Raj Rajaratnam leaves behind the ruins of a Wall Street career that made him a billionaire hedge fund manager to begin an 11-year prison sentence, the price for running a far-flung insider-trading conspiracy that turned tips from company executives and technology consultants into cash. More: continued here
Ashley Knight joined FOX 31 news in September 2006 and anchors the weekend newscast. Ashley hails from Tampa, Florida and graduated cum laude from the University of Florida. More: continued here
Postal union honors man who tried to keep office openWoonsocket CallCUMBERLAND — Remember the guy from Cumberland who fought so diligently to keep open the Valley Falls Post Office? Despite his valiant attempts to combat both the US Postal Service and the Postal Regulatory Commission, he failed, but he apparently … More: continued here
Following the Redskins’ 34-19 loss to the New York Jets Sunday afternoon, several fans were injured in an escalator accident as they tried to leave FedEx Field. About six fans were taken to area hospitals for evaluation following the accident. Details about their conditions were not immediately known. Tony Wyllie, the team’s senior vice president,…
Original and rare 1969 Boss 429 Mustang on EbayJalopnikMuch to our amazement and delight this Wimbledon White Boss 429, currently listed on Ebay, is completely original and looks like it is still ready to race. Ford produced 859 Boss 429s in 1969—the first of a two year model run for the model. … More: continued…
Today in history: Dec. 5, 2011Record-SearchlightIn 1911: The Little Nellie Mine in the Iron Mountain District, which was dropping 10 stamps, was completing installation of five additional stamps. Development work was being carried on in the main shaft; sinking was begun some three weeks earlier. …and more » More: continued here
CBS New York Governor: State Investigating Irene-Related Food Stamp FraudPatch.comAdministered by states, the federal D-SNAP program is intended to provide food assistance to households not already in the SNAP program – also known as food stamps. Those receiving aid must meet income and asset eligibility requirements. …State Launches Fraud InvestigationHartford CourantState employees at center of…
Albany post office in jeopardyWFXL FOX 31ALBANY, GA — You may have heard news about Albany's post office being in jeopardy. Eric Bailey, president of Albany's American Postal Workers Union, told Fox 31 News the United States Postal Service will be consolidating Albany's preocessing plant …and more » More: continued here
Postal cuts to slow delivery of first-class mailUtica Observer DispatchA postal carrier leaves the United States Post Office location on Pitcher Street, September 21, 2011, in Utica, NY. By HOPE YEN The Associated Press Facing bankruptcy, the US Postal Service is pushing ahead with unprecedented cuts to first-class mail … More: continued here
An incident involving the “upper level escalator” occurred just before the end of the Redskins Game Sunday as a large portion of the crowd was exiting Fedex Field in Landover. More: continued here