Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez Detroit Free Press Published 9:49 p.m. UTC Aug 14, 2018 Growing up in central New York, it only makes sense that Matt Patricia’s love for football has roots with the Giants. The Giants won two Super Bowls during Patricia’s adolescence, and Patricia said Tuesday his family was friends with the family of Hall-of-Fame player Steve Owen. “Steve was actually a long-time Giants player, coach, really unbelievable man,” Patricia said. “So when I was a little kid, we actually used to get quite a bit of stuff from the Giants and that was a big fascination for me, because that was a real — probably the closest tie I could have to an NFL franchise at that time when I was little. So always had that connection with them.” More: Detroit Lions' new discounted prices for beer, hot dogs at Ford Field More: Detroit Lions' Graham Glasgow leaves practice with leg injury Owen died in 1964, 10 years before Patricia was … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions’ coach Matt Patricia reminisces New York Giants’ ties
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The first paid New York taxi journey took place 111 years ago this week – and it wasn’t cheap
THE yellow taxi cab is part of the furniture in New York, as familiar as the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building and greetings of “have a nice day”. Enter a New York taxi today and you’ll be charged the standard fare of $3.30 (£2.60), which includes a 50 cent (40 pence) state surcharge and a 30 cent (20 pence) improvement surcharge. After that you’ll pay 50 cents for every fifth of a mile, 50 cents for every minute the taxi travels at less than 12 miles per hour, 50 cents night surcharge for travel from 8pm to 6am, and $1 (80 pence) for travel from 4pm to 8pm on weekdays. In the early 20th century, things weren’t as transparent, which led to the first paid taxi journey 111 years ago this week. Businessman Harry N. Allen had taken a taxi ride home from Manhattan, following an evening at a restaurant with a lady friend. He was charged five dollars for the privilege of taking the three-quarter mile trip – the equivalent of around $127 … [Read more...] about The first paid New York taxi journey took place 111 years ago this week – and it wasn’t cheap
How New York Became the Center of the Fight Against Uber and the Gig Economy Lie
The scene outside of New York City Hall in late May was several years in the making. Dozens of taxi and livery drivers from across the city had joined together outside the ornate structure to call for immediate action to a growing crisis. A fifth driver in the city had committed suicide in recent days, a devastating byproduct of what friends and family attributed to an overwhelming debt load that he couldn’t handle once ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft arrived in New York. More and more drivers started competing for fares, struggling to net a livable wage. It’s a trend that has only accelerated over time, a trend that the city had a chance to prevent. At least it did, once. When Uber launched in New York in 2011, the company described its vision as a win-win for everyone. “Uber brings the convenience of a yellow cab, the quality of a luxury limo, and adds an Uber cherry on top—on-demand mobile requests,” the company said. The rosy pitch … [Read more...] about How New York Became the Center of the Fight Against Uber and the Gig Economy Lie
Speed Cameras in New York City Are Shutting Down
As of 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, speed cameras are dead in New York City. Well, not dead exactly, but the city is no longer authorized to hand out $50 tickets to motorists caught by nearly all of the cameras. For drivers who thought speed cameras were a flagrant violation of due process, it’s great news. For those who claimed they helped reduce crashes and traffic deaths—and the city itself did—not so much. But the reason they died actually has nothing to do with the cameras themselves. Here’s how this went down. Until this week speed cameras operated in 140 school zones across the five boroughs (and issues with constitutionality aside, I think if you’re gonna put these anywhere, school zones are the best place for them.) Cameras in 20 of those school zones will keep ticketing until August under a different law, but the other 120 will not. Speed cameras (and red light cameras) have plenty of critics, who argue that they automatically render a motorist guilty … [Read more...] about Speed Cameras in New York City Are Shutting Down
An Irish Pilot Arguing With A New York Air Traffic Controller is Kind Of Hilarious
“It’s not my first day in New York. It’s not my first day in an aircraft. I did what I had to do. GOOD DAY.” So concluded a tiff between an Aer Lingus pilot caught in a jam and the New York City air traffic controller scolding him for said jam. It’s pretty hilarious. A great tragedy in New York is that the traditional “New York accent” is almost dead. But it still exists in two small corners of the region – the godless Long Island Rail Road, and the city’s blessed air traffic controllers (ATCs). Which is why it’s extra great to listen to one of the ATCs scold the Aer Lingus pilot, referred to here as “Shamrock 104 Heavy,” for getting themselves into a big mess. There’s a lot of pilot-speak in this one, so if you haven’t watched it yet, I’ll help set it up a bit. Usually, to get from New York’s John F. Kennedy airport to Ireland, you zoom off the runway headed south and then immediately swing … [Read more...] about An Irish Pilot Arguing With A New York Air Traffic Controller is Kind Of Hilarious
Dynamo earn first win over New York City FC
By Glynn A. Hill, Houston Chronicle Updated 10:29 pm, Friday, May 25, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-10', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 10', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-15', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 15', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-20', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery … [Read more...] about Dynamo earn first win over New York City FC
She modeled in New York and worked for the Navy. At 93, parasites ate her alive at a nursing home.
Democracy Dies in Darkness Sections Home Try 1 month for $1 Username Sign In Account Profile Newsletters & Alerts Gift Subscriptions Contact Us Help Desk Subscribe Account Profile Newsletters & Alerts Gift Subscriptions Contact Us Help Desk Accessibility for screenreader Share on Google Plus Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google Plus Share via Email Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Tumblr Resize Text Print Article Comments To Your Health by Kristine Phillips by Kristine Phillips Email the author May 1 Email the author Rebecca Zeni died at age 93 after she was infected with crusted scabies while living at a Georgia nursing home. (Courtesy of Lance Lourie) Pictures of Rebecca Zeni during her younger years showed her with flawless skin, well-defined eyebrows and long, thick lashes. Her hair, parted in the middle, was neatly tied with a … [Read more...] about She modeled in New York and worked for the Navy. At 93, parasites ate her alive at a nursing home.
Next-Gen 2019 Nissan Altima Will Debut in New York
Though the current Nissan Altima received a refresh for the 2016 model year, it’s essentially the same car that debuted in 2012 underneath the skin. That makes it ancient in car years. And if you’ve been holding out for the new model, you won’t have to wait much longer. Nissan just announced that the next-generation 2019 Altima will debut at the New York auto show next month.Once Nissan’s best seller, the Altima has let that title slip away to the Rogue crossover in recent years. That likely has something to do with the market’s shift away from cars toward SUVs and crossovers, but it could also be attributed to the Altima’s advanced age. The Altima’s competitors in the midsize sedan class, the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, and Chevrolet Malibu, have all entered new generations offering more modern powertrains, new tech features, and better fuel economy.Nissan will finally bring the Altima up to date when the new model … [Read more...] about Next-Gen 2019 Nissan Altima Will Debut in New York
Cadillac XT4 to Debut in New York, Report Says
The Cadillac XT4 is going to debut at the 2018 New York auto show, according to a recent report from Automotive News. Slotting below the larger XT5, the XT4 will be the second crossover in Cadillac’s lineup and should give General Motors’ luxury brand an entry-level model that’s more attainable, bringing more potential buyers to its showrooms.Cadillac revealed to Automotive News that the debut has been scheduled for March 28, ahead of the 2018 New York auto show’s preview days and that it will take place at the Cadillac House in Manhattan. The XT4 is expected to help boost Cadillac sales in China and diversify the brand’s U.S. lineup, which is currently heavy on sedans. It will also be the first of five new vehicles that the brand will introduce through 2020.Earlier this year, we reported that the Cadillac XT4 will be built at General Motors’ Fairfax assembly plant in Kansas City , Kansas alongside the Chevrolet Malibu. Prototype … [Read more...] about Cadillac XT4 to Debut in New York, Report Says
Judge rejects Uber $3 million settlement with New York drivers
A federal judge refused to grant preliminary approval for Uber Technologies Inc's proposed $3 million class-action settlement with 2,421 New York drivers who accused the ride-sharing company of retaining excessive fees from their fares.In a decision on Friday, U.S. District Judge Nicholas Garaufis in Brooklyn objected to a provision allowing the revival of breach of contract claims he had dismissed, so long as the settlement won final approval.Garaufis said such a "conditional stipulation" appeared to leave "in limbo" whether the settling drivers' claims had enough in common for him to approve the proposed settlement.The judge also objected to a $2,500 payment to a driver whose claims had been deemed subject to arbitration. Garaufis said the drivers could submit a revised settlement for approval."We anticipate refiling our motion early this week," Jonathan Greenbaum, a lawyer for the drivers, said on Monday.Uber did not immediately respond to a request for comment.Drivers had accused … [Read more...] about Judge rejects Uber $3 million settlement with New York drivers