Michigan teachers who want to quit union trapped by obscure rule

Rob Wiersema teaches high school economics, and he knows the merits of a simple cost-benefit analysis. Leaving the Michigan Education Association, he surmised, made economic sense. Another professional association he found, offered better benefits at a lower cost. READ MORE: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/07/29/michigan-union-tricks-teachers-into-prolonging-membership/

Zugibe applauds Moreland Commission work, claims New York Times’ report is a bit off

BY MICHAEL RICONDA NEW CITY – As Governor Andrew Cuomo continues to weather the fallout from a July 23 New York Times investigative report chronicling his alleged interference with the anti-corruption Moreland Commission, Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Zugibe issued a press release Monday clarifying his role in the Commission, lauding its work and stating that […]

Judge rules Ramapo ward system petitions valid, orders referendum

By Michael Riconda NEW CITY – Ramapo voters might soon have the opportunity to decide on a much-discussed ward system, thanks to a ruling by state Supreme Court Judge Margaret Garvey last Friday. The ward system, which has been rejected at the petitioning stage by the Town of Ramapo four times since 2003, would allow […]

Emergency landing on Florida beach kills beachgoer, injures daughter

(CNN) — A Georgia man was killed and his daughter critically injured Sunday when an airplane struck them as they walked along a Florida beach. Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Wendy Rose said Venice Municipal Airport officials reported a plane in distress Sunday afternoon. READ MORE: http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/27/us/florida-plane-crash-lands-on-beach/index.html?hpt=us_c2

FSU Professor Was Talking on Cell Phone When Shooting Happened

A Florida State University criminal law professor was pulling into his driveway and talking on his cell phone when he was fatally shot, ABC News has learned exclusively. Professor Dan Markel, 41, was shot July 18, dying hours later. The killer was waiting for Markel outside his home in Tallahassee’s Betton Hills section, a source […]

Netanyahu slams UN cease-fire plan for not addressing Israel security

Despite a United Nations call for an immediate cease-fire Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave no indication of a halt in fighting, saying in a nationally televised address that Israeli forces will act “aggressively” and must be prepared for a “prolonged campaign.” Speaking to his nation Monday night, Netanyahu said Israel intends to dismantle […]

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