Bill Introduced to Ban Anonymous Online Commenting

Time

Many visitors to blogs and news websites enjoy the liberty to post comments online without revealing their identity, but if a proposed bill in the New York State Assembly is passed, that common practice may become illegal.

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Bloomberg Won’t Release Report on 911 Delays

NBC New York

A consultant’s report has found that New York City’s 911 system is troubled by delays and errors that endanger callers in an emergency. Mayor Michael Bloomberg released an edited version of the report Friday, but he is fighting a court order that the original, unedited version of the report be released to the public.

City’s Solution to Rise in Street Crime: Whistles

NY Daily News

Community Board 6 hosted a meeting to help empower senior citizens to avoid becoming victims of crime. Senior citizens got whistles to blow if they are victimized or spot a crime in progress.

Older people in neighborhoods just south of Bronx Park say they hear gunfire outside their windows nearly every night. They are targets for muggers and scammers as well.

Space Shuttle Flies to New York City

New York Times

Enterprise, the prototype for the space shuttles, flew over the New York City area, riding atop a specially equipped 747 jet, before landing at Kennedy International Airport at 11:22 a.m. And, perhaps in a scenario familiar to many air travel passengers arriving in New York, the shuttle took its time meandering over the area before landing.

New York to Have New Tallest Building by Next Week

NY Post

One World Trade Center begins its ascent above the New York City skyline.

One World Trade Center (The Freedom Tower) is poised to become the tallest building in New York City within the next couple of days, officials said today.

New York City Top Cop Likely to Run for Mayor

NY Post

New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly

Top state and city Republicans, backed by some of Manhattan’s wealthiest financiers, began last week preparing the legal paperwork, strategy documents and a fund-raising network that will enable Police Commissioner Ray Kelly to run for mayor, The Post has learned.