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Stop Hurricanes Sandy

In New York, people streamed into the city as service began to resume on commuter train and subway.

(JHUMRA CITY, Pakistan) - Hurricane Sandy-crippled NYC subway creaks back to life, neighboring New Jersey stunned by destruction.

New York City moved closer to resuming its frenetic pace by getting back its vital subways Thursday, three days after a superstorm...

No Hurricane Warning for What Could Be the Most Expensive Storm in History

"Mayor Bloomberg was confused at one point over the weekend whether Sandy was a hurricane"
- AccuWeather CEO Barry Myers

(STATE COLLEGE,, PA Accuweathter.com) - AccuWeather.com reports Hurricane Sandy may turn out to be the most expensive storm to hit the U.S.

15 states received damage and power outages affected over 8 million people -- yet the National Hurricane Center did not issue hurricane warnings north of North Carolina.

SANDY`S LANDFALL--a negative legacy

The writer has family in both northern N.J. and central Long Island and prays for their safety.

(SALEM) - Hustle, hustle--not so dandy
Coming ill winds of Ms Sandy
May be blowy, quite insane
Spinning every weather vane.

Water torrents, lots of flooding
Fields soaked and roads a-mudding
Broken windows, watch them shatter
Rainfalls more than pitter-patter.

Rescue of HMS Bounty Survivors During Hurricane Sandy

The vessel is reportedly sunk, but the mast is still visible.

(PORTSMOUTH, VA) - The Coast Guard rescued 14 people from life rafts in the Atlantic Ocean approximately 90 miles southeast of Hatteras N.C., Monday.

Sadly, two remain missing.

Sandy: Northeast Catastrophe Unfolding

Storm surge flooding will occur over a much larger area, when compared to a hurricane and more severe than a typical nor'easter.

(STATE COLLEGE, PA Accuweathter.com) - AccuWeather.com reports an extremely rare and dangerous storm, "Sandy," is moving in from the Atlantic. Inundations have already occurred and will get worse into Monday night.

According to Expert Senior Meteorologist Steve Wistar, "Sandy is unfolding as the Northeast's Katrina in terms of impact."

America`s Anti-Muslim Ads Backfire

Muslim groups and activists did not organise protests but instead responded to the AFDI's campaign with ironic jokes on Twitter.

(NEW YORK) - Anti-Muslim posters in subway stations in New York and Washington, DC, have drawn muted reactions from Muslims, but Christian and Jewish organizations have countered with ad campaigns of their own.

And a United States congressman even called for a boycott of the capital's metro system.

Demonstration during President Thein Sein`s Asia Society Speech in NYC

Burma Task Force USA will not sit idly until the situation in Arakan and restoration of Rohingyas human rights are established.

(NEW YORK CITY) - Rohingya Concern International (RCI) actively participated under the banner of Burma Task Force/New York in the demonstration held on September 27, 2012 while Burmese President Thein Sein was delivering a speech at Asia Society/NYC.

In his speech RCI- President said that Rohingyas are bona fide citizens and an imdegenous people of Burma/Myanmar.

Police Accused of Murdering U.S. Soldier in New York

"We did not find a weapon." - police spokesman

(NEW YORK) - He was chased by an unmarked police car as he drove home. His tearful mother is demanding justice for her son. 'They are going to pay for this,' she said. 'We want justice.'

The shooting, which occurred at 5:15 a.m., was the latest in a series of episodes in which police officers fatally shot or wounded civilians.

New Federal Lawsuit Filed Against NYPD for Occupy Arrests

PCJF Challenges Unlawful Police Tactics, Sidewalk Arrests, Orange Netting Corral, Insp. Bologna's Pepper Spray Attack.

(NEW YORK) - The Partnership for Civil Justice Fund (PCJF) has filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York challenging the New York Police Department’s use of sidewalk arrests.

The group says persons are targeted for false arrest based on their association with or proximity to dissent and protest.

Weight Loss Expert Calls Mayor Bloomberg Delusional Over Proposed Soda Ban

Questions if the Mayor will try to ban Halloween next?

(NEW YORK ) - An outspoken critic of the obesity epidemic is taking direct aim at New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg over his proposed ban on large-size soda drinks.

It is an issue that the Board or Health will vote on today – saying it’s a clear overreach of government intervention and will do absolutely nothing in the fight against obesity.