, Briefly: ‘Men’ Takes Charge
The CBS sitcom “Two and a Half Men” attracted its largest audience in three years on Monday.
- The TV Watch: Supersizing Oscar and Repudiating Austerity of Last Year
Sunday’s Academy Awards ceremony was one enormous Hollywood stimulus package.
- Cablevision and ABC Leave Viewers Without the Oscar Channel
Cablevision customers in the New York area faced the prospect of Oscar night without Channel 7, the Oscar channel, because of a contract dispute.
- Television: ‘The Pacific,’ Shedding Light on World War II in the Pacific
“The Pacific,” an HBO mini-series, beginning Sunday, by the team behind 2001’s “Band of Brothers,” follows three real-life Marines from Pearl Harbor to homecoming after V-J Day.
- Disney-Cablevision Fight Is Far From the Last
The companies’ feud, most recently exemplified by a Disney move that temporarily prevented Cablevision customers from viewing the Academy Awards, promises to spread across the country to other cable providers and stations.
- ITVS to Offer Short Films to Draw Young Viewers
An attempt by a public television stalwart to bring the young into the fold with punchy takes on social issues.
- A Night Out With | Tinsley Mortimer: Tinsley Mortimer’s Next Adventure
Known for her party appearances and pedigree, Tinsley Mortimer is now seeking a wider audience.
- T-Pain Brings the Spirit of Freaknik to Adult Swim
The rapper T-Pain’s bawdy, animated “Freaknik: The Musical” brings pointed commentary on race to the Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim.
- Ron Howard Directs a Comedy Video With ‘SNL’ Presidents
The kings of presidential comedy were reunited last weekend — with a little nudge from the chairwoman of the Congressional Oversight Panel.
- Video Game Review | BioShock 2: Revisiting Rapture in a Sequel from 2K Games
BioShock 2 is fun, but it is also a bit stagnant in its creative ambition.
- Television Review | 'Magic & Bird': Two Old Foes Show Their Competitive Juices on HBO
Every once in a while someone says something amazing in the HBO documentary “Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals.”
- Television Review | 'Running With Wolves': On Smithsonian, Woman Explores Wild While Fighting Cancer
On Sunday the Smithsonian Channel offers “Running With Wolves,” a film about Gudrun Pflueger, who has been researching wolves in Canada for years.
- Barbara Walters Gears Up for Her Last Oscar Night Interviews
There will be a Barbara Walters pre-Oscar interview on Sunday, but it will be the last.
- Advertising: Plenty of Ads to Go Around on Oscar Night
Demand is holding up for spots during big event television shows like the Academy Awards.
- Vieira’s ‘Today’ Contract Extended to Fall 2011
Keeping Meredith Vieira on the show, a major moneymaker for NBC, is a good sign for a network that needs to attend to its sagging prime-time programming.
- Television: ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’: Lisa Kudrow and Family Trees
A new show on NBC traces seven celebrities back through time, revealing interesting ancestors and stories from their families’ pasts. Would your family history measure up?
- Frank Williams, Architect of Towers in Manhattan, Dies at 73
Mr. Williams was the lead architect or collaborated with other prominent designers on 20 buildings in Manhattan.
- Nan Martin, Actress From ‘Drew Carey Show,’ Dies at 82
Ms. Martin was a veteran stage, television and film actress whose Broadway credits include “J.B.” and “Under the Yum-Yum Tree” and who played Ali McGraw’s snooty mother in the film “Goodbye, Columbus.”
- Front Row: ‘Project Runway’ Comes to Wii
Fans who cannot watch enough of “Project Runway” can now get their fashion fix on a new video-game version, released for the Wii system.
- Noticed: ‘Prehab’ Enters the Lexicon (Thanks, Mr. Sheen)
The word “prehab” enters American vernacular thanks to Charlie Sheen.
- Viacom to Remove Comedy Central Shows From Hulu
The fracture with Viacom will take “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart” and other Comedy Central shows off the video site.
- TiVo to Offer Boxes Beyond the Recorder
In addition to its standard TV offerings, TiVo, the DVR pioneer, said it would offer an array of related offerings from Netflix, Blockbuster, YouTube and Amazon.
- Television Review | 'Parenthood' and 'The Marriage Ref': From Acne to Arthritis: NBC’s New Family Dramas
The new NBC shows “Parenthood,” beginning on Tuesday, and “The Marriage Ref,” which had its premiere on Sunday, rise above flimsy formats with good writing and exceptional casts.
- Television Review | 'Southland': Patrolling Sun-Blinded Streets, From Ann Biderman
“Southland,” the police drama canceled last year by NBC but picked up by TNT, returns for its second season on the cable channel on Tuesday night.
- M.T.A. Delays A&E Plans for Reality Show on Subway Workers
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is putting off the A&E network’s plans for a production following city transit workers.
- TV Calendar: New Shows in the New Year
A rundown of series that this winter and spring will either begin new seasons or return from lengthy hiatuses.
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