Grand Jury Cites Deaths of Children in Inquiry
Date: 05 October 2013
By JENNIFER PRESTON
Brooklyn grand jury finds 19 children in New York City died of abuse and neglect because city's Administration for Children's Services failed to rigorously investigate cases, even after city report recommended new practices in 2007; decision comes during court proceeding for two former caseworkers awaiting trial on charges of criminally negligent homicide in death of 4-year-old Marcella Brett-Pierce.
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Islanders Win Opener, Edging Devils
Date: 05 October 2013
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
NHL Roundup; New York Islanders beat New Jersey Devils, 4-3, in season opener; other hockey news noted.
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To This Tycoon, Iran Sanctions Were Like Gold
Date: 05 October 2013
By THOMAS ERDBRINK
Iranian businessman Babak Morteza Zanjani is facing new scrutiny for helping the country with efforts to evade sanctions on its oil sales; his rise and now possible fall opens window into secretive, shadowy world of Iranian tycoons who have made their fortunes by helping Iran avoid sanctions intended to thwart its nuclear program.
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Help at Running Back? Not Much Yet
Date: 05 October 2013
By ZACH SCHONBRUN
New York Jets need contribution from running back Mike Goodson, who is returning from four-week suspension, but his lack of practice time could hurt.
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Bill Eppridge, Who Captured Powerful ’60s Images, Dies at 75
Date: 05 October 2013
By DOUGLAS MARTIN
Bill Eppridge, award-winning photojournalist who captured some of most iconic images of the 1960s, dies at age 75.
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Booster Proud of His Largess and Game-Day Parties
Date: 05 October 2013
By BEN STRAUSS
Profile of Roy Adams, well-known booster for University of Tennessee football team; 75-year-old Adams has come to be known as the Great Gatsby of college sports for his for his game-day parties and his role as a benefactor for players.
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Dodgers Fall as Mattingly Follows Convention
Date: 05 October 2013
By TYLER KEPNER
Tyler Kepner On Baseball column analyzes Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 loss to Atlanta Braves, tying National League division series at one game apiece.
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