New York News Coverage Advisory
Columbia Basin Herald | UPDATED 5 years AGO
Good morning! Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up today in New York. Questions about today's coverage plans are welcome, and should be directed to Kiley Armstrong at 212-621-1670.
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SEXUAL MISCONDUCT-WEINSTEIN
Jury selection continues at the trial of Harvey Weinstein. UPCOMING: 250 words, more on merit.
LIMOUSINE SAFETY
New York lawmakers announce legislation intended to improve limousine safety following a crash that killed 20 people. By Marina Villeneuve. UPCOMING: 450 words by 3 p.m. With photos.
CONGRESSMAN-STOCK INDICTMENT
A former congressman should serve nearly five years in prison for insider trading, especially after coming to represent “the cynical idea that those in power who make the laws are not required to follow them,” prosecutors said Monday. Christopher Collins, 69, is scheduled to be sentenced on Friday. By Larry Neumeister. SENT: 520 words.
SHOOTINGS-JERSEY CITY
The two people who fatally shot a police officer then killed three people at a kosher grocery in Jersey City planned an assault for some time and were equipped to cause greater destruction, authorities said Monday. By David Porter. SENT 653 words, photos.
VAPING FLAVORS
New York lawmakers could ban flavored tobacco products amid growing concern over the tobacco and vaping industry's use of flavorings to attract young people and African Americans, though it's unclear whether a push to ban menthol cigarettes will succeed. By Marina Villeneuve. SENT: 670 words.
FARE EVASION-INVESTIGATION
New York City's policing of subway fare beaters is drawing scrutiny from the state’s attorney general for possible racial bias. SENT: 583 words, photo.
TIMES LAWSUIT-EPSTEIN
Harvard University law professor announced Monday that he is suing The New York Times for what he calls “clickbait defamation" over a story the newspaper published related to donations from financier Jeffrey Epstein. SENT: 264 words.
IN BRIEF:
— FIRE-MANHATTAN: A fire erupted in an apartment building on Manhattan's Upper East Side early Tuesday, injuring 22 people, two of them critically, according to the Fire Department of New York. SENT: 159 words.
SPORTS:
BKN—KNICKS-BUCKS
The NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks look to capture their fourth straight win when they host the New York Knicks who are coming off a three-point victory over the Miami Heat. By Charles Gardner. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos. Game starts at 8 p.m. EST.
HKN—GOLDEN KNIGHTS-SABRES
The Vegas Golden Knights visit the Buffalo Sabres. With photos. Game starts at 7 p.m.
HKN—RED WINGS-ISLANDERS
The Detroit Red Wings visit the New York Islanders. With photos. Game starts at 7 p.m.
— BKC—OHIO-BUFFALO: Ohio plays Buffalo at Alumni Arena. UPCOMING: 150 words, more on merit.
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